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Courtney Renaud
Welcome to 412 Melodywood Lane! Tucked into one of the most accessible and desirable locations in Friendswood ISD, this two-story brick & Hardie Plank home stands proud with a circular drive lined by manicured landscaping and mature shade trees.
From the covered front porch, a speakeasy-style front door opens to reveal a grand foyer with a soaring two-story ceiling, mosaic inlaid tile floors, fresh neutral paint, and views throughout this lights & bright 3,479 sf floorplan.
The foyer opens directly into this formal living space, annotated with a soaring two-story ceiling, fresh neutral paint, wood floors, and a wall of sunlit windows finished with timeless plantation shutters. Just beyond, you can catch a glimpse of the French doors leading to the study.
From this vantage point in the foyer, you'll notice the grand staircase extending along one side of the formal living room and leading up to the loft-style game room. An angled entrance perfectly frames the formal dining room beyond.
Entertain a gathering of friends and family or enjoy a quiet weeknight dinner in this sunlit formal dining room with four windows shaded by 2-inch blinds, crown & chair rail molding, a 5-light scrolled iron chandelier, and handsome wood floors.
Off of the right side of the foyer, French doors open into this light & bright study with handsome hardwood floors, a lighted ceiling fan, a sliding door closet, and sunlit windows encircling the room. There is also a direct access door into the adjacent full bathroom.
To service first-floor guests, this first-floor full bathroom offers a lengthy granite top vanity with handsome wood cabinetry, a copper-inspired basin sink, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, a framed mirror, and a combined shower and bathtub with a tile surround.
Beyond the foyer, at the heart of the home, you'll find this spacious family room finished with fresh neutral paint and trimmed with crown molding, a lighted ceiling fan, and easy-to-maintain ceramic tile floors laid in a diagonal pattern.
The family room is anchored by a rustic stone fireplace with a stone hearth and a milled wood mantle. Flanking the fireplace on either side, find windows with tropical pool views that can make any day feel like a vacation getaway!
Accessible from both the family room and the formal dining room, this island kitchen showcases deep espresso cabinetry topped by exotic granite countertops with deep striations and complemented by a tumbled stone tile backsplash.
The kitchen boasts all black appliances including a gas cooktop, single oven, built-in microwave, and a dishwasher. At the far end of the kitchen, notice the built-in desk station and the bonus buffet that provides ample storage space.
The eat-in breakfast room is bathed in sunlight streaming in on all sides through windows with picturesque pool views and timeless plantation shutters. Also note the tile floors, crown molding, 3 light chandelier, and door to the backyard oasis.
Secluded on the first floor, this extra spacious owner's retreat features a trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding, a lighted ceiling fan, tile floors, an extra large closet with two doors, and a pair of side-facing windows.
Relaxation awaits in this master bathroom with his & hers granite top vanities, copper-inspired sinks, framed mirrors, tile floors, a deep jetted tub with a glass block window, and a huge walk-in shower with a tile surround & built-in bench seat.
Ascend the staircase from the formal living room to this flexible-use second-floor game room that's perfect for use as a kid's play space, a traditional game room, or a bonus living space for a family movie night.
The game room offers a large space with neutral paint and plush carpet, a lighted ceiling fan, and a pair of rear-facing windows with pool views. The game room also divides the bedrooms, with two on one side of the game room, and one on the other.
The first of three secondary bedrooms in this home features neutral paint and carpeting, a lighted ceiling fan, a sliding door closet, a large front yard facing window, and a shared Jack & Jill style bathroom.
This Jack & Jill style bathroom services the game room and two upstairs bedrooms, boasting two separate granite top vanities with copper-inspired basin sinks, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, white cabinetry, tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with a classic white tile surround.
In another secondary bedroom, you'll find neutral paint and carpet, an all-white lighted ceiling fan, a pair of side-facing windows, convenient walk-in attic access, a sliding door closet, and access to a shared Jack & Jill style bathroom.
In this upstairs full bathroom, find a granite top vanity with a copper-inspired basin sink, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, white cabinetry, a framed mirror, tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with a classic white tile surround.
The fourth and final bedroom in the home is secluded on the opposite side of the game room from the other bedrooms. This one features neutral paint & carpet, a sliding door closet, two windows with pool views, and an adjacent full bathroom.
Step outdoors from the breakfast room or the master suite to this private backyard oasis with an abundance of cool decking surrounding the beautiful in-ground swimming pool. Relaxation awaits!
Make every day a vacation in this tropical getaway just outside your back door! The arabesque-shaped pool and raised spa features travertine coping, mosaic tile detailing, plenty of bench seating, and a water feature spilling over a stacked stone accent wall.
Situated atop the pool's stacked stone accent wall, between a pair of swaying palm trees, notice the seating space surrounded by magnificent tropical landscaping. What a peaceful place to unwind from the day!
On either side of the backyard, there are lush, grassy greenspaces for a little one's playset or for your furry friends to relax in the shade of mature oak trees. More paver-lined landscape beds offer an option for your shade plants as well.
In addition to the circular drive that leads right to the front door, you'll enjoy a double-wide driveway extending to the three-car detached garage with a breezeway to the main house. Plenty of space for multiple drivers and guests!Beautiful & spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with an incredible backyard pool, spa, & raised deck surrounded by gorgeous tropical landscaping! A circular drive & speakeasy-style front door make way to a grand foyer with a soaring ceiling & fresh neutral paint, sunlit formal living & dining rooms with handsome wood floors and abundant windows dressed with plantation shutters, and an island kitchen with granite countertops, espresso cabinetry, reverse osmosis water filtration, and an eat-in breakfast room with pool views. Also on the first floor, gather in the generously sized family room around a stunning stone fireplace, work from home in the sunlit study with French doors, a bonus closet, and access to a full bath, or escape to the master suite with a private patio exit, separate his & hers vanities, a jetted tub, & an oversized walk-in shower. Upstairs, a centrally located game room is flanked by 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an oversized utility room. It's a must-see!
| District: | Friendswood |
| 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 | $126.57 | $440,330 | -3.77% | $440,330 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | $131.52 | $457,570 | 8.17% | $444,094 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $121.59 | $423,010 | 15.26% | $403,722 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $105.50 | $367,020 | -0.88% | $367,020 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | $106.44 | $370,290 | 7.34% | $370,290 | 7.34% |
| 2018 | $99.15 | $344,960 | 0.67% | $344,960 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | $98.49 | $342,650 | 0.01% | $342,650 | 8.24% |
| 2016 | $98.49 | $342,630 | 0.00% | $316,572 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $98.49 | $342,630 | 30.96% | $287,793 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $75.20 | $261,630 | 5.65% | $261,630 | 5.65% |
| 2013 | $71.18 | $247,640 | 0.00% | $247,640 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $71.18 | $247,640 | $247,640 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $27,200 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $413,130 |
| Total Market Value: | $440,330 |
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 % |
