25 Most Expensive Homes in Houston, TX

Houston is the largest city in Texas and fourth largest in the United States with a population of 2.3 million.

Houston’s economy is driven by the energy industry, particularly the oil and natural gas energy segment. In addition, it is also a hub for biomedical research and aeronautics.

Home of the Houston Astros, Rockets and Texans sports teams, the city has hosted many large sporting events, most recently Super Bowl LI.

Here are the 25 most expensive homes in Houston:

25) 9010 Sandringham Houston, TX 77024

Neighborhood: Bayou wood

Owner: John Ballis

Appraised Value: $6,500,000

Last Sold: N/A

John Ballis is the President of Ballis Investmets & a real estate developer. Mr. Ballis gained notoriety in 1990 when he pleaded guilty to paying $371k in kickbacks to a bank president in exchange for $6.7 million in loans. He went to Federal prison for 3 years.

24) 3640 Inwood Dr Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Thomas Langford

Appraised Value: $6,750,000

Last Sold: N/A

This home is the residence of Thomas Langford. Mr. Langford is the Global Head of Energy Investment Banking at UBS. Prior to joining UBS in 2011, he spent 17 years at Morgan Stanley as an investment banker in the energy sector.

He built this home in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Houston, River Oaks. It’s 9,270 sq. ft. and features 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.

23) 5922 Shady River Dr Houston, TX 77057

Neighborhood: Tanglewood Golf

Owner: Schuyler Tilney

Appraised Value: $6,995,000

Last Sold: N/A

This is the home of Schuyler Tilney and his wife, Beth. Mr. Tilney leads corporate development at Select Energy Services. In 2006, while working for Merrill Lynch, Mr. Tilney was put on leave for refusing to testify in the Senate on his involvement in the Enron scandal. Mrs. Tilney was hired by Kenneth Lay in 2006 and was part of Enron’s management team.

The couple owns a number of luxurious homes, one of which is this Tanglewood’s mansion with its classic design and exemplary craftsmanship. It’s 7,721 sq. ft. with 5 beautiful bedrooms and 6 luxurious bathrooms.

22) 327 E Friar Tuck Ln Houston, TX 77024

Neighborhood: Sherwood Forest

Owner: Robert Harl

Appraised Value: $7,750,000

Last Sold: N/A

This home is the residence of Robert Harl and his wife, Cassie. Mr. Harl is the former CEO of Willbros Group, Inc. Willbros is a specialty energy infrastructure contractor. Mr. Harl served as CEO for 8 years before his retirement in 2015.

Regarding his Friar Tuck property, it’s a classic home built with rustic elegance in the Houstonian Sherwood Forest neighborhood. It’s 8,424 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.

21) 11 Crestwood Dr Houston, TX 77007

Neighborhood: Crestwood 4

Owner: Brent Whiteley & Thomas O’Neill

Appraised Value: $7,900,000

Mr. Whiteley is the Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel at SAExploration, Inc. SAExploration is a seismic services company. Mr. O’Neill is the owner of Thomas O’Neill homes, a design-build firm.

Last Sold: $8,500,000 in 2018

Regarding this home, it’s a French traditional estate designed by Thomas O’Neill Homes. It’s 11,475 sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.

20) 3195 Inwood Dr Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Anthony Deluca

Appraised Value: $7,950,000

Last Sold: N/A

This is the home of Anthony Deluca. Mr. Deluca is the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of SCF Partners, an energy services financier.

This elegantly constructed mansion has a classic design as well as modern amenities. It’s 15,182 sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.

19) 3257 Inwood Dr Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Russell Joseph

Appraised Value: $7,995,000

Last Sold: $7,995,000 in 2018

This home is owned by Russell Joseph and his wife, Elise. Mr. Joseph is the President of Russell C. Joseph Interests, Inc. Mr. Joseph has a background in banking and finance holding several positions at First City National Bank.

This River Oaks’ property of his was built in 1990 and designed by Lucian Hood to accommodate 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.

