Sale of the Week
High Sale of the Week – Bunker Hill
The high sale in Houston this week was 11625 Monica St in Bunker Hill Village of the Memorial Villages. It sold for $2,898,300 which came to $414.00 a square foot.
The stone and stucco estate has five bedroom four full and one half bathroom home was built in 2006.It has 5,483 square feet of living space on over a half acre of land.
Seller notes include a description of a stunning estate with towering trees and a formal entry leading to the grand family room. There are oversized windows for breathtaking panoramic views of the pool and backyard oasis. Open to the family room, the gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and built-in Miele coffee machine alongside the butler’s pantry with its own full size fridge/freezer and wine storage is perfect for entertaining. The downstairs features a home office with sound insulating panels and media room complete with wet bar. The primary bedroom allows an unblemished view of backyard. The ensuite bath has his/her closets and a luxurious soaking tub. Upstairs features a game room and four graciously sized bedrooms. Other luxury upgrades include a whole house Wi-Fi network upgrade, smart lighting and door locks, and a garage Tesla charging station.
The home was on the market for 30 days before being purchased.
The listing agent is Harry Lou with Fidelity Realtors and Services,
The buyers agent was Kim Van Blarcom with HomeSmart.
For more information go to:
https://www.har.com/homedetail/11625-monica-st-houston-tx-77024/3231430
High Sale of the Week – Hunter’s Creek Mansion Takes Top Spot
This week’s high sale was 209 Bryn Mawr Circle in Hunter’s Creek of the Memorial Villages. It sold for $6,450,000 or $603.00 square feet. The property is over an acre and
has a 10,704-square-foot home, built in 2005, with seven bedrooms, eight full baths, and two half baths. It has ample room to roam and is spread out over an acre in the heart of Hunte’s Creek. For car lovers, it has a porte cochere and a ten-car garage with an outdoor car wash station.
The seller describes the memorial estate as an exquisite traditional masterpiece that showcases impressive elements and grand style. The primary suite features a generous sitting room and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Lutron light system & a savant management system throughout the home. There is a luxury kitchen along with an alluring living room that offers open space for entertaining. The residence features additional guest quarters tucked away with dual kitchens and 2 bedrooms. There are two utility rooms, a media room, a game room, and an insulated wine cellar. Other luxury amenities include a motorized gate for the ten-car garage, an elevator, and a generator. Finally, the main attraction is the exterior grounds with a resort-style swimming pool & spa, a large lush yard, a pergola, and a loggia with an outdoor kitchen.
The home was on the market for 295 days before being purchased.
The listing agent was Kellie M Geitner of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.
The buyer’s agent was Sabiha Rehmatulla with Compass RE Texas, LLC.
For more, go to:
https://www.har.com/homedetail/209-bryn-mawr-cir-houston-tx-77024/13389707
High Sale of the Week – Massive River Oaks Estate Goes For Top Dollar
The high sale of the week was 3931 Inverness Drive in the Tall Timbers section of River Oaks, which sold for $15,000,000 or $1,433.00 a square foot. Seeing is believing this masterpiece, which stayed on the market for 61 days. The five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and four half bathrooms fit into the 10,488 square feet on a pristine acre in Houston’s most venerable neighborhood.
The seller’s notes state this is Southern Living at its finest. The home is nestled within the prestigious Tall Timbers section of River Oaks and is a testament to timeless elegance and Southern charm, drawing inspiration from renowned architect A. Hays Town and brought to life by noted Houston architect Roger Cooner. The home seamlessly integrates traditional Louisiana architectural elements with modern luxuries in Its sprawling design. Features include inviting verandas, graceful formals, and intricate brickwork, evoking a sense of refined elegance and tranquility. Inside, the spacious interiors boast soaring ceilings, reclaimed wood floors, and beautiful natural light, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. With its harmonious blend of classic craftsmanship and contemporary comforts, this River Oaks estate.
The listing agent was Katie L Forney with Compass RE Texas and
the buyer’s agent was Laura Sweeney, also of Compass RE Texas. Click the link below to view the listing:
For more go to www.har.com/30223295
High Sale of the Week – Memorial Villages
This week’s high sale was at 8 Dunnam Ln in Bunker Hill Village of the Memorial Villages. The home was on the market for only six days and sold for $3,233,457, or $544.00 a square foot.
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom, and one-half-bath home, built in 1994, befits the neighborhood with its traditional stucco style. It has lots of room to roam on over a half-acre.
The seller’s notes describe the gorgeous façade, inviting interiors, impeccable design, and a fabulous backyard. There are walls of glass that connect the interiors to a stunning pool, spa, and outdoor pavilion with a fireplace. The kitchen features quality cabinets, Quartz countertops, a Wolf range with griddle, warming drawer, a SubZero fridge and freezer plus a wine tower. There is a handsome paneled study down. Also the formal living with fireplace and doors opening to the fantastic backyard. The outstanding primary suite features a spa-like bath, soaking tub, huge shower, and fabulous closet. Other luxuries include secondary bedrooms with private baths and large closets, a media room, a Gated drive, and a car garage.
The listing agent is Sharon Ballas with Greenwood King Properties.
The buyer’s agent was Marie Gilbert with RE/MAX Signature.
For more information go to:
https://www.har.com/homedetail/8-dunnam-ln-houston-tx-77024/11093157
High Sale of the Week – River Oaks Mansion
The high sale last week was at 3244 Chevy Chase Drive in River Oaks.
The mansion, or castle-like abode, sold for a tidy $9,588,187, or $705.00 a square foot. It is 13,951 square feet and sits on 3/4 of an acre in one of Houston’s most revered neighborhoods.
