close
close

Houston Million Dollar Home Sales Drop, But Bayou City’s Most Expensive Homes Still Impress With High Prices

Theo

AJust as the Houston Association of Realtors reported that Houston home sales were down, particularly in the $1 million and up market (down 19.4 percent from May), HAR also released the Top 10 most expensive home sales in June. None were under $3.9 million, and all are worth a look.

Let’s take a closer look at the five most expensive homes sold in Houston in June:

The Huntingdon, 2121 Kirby Drive

The Huntingdon condominium
The Huntingdon condominium was the most expensive home sale in Houston in June with a price tag of $7.5 million

At 7,265 square feet and just three bedrooms, you know this condo, 12S, in the prestigious Huntingdon building, has plenty of entertaining space. The original owner took the raw space and brought in interior designer Bill Stubbs and architect Michael Dreef to create this luxurious residence. Highlights include herringbone-patterned waxed black walnut floors from West Virginia, Farrow & Ball paint throughout, and Carrara marble countertops, backsplashes, and flooring.

There are two gas fireplaces with imported French mantels and a wine room. HAR quote: $7.5 million. Real estate agent : Brittany Cassin. Selling agent: Laura Sweeney. Both are with Compass.

3237 Inwood

3237 Inwood, Birdsall Briscoe
This historic Birdsall Briscoe-designed home in River Oaks was on the market for just three days before selling for an estimated $7.2 million.

Known as “The Redbird House,” this historic River Oaks gem designed by famed architect Briscoe Birdsall was on the market for just three days before someone snapped it up. The property is comprised of three distinct areas: the main house (5,092 square feet), the pool house (697 square feet) and the garage apartment (548 square feet). The renovation of the main house received a Good Brick Award from the Houston Preservation Alliance.

HAR quote: $7.2 million. Real estate agent : Laura Sweeney. Selling agent: Michael Afshari. Both work for Compass.

11002 Baie-Verte

11002 Greenbay, Houston
This home at 11002 Greenbay was the third most expensive home sold in Houston in June.

This nearly 11,000-square-foot Hunters Creek mansion has been on the market for 19 days. Highlights include a six-car garage, six en-suite bedrooms, including a main-floor master, and a resort-style pool with spa.

Quote from HAR: $7.499 million. Real estate agent : Shannon Poindexter of Keller Williams Memorial. Selling agent: Tricia Santopinto of World Wide Realty.

2920 Del Monte

Built in 1939, this completely renovated home, 2920 Del Monte, was one of Houston's top-selling homes in June.
Built in 1939, this completely renovated home, 2920 Del Monte, was one of Houston’s top-selling homes in June.

On the market for just five days, this stately home designed by famed architect Hiram Salisbury in 1939 has been updated to include four bedrooms and three full and one half bathrooms, all in 6,374 square feet. And so important in today’s climate, it has a full-house generator.

Quote from HAR: $5.5 million. Real estate agent : Robert Bland. Selling agent: Laura Sweeney. Both are with Compass.

3623 Overbrook

3623 Overbrook, River Oaks
3623 Overbrook was among the most expensive home sales in Houston in June.

Nearly brand new, this Layne Kelly Homes project, completed in 2021, features four bedrooms, six full and one half bathrooms, a three-car garage, a kitchen with L’Aelier Paris Haute and Gaggenau appliance packages, and an adjacent wet bar with wine cellar.

Quote from HAR: $5.5 million. Real estate agent : Walter Bering with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty. Selling agent: Mike Mahlstedt with Compass.

Related Posts