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Billy Martinez
1522 Arlington built in 1998 by Antebellum Homes. This home is in the Historic District. 
Landscaping revised in 2023 - the sod removed and replaced with low maintenance turf in front and back. 7+ zone irrigation system & french drains.
Presenting itself in full form & paying homage to Italianate, Neoclassical & Greek architectural styles.
Repurposed Galveston church lanterns (early 1900's) with original patena, hand painted checkered porch with Haint blue 22' ceiling and bird spikes on window ledges.
Etched address numbers in transom window above the door, Emtek brushed brass full plate entry handle-set. 
Views from entry, perfect pathways. leading to the main living areas.
Imagine a room designed to inspire thought and provide a serene environment for study and reading. Hudson Valley lighting, Matt Cameron Rug, Farrow & Ball Paint, dentil molding, adjustable shelves w. dimmable lights. custom drapery convey with the home.
Traditional dining, hand stamped Morris & Co. wallpaper, Visual Comfort lighting *dimmable*, dentil molding, isolated volume control.
"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." - Virginia Woolf
Kitchen revised in 2022 w. Marble island, Honed Leather Granite countertops, 48"Ilve Range, 42" GE Fridge, brass accents, isolated volume control. 
48" Natural Gas Dual Fuel Range with 7 Sealed Burners, Dual Oven, Storage Drawer, Continuous Grates, Self-Clean Option, Fish Burner, Triple Ring Burner, Electric Rotisserie, and Close Door Grilling, Matte Graphite with Brass Trim. 
Launderette closet to the right with ample storage & drop space. All appliances convey with the home.
Honed Leathered Granite, Black Kholer undermount sink, Rhol unlacquered brass bridge faucet with side sprayer.
Lively & intimate everyday dining, enhanced with natural lighting. custom sheers to diffuse sunnier days, Visual comfort Antigua Medium Drum Chandelier.
View from powder bath entry, expansive view into back porch & pool side. details include hardwired security cameras, 1st floor sound system with isolating volume control for each room & back porch. LED lighting throughout.
Gas log fireplace, discontinued Calcutta Viola Marble hearth, entry to power bath.
The powder bath revised in 2022, Zak+Fox Hand Painted wallpaper, Visual Comfort sconces, Rohl unlacquered brass fixtures, Arabescato Vigil marble top and Carrara & black mosaic floor w. glass bock window.
13x11 gathering space, adding a multi-functional living environment. This adaptability allows the home to evolve with changing family dynamics, work patterns, and lifestyle preferences, providing a flexible foundation for modern living. *custom shades to convey with home*
Path to primary overlooking two story foyer with 22' ceilings, Visual Comfort Modern Globe in brass finish.
13x18 primary bedroom, a main artery of the home. 
Seagrass rug custom cut for this room, Schumacher Grasscloth wallpaper, Visual Comfort lighting *dimmable*
Primary bathroom revised in 2022.
Walnut furniture style vanity, rejuvenation hardware cabinet hardware, Honed Carrara marble floor & Calacutta Cremo tops, Rohl brass hardware, SmartPotty Bidet with remote, walk in closets not seen in photo, mirrors stay with home.
Honed Carrara Marble floor and tub surround with coping detail, brass hardware (Kohler & Rohl), free standing cast iron Signature Hardware soaking tub, telephone style polished nickel tub faucet, glass block window, walk in closets (his/hers).
2nd bedroom is 11x14 w. private back patio access, walk in closet, 1 1/2"oak wood floors brass accents, LED Lighting & Schumacher striped wallpaper.
3rd bedroom is 11x14 w. private back patio access, walk in closet, 1 1/2"oak wood floors, LED lighting, blue paint accents. 
4th bedroom is 14x26 on the third floor with a private full bath. This part of the home was updated to have its own HVAC.
Another view of 1/2 level bedroom, complete with custom built ins and space for beverage cooler, marble stones, brass accents, LED lighting, full bathroom & a generous amount of natural light.
4th bedroom's, private bath. Vintage soaking tub & shower ring. pedestal sink. 
New driveway installed 2023 including oversized concrete pavers w. 4inches of concrete reinforcement in the areas where it is integrated with the turf for maximum structural integrity.
12x26 Pool added in March 2023, Gunite & Plaster finish, concrete coping, rock yard landscaping bed. 
Pool features include, bubbler, mood lighting, sun shelf w. umbrella hold.
The historic & structurally elite "Casita", constructed in early 1900's, composed of CMU Brick & Steel Framing. The guest house has its own address of 1524 Arlington, it has it's own Electric & Water but shares a gas line with the rest of the property. Thoughtful updates made to plumbing lines but most of the vintage elements remain. ROOF 2022, TANKLESS WATER HEATER 2023. SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL SPECS.
17x16 "Casita" deck, CMU brick & steel structure, wrought iron railing. 
Garage apt with living, kitchenette & 2 bedrooms. Original elements throughout including 1 1/2" oak floors & brick window stools.
The apt. can be conveyed fully furnished.
Apartment kitchen, vintage gas range, Terrazzo flooring, glass block window, brick window stools.
11x11 bedroom overviewing driveway. Large closet not seen in photo.
8x10 bedroom on south end of apt. Large closet not seen in photo.
Garage apt. bath featuring shower/tub combo.
The first level of the Casita is a 13x15 studio or pool house w. Terrazzo floors. 
Partial plumbing updates to PVC, original is cast-iron & electrical in good working order. Recently finished but left as an open canvas to complete the full bathroom & kitchenette. A/C is a Window Unit.
The garage apartment patio is a great spot to hang out and enjoy your morning coffee amongst the lush tree landscape.
Alternate view of the backyard area. 
Above it all. See attachments for full scope of details.1522 Arlington is a diamond abode, with 2.5 levels offering 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths in the main house. Additionally, a historic 2 bedroom, 912 sqft two-level Casita with private patio and two separate full baths, all rests on a 6,600 sqft lot. In the Historic District, out of the flood plain & zoned to Field Elementary. Your initial steps bring you to an elegant expansive patio. At entry, you are welcomed with elevated ceilings, traditional dining, study hall and paths that lead effortlessly to your day to day parlor, casual eatery & culinary space. A popping powder room, laundrette & 18x7 screened-in back porch complete this floor. On the second level is an adaptable family area, shared bath, 2 secondary bedrooms with private patio access & owner's suite. At the summit, a 4th bedroom with custom additions & full private bath. The thoughtful & thorough reengineering of this home was conducted by Harvard Homes with design collaboratoins from Jennifer Barron.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Field Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Hamilton Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Heights High School Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $402.97 | $1,233,085 | 13.65% | $1,177,330 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $354.57 | $1,084,985 | 11.51% | $1,070,300 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $317.97 | $973,000 | 6.86% | $973,000 | 6.86% |
| 2020 | $297.57 | $910,566 | 3.51% | $910,566 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | $287.49 | $879,720 | -2.11% | $879,720 | -2.11% |
| 2018 | $293.70 | $898,723 | 0.00% | $898,723 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $293.70 | $898,723 | 8.28% | $898,723 | 9.09% |
| 2016 | $271.24 | $830,000 | -1.68% | $823,838 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $275.86 | $844,143 | 9.93% | $748,944 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $250.95 | $767,908 | 24.06% | $680,859 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $202.28 | $618,963 | 4.47% | $618,963 | 4.47% |
| 2012 | $193.63 | $592,498 | $592,498 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $594,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $639,085 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,233,085 |
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 % |
