The Lily River Oaks
The Lily River Oaks is a $270 million luxury mixed-use development in Houston's Upper Kirby district, moments from River Oaks, developed by Southern Land Company with architecture and interiors by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and construction by Andres Construction.
Official Website2811 Kirby Drive, Houston. 38 floors and 331 residences. Broke ground April 2026, targeting 2028. Financed with $165.9M from Bank OZK in August 2026.
The 38-story tower brings 331 rental residences, including 18 penthouses, together with a ground-floor restaurant and a companion 10-story office building on Kirby Drive positioned for the corridor's highest office rents. Residents enjoy resort-caliber amenities, elevated indoor-outdoor lounges, and wellness spaces in one of Houston's most sought-after luxury enclaves.
Southern Land closes $165.9M construction loan from Bank OZK for the 953,000 sf 2811 Kirby development, four months after the April 2026 groundbreaking.
connectcre.comSouthern Land appoints Stream Realty Partners and asks $55 a square foot triple net, among the highest office rents in Houston.
therealdeal.comSouthern Land Co. broke ground on the 38-story, 331-unit tower + companion office building.
bisnow.comSouthern Land Co. broke ground on The Lily, a 38-story, 331-unit tower paired with a 10-story office building on Kirby Drive in Upper Kirby.
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Frequently asked
Where is The Lily River Oaks located?
The Lily River Oaks is located in Houston.
When will The Lily River Oaks be completed?
The Lily River Oaks is under construction, with completion expected in 2028 (a TMW estimate).
Who is developing The Lily River Oaks?
Southern Land Company is the developer behind The Lily River Oaks.
Who designed The Lily River Oaks?
The Lily River Oaks was designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, with interiors by Solomon Cordwell Buenz.
How big is The Lily River Oaks?
The Lily River Oaks rises 38 stories with 331 residences.