960 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77019
$5,995,000
French-inspired estate w/ a classic façade of quoins, balanced wings, hipped roof, & symmetrically placed windows. Circle drive w/ auto-controlled gates. Extensively renovated & redesigned by Marsh Porterfield, AIA, & Laura U. Stunning finishes include walnut paneling & flrs; black & white marble tile flrs; & marble & granite countertops. Powder rm w/ wall-mounted, White Beauty block-marble sink; walk-in full bar w/ Nero Marquina marble decks. Impressive foyer; extended family rm w/ 2 seating areas, media/display cabinet, & wall of glass overlooking patios, pool, cabana, & gardens. Inviting gathering kitchen w/ island, Dacor range w/ plancha, SubZero cabinet-front ref & frzer, & sunny breakfast area. 1st-floor primary suite w/ patio & garden views, U-shaped custom-fitted closet swathed in toile wallcovering, & a luxurious marble, granite, & mirror-clad bath. 2nd-flr offers gameroom w/ full bar, & 4 airy en suite bedrms w/ custom closets & baths w/ Italian Rex marble paneling.
| Listing Id: | 17347824 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $5,995,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 6 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 6,451 |
| Association Fee: | $3,583 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $65,882 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.523 |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary Modern and French Provincial |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Houston |
| County Or Parish: | Harris |
| Subdivision: | River Oaks Sec 12 |
| Postal Code: | 77019 |
| Year Built: | 1972 |
| Appliances: | Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, and Washer |
| Association Amenities: | Trash, Guard |
| Association Fee: | $3,583 |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Room Type: | BreakfastRoomNook, DiningRoom, EntryFoyer, FamilyRoom, GameRoom, GarageApartment, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom, HalfBath, SittingRoom |
| Association Name: | River Oaks Property Owners |
| Association Phone: | 713-622-0001 |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 7 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 5 |
| Building Area Total: | 6,451.0 |
| Community Features: | Curbs |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Electric, and Zoned |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | South |
| Directions: | North on Kirby, home is located on left before Allen Parkway/Shepherd |
| Disclosures: | ExclusionsDisclosure |
| Elementary School: | RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON) |
| Elementary School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Exclusions: | See Listing Agent |
| Exterior Features: | CoveredPatio, FullyFenced, Fence, HotTubSpa, IrrigationSprinklers, Patio |
| Fencing: | BackYard |
| Fireplace Features: | GasLog |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Marble, Wood |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Garage Spaces: | 3.0 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central, Gas, Zoned |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON) |
| High School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Interior Features: | WetBar, CrownMolding, EntranceFoyer, EnSuiteBathroom, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, InstantHotWater, JettedTub, KitchenIsland, BathInPrimaryBedroom, MarbleCounters, MainLevelPrimary, PotsAndPanDrawers, PotFiller, SittingAreaInPrimary, SeparateShower, TubShower, WalkInPantry, WalkInClosets |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Living Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Features: | Subdivision |
| Lot Size Area: | 22,781.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Middle Or Junior School: | LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 27 - Houston |
| MLS Area Major: | 16 |
| MLS Area Minor: | River Oaks Area |
| Original List Price: | $5,995,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Intercom |
| Other Structures: | GarageApartment |
| Ownership: | Full Ownership |
| Parcel Number: | 060-159-056-0001 |
| Parking Features: | AdditionalParking, Attached, CircularDriveway, ElectricGate, Garage, GarageDoorOpener |
| Parking Total: | 3 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Deck, MosquitoSystem, Patio |
| Pool Features: | Gunite, InGround |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| Postal City: | Houston |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1517 |
| Public Survey Section: | 12 |
| Road Surface Type: | Concrete |
| Roof: | Composition, Metal |
| Rooms Total: | 14 |
| Security Features: | SecurityGate, Intercom, SmokeDetectors |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Spa Features: | HotTub |
| Spa?: | Yes |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 960 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Universal Property: | US-48201-N-0601590560001-R-N |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built Source: | PublicRecords |
| Listing Key: | 1193689515 |
| Current Price: | $5,995,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48201 |
| Record Signature: | 855,408,225 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:060-159-056-0001 |
Listing Courtesy of: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Ruthie N Porterfield
713-558-3247
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![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Front Elevation]
Approached through a pair of auto-controlled driveway gates, this refined, French-inspired estate, an elegant landmark in the heart of River Oaks, presents a classic facade of quoins, balanced wings, hipped roof, and symmetrically placed windows.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_888cd387f6ac6e403f750676a2112f4f.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Foyer]
