Situated on approximately 2.8 acres, this River Oaks home has been called a 'residential country club'. It has been the setting for many grand events and a motion picture. Situated in a park-like setting, the property offers swimming pools, lighted tennis court, party pavilion, outdoor kitchen and bar, and multi-level patio areas. The outdoor party pavilion is a large covered structure with beamed ceiling, bar area, and stage. Tennis court with gallery seating area. The interior living areas are nicely appointed with detailed moldings and hardwood floors. The formal living and dining rooms offer panoramic views of the wooded landscape. Primary bedroom suite features separate dressing areas and closets, office/sitting area, and fabulous views. The lower level is ideally suited as a large game room and open entertaining area with wetbar and adjoining separate dressing rooms/pool bath. Potential exercise room on the lower level. Truly nothing else like this property in River Oaks!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
2.8 acresLot Size
$678Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Walter Bering• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Situated on approximately 2.8 acres, this River Oaks home has been called a 'residential country club'. It has been the setting for many grand events and a motion picture. The property offers three swimming pools, lighted tennis court, party pavilion, outdoor kitchen and bar, and multi-level patio areas. The formal living and dining rooms offer panoramic views of the wooded landscape. Master suite features separate dressing areas and closets, office/sitting area, and fabulous views. The lower level of the property experienced flooding during Harvey (per Seller's Disclosure Notice). Repairs have been made to the lower level. Priced at "lot value" this property is ideal to either update the current home; or build a new showplace in this private wooded setting in River Oaks.
HARMLS #41448357
Aug 3, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 3, 2020
Listing Removed
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Apr 13, 2020
Price Changed
$4,995,000
$426/sq ft
Jan 31, 2020
Listing Removed
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Oct 17, 2019
Price Changed
$5,500,000
$469/sq ft
Aug 8, 2019
Listed
$5,950,000
$507/sq ft
HARMLS #7948318
Aug 8, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jan 29, 2018
Price Changed
$5,950,000
$507/sq ft
Jul 12, 2017
Price Changed
$8,750,000
$746/sq ft
May 10, 2017
Price Changed
$9,600,000
$818/sq ft
Oct 31, 2016
Listed
$10,500,000
$895/sq ft
HARMLS #76051904
Aug 4, 2014
Listing Removed
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Aug 7, 2013
Listed
$14,500,000
$1,235/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 1999
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$155,862 (+52.0%)
$7,326,000 + $7,922
$7,333,922
2024
$102,526 (−15.2%)
$3,693,525 + $1,206,475
$4,900,000
2023
$120,889 (−44.0%)
$5,999,900 + $100
$6,000,000
2022
$215,987 (+15.8%)
$6,187,632 + $3,621,519
$9,809,151
2021
$186,453 (−15.3%)
$5,671,996 + $2,328,004
$8,000,000
2020
$220,159 (+52.8%)
$5,671,996 + $3,503,614
$9,175,610
2019
$144,084 (−4.3%)
$5,671,996 + $278,004
$5,950,000
2018
$150,561 (−26.0%)
$5,671,996 + $278,004
$5,950,000
2017
$203,435 (+9.9%)
2016
$185,103 (+9.7%)
2015
$168,715 (+8.5%)
2014
$155,524 (+10.5%)
$6,182,000 + $4,213,344
$10,395,344
2013
$140,743 (+1.8%)
$6,182,000 + $4,213,344
$10,395,344
2012
$138,280 (−40.7%)
$5,058,000 + $1,192,000
$6,250,000
2011
$233,255 (+31.8%)
2010
$177,000 (−22.7%)
2009
$229,034
Tax history for 3940 Inverness Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$155,862 (+52.0%)
$7,326,000 + $7,922
$7,333,922
2024
$102,526 (−15.2%)
$3,693,525 + $1,206,475
$4,900,000
2023
$120,889 (−44.0%)
$5,999,900 + $100
$6,000,000
2022
$215,987 (+15.8%)
$6,187,632 + $3,621,519
$9,809,151
2021
$186,453 (−15.3%)
$5,671,996 + $2,328,004
$8,000,000
2020
$220,159 (+52.8%)
$5,671,996 + $3,503,614
$9,175,610
2019
$144,084 (−4.3%)
$5,671,996 + $278,004
$5,950,000
2018
$150,561 (−26.0%)
$5,671,996 + $278,004
$5,950,000
2017
$203,435 (+9.9%)
2016
$185,103 (+9.7%)
2015
$168,715 (+8.5%)
2014
$155,524 (+10.5%)
$6,182,000 + $4,213,344
$10,395,344
2013
$140,743 (+1.8%)
$6,182,000 + $4,213,344
$10,395,344
2012
$138,280 (−40.7%)
$5,058,000 + $1,192,000
$6,250,000
2011
$233,255 (+31.8%)
2010
$177,000 (−22.7%)
2009
$229,034
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
13,087
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0601620920031
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Feb 18, 2025 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Demolish a residential building and disconnect the sewer.
Demolition
Dec 12, 2003 • Final
Electrical pmt
Remodel a residential building.
Electrical
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Detached
Garage Dimension: 31x20
Additional Parking, Circle Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 4
# of Baths (Full): 7
Master Bath Features: Bidet, Half Bath, Double Sinks, Whirlpool Tub, Master Bath with Separate Shower, Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo, Two Master Baths, Vanity Area