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Alfonso Parodi "The Parodi Group"
Pristine landscaping and a majestic facade are here to welcome you home in grand style each and every day.
Situated in beautiful, tree-lined Braes Heights, the home has easy access to the Med Center, Rice University, the Rice Village, NRG Stadium, and more.
This dramatic foyer will undoubtedly make a great first impression on your guests.
Impressive curved stairway with custom railing leads you up to the second floor. Formal living and dining rooms sit to the left, while the family room and kitchen lie straight ahead.
Exquisite attention to detail throughout the home. Oak hardwood floors here in the foyer.
At the top of the foyer’s two-story ceiling is a lavish domed ceiling.
French doors open to the home office/study, which features hardwood floors with an exquisite herringbone inlay, a useful built-in, and more magnificent trim detail.
Formal dining room features a stunning chandelier.
Sitting adjacent to the formal dining room, the formal living room is a perfect space for a pre- or post-dinner beverage.
Grab a seat and catch up with family and friends right here.
Alternatively, you can pull up a seat at this lovely curved bar. The bar includes ample built-ins to store your favorite wine bottles, spirits, and glasses for both.
This bar also features a Sub-Zero wine fridge, ice maker, and sink.
This first-floor bath is centrally located for easy access.
Family room boasts a fireplace with natural stone mantel, useful built-ins, and views of/direct access to the back porch and yard.
Oak hardwood floors throughout this main living space.
This kitchen features generous storage. Note the built-in workspace on the right too!
Enjoy a meal at the breakfast bar or the adjacent breakfast area.
This well-equipped kitchen includes two sinks and a Sub-Zero fridge.
The kitchen also has a Wolf double oven, which sits below a vent hood that’s hidden by this magnificent natural stone structure.
A glamorous chandelier frames the breakfast room table. This space enjoys a delightful view out to the sublime backyard and pool.
Butler’s pantry with glass-front storage connects the kitchen to the dining room.
The second-floor landing provides a close-up view of the glorious domed ceiling. Generous white wall space here for your favorite photos, artwork, or memorabilia.
More useful built-in storage here, plus a charming workspace.
This bedroom—which includes a tray ceiling, recessed lighting, and a ceiling fan—is the first of four bedrooms on the second floor.
This bedroom shares a bathroom with another secondary bedroom.
While this is a shared bath, both bedrooms have their own private vanity space. This bath includes a shower/tub combo.
Ample counter space surrounds the sinks in this bathroom.
This secondary bedroom includes a tray ceiling, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and a window seat.
The final secondary bedroom includes a tray ceiling, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and its own en suite bathroom.
A glimpse inside the en suite bath for the final secondary bedroom.
This bath includes a shower with a frameless glass door.
Spacious media room is an ideal place to watch a favorite movie or show or to catch the big game.
The media room even has its own wet bar. Fix yourself a drink, pop some popcorn in the microwave, then settle in for a great movie-watching experience.
The primary bedroom is a truly massive space. Ample room here to accommodate a lot of furniture and any number of configurations.
This sizable sitting area could be used in a variety of ways (reading area, workspace, workout area, etc.). 
So much fine detail here with the double tray ceiling and extensive crown molding.
This wonderful primary bath features dual sinks, plus a dedicated vanity space.
The primary shower includes multiple shower heads.
Relax and refresh in this jetted tub.
Large primary closet boasts a cedar ceiling, built-in dressers, pull-down hangers, and floor-to-ceiling shoe racks.
The primary suite’s private balcony enjoys a peaceful view overlooking the pool and lush backyard.
Below the primary suite’s private balcony sits the covered back porch, which is accessible from the family room.
Patio kitchen overlooking the pool makes for a perfect space to grill.
Sit back, relax, and simply enjoy life in this fabulous space!
Between the saltwater pool and the heated spa, there’s an inviting space for you to take a dip all year long.
This amazing backyard provides some fenced greenspace too.
Pool lighting and landscape lighting allow you to enjoy this backyard even after the sun sets.
Imagine all the pool parties you’ll be hosting right here!
The lovely landscaping, front and back, really makes this feel like home.
Welcome home to 3506 Merrick!Truly magnificent home with a saltwater pool & heated spa, all situated on a sizable lot in beautiful, tree-lined Braes Heights. Pristine landscaping and a majestic facade invite you up to this spacious home, which caters both to entertaining and comfortable everyday living. Well-equipped kitchen boasts two sinks, Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf double oven, and considerable storage. Primary suite has everything you need: enormous bedroom with sitting area, private balcony, wonderful bath, and generous walk-in closet with cedar ceiling. Fabulous outdoor living space features a covered porch with outdoor kitchen, inviting patio, lush landscaping, ample yard, and of course, the aforementioned pool and spa. Other highlights include an impressive bar, home office, media room with additional wet bar, fireplace, high ceilings, and ornate trim detail throughout. Easy access to the Med Center, Rice University, the Rice Village, NRG Stadium, and more. Never flooded!!
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Twain Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Pershing Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Lamar High School Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $293.30 | $1,380,000 | -0.69% | $1,380,000 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | $295.35 | $1,389,638 | -6.27% | $1,389,638 | -6.27% |
| 2021 | $315.12 | $1,482,662 | 4.00% | $1,482,662 | 4.00% |
| 2020 | $303.00 | $1,425,600 | 3.19% | $1,425,600 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | $293.64 | $1,381,567 | -1.34% | $1,381,567 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | $297.63 | $1,400,340 | 0.00% | $1,400,340 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $297.63 | $1,400,340 | -6.33% | $1,400,340 | -6.33% |
| 2016 | $317.75 | $1,495,000 | 0.00% | $1,495,000 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | $317.75 | $1,495,000 | 8.09% | $1,441,727 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $293.98 | $1,383,157 | 16.08% | $1,310,661 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $253.24 | $1,191,510 | 2.26% | $1,191,510 | 2.26% |
| 2012 | $247.66 | $1,165,233 | $1,165,233 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $506,640 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $873,360 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,380,000 |
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 % |