Exceptional, hand-selected marble tiles distinguish the foyer. Glass front door and full-length windows provide abundant natural light. Living room is shown through cased opening.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_6b47cb5fbd77affd9ffcdb849d765510.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Dining Room]
The rich marble floor extends into the dining room from the foyer. Note picture-frame molding and full-length windows .Opening at left opens into the full bar.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_66624f6d7a5b4fce8e4535bee122c2b1.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Full Bar]
The full bar also serves as a butler's pantry with walnut upper and lower cabinets and extensive countertop storage. Walnut cabinet at center holds a Thermador dual-temperature wine chiller. Note custom-designed black and white marble tile floor and Nero Marquina countertops.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_3f608beae9c2d15190221db19bb8d92f.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Powder Room]
One of this home's most stunning features is this White Beauty marble, single-block, floating sink in the formal powder room. Note lacquered walls and custom marble-tile floor.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_7ae5b4c54dbd5110161ecd1c44c623d4.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Study]
Flanking the foyer, the large airy living room views front and side gardens through full-length casement windows. The foyer's marble floor extends into this room as well as the dining room.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_e87c6f254d132f123d50385ec962f4c4.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Study]
An alternate view of the living room reveals the cased opening and foyer.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_033dc94997bea5b2f85593ab951c810e.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Full Bar and Family Room]
This view travels across the bar into the expansive family room with two conversation/seating areas. Note under-counter chiller in bar beneath Nero Marquino countertop. Two sets of open pocket doors (at right) reveal the gathering kitchen.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_5a9643536f7b6abb2b1499c0e0c006e0.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Family Room]
The family room features a walnut floor, fireplace, walnut book/display cabinets, picture molding, and glass doors to the patios and pool.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_70bb20f43cc1bacae86aab2ef372d9cf.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Family Room]
This view travels from the family room into the bar and, at rear, the foyer.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_6c364a7e8a8f0ad59d5fba7da93e5c01.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Family Room]
This portion of the family room includes a media / display cabinet and glass door to the patio.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_d0fd209d8856bc129193fbaab107e8ca.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Family Room]
Steel-framed windows and doors provide views of the pool as backdrop in the family room. Note marble surround on fireplace.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_be2b954af935d058c13b334448b79651.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Family Room]
A closer view reveals more of the view through the side windows.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_6e8bb861d40b8b9ad8aec36f5058d93b.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Family Room]
View from the fireplace across the family room to the bar.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_5630dbef6c41a93880e31bb8d4dfbf56.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Gathering Kitchen]
Light-filled, open kitchen and breakfast area provides a casually elegant gathering spot for entertaining and day-to-day living. Appointments include granite countertops and a walnut floor. This view of the breakfast area reveals the large picture window.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_3cff331855c18107bd69c798d0fccb7d.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Gathering Kitchen]
Select granite countertops and backsplash contrast beautifully with white cabinetry. Note under-counter lighting, Dacor range with ovens, and stainless steel range-back with pot-filler.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_14a206d96c84b97f3505b62251f312dc.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Gathering Kitchen]
A reverse view of the kitchen travels across the island into the breakfast area. Note cabinet-front SubZero refrigerator and freezer (left).](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_7c38bdd73fd333f0da9bad5adeac60c8.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Breakfast Area]
Note work station (right rear) and wall mount for flat-screen TV.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_c17506021d885e3d9919eee3faa0a4f7.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [1st-Floor Primary Suite]
Secluded primary suite on the first floor is surrounded by full0length windows and pool and garden views. Pocket door (left) opens to bath and walk-in closet.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_8eea2b33162885c7f64fcd593d02e0e4.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Primary Suite]
This view reveals the picture window overlooking a fountain and gardens.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_7382be83ff3f5e2a0e569397ed6a2b5a.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Primary Suite]
A mount for flat-screen TV faces sitting area in the bedroom.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_5c88e0c7d1ea2ccce8c0bde1694fc4c8.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Primary Bath]
Elegant granite, mirror, and marble finishes enhance the primary bath. Note glass-front upper cabinets, vanity counter, and jetted tu. Interior of the primary closet is reflected in the center mirror.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_1e801de8991efff731586c93191465e0.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [2nd Floor Inner Balcony]
