2005 Claremont Lane, Houston, Texas 77019
$3,495,000
3 Beds
5 Full / 2 Half Baths
Single-Family
![Front Elevation]In 1957, architect John Staub designed this exquisite, Mid-Century Modern residence at 2005 Claremont Road in River Oaks for Mr. and Mrs. George Peterkin.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-1_OUVRrTB.jpeg)
![[Front Elevation]A pea-gravel motor court bordered by boxwood parterres presents an inviting approach to the house’s white semicircular ached entry portal.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-2_Xl9xqZq.jpeg)
![[Gardens]After Mr. and Mrs. James McMurrey purchased the house from the Peterkins, Odette McMurrey and Alice Staub created the acclaimed gardens and crushed-gravel patios and paths. The gardens have remained justly celebrated for their rare specimens of camellia, azalea, mock-fruit trees, and subtropical trees.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-3_Lo1MLXc.jpeg)
![[Gardens]This view travels into the sunroom, glassed-in by Staub soon after the house was completed.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-4_Cti8dfp.jpeg)
![[Front Entrance]A Pennsylvania bluestone hardscape path travels to the semicircular arched entry portal.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-5_ArYLF5f.jpeg)
![[Foyer]Inside the wide foyer, an unfettered vista travels across the enormous formal rooms into the sunroom and out to the renowned gardens. Note hardwod parquet floor.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-6_42kijIQ.jpeg)
![[Living and Dining Rooms]The ballroom proportions of the contiguous living and dining rooms may be halved by a range of folding doors (center rear) that divide the space when desired. Both rooms have hardwood parquet floors, soaring ceilings, and views of the sunroom and gardens through floor-to-ceiling picture windows.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-7_SsJwnFS.jpeg)
![[Sunroom]As originally planned, the sunroom was an open-air, Pennsylvania bluestone terrace. Staub glassed it in soon after the home's completion, retaining the exquisite iron accents. Three enormous skylights augment the room’s natural light, and glass doors slide back for access to the crushed-gravel patio and gardens. Behind the gardens, the heavily wooded grounds of the MFAH DeMenil house museum provide a scenic, park-like landscape.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-8_1oNLEeu.jpeg)
![[Sunroom]An alternate view of the sunroom reveals the wide cased opening into the formal rooms.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-9_MdHbw1n.jpeg)
![[Sunroom]A closer view focuses on Staub'slavish iron accents.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-10_MGYzNU3.jpeg)
![[Living Room] This view from the living room travels into the dining room.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-11_gUZSa9M.jpeg)
![[Living Room]An alternate view of the living room reveals the imported European marble fireplace.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-12_pKtMdqW.jpeg)
![[Dining Room]Folding doors that may divide the formal rooms are shown at center.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-13_GSBRPjD.jpeg)
![[Dining Room]A pivot door (right rear) opens into the kitchen.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-14_2or6UBE.jpeg)
![[Foyer]Side halls branch from the foyer to the home's opposing wings. Left hall travels past the staircase and full bar into the kitchen. Right hall travels past the powder room (partially visible) and library into the primary suite.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-15_ymCOQGT.jpeg)
![[Hall from Foyer to Kitchen]Closed door at right opens the full bar.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-16_yr73xzb.jpeg)
![[Hall from Foyer to Primary Suite]](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-17_QWfAfUe.jpeg)
![[Library]The library offers rich paneling; a fireplace; touch-latch cabinets containing a television, sound system, and speaker panels; a full-length bay window with garden views; and book/display cases.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-18_cA2Ueyi.jpeg)
![[First-Floor Primary Suite]The secluded primary suite includes a spacious, serene bedroom that overlooks the gardens through a bank of windows.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-19_zy1WiOa.jpeg)
![[First-Floor Primary Suite]An alternate view of the primary bedroom reveals the entrance in to the dual full baths.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-20_9b8SzZk.jpeg)
![[Primary Bath 1]The owners created a pair of modern, lavishly appointed full baths. This bath features a hardwood floor; marble sink deck; abundant cabinet and drawer storage; a freestanding, claw-foot, remote-controlled, air tub positioned beneath a window; and a long wall of mirrored, custom-fitted closets.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-21_noHcmQQ.jpeg)
![[Primary Bath 1]A closer view of the free-standing air tub also reveals the wall of mirrored closets.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-22_tCgOuJC.jpeg)
![[Primary Bath 2]Primary bath 2 includes the refurbished vintage white porcelain sink-on-stand; a porcelain tile floor; mirrored walls and cabinets; a pair of deep, custom-fitted, step-in closets; a seamless glass and sea-green tile shower with bench; and a heated towel rack.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-23_FCvENxc.jpeg)
![[Kitchen]Updated with Wolf and SubZero appliances, the airy, streamlined kitchen retains its timeless, stainless steel countertops and custom cabinetry. Note Wolf wall ovens and cooktop; full-size SubZero refrigerator/freezer.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-24_boetaS2.jpeg)
![[Kitchen]Note raised, stainless steel dishwasher.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-25_2qA3UMl.jpeg)
