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Courtney Renaud
Welcome to 514 Hunters Lane! This extraordinary 5524 square foot custom home offers a gorgeous stucco and stone elevation set at the end of a gated cul-de-sac street amidst a backdrop of wooded acreage and creekfront access.
An aerial view of the property highlights the impressive size, the perfectly manicured landscape, the crystal clear pool & spa, and the abundance of parking space that extends along the back side of the home.
The custom-designed heated pool was installed in 2012. It features a spa with a spillover infinity edge, a large tanning deck with a cooling bubbler fountain, and extensive travertine decking. Also, note the putting green on the side yard!
This masterpiece home offers one of the most coveted locations in all of Friendswood, boasting an impressive 3/4-acre lot at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac street in the gated single-street Hunters Creek Estates community in highly acclaimed FISD.
Designed and built by Sterling Builders in 2008, this beauty offers an extended driveway with a stone-look stamped concrete entrance and a freshly repainted stucco elevation punctuated by contrasting window trim and a stacked-stone turret.
A beautiful scrolled iron and glass palladium arched door opens into a grand foyer with gleaming marble tile floors, a sweeping Cinderella-inspired staircase with sconce lighting and iron balusters & railings, and a stunning 32-foot rotunda ceiling with a cut crystal chandelier.
A beautiful scrolled iron and glass palladium arched door opens into a grand foyer with gleaming marble tile floors, a sweeping Cinderella-inspired staircase with sconce lighting and iron balusters & railings, and a stunning 32-foot rotunda ceiling with a cut crystal chandelier.
Straight ahead of the foyer, guests will enter the formal living and dining space that is punctuated by a pair of fabulous cut crystal chandeliers suspended from ornate ceiling medallions. Wall-to-wall windows & French doors showcase resort-quality pool views.
An alternate view of the formal living space highlights the dual arched entrances from the foyer, the contrasting crown molding & trim work, the handsome hardwood floors, and the stately gas log fireplace with a black granite tile surround.
Looking from the formal living room into the formal dining room, notice the brilliant floorplan that extends directly into the island kitchen. As you peek through the middle arched entrance, you'll also find a wet bar and the secondary staircase.
A fabulous island kitchen is situated between the formal dining room and the family room. You'll find a truly impressive walk-in pantry with an abundance of storage, top-notch appliances, and fine finishes everywhere you look!
A wrap-around raised breakfast bar creates additional seating, gathering, and serving space, topped by a trio of pendant lights. The handsome wood floors are a beautiful contrast to the clean white lines of the kitchen.
Fine finishes in this impressive space include gleaming white quartz countertops, a timeless subway tile backsplash, an abundance of white cabinetry with pots & pans drawers & under cabinet lighting, and a pair of stunning cut crystal chandeliers.
State-of-the-art appliances in this kitchen include a 6 burner Jenn Air gas cooktop with griddle, dual Kitchen Aid convection ovens with a bread-proofing feature, a built-in sub-zero style fridge & freezer, and a convenient warming drawer built into the side of the island.
Moving from the kitchen at the heart of the first floor into the family room at the rear of the home, notice the extensive views throughout the living & dining space and back towards the foyer, while still maintaining a sense of separation between the spaces.
Along one wall of the family room, custom built-ins with lighted glass shelving and screened component compartments flank the space for a television. Top-notch surround sound speakers are built into the octagonal trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding.
Two walls of plate glass windows and a set of French doors encircle the room with an enchanting backdrop of the outdoor living space & pristine pool and spa, all while maintaining privacy with a line of dense trees along the rear property line.
Tucked off of the kitchen and family room, this handy dandy study boasts recessed lighting & a built-in desk station complete with cabinetry and shelving. Just across the hall, you'll find a half bathroom with exterior access to the outdoor living space.
Conveniently located near the kitchen, family room, & study this half bathroom with an ornate dresser style vanity, a framed mirror, and designer tile flooring also boasts an exterior door to the covered patio, the man cave, and the pool area.
