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Courtney Renaud
Welcome to 1501 West Castlewood Avenue in the centrally located and highly desired Wilderness Trails community in Friendswood ISD! This two-story home boasts a triple-wide driveway and a traditional red brick elevation with a lovely stone accent around the front porch.
Welcome to 1501 West Castlewood Avenue in the centrally located and highly desired Wilderness Trails community in Friendswood ISD! This two-story home boasts a triple-wide driveway and a traditional red brick elevation with a lovely stone accent around the front porch.
A solid mahogany door with leaded glass detailing opens into a grand foyer with a striking stone wall, tile floors, a newly carpeted staircase, and a seamless transition to this centrally located family room with fresh neutral paint and recessed lighting.
The family room is anchored by a gas log fireplace with a crisp white mantle and a stone surround that coordinates with the other stonework throughout the home. Flanking the fireplace, a pair of windows showcase backyard pool views.
Tucked off of the family room at the rear corner of the home, a sunlit eat-in breakfast room offers a lovely spot to enjoy a casual meal or your morning coffee. The ceiling reaches all the way up to the second-floor landing.
Continue from the breakfast room into this charming and completely unique island kitchen with granite countertops and a beautiful stone accent wall with an inset area for the sleek glass cooktop & built-in double oven/microwave.
An alternate view of the kitchen highlights the abundance of freshly painted white cabinetry complemented by stainless appliances, a dual basin sink with a Delta gooseneck faucet, granite countertops, and a travertine tile backsplash and flooring.
The chef of the house is sure to appreciate the roomy double-door pantry, the recently replaced dishwasher, the clean lines of the glass cooktop, and the space-saving double oven with microwave functionality as well.
Accessible from both the kitchen and the foyer, this elegant dining room offers a trayed ceiling with a 9-light scrolled iron chandelier, chair rail molding, travertine tile floors, and an expansive window with front yard views.
A first-floor half bathroom is perfect to accommodate houseguests! Note the cultured marble countertop with a rectangular basin sink, crisp white cabinetry, and easy-maintenance tile flooring.
Secluded on the first floor, this master suite is bathed in sunshine streaming in through bay windows that surround a sitting area. It also boasts an elevated gambrel ceiling, tile floors, and fresh paint.
Secluded on the first floor, this master suite is bathed in sunshine streaming in through bay windows that surround a sitting area. It also boasts an elevated gambrel ceiling, tile floors, and fresh paint. 
Step into the en suite master bathroom to find a lengthy cultured marble vanity with dual rectangular basin sinks, brushed nickel waterfall faucets, Hollywood lighting above a seated vanity with a lap drawer, and fresh neutral paint.
Relax beneath the deep waters of this jetted soaking tub with a mosaic tile surround or rinse off in the oversized walk-in shower with a coordinating tile surround and a glass block wall to separate it from the tub area.
Head up the staircase from the foyer to this flexible-use second-floor game room, media room, or even a fifth bedroom where you'll find dual lighted ceiling fans, recessed lights, and a pair of rear-facing windows with pool views.
A bonus 9'x20' storage room is tucked just off of the game room. Though not air-conditioned, this walk-in space is an ideal storage solution for a Christmas tree or other storage items that need to be accessed more frequently.
The first of three secondary bedrooms in the home features fresh paint, plush new carpet a lighted ceiling fan, and a rear-facing window with 2-inch blinds and backyard views.
This bathroom services the second floor and it features a solid surface countertop with a built-in basin sink, polished chrome faucet, white cabinetry, tile floors, and a walk-in shower with a sliding glass door. A glass block wall offers privacy for the commode.
In another secondary bedroom, note the updated lighted ceiling fan, plush new carpet, fresh neutral paint, and a trio of windows with front yard views.
In the remaining secondary bedroom, note the updated lighted ceiling fan, plush new carpet, fresh neutral paint, and a desk nook near the trio of windows with front yard views.
Spend the long summer days beneath the refreshing blue waters of this extra-large pool with recent updates that include a new multi-port valve, new filter grids, a new O ring, and new pressure gauges.
The backyard was designed with entertaining in mind - showcasing an abundance of flagstone decking interspersed with numerous gathering areas that surround the massive in-ground pool with a rock waterfall feature.
Even with the impressively sized pool, there is still plenty of lush green grass for kids or pets to enjoy. In addition to your backyard paradise, this home is located right next to the community pool and park at the far end of the neighborhood.Move-in ready 4-bedroom home with a pool within walking distance of Friendswood High School! Tucked into the Wilderness Trails community, this showstopper boasts a soaring entry that makes way to freshly carpeted stairs, a large formal dining room full of natural light, a cozy family room with a gas fireplace, and a beautiful kitchen that features granite countertops, freshly painted cabinetry, updated appliances, & a rock accent wall surrounding the stove & double oven. The first-floor master suite boasts brand-new carpet and fresh paint in the bathroom, which features a jetted tub & an oversized shower. Upstairs, you’ll find a large gameroom, 3 secondary bedrooms, and a flex-use media room or 5th bedroom with an additional bonus room. Step out your back door to find a covered patio & an impressive pool with a rock water feature surrounded by an abundance of great entertaining space. Don't miss the extended driveway that provides ample parking space!
| District: | Friendswood ISD |
| Elementary School: | Westwood 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 | $150.85 | $424,339 | 4.29% | $401,056 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $144.64 | $406,885 | 22.76% | $364,596 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $117.83 | $331,451 | 3.24% | $331,451 | 3.24% |
| 2020 | $114.13 | $321,060 | 4.07% | $321,060 | 4.07% |
| 2019 | $109.67 | $308,500 | -1.79% | $308,500 | -1.79% |
| 2018 | $111.67 | $314,130 | -1.77% | $314,130 | -1.77% |
| 2017 | $113.68 | $319,780 | 7.80% | $319,780 | 7.80% |
| 2016 | $105.46 | $296,650 | 4.81% | $296,650 | 4.81% |
| 2015 | $100.62 | $283,030 | 23.82% | $283,030 | 23.82% |
| 2014 | $81.26 | $228,590 | 0.00% | $228,590 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $81.26 | $228,590 | 37.63% | $228,590 | 37.63% |
| 2012 | $59.04 | $166,090 | $166,090 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $30,530 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $393,809 |
| Total Market Value: | $424,339 |
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 % |