The four-bedroom, five full four half bathroom home was designed by Elby Martin in the tradition of Addison Mizner. It was built in 2006 and is only a short par four from the River Oaks Country Club just off River Oaks Boulevard.
The seller’s notes describe a refined classic with impeccable scale, proportion, & massing. Romantic without the fuss; rustic yet sophisticated. There is a barrel-ceiling foyer and a palatial formal and glass gallery providing a panoramic view of patios, a pool, a spa, loggias, and a summer kitchen. The walls are Venetian plaster as are the ceilings There are limestone & wide-plank alder floors; alder interior doors and cabinets; beamed & coffered ceilings; metal-framed arched French doors along with a winding staircase with custom full-length stained-glass window. The rotunda full bar overlooks the pool. 1st-floor primary suite with two opulent full baths. Other luxury amenities include an elevator, bespoke closets, expansive en suite bedrooms with lavish baths, custom closets, balconies, a side yard with stone fountain and flex area for putting green, and a play yard. The home was on the market for 206 days before being purchased.
The listing agent was Ruthie Porterfield with Martha Turner Sothebys International Realty.
The buyer’s agent was Kelly Labanowski, also with Martha Turner Sothebys International Realty.
For more info go to:
https://www.har.com/homedetail/3244-chevy-chase-dr-houston-tx-77019/11006859#
High Sale of the Week – Stunning Price for River Oaks Estate
The high sale of the week was 3237 Inwood Drive in River Oaks, which sold for $7,200,000, which amounted to a massive $1,200 plus a square foot. The home lasted three days on the market before being purchased. The listing agent was Laura Sweeney of Compass and the Buyer’s Agent was Michael Afshari of Compass.
The three-bedroom, three-bath home is all about the details and history. Built in 1927, it consists of three different dwellings totaling less than 6,000 square feet on a 26,100-square-foot lot in River Oaks Country Club Estates.
Seller notes describe it as a River Oaks Icon: “The Redbird House”. This enchanting estate with fully gated grounds offers a prestigious pedigree set forth by acclaimed architect Birdsall P. Briscoe. within the coveted Country Club Estates. The Main House has been masterfully reimagined by the talented team of Newberry Architecture in collaboration with Erin Stetzer Homes and Courtnay Elias of Creative Tonic Design. There is a swimming Pool with an adjacent ground-level guest house. A gated motor court with porte-cochere and ample off-street parking leads to a Carriage House with a two-car capacity and a guest apartment above. A timeless treasure, having remained a recognized hallmark of distinguished design and a recipient of a “Good Brick Award” from the Houston Preservation Alliance.
For more info go to:
http://www.har.com/9490197
High Sale of the Week – Piney Point Village
The high sale in Houston was 351 Tynebook Ln in Piney Point Village. It sold for $3,800,000 or $571.00 a square feet.
The six-bedroom, six-full, and two-half-bath home is 6,651 square feet and is on over a half acre in Memorial Villages.
The traditional custom home was built in 2012. Sellers describe a home offering an abundance of space and luxurious features. As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by the grand entry followed by the adjacent formal dining room and the study/home office, perfect for work or relaxation. The living room, with a gas log fireplace and full wet bar, is ideal for entertaining. The gourmet island kitchen with breakfast area has marble countertops and top-of-the-line appliances, including dual dishwashers and refrigerators/freezers, which are a must for the active family. Large family/game room ensuring ample space for leisure activities. Spacious master suite. Each bedroom has its own ensuite bath & walk-in closet. Other luxury features include a mudroom and study nook, and a covered outdoor living area with a built-in grill that overlooks the large backyard.
The home lasted just six days before being purchased.
The listing agent was Miller Friedman with Rob Adams Properties, Inc.
The buyer’s agent was Caroline Bean with Compass RE Texas, LLC
For more info go to
https://www.har.com/homedetail/351-tynebrook-ln-houston-tx-77024/10464337
High Sale of the Week – Royden Oaks
This week’s high sale was at 3825 Overbrook Lane in Royden Oaks located near River Oaks. It sold for $3,210,000 or $511.00 a square foot.
The five-bedroom five full and one-half-bathroom home is 6,276 and is on a 1/4 acre of land. This beautiful traditional brick home commanded a higher price than the average for the neighborhood due to its relative newness having been built in 200. Also, the amenities are aplenty.
The residence is custom-curated by renowned Southampton Group & Ken Newberry architects. Sellers describe a home featuring quality craftsmanship, elegant interiors with superb indoor/outdoor living. The exterior is an Old-world style repurposing old Virginia factory bricks, copper gutters, and a courtyard entry. The stately formals include a library, dining, a wet bar and a gourmet, eat-in Kitchen with rich, walnut floors throughout. The family room is off the kitchen and lined with custom bookcases and French doors leading to the entertaining patio with a striking, wood-burning fireplace. There is an exercise room, office, and Primary Retreat with spa-like bath and walk-in closets. Other luxury amenities include a guest suite or 5th bedroom that has a full kitchen & living with its own staircase. Also included is a generator, an oversized 2-car garage with a workshop, storm windows, energy efficiency, and a pool-sized yard with lush landscaping by Moss.
The home was on the market for 41 days before being sold.
The listing agent was Colleen Sherlock with Greenwood King Properties – Kirby.
The buyer’s agent was Heather Trocmet with Redfin Corporation.
For more go to https://www.har.com/homedetail/3825-overbrook-ln-houston-tx-77027/11591207