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Retta Absher Published Author, ABR, GRI
523 Bolton is a one story townhouse by noted Houston architect Preston Bolton located just off Memorial Drive near 610.
View across the living room to the front courtyard, one of five in the home. 
Calacutta marble surround at the gas log fireplace. Terrazzo floors throughout the living areas and bedrooms.
Solar window shades throughout most of the home. LED bulbs in the recessed lighting throughout the house. 
Looking into the living room from the front courtyard. All five courtyards have access from sliding glass doors. 
The living room opens to the dining room at right.
View from the living room into the dining room. The entry hall is at the right. 
Large dining room with views across the courtyard into the office.
High ceilings throughout the living areas and bedrooms.
The kitchen features custom wood cabinets with abundant storage. 
View into a courtyard from the kitchen. Quartz countertops and Italian tile backsplash. Veneered shelving matches the cabinets. Bosch dishwasher.
Viking cooktop and Thermador oven, microwave, and refrigerator. The home has been updated while keeping the original design principles. 
Looking into the office from the kitchen. Double doors open to the laundry and storage closet. A curtain can separate the home office from the kitchen.
The home office off the kitchen overlooks a courtyard.
Home office off the kitchen. 
The courtyard off the kitchen and office looking into the dining room.
Courtyard looking into the office features a light filtering cover. Three of the five courtyard have the light filtering cover. 
Double doors open into the primary bedroom. The room features hardwood floors and high ceilings, and overlooks a private courtyard.
The large primary bedroom has room for a sitting area. Two walk-in closets. 
Light filled primary bath features marble counter with double undermount sinks and vanity seating. Separate toilet and bath area. 
View of the primary bath from a private courtyard.
The primary bath has a separate shower and toilet area. Seamless shower door and subway tile in the shower. 
The front bedroom with hardwood floors and a wall of glass overlooking the private courtyard. 
Looking into the front bedroom from the courtyard. 
Minka fans in both bedrooms. 
Bath with tub shower at front bedroom. Recent subway tile surround, glass shower door, marble counter top, faucet, undermount sink, and mirror. Terrazzo floor. 
Bedroom hallway with with multiple storage closets. 
Bedroom hallway looking into the living room with built-in shelves. 
Tall wooded double doors open from the gated porch to the entry hall. Terrazzo floors throughout the living areas and kitchen.
The home features a brick front with gated entry.
Two car attached garage with alley access. The garage has epoxy coated flooring. 
Bolton Place Townhouse Association community pool. 523 Bolton is directly next door to the pool.Stunning one story townhome designed by noted Houston Mid-Century architect Preston Bolton in close-in Memorial. Beyond the private brick façade are high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and five courtyards which deliver an unexpected expansiveness to the home. Terrazzo floors in the living areas and hardwoods in the bedrooms. The kitchen has recently been updated with wood cabinetry in keeping with the architecture of the home and quartz countertops. Appliances include Viking cooktop, stainless steel Thermador refrigerator, oven, and microwave, and Bosch dishwasher. Both light-filled bedrooms with en-suite bath are large and enjoy a spacious feeling. Home office nook. Abundant storage throughout. Two car garage with alley access. Neighborhood pool next door. The renovations and updates have been carefully curated throughout, preserving the look of Preston Bolton’s design. This is a rare opportunity for one story living in an exceptional location with exceptional pedigreed design.
| 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 | $271.10 | $574,742 | 9.87% | $574,742 | 9.87% |
| 2022 | $246.74 | $523,094 | 1.38% | $523,094 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | $243.39 | $515,986 | 0.00% | $515,986 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | $243.39 | $515,986 | 0.00% | $515,986 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | $243.39 | $515,986 | 0.38% | $515,986 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | $242.48 | $514,050 | 0.00% | $514,050 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $242.48 | $514,050 | 0.00% | $514,050 | 9.87% |
| 2016 | $242.48 | $514,050 | 0.44% | $467,880 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $241.42 | $511,804 | 16.40% | $425,346 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $207.40 | $439,680 | 25.08% | $386,679 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $165.81 | $351,527 | 9.17% | $351,527 | 9.17% |
| 2012 | $151.89 | $321,998 | $321,998 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $230,400 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $344,342 |
| Total Market Value: | $574,742 |
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 % |