View from the inner balcony above the foyer.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_a16b38c8601a64a7ca66383f76fe4c5d.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [2nd-Floor Staircase Landing and Staircase]](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_6aa01381b624ff20515db7ad06def519.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [En Suite Bedroom]
Carpeted bedrooms on the second floor are en suite and have custom-fitted closets. Note full-length windows and wall molding.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_d64b1f94c7080e1b5385325fc08f5c4c.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [En Suite Bath]
This bedroom's attached bath features a glass-enclosed shower and Italian Rex marble wall paneling.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_d8de145637aa3ae38615cff7e3aab8e5.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [En Suite Bedroom]
This bedroom also has full-length windows, custom-fitted close, and en suite bath with Italian Rex marble paneling.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_55c0a97458f474410fa72a97cd8efbdb.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Gameroom]
Located on the second floor as a hub among the bedrooms. Features include a walk-in, full-bar, walnut floor, picture windows overlooking the pool, and open shelving with TV mount.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_8831277b4fdd58a883a2f448825f454d.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Gameroom]
An alternate view of the gameroom reveals the interior window in the full bar, and the room's picture molding.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_42d0767cfb84de2fbadfa4ec2aafedfa.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Gameroom Full Bar]
The gameroom bar features granite countertops, a sink, and a beverage chiller.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_79a4e0d738bac782f1d15ad50032fbb9.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [En Suite Bedroom]
This bedroom has a wall of windows overlooking the pool and patios. Note raised ceiling. Amenities include a custom-fitted closet and attached bath.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_f0fa5573ecb056be30fb1fd0f74be82e.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [En Suite Bath]
Note marble sink deck, glass-front shower, and porcelain tile floor.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_8192997d225fad0bce675eecc18a542b.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Laundry / Utility Room]
Located on the second floor near the bedrooms and gameroom.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_356bd25ed36abc07f0dc7cd82e759d60.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [En Suite Bedroom]
Amenities include a custom-fitted closet and en suite bath.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_b3bf1fc094103566ce05d9e19f56387b.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [En Suite Bath]
This en suite bath has granite sink decks, marble tile floor, and a tub/shower.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_a3b576e5754d241c6728958a70613d0c.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Garage Apartment / Flexible Space] Garage apartment has a full bath and kitchen.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_a05fa266b8e3ef8857a8440ca640665f.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Garage Apartment Kitchenette]
The garage apartment kitchenette includes a cooktop, sink, microwave oven, dishwasher, and lacquered cabinets.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_ce5e50a081265d35437aca832f30f010.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Garage and Motor Court]
The garage has 3 bays for cars. Door with awning opens to garage and staircase to garage apartment.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_4dac83162e45c343ae76501dc060e572.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Patios, Cabanas, Spa, and Pool]
Terraces surrounding the pool and spa offer open-air and covered patios, a cabana, and an adjoining lanai outdoor living or dining room.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_4928a6393ce825dbe4d64cfc00ac3cf6.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Lanai]
Al fresco living or dining space beside the pool.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_50d5f182609aa06d9b2d3a05b620a586.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Cabana]
The cabana overlooks the pool, and offers sheltered outdoor living and dining space.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_2332946865a1e77b69788483c69aeed5.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Cabana Interior]
Note wood-plank ceiling.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_388f437be46484dca29dd1262d06e56f.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Pool and Spa]
A wide view of the pool and spa. Cabana is at left. Note inlaid stone hardscape.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_a1996855a2ba5f4e28696a0433d982ba.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Lawn]
In addition to the patios and lanai, the grounds include a sweeping lawn. Note iron fencing separating lawn from the pool.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_2df391f21996092526b533c1f571d29e.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Fountain]
Stone fountain in side yard outside of primary bedroom.](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_85536a92b0f93d23d3cefbaff106249f.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Generac Generator]](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_e0420fe4cbc08bacf2444243fa522d0c.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)
![960 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 [Front/Side Elevation / Motor Court]](https://prd-mls-photos.fastly.propertybase.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_e9a59a978d673feb463d99f1cb6b5898.jpg?width=1920&optimize=medium&auto=webp)