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Alfonso Parodi "The Parodi Group"
With almost 4000 SF inside of this single story ranch home it is quite a site to behold as you come up the driveway which spans from Bella Vista Rd to Laguna Rd. Lush landscaping is nourished with almost 100 sprinkler heads spaced out across the 2.568 acres of your homestead. Extra parking in front for your guests is centered in the front. 
Aerial view best shows the property from the back. Seen here along with the home is a 3 car detached garage on the left plus the separate garage at the bottom of the photo for 3 more vehicles plus a workshop. Located in the southwest part of Houston in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Richmond, TX. Enjoy country living with city benefits just a few miles down the road. 
The back of the home shows the 3 car garage with the carport attaching it to the home (There is another 3 car garage on the back of the property). Windows and sliding patio doors across the back offer great views. This home is perfectly designed for a backyard oasis if you would like to add a pool. 
Welcome home. Knock out roses on each side of the walkway. Don't you just love the windows across the front of your new home? But wait..................there are many more (and they are double paned-energy efficient).
One thing you will love about this home are all the windows with the pastoral views. The foyer has double doors with leaded glass flanked by 2 sets of floor length and wide windows. Note the windows near the high ceiling which are placed throughout the home. See what I mean? 
What a sight to behold from the formal dining room located just off the foyer, on the way to the kitchen. The elegant crystal chandelier alone is a conversation piece. This room has a tons of windows on 3 sides of the room, and the high ceilings. 
A built in buffet has a granite top, wall of mirrors and lights. Additional storage in the tall closet for your serving pieces. Notice one of the many pantries on the opposite end of the buffet on the way to the kitchen, on the left. 
This is your first glance at the kitchen and breakfast area and you enter from the foyer and dining room (seen on the far right). A plethora of sleek cabinets have pull out drawers and storage units inside that extend from the kitchen all the way into the breakfast room. 
What a view from the kitchen, enhancing the joy of cooking. An electric cooktop is on the island. Other appliances include a stainless steel double electric oven, dishwasher, trash compactor and SubZero built in refrigerator with custom front to blend in with the cabinets. 
Your new gourmet kitchen has a long window over the sink looking into the front yard plus a wall of windows on the opposite side looking of course to the backyard. The door on the left leads to the carport and 3 of the garages. But just before you go out the door is a hallway towards the right where you will find several pantries, a half bathroom and space for an additional refrigerator or stand alone freezer. 
The lower level sink can serve as a prep sink and is just the right height from a scooter or wheelchair. In addition the microwave, a compact refrigerator/freezer and separate ice maker offers much more independence in meal preparation. 
PER SELLER: My home has never flooded. During Harvey, we could not go left or right for two days, but no homes in Bella Vista had water in them. Water runs in back of detached garage down the property line to lake . A portion of the Brazos got to Beatle Ln about 2 miles away. The foundation is at 100 feet. As soon as we poured the it, the flood level was lowered to about 80 ft. 
There is lighting above and under the upper cabinets. Additional lighting over the table and the island, plus recessed lights which follow the wall of windows back towards the formal dining room and foyer. By the way the breakfast table was custom made with the same granite as the countertops. 
Next to the lower sink is additional counter work space or chef's desk, again designed to accommodate a scooter or chair. And look up to see more of the fabulous windows ushering in natural light throughout much of the home.
This is your view for meals; so peaceful, so serene. The owner is leaving all of the colorful potted plants outlining the deck. There is a Culligan water softener in the home. 
Now back to the foyer to see more of this sprawling ranch home. FYI there are 4 separate air conditioning and heater units to keep your home comfortable. 
The brick wall seen as you come into the foyer is the back of the chimney and fireplace in the den on the right. Seen straight ahead is the gameroom and hall into the bedrooms which we will see shortly. Let's head into the den first. 
Rich wood paneling wraps the 4 walls of the den. On either side of the fireplace is the foyer and windows looking out the front. 
On the left is a wet bar that services the den and gameroom. It has bifold doors to separate the 2 rooms when desired. Soaring 22 ft ceiling slopes down to yet another wall of windows along the back of the home. These windows have remote controlled shades when privacy is desired.
The patio doors in the center of the wall of windows provides access to the wooden deck. 
There is a closet on one side of the fireplace and wood bin on the other side for your logs. What memories can be made in a grand home like this one. 
Truly a gameroom of all gamerooms with room for a card table and billiards. The wall of windows on left are the front of the home, with the tile floor leading to the foyer. 
View from the foyer. And above, seen on the right, are more of the long windows for natural lighting. Tile floors lead to the bedrooms, and the walls have chair rails for added protection. 
Glass doors separate the gameroom from the foyer. You can barely see the wet bar with a small fridge. The wood door near the wet bar is one of the 2 doors into one of the master bathrooms. YES, there are 2 separate master bathrooms. 
Display your trophies and collectibles on the shelves in the gameroom. Plenty of storage here to with 2 of the several closets on each side of the shelves. By the way the owner is willing to leave the pool table for you. 
The master bedroom is off the long tiled hall of the gameroom. Many of the doors in this home are extra wide. Patio door on the left opens onto the wooden deck along the back of the home. 
There is a sitting area in the master bedroom that leads to the fantastic closets and both of the master bathrooms. You can see the lights and mirror of the smaller master bath that is shared with the gameroom. 
This is the larger of the 2 master bathrooms. It has 2 sink, a jetted tub, toilet and huge shower, plus all these cabinets and drawers. In the corner is a vanity area next to the sink. 
The sink on the left is designed for wheelchair or scooter access. A jetted tub is in the corner and has several bars plus a sitting area next to it to assist in getting in. As you see more of the master bath you will see how accessible it was designed to be.
