5638 Briar Drive, Houston, TX 77056

$1,675,000 Asking Price

4 beds
6 baths
5,429  sqft
Built in 1983

Located on a private cul-de-sac street in the heart of Tanglewood, 5638 Briar Drive offers a secluded ravine setting on a heavily wooded lot. The home is designed with views in mind, to take advantage of the enchanted garden with its fountains, bridges, and gazebos. Inside, high ceilings create an open feeling and walls of tall French windows and doors overlook the outdoors. The floor plan features a large living room with a fireplace, the paneled library with a fireplace, and a long gallery that opens to the dining room, kitchen, and family room. The primary bedroom is located on the first floor, and has two separate bathrooms. First floor quarters have a full bath and a side entrance is nearby. The second floor features a large game room with full bath, plus two guest bedrooms with a connecting bath. Above the garage is a guest apartment with full bath and kitchen. Recent roof in 2024 plus a/c updates, and storage is abundant with 12 walk-in closets. Truly an oasis!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Prewired for Alarm System, Wet Bar, Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances:
Disposal, Refrigerator Included, Wine Refrigerator, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Trash Compactor, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile
A/C:
true, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
Heating:
true, Natural Gas, Zoned
Fireplace:
Gas, Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
Eco/Green Feature:
Thermostat, Exposure/Shade

Exterior

General:
Sprinkler System, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
Style:
Traditional
Parking:
Attached, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
Windows:
Window Coverings
General:
Brick, Wood Siding, 2, Slab on Builders Pier

Location

Road/Access:
Concrete
Originating MLS:
Houston Association of Realtors
School District:
27 - Houston
County:
Harris

Lot

Zoning:
TR 1A BLK 1 TANGLEWOOD TRAIL, 1149510010001
Fencing:
Back Yard, Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Houston Association of Realtors
Exclusions:
Draperies In Primary Bedroom

This listing courtesy of:
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Patricia Garrison

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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