Houston, TX 77019 1561 Kirby Drive
$5,200,000
16 more
Presented By: Nan & Company Properties;
Beds • 4
Full/Half Baths • 3 / 3
SQFT • 6,531
Garage • 2
Home Details
Iconic Colonial estate perfectly situated between Kirby Dr and Brentwood in Houston’s prestigious River Oaks. Fully gated and framed by vibrant azaleas and mature oaks, this timeless residence blends elegance, privacy, and comfort. Ideal for entertaining inside and out, the home features a formal dining room with a stone fireplace and a paneled living room with classic warmth. A sunlit study with leaded glass overlooks blooming Peggy Martin roses. The stunning ballroom—complete with wet bar, marble fireplace, and ceiling mural—is perfect for unforgettable gatherings. The chef’s kitchen opens to expansive family and breakfast rooms, with chilled wine storage and built-in espresso machine. Two powder rooms and a guest apartment behind the garage complete the first floor. Outside, lush gardens, a peaceful fountain, and pool create a serene oasis for al fresco entertaining. Upstairs features a spacious primary suite and two bedrooms; the third floor offers a fourth suite and fitness room.
Presented By: Nan & Company Properties;
Interior Features for 1561 Kirby Drive
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths3
Total Baths6
Kitchen
KitchenBreakfast Bar, Butler Pantry, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Under Cabinet Lighting
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace FeaturesGas, WoodBurning
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCarpet, Marble, Slate, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesWetBar, BreakfastBar, Bidet, ButlersPantry, CrownMolding, DryBar, DoubleVanity, EntranceFoyer, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, JettedTub, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, BathInPrimaryBedroom, MarbleCounters, Pantry, Separat
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
Total Fireplaces3
Window FeaturesLowEmissivityWindows, WindowCoverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeBreakfastRoomNook, DiningRoom, FamilyRoom, GarageApartment, LivingRoom, Office, Pantry, UtilityRoom, HalfBath
General for 1561 Kirby Drive
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesConvectionOven, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, Disposal, GasRange, IceMaker, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleColonial, Traditional
Assoc Fee Paid PerAnnually
Association AmenitiesGuard
Association Fee IncludesOther
Association NameROPO
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/NNo
CityHouston
Community FeaturesCurbs, Gutters
Construction MaterialsBrick, WoodSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric, WindowUnits
CountyHarris
DirectionsTraveling north on Kirby Drive. The home will be on your right at the corner of Kirby and Brentwood.
DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
ElectricGenerator
Elementary SchoolRIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientHvac, Thermostat, Windows
Facing DirectionWest
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces2.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOAYes
HOA Fee$3222.0
HeatingCentral, Electric, Gas, WindowUnit
High SchoolLAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
High School District27 - Houston
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 6 BLK 36 RIVER OAKS SEC 1
LevelsThreeOrMore
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area16
MLS Area MinorRiver Oaks Area
Middle/Junior High SchoolLANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-07-01T19:08:16.353-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresGarageApartment
Patio/Porch FeaturesBalcony, Deck, Patio
Pool FeaturesGunite, InGround
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition, Other
Security FeaturesSecurityGate, Prewired, SecuritySystemOwned, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Spa FeaturesHotTub
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories3
Subdivision NameRiver Oaks 01 02 & Hm Wood S
Tax Annual Amount73560.0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms13
Year Built1935
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Exterior for 1561 Kirby Drive
Building Area Total6531.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesBalcony, Deck, Fence, HotTubSpa, SprinklerIrrigation, Patio
FencingBackYard
Foundation DetailsSlab
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesCornerLot, Subdivision, SideYard
Lot Size Acres0.6223
Lot Size Area27107.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAdditionalParking, Attached, CircularDriveway, Driveway, ElectricGate, Garage, GarageDoorOpener
Road Surface TypeAsphalt, Concrete
SpaYes
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Elementary School
River Oaks Elementary School (Houston)
Middle School
Lanier Middle School
High School
Lamar High School (Houston)
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