Lush Landscaping surrounds the property
Overhead View Of No 8 Tiel Way
The first floor or ground level which has served in the past as a gameroom, media room, and storage area
The pool and deck that reaches out to the ravine
The dramatic entry with beautiful Wood floors and walls
Step up into the formal dining dining area
Notice the open pass through from the dining area into the kitchen
From the kitchen into the dining area. Wood and glass compliment one another beautifully
The closed pass through with it's oriental influence
The kitchen island in 1960??? Yes and the cork floor, too
Skylights in the kitchen
The informal dining area off of the kitchen with one step down onto slate flooring.
Informal sitting area off of the kitchen with a wall of glass windows looking out on the pool and deck
The sunken living room with stunning ceiling treatments and wall of windows
Fireplace in the living room set into the brick walls.
The home has a tree house effect from many of the rooms
This is beautiful
Downstairs bath - one of 2 full baths for the private suite
Private Suite with brick wall and fireplace and a corner of windows
At nighttime the twinkle lights add a festive feel to the exterior in back.
What a great photo of the warm wooded interiors and the cool exterior of the pool
Pleasure to plan a party here
Another view of the trees, water fall, pool and deck
Another view of the exterior
The waterfall
The 1st floor or ground level currently being used for storage
Outdoor sculpture
Looking into the house from the ground level at night
From the street there is no idea of what awaits you at #8 Tiel Way
Description
Exceptional and historic sophisticated Mid-Century Modern home designed by Karl Kamrath. Secluded hillside location above a wooded ravine. Only two owners since it was built in 1960. It is now ready for remodeling, updating or re-building (69,003 SF lot) to your personal taste. Property location was originally chosen by the wife for the sloping nature toward the bayou. A historically significant home it has appeared on Rice Design and Houston Modern Home Tours. Preserved original design with soaring ceilings, hardwood and cork floors and a lower (1st floor) that is very large. Come and see for yourself.
Details
| MLS # | 5454283 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $3,876 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Year | 1960 |
| Days On Site | 140 |
| Listing Provided By | Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty | Cindy Burns |
Features
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 6 Total |
| SQ Feet | 4,691 |
| Car Port | Yes |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 1.58 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Yes |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Ravine, Subdivision, Views |
|---|
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Detached Carport |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 54319 |
|---|
Location
| Community Features | Curbs |
|---|
Area Information
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| City | Houston |
| Zip Code | 77019 |
| Area | 16 |
| Subarea | River Oaks Area |
| Community Name | River Oaks |
| Listing VS Median (in River Oaks) | |
Price: $5,200,000 low | high Med: $2,795,000 sqft: 4,691 low | high Med: 4,976 $ / sqft: $1,109 low | high Med: $562 On site: 140 low | high Med: 23 | |
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| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| City | Houston |
| Zip Code | 77019 |
| Area | 16 |
| Subarea | River Oaks Area |
| Community Name | River Oaks |
| Listing VS Median (in River Oaks) | |
Price: $5,200,000 low | high Med: $2,795,000 sqft: 4,691 low | high Med: 4,976 $ / sqft: $1,109 low | high Med: $562 On site: 140 low | high Med: 23 | |
Listing Updated: July 25, 2026 at 11:52:03 PM PDT
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18756 Stone Oak Parkway Ste 300
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