Situated between the kitchen and the dining room, this fully equipped wet bar showcases granite countertops with a pass-through bartop, a utility sink, front glass cabinetry for stemware or bottles, a beverage fridge, and a built-in ice maker.
Just off of the kitchen, a secluded cove creates an ideal mud room with a built-in bench, beadboard paneling, hooks, cubbies, cabinetry, and access to the attached 2-car garage as well as the utility room with space for a bonus fridge. 
Near the mud room and garage entrance, a first-floor bedroom with an en-suite bath is ideally suited for use as a guest bedroom or a nursery. Here, you'll find sculpted carpet, a lighted ceiling fan, neutral paint, a double-door closet, and a side-facing window shaded by 2-inch blinds.
The en suite bathroom associated with the previous bedroom features a granite top vanity with an undermount basin sink, polished chrome hardware, white cabinetry, tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with a tile surround.
Secluded on the opposite side of the first floor, away from the hustle and bustle of a busy home, this master retreat offers a triple trayed ceiling with crown molding, surround sound wiring, a lighted ceiling fan, and a wall of windows with a door to a private poolside patio.
Elegance and space abound in the master bathroom with separate his & hers granite top vanities with undermount basin sinks, white cabinetry, & oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Also note the additional seated vanity with a lap drawer, large countertop, and cosmetic lighting.
Adjacent to the seated vanity space, you'll find an impressive walk-in shower with a tiled surround that includes a built-in bench, as well as a rainfall showerhead and a seamless glass enclosure.
Wash all of your worries away when you sink beneath the deep waters of this jetted soaking tub that was designed for royalty! It showcases a brick-laid tile surround and a palladium arched window shaded by timeless plantation shutters.
The circular staircase with wrought iron basket weave balusters winds up to a lovely second-floor landing that features handsome wood floors and a wall of built-in display shelving beneath a soaring 32-foot rotunda ceiling with a gorgeous chandelier.
Continue along the second-floor landing to this light and bright game room with crown molding, recessed lights, surround sound wiring, wood floors, & a wall of windows. The adjacent staircase is the private family staircase that begins in the wing just off of the kitchen.
The first of three secondary bedrooms that are located on the second floor is privately located away from the other bedrooms. This room boasts crown molding, a lighted ceiling fan, wood floors, windows with plantation shutters, and a private en suite bathroom.
This en-suite bathroom services the previous bedroom and it offers a black granite countertop with an undermount basin sink, creamy white cabinetry, and a glass-enclosed shower with a slate-inspired ceramic tile surround.
In another secondary bedroom, you'll find a lighted ceiling fan, crown molding, a front-facing window with plantation shutters, handsome wood floors, a chalkboard wall, and a shared Jack & Jill style bath with a must-see pass-through closet.
In the Jack & Jill style shared bathroom, notice there are two separate granite top seated vanities with basin sinks, Hollywood lighting, ceramic tile floors, an impressive soaking tub beneath a lovely chandelier, and a huge pass-through closet with built-ins.
The fifth and final bedroom in this home boasts a lighted ceiling fan, crown molding, handsome wood floors, a built-in desk station, a shared Jack & Jill style bathroom, and a rear-facing window with a twin bed sized window seat with storage drawers below.
Step outdoors from the family room onto this charming covered patio with a gas log fireplace surrounded by a rustic stone hearth with a TV alcove above it. Openings on either end of the space make for a fabulous cross breeze!
Looking in the opposite direction from the covered patio, notice the stamped concrete flooring, recessed lighting, built-in speakers, & direct access to the half bathroom in the house. The windows near the fireplace give a peek into the man cave.
Perfectly suited to serve as a man cave, a media room, a fitness area, or a pool house, this stand-alone space showcases centralized a/c, recessed lighting, surround sound speakers, wood floors, a generous closet, and windows with views of the patio, pool, and green space.
There's no need for a vacation to a fancy resort when you have your own right outside of your own back door! An abundance of varied size travertine decking surrounds this fabulous pool and spa with an extra large tanning ledge with a cooling bubbler fountain.
The professionally designed lush landscaping that surrounds this magnificent home is incredible! You'll enjoy planters and beds full of colorful blooms, in addition to the sprawling oak trees in the backyard and a line of magnolia trees along the fence line.
