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Blake Jessee
WONDERFUL HISTORIC HOME (built in 1908) in Woodland Heights - Zoned to TRAVIS! Walk to Woodland Park and Hike/Bike Trail! Respectfully Restored by Award-winning firm - FW Heritage, in 2015 from a multi-fam property, back to single family home! 
Extra-wide driveway gate. Parking possibilities (up to half a dozen vehicles) at the front and side of the house, and even past the secondary gate - parking under the carport. Paved parking area can be used for entertaining space too! 
Front green space, plenty of sun exposure for the avid gardener. Extra-large front porch - plenty of room for outdoor seating / tables / rocking chairs. House next door has very recently been renovated - wonderful neighbors!
Extra-wide porch stairs leading to the double front doors. This home is a 2017 Preservation Houston Good Brick Award Winner and COH Protected Landmark (designated in 2017) -- The Oscar C. Jersig House
Welcome in! Completely restored staircase and posts. Antique light fixture. Storage under the stairs. Room to the left - walk into the living room. Doorway behind the stairs leads to the original kitchen of the home -- now a bedroom with a walk-in closet
Living room with extra large window looking out into the front porch and yard. Plenty of windows / natural light. Original fireplace - non-functioning. Granite base - matches granite in the kitchen
Close-up of the fireplace and fireplace surround! 
Standing in the corner of the living room, looking into the front foyer on the right, and the dining room on the left. Note the antique light fixture above the fireplace
Standing in the same corner of the living room, with both sets of pocket doors closed. Allows for privacy. Pocket doors have been completely restored and open/close beautifully!
Large dining room (15'x14') - plenty of room for large dining table, buffet and extra seating!
Kitchen is part of the seamless addition to the home. Salvaged old wood floors laid in this part of the home, to remain cohesive with the rest of the house. Plenty of windows and views into the side and back yards. Large island for food prep / serving and seating
Hammered copper single bowl sink. Whilst doing dishes, view into the backyard with plenty of tree coverage. Old cabinet hardware. Granite counters
Another view of the kitchen. Display shelf up high. Pantry peeking out on the left corner of the photo. Old beadboard from the house was used to highlight the island
Kitchen pantry. Doorway on left leads into laundry area. Door on far left leads into downstairs full bath. 
Laundry area - washer/dryer stay w house. Exit out the backdoor into backyard oasis!. Full bath downstairs with pedestal sink and skirted tub. Period appropriate floor tiles.
Downstairs full bath. Lots of light come in through both windows! Pedestal sink and skirted tub are restored and reglazed!
Downstairs bedroom with a walk-in closet. Beadboard original to the house. Carefully removed from the walls and reinstalled after sheetrock. Left unpainted, but sealed with clear coat. This room was original kitchen of the home. Chimney stack not pictured.
Walk-in closet in the downstairs bedroom. Located just off the front foyer. Good space for an office too as it's on the first floor, and close to bathroom and kitchen!
Upstairs foyer. Door on left - guest bath. Door ahead - first of 2 guest bedrooms. Door on right - second guest bedroom (original master of the house). Note all doorways have transom windows. Attic access is here too.
Guest bath, off the staircase. Old tub - restored and reglazed. Original wood floors. Whimsical vintage light fixture! 
Storage cabinets under the sink and above the toilet. Large window - lots of light 
First of 2 guest bedrooms. Again, lots of windows. Display shelf above the corner windows. Window seat at corner windows. 
The second guest bedroom. This was the original master bedroom of the home. Again, plenty of windows / natural light, display shelf above the corner windows with window seats. Fireplace - non-functioning. 
A different view of this guest bedroom. Double door closets and more storage up top! And wonderful original wood floors!
Extra room in the master suite. Beadboard from the house - carefully removed and reinstalled after sheetrock. Painted a rich chocolate color! Closet tucked in the corner. This space can be used as nursery, tv room/den, office, exercise space or library!
Another view of this extra space off the master bedroom. Original chimney stack is a feature of the space. Master bedroom ahead.
Master bedroom - large enough for king size bed. Hallway leads to his and hers walk-in closets, bathroom and private second-story back porch. 
First of 2 walk-in closets. This one has 2 windows looking out to the shady backyard. Exit door at top of photo leads out to upstairs back porch
Second walk-in closet. Custom built-ins. Soft close drawers/doors thoughout the house (in baths and kitchen too). Old wood floors. No carpet in this house!
Another view of this walk-in closet. