$1,675,000

5638 Briar Dr Houston, TX 77056

$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
6 full
5,429 sqft
0.4 acres
$309 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5638 Briar Dr

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!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas, Zoned
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Zoned
Size5,429 sqft
Lot size0.42 Acres
Year built1983
ParkingAdditional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #29184504
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas, Wood Burning

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  • MLS Number: 29184504
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
  • Office Phone: (713) 520-1981
  • Listing Agent: Patricia Garrison

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,877,429$18,672
2023$1,749,674$23,972
2022$1,800,329$24,273
2021$1,613,117$23,972
2020$1,559,365$37,761
2018$1,666,084$42,159

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Hunters Creek Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

10650 Beinhorn Rd

4

Briargrove Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.6 mi

6145 San Felipe St

9

Memorial Drive Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.0 mi

11202 Smithdale Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $214,217. The most common annual income of people living in Houston, TX is $200k+. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

5%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
53%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

22%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
58%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
6%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
30%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • AcuraAcura

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 5638 Briar Dr

This home is located at 5638 Briar Dr in Houston, TX and zip code 77056 in the Greater Uptown neighborhood. This 5,429 square foot home, which was built in 1983, sits on a 0.42 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,675,000.

While more than 183 listings in Houston, TX in February 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 331 listings sold at asking price, and more than 931 were sold below. Between January and February 2025, Houston, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 22.2%. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 48 days, the median list price was $320,768.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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