Another view of the backyard oasis highlights the private patio that extends from the master suite and makes for a quick jaunt to the hot tub on a cool fall evening. With numerous gathering spaces, there's plenty of space for a crowd.
Keep your golf game top-notch with year-round putting practice on your poolside putting green! There's always time for some friendly competition among friends and family!
Beyond the pool area, a concrete retaining wall lined with landscaped beds creates a separation from the lower part of the fenced yard. A gate leads down to this park-like space shaded by a sprawling canopy of mature trees.
Wind down your day with a chat on the park bench in the lower yard, while listening to the rustle of the leaves and the babbling waters of Chigger Creek, just a short walk down beyond the aluminum fence.
A house full of drivers is no problem here! A lengthy driveway extends behind the home to an oversized 2-car attached garage surrounded by an abundance of concrete paving that can be used for parking or for sports courts.
No matter the season, you are sure to enjoy winding down after a long day on this fabulous covered patio. In the dog days of summer, bring a refreshing beverage and watch the sunset - in the wintertime, cozy up to the fireplace with a cup of hot tea!
Everything about this house is simply perfection! The contrast of the lighting with the clean lines of the freshly repainted stucco exterior and the vibrant hues of the colorful landscape and crystal blue waters is so appealing to the eye!
Whether entertaining a crowd amongst the numerous outdoor entertaining spaces or enjoying a quiet evening alone, this backdrop is perfect! 
One last look at 514 Hunters Lane should be all it takes to convince you that this masterpiece is worth a look in person! It offers so much more than the camera lens could possibly capture!
One last look at 514 Hunters Lane should be all it takes to convince you that this masterpiece is worth a look in person! It offers so much more than the camera lens could possibly capture!
Please see the floorplan of this Sterling Builders design for an overview of the house and approximate measurements to be verified by the buyer.An entertainer's delight on a sprawling creekfront cul-de-sac lot in gated Hunters Creek Estates! A stucco & stone exterior with impressive landscaping sets the expectation high for this breathtaking 5-bedroom estate with exquisite finishes at every turn. Enter to a grand foyer with rotunda ceiling, marble floors, & a sweeping staircase opening to a formal living space finished with wood floors, cut crystal chandeliers, ornate moldings, & wall to wall windows with pool views. The island kitchen offers quartz counters with a wrap-around bar, subway tile backsplash, huge pantry, 6 burner cooktop & griddle, warming drawer, & dual ovens. Also on the first floor, note the family room with surround sound & pool views, a study with built-in desk, mudroom, wet bar, a half bath with patio access, a guest suite, plus a master suite suited for royalty. Entertain outdoors with a covered patio with fireplace, a separate man-cave with a/c, an incredible pool & spa, & a lush yard with creek views.
| District: | Friendswood ISD |
| Elementary School: | C W Cline Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Friendswood Junior High School Excellent | |
| High School: | Friendswood High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221.76 | $1,225,000 | 22.50% | $1,083,797 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $181.03 | $1,000,000 | 11.64% | $985,270 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $162.15 | $895,700 | 5.36% | $895,700 | 5.36% |
| 2020 | $153.90 | $850,170 | 8.44% | $850,170 | 8.44% |
| 2019 | $141.93 | $784,000 | 7.16% | $784,000 | 7.16% |
| 2018 | $132.45 | $731,630 | -11.64% | $731,630 | -11.64% |
| 2017 | $149.89 | $828,000 | 2.92% | $828,000 | 2.92% |
| 2016 | $145.64 | $804,510 | 0.00% | $804,510 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $145.64 | $804,510 | 4.19% | $804,510 | 4.19% |
| 2014 | $139.78 | $772,140 | 0.00% | $772,140 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $139.78 | $772,140 | 1.31% | $772,140 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | $137.97 | $762,140 | $762,140 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $162,490 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,062,510 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,225,000 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD CITY: | 0.5007 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD ISD: | 1.0800 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALV CNTY CONSOLIDATED DRAINAG: | 0.1186 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0413 % |
