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5638 Briar Drive

Houston, TX 77056

3 beds
6 baths
5,429 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$288 per sqft
1983 build
– on site

Located on a private street in the heart of Tanglewood, 5638 Briar Drive offers an outstanding opportunity to remodel in a secluded ravine setting. The home is designed with views in mind, to take advantage of the enchanted garden with its fountains, bridges, and gazebos. Inside, high ceilings create an open feeling and walls of tall French windows and doors overlook the outdoors. The floor plan features a large living room with a fireplace, the paneled library with a fireplace, and a long gallery that opens to the dining room, kitchen, and family room. The primary bedroom is located on the first floor, and has two separate bathrooms. Additional first floor quarters or office with full bath . The second floor features a large game room with full bath, plus two guest bedrooms with a connecting bath. Above the garage is a guest apartment with additional full bath and kitchen. Recent roof in 2024 plus a/c updates, and storage is abundant with 12 walk-in closets. Truly an oasis!

Listing courtesy of HAR / Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 10, 2025 •

MLS# 41792585 —

The Building

Year Built:

1983
Year Built Source:

Appraisal District
Architectural Style:

Traditional
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick
Structure Type:

Free Standing
Roof:

Composition
Foundation Details:

Slab on Builders Pier
Exterior Features:

Sprinkler System
Window Features:

Window Coverings
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio/Deck

Interior

Interior Features:

Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Prewired for Alarm System, Wet Bar, Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Walk-In Closet(s)
Kitchen Features:

Kitchen open to Family Room, Pots/Pans Drawers, Soft Closing Cabinets, Soft Closing Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Gas
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup
Flooring:

Carpet
Living Area:

5429
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Stories:

2

Financial & Terms

Ownership:

Full Ownership

Location

Longitude:

-95.477836
Latitude:

29.769089

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Other Structures:

Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
Parcel Number:

1149510010001
Lot Features:

Back Yard
Lot Size Area:

0.42
Lot Size Acres:

0.42
Lot Size Square Feet:

18,295 Sqft
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Source:

Appraisal District
Fencing:

Back Yard
Road Surface Type:

Concrete
Direction Faces:

South

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$39,283

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Bathrooms Full:

6
Bathrooms Total:

6
Master Bathroom Features:

Full Secondary Bathroom Down, Hollywood Bath, Two Primary Baths, Vanity Area

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling:

true
Heating:

Natural Gas
Heating:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Disposal

Schools

Elementary School:

Briargrove Elementary School
Middle School:

Tanglewood Middle School
High School District:

27 - Houston
High School:

Wisdom High School

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Tanglewood Trail
Spa:

true
Pool Area:

false
Pool Private:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Attached
Parking Total:

2
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Attached Garage:

true
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,565,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$8,380
Taxes	$3,273
Insurance	$430
Utilities	$213 See report
Total	$12,296/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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This house located in Westside, Houston, TX 77056 is currently for sale for $1,565,000. 5638 Briar Drive is a 5,429 square foot house with 3 beds and 6 baths that has been on Estately for 9 days. 5638 Briar Drive is in the Westside neighborhood of Houston and has a WalkScore® of 51, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Tanglewood Middle School, Wisdom High School, and Briargrove Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: HAR and Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty.

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