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Retta Absher Published Author, ABR, GRI
Welcome home to 1020 Knoll Bridge!
A traditional Texas limestone and brick front elevation with covered porch greets visitors!
A beautiful walkway connects the driveway to the front path, and flagstone stepping-stone pathways run along both sides of the house
An extensive covered outdoor kitchen and entertaining area still leaves plenty of green space to run and play -- or room for a private pool!
View from entryway toward living room and dining room
Formal dining room is to the right of the front entry
Beautiful custom mudroom area has been added at the garage entrance and connects the kitchen and dining room
Primary bedroom downstairs
The primary bedroom boasts coffered ceilings, an ensuite bath and spacious closet, and views of the large back yard.
Downstairs guest bedroom
Private home office has extensive custom built-ins
View of home office built-ins and french doors to entry hallway
Wine closet and bar
Another view of the wine closet and bar looking toward the front entry
This spacious living room leads to the primary suite on the left and the kitchen/ breakfast area/ second home office on the right.
Another view of the open concept living room
Custom built-ins have been added throughout the home; note the views of the outdoor kitchen area!
View of living room and kitchen from upstairs
Spacious kitchen with breakfast bar, island sink, and gas cooktop overlooks living room and outdoor entertaining areas.
Large breakfast bar easily seats four!
Light-filled breakfast area adjoins the second home office and overlooks the outdoor entertaining area
Bonus room off the kitchen and breakfast room makes an excellent second home office!
First-floor utility room has built-in storage and room for an additional fridge and freezer
View from upstairs towards formal dining and entry
View of the upstairs landing
Large game room upstairs
Media room is fully wired for AV capability
Third secondary bedroom shares Hollywood bath upstairs
Upstairs Hollywood bath
Fourth secondary bedroom with view of Hollywood bath
Fifth secondary bedroom also has access to large floored storage area.
Fourth full bathroom is in hall outside the fifth bedroom and game room
Custom garage workshop in third car bay has stainless steel sink, hose hookup, and loft storage. Epoxy flooring throughout garage.
This spectacular outdoor entertaining area is ready for your family and friends, with built-in grill, refrigerator, extended pergola with Lexan top, stone benches, and full electrical with fans, plugs, and party lights!
Outdoor kitchen is fully covered, and the addition of the Lexan to the extensive pergola makes the pergola area rain-proof as well!
Plenty of room for a crowd in this beautiful outdoor entertaining area!
The extended patio runs the length of the house
There's plenty of green space and room to run and play in this beautiful backyard!
The home is only five houses down from the entrance to West Ranch's spectacular community pool and splash pad, plus walking trails and neighborhood lake! Community playing fields are also an easy walk away.
The new Cline Elementary K-5th grade campus is walking distance (visible at the top right corner of this image). Friendswood Junior High is right next door too! The crystal blue, spring-fed Friendswood Lake park is another excellent area amenity.This beautifully customized 5 bedroom, 4 bath home in highly sought-after West Ranch features soaring ceilings, a spacious kitchen open to the light-filled living room, formal dining, a private home office with extensive built-ins, a bonus room off the kitchen used as a second home office, a wine closet/bar, and a primary suite and one secondary bedroom on the main floor. The second floor features three additional secondary bedrooms, two full baths, a media room, and a large game room. An extended garage with epoxy flooring, lofted storage, and a shop area with sink leads to a custom mud room entrance. The beautifully landscaped backyard boasts an impressive covered outdoor kitchen, extended patio, and large pergola. Zoned to FISD and easy walking distance to both the new K-5th grade Cline Elementary campus and the Junior High School, this home is also just steps from the entrance to the West Ranch community pool and splash pad, walking trails, and neighborhood lake. Never flooded!
| District: | Friendswood ISD |
| Elementary School: | C W Cline 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 | $170.77 | $688,710 | 25.92% | $568,700 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $135.62 | $546,939 | 16.37% | $517,000 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $116.54 | $470,000 | 6.06% | $470,000 | 6.06% |
| 2020 | $109.88 | $443,160 | -2.70% | $443,160 | -2.70% |
| 2019 | $112.93 | $455,460 | 0.00% | $455,460 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $112.93 | $455,460 | 0.00% | $455,460 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $112.93 | $455,460 | 0.00% | $455,460 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $112.93 | $455,450 | 0.00% | $455,450 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | $112.93 | $455,450 | 12.52% | $451,769 | 11.61% |
| 2014 | $100.37 | $404,790 | 44.75% | $404,790 | 44.75% |
| 2013 | $69.34 | $279,650 | 469.44% | $279,650 | 469.44% |
| 2012 | $12.18 | $49,110 | $49,110 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $75,550 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $613,160 |
| Total Market Value: | $688,710 |
2023 Tax Rates |
|
|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD CITY: | 0.5007 % |
| WEST RANCH MANAGEMENT DIST 1: | 0.2450 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD ISD: | 1.0800 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALV CNTY CONSOLIDATED DRAINAG: | 0.1186 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.2863 % |
