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Lydia Robles
Welcome to your dream home in the highly sought after neighborhood of Candlelight Estates zoned to the highly rated Oak Forest Elementary. Walkers, joggers, runners, families with strollers say "Hi" as they pass, creating such a sense of community. 1719 Bethlehem is just minutes from Loop 610, Hwy 290, I-45, I-10, the Heights, the Galleria, Memorial Park, Museum District, Hermann Park and downtown, so commutes to work, shops, entertainment venues and markets are quickly achieved.
What a great way to understand just how large this 14,984 Sq. Ft. lot is that holds this gorgeous one story home! At the top of the photo is one of the largest oak trees in this community. Its branches extend over the home and triple driveway, allowing much needed shade on those hot summer days! Behind the brick walls and wrought iron gates are the extremely large back and side yards allowing plenty of room for a swimming oasis. There is also a very convenient circle driveway in the expansive
Virtually staged wine and dine room
Virtually staged dining room
Virtually staged front secondary bedroom
This extensive 28 x 17 family room boasts 16" travertine tile diagonally installed with granite inlays and edging. The hearth running the length of the wall provides multiple uses for seating or plants. The high beamed ceiling is an unexpected surprise and is a perfect contrast to the rich grains of the custom board-and-batten walls.
This immaculate kitchen was gutted. The remodeled kitchen added cabinets with soft close drawers, 5 burner gas cooktop, glass and stainless vented hood, granite countertops, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances and sink.
How many homes have a garage that is impressive enough to be the first photo that anyone sees? This home does! The 2018 roof is shielded from the harsh summer heat by this massive oak that is one of the largest trees in the neighborhood. The professionally painted doors and trim, wrought iron gates, roof cupola and the lighted custom brick wall help make this a showcase home.
VIRTUAL POOL IN SIDE YARD
The photo doesn't even show the entire front yard. The home's exterior was repainted in 2022. Each 2020 double paned window’s clean white trim provides a beautiful contrast against the shutters flanking either side.
As you pull up to the house on the circle drive you are greeted by the welcoming front porch. There is plenty of room to chat with neighbors while having a cool beverage during the summer's heat.
Welcome to 1719 Bethlehem! The foyer is a treat for the eyes! The handsome travertine with inlaid granite design and edging leads you into the expansive family room. Notice the high ceilings and crown molding that adorn these professionally painted walls.
This is a chef's dream kitchen. It has a wide double oven with a convection option, 5 burner gas cooktop with vented hood, extra cabinet storage including a hidden cabinet under the breakfast bar. 
Another view of this gorgeous kitchen showing the window over the stainless steel double sink and the dining area's shuttered bay windows.
The kitchen window looks out on this spectacular courtyard shaded by the magnificent oak with mature landscaping and running water fountain. This would also be a great place to have your morning brew while chatting with neighbors as they pass by the home.
Virtually staged breakfast room
This spacious breakfast area has custom built glass and wood cabinets for displaying your treasured serving pieces and storage below. Granite countertops provide the perfect serving space for family or guests.
This is a stunning dining room! This spacious 14 x 14 room possesses crown molding, plantation shutters, handsome engineered hardwood floor and a magnificent crystal chandelier and ornate canopy.
Another view of the dining room looking into the living room that also has plantation shutters.
Your parties will always be a success with this dining room with extended wine room.
This family room provides plenty of space for game or movie night and has quick access to the kitchen for extra snacks and drinks.
From the kitchen you will cross the family room into the foyer through the French doors to your left or to all of the bedrooms through the door to the left of the entertainment center.
The extra large 15 x 17 primary bedroom suite has a huge walk in closet, windows that look out to the patio and backyard and these handsome engineered hardwood floors. 
This dazzling primary bathroom retreat boasts dual undermount sinks, dual extra long mirrors, medicine cabinets, vanity, recessed lighting, cabinets on both sides of the room with cabinets with drawers that are soft closing. There is a tremendous amount of storage and it even has a drawer for a laundry basket. The travertine flooring extends up the walls and completely encompasses the tub/shower combo. 
As you leave your bathroom, this roomy retreat has plenty of space for all your furniture and the door to the right is your super spacious walk-in closet with built in shoe rack and shelving.
This gorgeous secondary bedroom is breathtaking with its extended, shuttered bay window. The engineered hardwood floor glistens as the natural light streams through this expansive 15 x 12 bedroom suite.
