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Retta Absher Published Author, ABR, GRI
[Rear Elevation] The architect Roger Rasbach’s houses have “graciousness and rightness,” and are “livable, timeless.” Rasbach created a legacy of homes across Texas with provenance and history. The remarkable residence at 8902 Limerick Drive embodies the best of Rasbach enhanced by 2009 renovations emphasizing modernity, wall space for art display, and elegant living and entertaining.
[Front Elevation] A wide front motor court sweeps up to the front door. Jasmine-covered wall (right) shields a stone courtyard from view. Note balconies attached to upstairs bedrooms and the full-length window (left) in the study/library.
[Living Room] A sloped 40-ft ceiling in the living room soars above a rear wall of tiered butted glass windows, steel-framed glass slider doors. Note limestone flooring throughout the living and dining areas. Beyond the wall of windows, a stone patio extends to pool and lanai. The second floor's open gallery projects above the living room (foreground).
[Living Room] An alternate view of the living room reveals the entrance, staircase with glass panels and steel handrail, and the open second-floor gallery. Note custom, lighted display cases flanking the fireplace.
[Living/Breakfast Area/Kitchen] A reverse view of the living room includes the breakfast area and kitchen.
[Living Room] A close view of the living room limestone surround fireplace and the "pass-through" window with serving shelf into the full bar (left).
[Family Room / Study] Next to the staircase, interior glass doors open into a family room/study with a sloped ceiling, custom book/display shelves and media cabinet, and full-length windows with views of the front approach and side yard.
[Dining Room] The superb dining room offers a mirrored wall, built-in granite buffet, and pocket door entry into the full bar/butler’s pantry and kitchen. Tiered 9 ft ceiling with cove lighting. Views to the front through a large picture window.
[Bar / Butler's Pantry] The full bar / butler's pantry features a granite countertop, bar stainless sink, wine storage, illuminated glass-front jumper cabinets, and a wine chiller. Window and shelf (left) allow serving access into living room.
[Kitchen] The open gathering kitchen features custom wood cabinetry and rich granite surfaces on island and side cabinets; a 48-inch Wolf cooktop and Miele wall ovens; Miele built-in espresso machine; and 48-inch stainless-steel SubZero side-by-side refrigerator/freezer. Large picture window with views to the front yard.
[Foyer/Living Room] The foyer transitions into the living room. Note entry hall into powder room (left side) and primary suite (right side).
[Primary Suite] The secluded, first-floor primary suite has a double-height sloped ceiling; built-in custom cabinetry; and slider glass doors and upper butted glass windows equipped with remote-controlled sunshades.
[Primary Bath] The luxurious primary bath has a sloped ceiling; limestone floor and walls; a slipper tub beneath a wide window; a glass-walled shower; mirrored walls with hidden medicine cabinets; and a custom-fitted, walk-in closet with abundant storage.
[Primary Bath] An alternate view of the primary bath focuses on the slipper tub beneath a wide picture window with views of Japanese garden - side yard.
[Primary Closet] The primary suite's walk-in closet features custom storage and a mirrored door.
[Primary Suite / Patio] This view reveals the stone patio and gardens just outside of the primary suite.
[Second Floor Gallery] On the second level, an open gallery overlooking the living room below offers exemplary wall space for art display and connects the secondary bedrooms.
[En Suite Guest Bedroom] This large en suite bedroom has a tiled balcony; built-in desk, cabinets, and bookshelves; a custom-fitted walk-in closet; and a marble and tile bath.
[En Suite Guest Bedroom] This view reveals the built-in desk, cabinets, and bookshelves in the en suite guest bedroom.
[En Suite Guest Bath] The marble and tile en suite guest room bath.
[Secondary Bedroom] One of two bedrooms that share a Hollywood bath. Note walled balcony and large step-in closet.
[Hollywood Bath] This Hollywood bath serves two secondary bedrooms.
[Secondary Bedroom] Note walled balcony; this bedroom shares the Hollywood bath.
[En Suite Flexible Space] Positioned at the head of the rear staircase, this en suite flexible space is in use as a home gym but would serve well as a 5th bedroom or live in quarters. Views to the pool through a wall of windows.
[Laundry Room / Service Hall] The kitchen adjoins a huge, Saltillo-tiled service area complete with sunny laundry room, HVAC closet, walk-in pantry, garage access, and a back staircase to an en suite bedroom/flex space in use as a gym. (Metal staircase (left) ascends to the 2nd-floor gallery and is not the rear staircase.)
[Patio and Pool] An inviting lanai provides outdoor living and entertaining space.
[Pool] A closer view of the lanai reveals the water wall of the pool (left).
[Lanai and Gardens] A view from behind the lanai.
[Rear Elevation] A view across the backyard lawn to the pool. Primary suite is at right.
[Pool / Water Wall]
[Patio / Living Room]
[Front Elevation]One of Rosbach's best w/ 2009 renovations emphasizing modernity and elegant living and entertaining. A pale limestone floor extends through the living room beneath a 40-ft sloped ceiling, upper/lower butted glass windows & steel-framed glass slider doors overlooking the patios, pool, lanai, & yard. Secluded first floor primary suite with double-height sloped ceiling and luxurious limestone bath. Professionally equipped kitchen - Wolf 48" cooktop, 48" Sub Zero, Miele double ovens, Miele dishwasher, Miele built-in espresso machine. Wet bar with wine refrigerator opens to the living and dining areas. Open living area with limestone surround fireplace, family room/study, formal dining, 4-bedrooms up. Huge windows throughout - a tranquil respite. Whole house generator connected to the gas grid.
| District: | Spring Branch |
| Elementary School: | Hunters Creek Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Spring Branch Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Memorial High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $542.34 | $2,715,477 | 9.92% | $2,512,686 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $493.37 | $2,470,317 | 18.96% | $2,284,260 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $414.74 | $2,076,600 | 9.18% | $2,076,600 | 9.18% |
| 2020 | $379.87 | $1,902,000 | 1.75% | $1,902,000 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | $373.34 | $1,869,300 | 0.00% | $1,869,300 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $373.34 | $1,869,300 | -1.62% | $1,869,300 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | $379.47 | $1,900,000 | 11.76% | $1,870,000 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $339.52 | $1,700,000 | -9.18% | $1,700,000 | 7.17% |
| 2015 | $373.84 | $1,871,800 | 29.81% | $1,586,200 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $288.00 | $1,442,000 | 9.97% | $1,442,000 | 9.97% |
| 2013 | $261.89 | $1,311,300 | 0.00% | $1,311,300 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $261.89 | $1,311,300 | $1,311,300 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $1,786,238 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $929,239 |
| Total Market Value: | $2,715,477 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| SPRING BRANCH ISD: | 1.0789 % |
| 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 CITY OF: | 0.5192 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.1332 % |