18) 2535 Inwood Dr Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Ruth Blackmore

Appraised Value: $8,200,000

Last Sold: Newly constructed

Mrs. Blackmore is 87 years old and was born in 1931.

Regarding her river Oaks’ mansion, it’s in fact more than just a home; it’s literally a masterpiece. Behind its gorgeous limestone façade, Jennifer Hamelet builders transport its residents to Provence.  It’s 8116 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.

17) 3717 Willowick Rd Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Woodstone Builders LLC

Appraised Value: $8,200,000

Last Sold: N/A

Mr. Heard was born in 1944 and is 74 years old now. His reputation score is 4.17. He lived in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and Houston, TX. Hanie Heard, Daniel B. Heard, and Daniel Bernard Heard are some of the names Daniel uses. His ethnicity is Caucasian, political affiliation is unknown, and religious orientation is Christian. It’s worth mentioning that he’s also married.

Erected high on River Oaks’ Tall Timbers, this 9,555 sq. ft. home is a beautiful icon constructed on the most gorgeous street in Houston city. It features 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 2 garages.

16) 3812 Willowick Rd Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Daniel Heard

Appraised Value: $8,500,000

Last Sold: N/A

Mr. Heard is the President and CEO of John H. Carter. The company is one of the largest distributors of industrial equipment on the Gulf Coast.

One step inside this French mansion, we discover that it is 12,941 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. It’s constructed on River Oaks’ Tall Timbers, giving it a very attentive exterior appeal.

15) 3950 Inverness Dr Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Patricia Breen

Appraised Value: $8,750,000

Last Sold: N/A

This is the home of socialite Pat Breen. Mrs. Breen passed away in July 2018, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Breen. Mr. Breen was a prominent financial manager in the Houston area.

This home is an exceptional real estate constructed on an acre in Tall Timbers. It meets the European design blended with the American style. It’s 9640 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The home is currently listed for sale for $8,250,000.

14) 5 Briarwood Ct Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: Homewood

Owner: John Nau

Appraised Value: $8,900,000

Last Sold: $8,000,000 in 2016

Mr. Nau is the CEO and President of Silver Eagle Distributions. Silver Eagle is the largest distributor of Anheuser-Busch products in the US. The company was acquired by Redwood Capital Investors in March 2019 for more than $1 Billion.

This one is 13,981 sq. ft. with 5 luxurious bedrooms and 6 bathrooms

13) 1721 River Oaks Blvd Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: Homewood

Owner: Diane Chaney

Appraised Value: $9,900,000

Last Sold: $10,950,000 in 2018

This is the home of Diane Chaney and her husband, John Chaney. Mr. Chaney is the Chairman of Fluidity Technologies.

His Homewood’s mansion is 16,931 sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms and 12.5 bathrooms.

12) 3443 Inwood Dr Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Grady Hallman

Appraised Value: $9,950,000

Last Sold: N/A

This is the residence of the Hallman family. Dr. Grady Hallman, the patriarch, passed away in 2017. Dr. Hallman was a heart surgeon with over 300 publications and a book on the subject.

This mansion is about 11,500 sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. It is currently listed for sale at a price of $9,950,000.

11) 3229 Groveland Ln Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Paula Douglass

Appraised Value: $12,900,000

Last Sold: $14,800,000 in 2017

This home is the residence of Paula Douglass. Mrs. Douglass’ late husband, Sam Douglass was a co-founder of Service Corporation International (SCI). Mr. Douglass passed away in 2014.

Her River Oaks’ home is 7098 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.

10) 325 W Friar Tuck Ln Houston, TX 77024

Neighborhood: Sherwood Forest

Owner: Richard Holmes

Appraisal Value: $13,950,000

Last Sold: N/A

Mr. Holmes was involved in the oil & gas industry before passing away in 2011. The home is owned by a family foundation bearing his name.

