Build-to-Suit Luxury in Prestigious Tanglewood with Iraj Taghi Custom Homes! This ultra rare, nearly 36,000 SF parcel combines ultimate privacy with pristine, clean building lines, creating the perfect canvas for a stunning custom estate. Mature trees frame the lot, enhancing tranquility while offering expansive space for outdoor living, pools, or gardens. Partner with Iraj Taghi Custom Homes, celebrated across Houston for unmatched craftsmanship, elegant design, and award-winning residences, to bring your vision to life. This opportunity is ideal for buyers seeking the prestige of a Tanglewood address with the freedom to create a residence of distinction. Please contact the listing agent for details. Do not walk the lot without prior permission. Secure your place in one of Houston’s most coveted neighborhoods and build a legacy home that embodies timeless luxury, quality, and style.
Tanglewood, located between Memorial Park and the Galleria, is a residential and upscale Houston neighborhood with curving, tree-lined streets and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along San Felipe Street near Chimney Rock Road, where polished storefronts, patios, and low-slung commercial buildings set a measured pace. Architectural lines lean toward brick traditionals, updated ranches, and newer custom builds on deep lots. The Houston Country Club and the wooded edges of Memorial Park shape the area’s green, buffered feel. Nearby, The Galleria and Uptown Park add galleries, dining rooms, and retail corridors without changing the quiet street grid.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Fenced lot
Interior lot within a subdivision
Wooded parcel
Curbs and gutters along the community streets
Concrete road access
Home design
Land parcel (vacant land)
Security
Community offers guard presence
Community security amenities
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone service available
HOA & community
Tanglewood Homes Association
Annual association fee of $2,900
Association maintains common areas and recreation facilities
Community amenities include dog park, park, and trails
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This two-story mid-century modern home in the heart of Tanglewood sits on a 36,960 sq. ft. lot with lush foliage and a manicured lawn. Ideally located across from Farrington Park at the curve on Rocky River and Pine Shadows. The spacious formals and primary bedroom are located downstairs with three guest bedrooms upstairs. The circle driveway offers additional front parking, and the generously sized backyard includes both a pool and a Generac generator. This residence is ready for a new chapter, whether through a prime remodel or a new build.
Public Records
May 28, 1993
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$65,300 (+11.9%)
$3,030,720 + $41,924
$3,072,644
2025
$58,337 (−4.6%)
$2,744,900 + $100
$2,745,000
2024
$61,151 (+3.4%)
$2,882,880 + $39,720
$2,922,600
2023
$59,149 (−8.4%)
$2,882,880 + $52,820
$2,935,700
2022
$64,581 (−5.4%)
$2,882,880 + $50,079
$2,932,959
2021
$68,296 (+0.9%)
$2,882,880 + $47,426
$2,930,306
2020
$67,710 (+9.0%)
2019
$62,124 (+5.3%)
2018
$59,015 (+0.2%)
$2,290,260 + $41,935
$2,332,195
2017
$58,919 (+8.0%)
$2,290,260 + $41,935
$2,332,195
2016
$54,565 (+9.7%)
$2,290,260 + $41,935
$2,332,195
2015
$49,734 (+8.5%)
2014
$45,845 (+10.5%)
$1,955,100 + $39,899
$1,994,999
2013
$41,489 (+1.8%)
$1,955,100 + $39,899
$1,994,999
2012
$40,763 (−44.3%)
$1,605,975 + $38,272
$1,644,247
2011
$73,220 (+188.8%)
2010
$25,356 (−12.1%)
2009
$28,833
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.85 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
6,007
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
6,007
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0752020160007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Dec 26, 2023 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Jan 17, 2023 • Final
E3,addl-elect
Perform residential electrical work.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77056
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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54
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Houston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
7.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 626 Rocky River Rd
$3,693,253
$307K under list price of $4.00M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.9M to $4.7M.