![[Butler's Pantry]The butler's pantry provides a prep sink and abundant cabinet and countertop storage.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-26_IxvkgK7.jpeg)
![[Laundry Room]Locate behind the kitchen, the laundry room includes a half-glass door to the gated driveway.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-27_anl0tTx.jpeg)
![[Powder Room]Covered in elegant vintage gilded wallpaper, the powder room provides an elegant vanity cabinet and a water closet with pocket door.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-28_OhKgPXU.jpeg)
![[Secondary Bedroom]A pair of large, en suite bedrooms are located on the second floor. Each has a hardwood floor and charming bath.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-29_t9kyFUW.jpeg)
![[En Suite Bath]This renovated en suite bath retains charming period features and its original tile floor.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-30_fyVEUS4.jpeg)
![[Secondary En Suite Bedroom]](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-31_LRWEyiu.jpeg)
![[En Suite Bath]This bath's tub shower has opaque glass slider doors. Note sink-on-stand.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-32_cXY9vjY.jpeg)
![[Rear patio and sunroom]This view travels across the crushed-gravel patio through the glass walls of the sunroom. Staub's favorite iron monger was the Weber Iron & Wire Company, whose ironwork was used in many of his houses. There is no documentation that this is Weber's work but it certainly might be.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-33_v28ZzVA.jpeg)
![[Rear Patio]Window at right provides garden views into the library.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-34_XtpRp79.jpeg)
![[Rear Patio]](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-35_8sbPXUl.jpeg)
![[Gardens]The magnificent gardens surround the crushed-gravel patios and paths.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-36_mD0bQ2n.jpeg)
![[Gardens]](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-37_jXF26xZ.jpeg)
![[Gardens]The gardens have remained justly celebrated for their rare specimens of camellia, azalea, mock-fruit trees, and subtropical trees.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-38_KoLHjc5.jpeg)
![[North View of the Gardens]Staub designed the brick wall on the garden's north side. Behind the gardens (at right), the heavily wooded grounds of the MFAH DeMenil house museum provide a scenic, park-like landscape.](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-39_2cSDC8u.jpeg)
![[Gardens]](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-40_2Du8bbL.jpeg)
![[Front Elevation]](https://media.houstonproperties.com/properties/photos/2025/02/04/img-41_XwR66qZ.jpeg)
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About 2005 Claremont Lane
This River Oaks Mid Century Modern gem by renowned architect John F. Staub exudes timeless elegance. The expansive 19,095 sq. ft. corner lot (per HCAD) offers a welcoming parking court and lush private gardens. Lovingly restored and thoughtfully updated, this home blends classic charm with modern comforts. The open formal living and dining areas flow into a light-filled sunroom overlooking the gardens. A gracious wood-paneled study, complete with a cozy fireplace and bay window, adds sophistication. Notable features include stationary floor-to-ceiling picture windows, rich hardwood floors, solid bifold doors, and an imported marble fireplace. The first-floor primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a coffered ceiling, serene garden views, lavish dual full baths, and custom-fitted closets. Two secondary bedrooms with ensuite baths upstairs. The property backs onto the park-like gardens of the historic DeMenil House.
Highlights
2005 Claremont Lane
$3,495,000
Single-Family
4,167 Home Sq Ft
Houston 77019
3 Beds
5 Full / 2 Half Baths
19,095 Lot Sq Ft
General Description
Taxes & Fees
Tax ID
060-159-057-0001
Tax Rate
2.0148%
Taxes w/o Exemption/Yr
$63,655 / 2024
Maint Fee
Yes / $2,962 Annually
Maintenance Includes
Courtesy Patrol, Other
Room/Lot Size
Living
27x18
Dining
18x16
Kitchen
15x12
1st Bed
20x14
Interior Features
Fireplace
2
Floors
Tile, Vinyl Plank, Wood
Countertop
SST,quartz,laminate
Heating
Central Gas, Zoned
Cooling
Central Electric, Zoned
Connections
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Bedrooms
1 Bedroom Up, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
Dishwasher
Yes
Range
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Electric Oven, Single Oven
Energy Feature
Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Insulation - Batt, Insulation - Blown Cellulose, Insulation - Blown Fiberglass
Interior
Alarm System - Owned, Crown Molding, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling, Prewired for Alarm System, Refrigerator Included, Wet Bar, Window Coverings, Wired for Sound
Loft
Maybe
Exterior Features
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Composition, Other
Exterior Type
Brick
Water Sewer
Public Sewer, Public Water
Exterior
Back Green Space, Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Exterior Gas Connection, Porch, Private Driveway, Satellite Dish, Side Yard, Sprinkler System, Subdivision Tennis Court
Private Pool
No
Area Pool
No
Access
Driveway Gate
Lot Description
Corner, Subdivision Lot, Wooded
New Construction
No
Front Door
West
Listing Firm
Schools (HOUSTO - 27 - Houston)
| Name | Grade | Great School Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Elem | Elementary | 8 of 10 |
| Lanier Middle | Middle | 9 of 10 |
| Lamar High | High | 6 of 10 |
School information is generated by the most current available data we have. However, as school boundary maps can change, and schools can get too crowded (whereby students zoned to a school may not be able to attend in a given year if they are not registered in time), you need to independently verify and confirm enrollment and all related information directly with the school.