His Sherwood Forest’s mansion is a luxurious mansion situated in Sherwood Forest. Its iron and glass doors can open to a reception gallery with its European elegance in a private setting. It has 7 bathrooms, 2 garages, and 6 bedrooms and is currently listed for sale at $13,950,000

9) 6 West Rivercrest Dr Houston, TX 77042

Neighborhood: Rivercrest

Owner: Ibolya Weyler

Appraised Value: $14,500,000

Last Sold: $15,500,500 in 2018

This magnificent home is 21,032 sq. ft. with 7 bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms.

It appears to be the residence of Ibolya Weyler. Ms. Weyler is involved in the oil & gas industry.

8) 2 Longfellow Ln Houston, TX 77005

Neighborhood: Shadyside

Owner: Donna Peak

Appraised Value: $15,000,000

Last Sold: $16,500,000 in 2016

This home is the residence of Donna Peak. Mrs. Peak’s late husband, Kenneth Peak, was the founder of Contango Oil & Gas. Mr. Peak passed away in 2013 at the age of 67.

Constructed behind the gates of Shadyside, this Georgian-design home is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. It is 11,272 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.

7) 3737 Willowick Road Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: Homewood Lane

Owner: John Kotts

Appraisal Value: $16,013,754

Last Sold: N/A

Mr. Kotts is the CEO and owner of Vesco/Cardinal. The company rents and services tools in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Kotts is also a private investor and entrepreneur.

It is a single family home that contains 12,331 sq ft and was built in 1995. It contains 5 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.

6) 2960 Lazy Lane Blvd Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: Briarwood

Owner: Jonathan Havens

Appraisal Value: $18,150,000

Last Sold: N/A

Mr. Havens is an attorney specializing in energy litigation at Baker Botts LLP.

Regarding the mansion at hand, it’s a single family home that contains 28,942 sq. ft. and was built in 1931. It contains 7 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.

5) 526 West Friar Tuck Ln Houston, TX 77024

Neighborhood: FWY Strip

Owner: John Charles Carrabba

Appraised Value: $18,500,000

Last Sold: $18,950,000 in 2018

This home is owned by John Charles “Johnny” Carrabba, the founder of Carrabba’s Italian restaurants. The chain was founded in 1986 by Mr. Carrabba and his uncle, Damian Mandola, whose mother and sister supplied many of the restaurant’s signature recipes.

The home contains 5 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. Also, it’s 13,836 sq. ft.

4) 1000 Kirby Dr Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: Nijad Fares

Last Sold: $7,000,000 in 2007

Appraisal Value: $20,000,000

This home was originally built in 1986 by Saudi Prince Abdulrahman bin Faisal. Today, it’s the home of Nijad Fares. Mr. Fares is the Chairman of Link Group LLC and WEDGE Equities. Mr. Fares father is the former Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon, Issam Fares.

This massive estate is 23,870 sq. ft. containing 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms and is currently for sale for $20,000,000.

3) 3456 Inwood Dr Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: Comal

Owner: Meg Goodman

Appraisal Value: $21,732,602

Last Sold: $22,000,000 in 2018

This home appears to be owned by Meg Goodman, heir to the Goodman Global HVAC fortune. Goodman Global was founded by Meg’s father, Harold and was sold for $1.4 Billion in 2004 with her brother John Goodman as CEO.

It is 8671 sq. ft. single family home that has 3 bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms.

2) 3330 Inwood Dr Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: River Oaks

Owner: James Flores

Appraised Value: $24,883,399

Last Sold: N/A

Mr. Flores is the Chairman and CEO of Sable Permian Resources LLC. Sable is an oil & natural gas production company.

The home is a single family home with 15 bathrooms.

1) 100 Carnarvon Dr, Houston, TX 77024

Neighborhood: Bayou wood

Owner: Ed Bosarge

Appraisal Value: $29,999,999

Last Sold: N/A

This home appears to be the residence of Dr. W.E. “Ed” Bosarge and his wife, Marie. Mr. Bosarge is the founder and CEO of Capital Technologies, Inc. He is a former NASA engineer who helped design the computer navigation systems for the Saturn rocket program.

It is 26,401 sq. ft. single family home that has 8 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. It is currently listed for sale at a price of $29,999,99.