An $11.5 million new build in Highland Park, a classic former show home on Deloache Avenue, and a $9 million estate in Tarrant County made the August roundup of the most expensive single-family home listings in Texas.
The monthly report issued by the Houston Association of Realtors includes the following homes in its top 10 priciest of the month:
- 805 Congress Ave., Austin, $18 million
- 14701 Hornsby Hill Road, Austin, $16.17 million
- 13322 Shore Vista Drive, Austin, $11.9 million
- 1209 N. Weston Lane, Austin, $9.99 million
- 3 Longbow Lane, Houston, $9.6 million
- 1011 Lakeview Point Road, Possum Kingdom, $8.99 million
- 6717 Oasis Pass, Austin, $8.5 million
The High Life
An $11.5 million home at 3704 Stratford Ave., Highland Park, is No. 4 on the list of most expensive homes in Texas for the month of August.
The 8,331-square-foot mansion features five bedrooms and five and one-half bathrooms, and is slated for completion in November.
Stunning stone work, a manicured landscape, and floor-to-ceiling windows decorate this residence in the Park Cities neighborhood. Special features include a wine room, ensuite bathrooms in all five bedrooms, a pool bath with full shower, an elevator, and a game room.
This stunning home also is in one of the best school districts in the state. Highland Park ISD recently received a 98 out of 100 rating from the Texas Education Agency.
Realtor Jonathan Rosen with Compass Real Estate has the listing.
Show Stopper
The gated classic Georgian estate at 5138 Deloache Ave. is No. 6 on the most expensive home list with a price tag of $9.75 million.
Featured as a Kips Bay Decorator Show House last year, the Preston Hollow residence has six bedrooms and seven and one-half bathrooms on more than an acre. The backyard is basically a city park of landscaped grounds.
Architect Cole Smith designed the home with a dramatic foyer, multiple living areas, two full kitchens, a sunroom, wine cellar, theater, playhouse, pool, and five-car garage.
It was recently remodeled and is listed for $9.75 million.
Realtor Alex Perry with Allie Beth Allman & Associates has the listing.
Tarrant County Treasure
The Tarrant County property at 1208 Perdenalas Trail, Westlake, made the most expensive list, tying for No. 8 with a Lakeview Point Road home in Palo Pinto County’s Possum Kngdom. Both homes are listed at $8.995 million.
The private Perdenalas abode is at the end of a cul-de-sac on an acre in the Vaquero neighborhood. The estate home features classic architecture with modern finishes including Travertine flooring transitions to 10-inch-wide planked hardwood flooring and exposed beams with sandblasted finish. The kitchen boasts Taj Mahal quartzite counters and backsplash.
The basement level has a media room, 950-bottle wine cellar, and reinforced safe room. There are six bedrooms and six and one-half bathrooms, but if that’s not enough, there’s a separate casita for guests. The master bath has an exercise room and his-and-hers separate baths. The covered patio features recessed screens, built-in heaters, a fireplace, and grill adjacent to the pool with an oversized spa.
The area is zoned for B-rated Keller ISD.
Realtor Jeff Watson with Compass Real Estate has the listing.