There are 2 shower doors that swing open along the seat that extends outside the shower to the wall inside it. 
This room is large enough for a home gym or workout equipment.
This is the smaller of the 2 master bathrooms. It has one sink, a separate shower and toilet. There are 2 ways to enter this bathroom: the door on the left goes into a hall that leads to several closets, the master bedroom sitting area and the larger master bathroom. Photo is taken from the 2nd door which opens to the wet bar area of the gameroom. Reflected in the mirror you will see cabinets.
The 2nd bedroom is at the end of the tiled hall coming from the gameroom. It has 2 sets of built in drawers seen here on the left and another set across from the sink of the hollywood bathroom. Bathtub can be seen just past the sink area. 
This bedroom is located on the back corner of the home and has a patio door leading to the deck in the backyard. 
The window is in the bathtub section of the hollywood bath which is shared by bedrooms #2 and #3. This is the sink near the 3rd bedroom. You can see reflected in the mirror the bar next to the toilet. Doorway from the 2nd bedroom into the tub area is extra wide. 
This is the 3rd bedroom. The hollywood bath is to the left. You can see the rug in front of the toilet, which has grab bars, and the tub will be near the window. Note that this doorway is also wider.
The sewing room does not have a closet so if you wanted to use it as a 4th bedroom or nursery the built in shelves and cabinets would have to provide your storage needs. The door on the wall is the ironing board. The laundry room is right across the hall from this room. 
Here is the view of Bella Vista Rd from the porte-cochere with Winner Foster Rd seen on the left (past the rail fence). The turn off to the driveway in the front of the house that exits on Laguna Dr is shown here on the right. 
Here is the reverse angle of the last photo showing the porte-cochere. You can see the attached/detached 3 car garage on the right, and the driveway coming from Bella Vista RD which splits. The left path goes to the front of the home. As you walk around the entire home you will notice meticulous landscaping on every side. 
As we have mentioned there are several patio doors along the back of the house that lead out to the deck. Owner believes that this ramp from the deck to the driveway might not be the exact slope to be ADA compliant but there is another ramp on the other end that has less of a slope.
There are so many ways to get onto the deck from the house so why not enjoy a meal or 2 or 3 out here, admiring the view. With all these potted plants to water you will be thankful for the additional sprinkler heads. 
There are 6 garage bays plus the extension on the left of the detached garage which houses the workshop. The vegetable garden on the side of the garage is currently producing several types of peppers, cabbage, onions and tomatoes. Elsewhere on the property you will find native pecan trees. Isn't all this just beautiful?
Ramp down to the yard. There is an aerobic septic system on this property plus a water well and holding tank. Originally the owners had a pool designed for the backyard but changed their minds. Although the home is all electric there are gas lines for propane. 
Plush green lawn surrounding the deck in the back and front. Beauty and color everywhere. And it can be yours.
And in the center of the circular driveway leading to the back garage are hundreds of colorful knockout roses. 
I just knew you would want to see a close up of the detached garage that houses the workshop on the left. Take time to come see the inside with your very own eyes. It's amazing. Yep, this home comes with 6 car garage. 
You'll notice the home is built up a little higher, with steps and deck on the front porch and across the back of the home. Meticulously cared for landscaping all around. Breath-taking. You are going to LOVE your new home. 
This will give you a general idea of the asymmetrical shape and corner location. Although the address is on Laguna the 1st driveway entrance will be off Bella Vista (you'll see the mailbox on the road with 1704 on it).OH MY GOODNESS!!! Where do I begin telling about all the great things about this home? It is country living with city conveniences not too far down the road. How about the garage space? 6 car bays PLUS a workshop. Gourmet kitchen with double oven, built in Sub Zero refrigerator and tons of storage. There are 2 master bathrooms, and one of them is large enough to house a home gym. It's a single story ranch style home with an awesome gameroom. Windows galore bring in the peaceful outdoors and natural light. In the center of the home is the den with a 22 ft sloping ceiling, rich wood paneling and fireplace. On 2.568 acres there is plenty of room if you want to add a pool. The backyard is ready for it with the deck across the back and patio doors. The landscaping is colorful and tasteful (literally, because there is a garden full of vegetables). And many of the doors, floors, parts of the kitchen and bathrooms are accessible and designed for someone in a wheelchair or scooter.
| District: | Lamar Consolidated |
| Elementary School: | Bentley Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | WERTHEIMER/BRISCOE JUNIOR HIGH |
| High School: | Foster High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165.16 | $651,239 | 5.08% | $536,701 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $157.18 | $619,780 | 39.73% | $487,910 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $112.49 | $443,550 | -24.41% | $443,550 | -24.41% |
| 2020 | $148.82 | $586,800 | 1.51% | $586,800 | 10.67% |
| 2019 | $146.60 | $578,050 | 19.92% | $530,220 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $122.25 | $482,020 | 1.41% | $482,020 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | $120.55 | $475,310 | -0.18% | $475,310 | 3.97% |
| 2016 | $120.76 | $476,160 | 14.57% | $457,180 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $105.41 | $415,620 | 2.18% | $415,620 | 2.18% |
| 2014 | $103.15 | $406,740 | 2.51% | $406,740 | 2.51% |
| 2013 | $100.63 | $396,800 | $396,800 |
2023 Fort Bend County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $191,537 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $459,702 |
| Total Market Value: | $651,239 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| LAMAR CISD: | 1.1492 % |
| FT BEND CO GEN: | 0.4265 % |
| FORT BEND DRNG: | 0.0124 % |
| FT BEND CO ESD 4: | 0.0957 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.6838 % |
