1517 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019

$4,850,000 Asking Price

4 beds
6 baths
6,543  sqft
Built in 1930

This elegant, 1930 Tudor style home is in the heart of River Oaks on a half-acre lot with mature trees. Entering the home, you're met with the dining room and gorgeous wood mantle fireplace. Adjacent to the entry is an entertaining wing, with living room, sun room, and bar. The bar offers custom built-ins, hand-painted wallpaper and access to the backyard. The chef's kitchen opens to the family room, with soaring ceilings, large island with breakfast seating, Viking range, wood burning pizza oven and three sets of french doors to the backyard patio and pool. Upstairs, the primary retreat features a fireplace and balcony, jetted tub, large walk-in closet, dual sinks and makeup vanity. 2 en suite bedrooms and living area complete the second floor. An additional secondary bedroom with en suite is found on the third floor. The backyard includes a covered patio, Bocce court and expansive pool with fountains. Above the garage is a studio with full bath- perfect for an older kid or guests!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Balcony, Crown Molding, Elevator, Formal Entry/Foyer, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, All Bedrooms Up,En-Suite Bath,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor,Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances:
Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile, Wood
A/C:
true, Electric
Heating:
true, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 4
Eco/Green Feature:
Attic Vents, Thermostat

Exterior

General:
Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Spa/Hot Tub
Style:
Traditional
Pool:
Gunite
Parking:
Automatic Gate, Driveway Gate, Detached, Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Circular Driveway, Double-Wide Driveway, Extra Driveway, Attached Carport

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
Windows:
Window Coverings
General:
Brick, 2, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
Houston Association of Realtors
School District:
27 - Houston
County:
Harris

Lot

Zoning:
LT 2 BLK 36 RIVER OAKS SEC 1, 0601530360002
Fencing:
Back Yard, Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Houston Association of Realtors
Exclusions:
Ask Listing Agent

This listing courtesy of:
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston, Marnie Greenwood

About Houston, TX

Housing

Number of Units
1,285,926
Median Home Value
$256,493
Median Rent
$1,020

52.67% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.97% are vacant.

Commute

Car
74.05%
Public Transportation
2.63%
Walk to Work
1.38%
Work from Home
20.26%
Other
1.35%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
3,195,460
Median Age
35.60
Median Household Size
2.89

Education

High School
23.45%
Associate’s Degree
6.44%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.00%
Graduate Degree
12.33%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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