HOUSTON — Ever dreamed of living in one of those palatial mansions in River Oaks, the Memorial Villages or Bellaire? The sky-high prices are out of range for most of us -- unless we win the Mega Millions or a rich uncle leaves us his fortune. But it's still fun to take a peek inside to see what millions of dollars will get you these days.
The Houston Association of Realtors makes it easy with its list of the most expensive homes sold in H-Town each month. In October of 2024, the listing price for the homes ranged from close to $8 million in the Clear Lake area to $4.75 million in Memorial Villages.
1. 3382 Del Monte Drive, Houston
This historic gem built in 1928 is in the elegant Country Club Estates area of River Oaks. It blends old-world charm with modern amenities and has 5,849 square feet with five bedrooms and 4.5 baths. It sits on a 27,300+ square-foot lot and features a reception hall, garden room, butler's pantry and elevator. There's also a mosquito control system (who knew?!) and a detached garage apartment in case you want to rent it out to help pay for the staff you will undoubtedly need! It listed for $6.8M and sold for $6.7M - $7.8M after 17 days on the market. (Under Texas law, the Houston Association of Realtors isn't allowed to disclose the actual price.)
401 Lakeshore Drive, El Lago
The home in the Clear Lake area was listed for $7.9M but sold in 12 days for $5M- $5.8M. It's 13,638 square feet with 6-10 bedrooms, including a 4,000-square-foot primary suite! There are nine full bathrooms plus two half. The waterfront home sits on 5.5 acres with a private boat ramp, custom vehicle showroom and helicopter access. It was built in 1973 and fully remodeled in 2017.
8 Leisure Lane, Bunker Hill Village
This six-bedroom, 6.3 baths is tucked away on a charming lane in Bunker Hill Village. The custom, 9,272 square-foot home listed for $6.7M and sold for $5M- $5.8M. after 57 days on the market. The primary offers a lavish bath with spa-like wet areas and dream closets. The kitchen is a chef's dream with a Wolf range, three ovens, SubZero fridge and freezer and Miele cappuccino center. The modern mansion in Memorial Villages was built in 2013.
11 Shadder Way, Houston
If timeless elegance is your cup of tea, this River Oaks estate could be for you. The 9,552 square-foot property was listed for $5.9M. After a mere 15 days on the market, it went for $5M-$5.8M. The sprawling, nearly 27,000-square-foot beauty has six bedrooms and 6.3 half baths. It has dual Programme Martin walk-in closets, a gym, game room and an elevator shaft. It was built in 1989 and has a 125 KW generator that powers the entire house.
3250 Ella Lee Lane, Houston
This brand new, luxury home is just steps away from River Oaks Blvd has a 10,632 square-foot lot. It is 7,410 square-feet with five bedrooms and 6.2 baths. It listed for just shy of $6M and sold for $5M-$5.8M after 145 days on the market. The primary suite includes a closet "deserving of its own ZIP code" and spa-like bath with dual water closets. There's a climate-controlled "all seasons room," two wine room, two laundry rooms and an elevator.
3794 Purdue Street, Houston
Listed at just under $5.5M, the home designed by Robert Dame sold for $5M-$5.8M. The Sunset Terrace contemporary sits on a 26,400 square-foot corner lot in the West University/Southside area. The 8,041 square-foot home has 4-5 bedrooms, 4.4 baths, a game/media room with wet bar, outdoor loggia with kitchen, fireplace and wood-fired pizza oven, a heated pool/spa and gas fire pit.
4616 Oleander Street, Bellaire
This modern Bellaire beauty is known as the "Luke Skywalker House." It was listed for $5.4M and was quickly snatched up for $5M-$5.8M four days after it went on the market. Nestled in the Westmoreland Farms neighborhood, the massive 13,076 square-foot home has 5-6 bedrooms and 6.4 baths. Highlights include a state-of-the-art media room, top-tier finishes and amenities designed for a blend of luxury and comfort. It sits on a $26,400 square-foot lot.
3735 Inwood Drive, Houston
This chic, three-story home was built by Allan Edwards in River Oaks in 2004. It listed for $5.2M and sold for $5M- $5.8M after just over a week on the market. The 4-5 bedroom, 5.2 bath home also has full guest quarters above the garage and an elevator. A two-story study includes a library plus there's a gourmet kitchen with a butler's pantry. The home also features a climate-controlled wine vault and a huge gameroom. The backyard oasis has a large loggia with summer kitchen, pool, spa and wet bar. It sits on an 11,147 square-foot lot on a quiet street.
5926 Stones Throw Rd
Located in the Tanglewood area, this 7,794 square-foot home is just a stones throw from the Houston Country Club. Listed for just north of $5M, it sold for $4.4-$5M after 38 days on the market. The 4-5 bedroom, six bath beauty sits on a 18,439 square-foot lot and is designed for entertaining inside and out. It features a chef's kitchen with three ovens and two dishwashers. The luxurious primary bathroom has heated Walker Zanger marble floors, a steam shower, Calcutta gold marble countertops and a custom closet. The "magazine-worthy" backyard has a heated pool, spa, water feature and Texas limestone covered porches.
4011 Essex Lane, Houston
This home is a shopper's dream because it's located within walking distance to both the River Oaks District and Highland Village shopping centers. Designed by Dahlstrand Architecture, the 6,250 square-foot, mid-century modern home is like living in a glass tree-house. Listed for $4.9M and sold for $4.4-$5M after 88 days on the market. The four-bedroom, 3.1 bath sits on a 15,386 square-foot lot. The smart home has floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors that open to every room. It was built in 2016.
