When was property at 1517 Kirby Drive built and last sold?

The property at 1517 Kirby Drive was built in 1930 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 1517 Kirby Drive is $4,516,577.

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Houston

77019

Afton Oaks - River Oaks

1517 Kirby Drive

$4,600,000 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

1517 Kirby Drive

Houston, TX 77019

4 Beds

4 Baths, 2 Half Baths

6,543 Ft²

$29,099

Est. Monthly

About This Property

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!

Unit Size

6,543 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.53 acres

Price per sqft

$703

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$6,511

HOA Dues

Year Built

1930

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Last updated: 5 months ago (HAR #79622662)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Feb 4, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Dec 24, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Oct 15, 2024	Price Decreased	$4,600,000 ↓ $250K (5.2%)
Price Decreased
Aug 23, 2024	Price Increased	$4,850,000 ↑ $250K (5.4%)
Price Increased
Apr 13, 2024	Relisted	$4,600,000
Relisted
Apr 9, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Apr 1, 2024	Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston	$4,600,000
Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1930

Effective Year Built: 1998
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 12
Bedroom Count: 5
Bathroom Count: 6
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 6
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 25
Building Condition: 3
Building Quality: 1
Construction Type: 2
Building Style: 1
Exterior Walls Type: 3
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 4
Garage Square Area: 500
Parking Space Count: 3
Patio Type: 59
Porch Type: 105
Pool Type: 8
Location Influence Type: 129

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 23,100

Total Building Area: 6,626
Gross Building Area: 6,626
Building Area: 6,626
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 6,626
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: RIVER OAKS SEC 1
Land Acres: 0000000530
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 1001
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: LT 2 BLK 36 RIVER OAKS SEC 1

Neighborhood

School District Name: Houston Independent School District

School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
Census Tract: 411100

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 5257D

Account Number: 0601530360002
District: 061
Parcel: 060-153-036-0002
Block: 36
Lot: 2
Municipality: CITY OF HOUSTON
Latitude: 29.7549
Longitude: -95.4166

Address

Full Address: 1517 Kirby Dr

Address - House Number: 1517
Address - Street Name: Kirby
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: TX
City Name: Houston
Carrier Code: C030
4-Digit Zip Code: 3301
Zip Code: 77019

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 6,356

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $6,185,566
Tax Rate Code Area: 061

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1575

Valuation Date: Mar 27, 2024
Confidence Score: 80
Final Value: 3,004,733
High Value: 3,478,112
Low Value: 2,531,354

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $3,689,170

Market Land Value: $1,940,400
Market Improvement Value: $1,748,770

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $3,689,170
Assessed Land Value: $1,940,400
Assessed Improvements Value: $1,748,770

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$569,000

Sale Price/ft²

$260

Above Asking

50.41%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2384 ft²

Average Home Age

33 years

Currently For Sale

1868 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Marnie Greenwood, Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 79622662

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1517 Kirby Drive

About This Property

Price History

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

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Geography

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About Central Houston

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