Exceptional and historic sophisticated Mid-Century Modern home designed by Karl Kamrath. Secluded hillside location above a wooded ravine. Only two owners since it was built in 1960. It is now ready for remodeling, updating or re-building (69,003 SF lot) to your personal taste. Property location was originally chosen by the wife for the sloping nature toward the bayou. A historically significant home it has appeared on Rice Design and Houston Modern Home Tours. Preserved original design with soaring ceilings, hardwood and cork floors and a lower (1st floor) that is very large. Come and see for yourself.
Pending
$5,200,000
8 Tiel Way, Houston, TX 77019
5beds
4,691sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.58 Acres Lot
$4,652,000 Zestimate®
$1,109/sqft
$323/mo HOA
What's special
Cork floorsSoaring ceilingsPreserved original design
- 81 days |
- 1,720 |
- 131 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cindy Burns TREC #0475440 281-630-8865,
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty,
Lauren Laigle TREC #0651949 713-822-3939,
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 5454283
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Secondary Bath(s): Double Sinks, Two Primary Baths
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen open to Family Room, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,691
- Total interior livable area: 4,691 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Salt Water
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Bayou Frontage
Lot
- Size: 1.58 Acres
- Features: Ravine, Subdivided, 1 Up to 2 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0601590560017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: River Oaks
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,876 annually
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,109/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,555,906
- Annual tax amount: $54,319
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Statue On Bench By Pool
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Concrete, Curbs
Estimated market value
$4,652,000
$4.42M - $4.93M
$7,733/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $5,200,000$1,109/sqft |
Source:  HAR #5454283 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000$1,109/sqft |
Source: HAR #5454283 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: HAR #50190270 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000$1,109/sqft |
Source: HAR #50190270 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,076 +11.9% | $2,555,906 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $19,729 +5.2% | $2,357,798 |
| 2023 | $18,745 -43.4% | $2,357,798 -21.5% |
| 2022 | $33,141 | $3,002,594 +4.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $2,873,668 +0.8% |
| 2020 | $33,992 +5.7% | $2,849,896 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $32,161 +5.5% | $2,847,420 +29.2% |
| 2018 | $30,473 | $2,204,502 -4.8% |
| 2017 | $30,473 +6.8% | $2,316,000 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $28,521 +7.5% | $2,239,000 |
| 2015 | $26,527 | $2,239,000 +16% |
| 2014 | $26,527 | $1,929,780 +16.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,651,697 +8.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,526,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,526,000 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,551,300 -4.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,623,874 +5.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,541,805 +40.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,100,000 +22.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $900,000 |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | $1,024,300 |
| 2000 | -- | $1,024,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10River Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Lanier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: River Oaks Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Lanier Middle School
- High: Lamar High School (Houston)
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