MLS# 60732240 - 1561 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019

$5,200,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 3 full, 3 half
Sqft: 6,531
Sqft lot: 27,107
Acre lot: 0.62
Est. $18,495 / mo.*
15 Days On Market

Courtesy of Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office 713-524-0888

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Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Neighborhood: River Oaks
Days On Website: 15

Property Details for 1561 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019

Fully gated with banks of colorful azalea and a lush lawn-1561 Kirby Drive awaits. This iconic colonial is positioned at Kirby & Brentwood (over half acre) to maximize privacy among towering oaks. Black & white marble foyer is adorned by an embellished patterned ceiling. An intimate yet spacious dining room with stone fireplace is made for memories. The living room boasts a fireplace & paneled accents. Nearby study is anchored by leaded glass window framed by Peggy Martin roses. A cook's kitchen with features too numerous to mention is open to family & breakfast rooms. Climatized wine storage enhances this home's heart. Two powder rms & apt. behind the garage complete the 1st fl. Pool, entertaining space & flowing fountain fulfill the grounds. The 2nd fl includes a primary suite & two BRs with fourth suite & exercise rm on the 3rd fl. The defining feature is an elegant music/ballroom (wet bar & powder rm) with an unforgettable ceiling mural, marble fireplace & dramatic access to pool.

Property Access

  • Automatic Gate
  • Driveway Gate

Appliances & Equipment

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Icemaker
  • Microwave
  • Convection Oven
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range

Bathrooms

  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • 3 Half Bathrooms
  • 3.30 Total Bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 4 Total Bedrooms
  • 4 Maximum Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Up
  • En-Suite Bath
  • Primary Bed - 2nd Floor
  • Walk-In Closet

Building

  • 6,531 Total SQFT
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1935
  • Countertops: GRANITE AND MARBLE
  • Free Standing
  • Carpet
  • Marble Floors
  • Slate
  • Wood
  • Brick
  • Wood
  • Colonial
  • Traditional

Cooling

  • Central Electric
  • Window Units

Disclosures

  • Sellers Disclosure

Exterior Features

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Balcony
  • Exterior Gas Connection
  • Fully Fenced
  • Patio/Deck
  • Porch
  • Private Driveway
  • Side Yard
  • Spa/Hot Tub
  • Sprinkler System

Fees

  • Annual Maint Desc: Mandatory
  • Maintenance Fee: $3,222
  • Maint Fee Pay Schedule: Annually
  • Courtesy Patrol
  • Other Fee Exists
  • Other Type: Transfer Fee
  • Other Amount: $400

Fireplaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Connections
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Foundation

  • Slab

Garage

  • 2 Garage Spaces
  • Additional Parking
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Circle Driveway
  • Double-Wide Driveway
  • Attached Garage

Heating

  • Central Electric
  • Central Gas
  • Window Unit

Home Owner's Association

  • Mandatory HOA

Interior Features

  • Alarm System - Owned
  • Crown Molding
  • Dry Bar
  • Dryer Included
  • Fire/Smoke Alarm
  • Formal Entry/Foyer
  • Prewired for Alarm System
  • Refrigerator Included
  • Washer Included
  • Wet Bar
  • Window Coverings
  • Wired for Sound

Listing

  • $8,356,098 per acre
  • $796 per sqft

Location

  • Area: 16
  • County: Harris
  • Subdivision: River Oaks

Lot

  • 1/2 Up to 1 Acre
  • 0.6223 acres
  • Size: 27107 square feet
  • Corner
  • Subdivision Lot

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Gunite

Roof

  • Composition

Schools

  • School District: 27 - Houston
  • Elementary: River Oaks Elementary School (houston)
  • Middle: Lanier Middle School
  • High: Lamar High School (houston)

Sewer

  • Public Sewer
  • Public Water

Taxes

  • Amount: $67,496
  • Rate: 2.0148
  • Year: 2023

Utilities

  • Electric Dryer Connections
  • Gas Dryer Connections
  • Washer Connections
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Digital Program Thermostat
  • Generator
  • High-Efficiency HVAC
  • Insulated/Low-E windows

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$5,200,000 - 1561 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019

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1561 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77019
Area: 16