Three bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms in this home. This lovely room is solely used by guests or family in the front bedroom. Every room in the home is ultraclean!
This light and bright room is not only cheerful but super spacious. The large, double paned window allows natural light to stream into this magnificent room. This bedroom also has an attached bathroom.
This handsome bedroom with travertine floors and built-in desk is being used as a study. It has a small closet and the desk area was designed so that it could be converted to allow you to have even more closet space if needed. 
This bathroom has a door opening to one of the secondary bedrooms and another door that leads to the hallway. The walk in shower is super convenient for guests or family to get ready for the day's activities.
This spacious room is shaded by the gigantic oak and located just off the garage. It's such a flexible room. You could use it as a mudroom, desk for paying bills or the owner used it as a sewing area. The half bath is located just behind the closest door to your left and the hall closet is to your left just before the garage door.
The 1/2 bath is conveniently located near the garage or the kitchen. It has been remodeled and has updated cabinet doors, granite countertops with an undermount sink, hardware, mirror, lighting and a cabinet over the toilet was added. 
This is another view of the exquisite foyer from the family room.
This home has a tremendous amount of parking on the circle drive and the triple wide driveway just on the other side of this splendid oak.
What an impressive site! The massive tree creates such a serene environment for the owners and the neighbors that pass by. The custom brick wall with brick columns and wood lights the entire back and side yards.
The covered patio in the back runs from the primary bedroom on one side to the oversized 3 car garage. A view of this extended patio can be seen from the family room, breakfast area and even the 1/2 bath.
The patio wraps around the back of the home to the gate behind this photo. The building in the back is custom made to resemble the home's front elevation and is built on a foundation.
A flagstone path leads to the custom, double wide, wrought iron gate that helps enclose the side yard and adorable shed that could be used as a playhouse or even a pool changing room.
This is another view of this adorable structure and it sizeable side yard.
This little masterpiece has a lighted front door, lights and a fan.
The lantern lit brick and wood wall provides light to almost every area of the property.
This image shows how expansive the oak, yards and home are!
This spectacular home can be yours. Don't miss the opportunity to own one of the most amazing homes in Candlelight Estates. 1719 Bethlehem will not last long!This truly immaculate 1 owner, 1 story 4/3.5/3+ custom home is zoned to OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY in the highly sought after Candlelight Estates. This 2701sf home sits on a 14,984 sf corner lot with one of the most majestic oaks in the area. Candlelight Park (just a block away) offers a community center, playground, baseball field & picnic tables. Activity abounds throughout neighborhood that's perfect for running, jogging, walking, biking & strolling w/family, friends or individually. This home boasts:3 ensuite bedrooms/baths, travertine & engineered hardwood, gas 5 burner cooktop, double oven, plantation shutters, crown molding, double paned windows, Pex, 2023 Trane AC/HVAC, 2018 roof & water heater, remodeled kitchen, primary/secondary baths, custom shed matching home's exterior, a lantern lit, brick & wood wall surrounding home, triple & circle drives, covered porches/patios w/extended patio in back & a patio under the massive oak. No Flooding. Schedule a showing today. It won't last!
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Oak Forest Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Black Middle School Excellent | |
| High School: | Waltrip High School  Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $272.71 | $736,595 | 13.32% | $715,000 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $240.65 | $650,000 | 7.58% | $650,000 | 7.58% |
| 2021 | $223.70 | $604,217 | 0.00% | $604,217 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | $223.70 | $604,217 | 0.00% | $604,217 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | $223.70 | $604,217 | 7.26% | $604,217 | 7.26% |
| 2018 | $208.56 | $563,326 | 0.00% | $563,326 | 9.65% |
| 2017 | $208.56 | $563,326 | 0.00% | $513,751 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $208.56 | $563,326 | 0.24% | $467,047 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $208.06 | $561,982 | 22.00% | $424,589 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $170.55 | $460,645 | 31.28% | $385,990 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $129.91 | $350,900 | 4.83% | $350,900 | 4.83% |
| 2012 | $123.93 | $334,727 | $334,727 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $436,180 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $300,415 |
| Total Market Value: | $736,595 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| HOUSTON ISD: | 0.8683 % |
| HARRIS COUNTY: | 0.3501 % |
| HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST: | 0.0311 % |
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY: | 0.0057 % |
| HC HOSPITAL DIST: | 0.1434 % |
| HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: | 0.0048 % |
| HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: | 0.0922 % |
| HOUSTON CITY OF: | 0.5192 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0148 % |
