When was property at 971 Kirby Drive built and last sold?

The property at 971 Kirby Drive was built in 1985 and last sold on May 25, 2011 for $1,862,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 971 Kirby Drive is $4,909,461.

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Houston

77019

Afton Oaks - River Oaks

971 Kirby Drive

$4,975,000 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

971 Kirby Drive

Houston, TX 77019

4 Beds

5 Baths, 2 Half Baths

8,611 Ft²

$32,074

Est. Monthly

$259

HOA / Fees

About This Property

Newly renovated traditional 4 bedroom-5/2 bathroom River Oaks Estate on over a half-acre lot. Circular drive and southern style lawn and gardens. Gorgeous formals-sweeping staircase-family room has 5 sets of French doors inviting the outside in for expanded entertaining. Chef's dream gourmet kitchen, high-end appliances, grand library-dramatic 1/2 bath-wet bar w/comm. SS sink, wine & beverage refrigerators. Schenck wood floors. Second Floor has expansive, private primary suite & 2 primary baths+2 bedrooms w/ensuite bathrooms & utlilty. Miele coffee systems- Third Floor features glass walls & glass sliding doors, workout rm, GR/Media, bedroom, bathroom,+1/2 bath-Elevator-backyard exudes comfort & tranquility-sparkling pool w/peaceful fountains, vast patio for grilling & entertaining. Quarters/Guest House boasts 2 bedrooms, bath, LR & Kitchen (1,073 sf) above 3-car garage w/private entry-minutes to downtown events-easy access to Museums, TX Medical Center, shopping - ROE & ROCC.

Unit Size

8,611 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.58 acres

Price per sqft

$578

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$7,386

HOA Dues

$259

Year Built

1985

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Last updated: 4 months ago (HAR #49412944)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Feb 9, 2024	Sold	Premium
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May 25, 2023	Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate	$4,975,000
Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

	Newly renovated traditional 4 bedroom-5/2 bathroom River Oaks Estate on over a half-acre lot. Circular drive and southern style lawn and gardens. Gorgeous formals-sweeping staircase-family room has 5 sets of French doors inviting the outside in for expanded entertaining. Chef's dream gourmet kitchen, high-end appliances, grand library-dramatic 1/2 bath-wet bar w/comm. SS sink, wine & beverage refrigerators. Schenck wood floors. Second Floor has expansive, private primary suite & 2 primary baths+2 bedrooms w/ensuite bathrooms & utlilty. Miele coffee systems- Third Floor features glass walls & glass sliding doors, workout rm, GR/Media, bedroom, bathroom,+1/2 bath-Elevator-backyard exudes comfort & tranquility-sparkling pool w/peaceful fountains, vast patio for grilling & entertaining. Quarters/Guest House boasts 2 bedrooms, bath, LR & Kitchen (1,073 sf) above 3-car garage w/private entry-minutes to downtown events-easy access to Museums, TX Medical Center, shopping - ROE & ROCC.

Property Highlights

Elevator

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Garage

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1985

Effective Year Built: 2009
Building Count: 2
Total Rooms: 15
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 4
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: 1
Garage Square Area: 888
Parking Space Count: 4
Patio Type: 12
Porch Type: 106
Pool Type: 8

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 23,520

Total Building Area: 8,401
Gross Building Area: 8,401
Building Area: 8,401
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 8,401
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: RIVER OAKS SEC 3
Land Acres: 0000000540
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 1001
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: LT 3 BLK 53 RIVER OAKS SEC 3

Neighborhood

School District Name: Houston Independent School District

School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
Census Tract: 411100

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 5257D

Account Number: 0601560530003
District: 061
Parcel: 060-156-053-0003
Block: 53
Lot: 3
Municipality: CITY OF HOUSTON
Latitude: 29.7584
Longitude: -95.4124

Address

Full Address: 971 Kirby Dr

Address - House Number: 971
Address - Street Name: Kirby
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: TX
City Name: Houston
Carrier Code: C005
4-Digit Zip Code: 1515
Zip Code: 77019

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 7,459

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $7,068,512
Tax Rate Code Area: 061

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.4432

Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
Confidence Score: 11
Final Value: 3,023,926
High Value: 4,364,213
Low Value: 1,683,638

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $4,025,387

Market Land Value: $1,975,680
Market Improvement Value: $2,049,707

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $4,025,387
Assessed Land Value: $1,975,680
Assessed Improvements Value: $2,049,707

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: May 25, 2011

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 07, 2011
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 70
Current Sale Input Document Number: 20110232105
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 06, 2007
Previous Sale Contract Date: Jul 05, 2007
Previous Sale Amount: $1,875,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 70

Last Sale Mortgage

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$565,000

Sale Price/ft²

$261

Above Asking

51.42%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2378 ft²

Average Home Age

32.3 years

Currently For Sale

2087 Listings

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

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Listed by: Jeanine Kaminski-Ditzel, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 49412944

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971 Kirby Drive

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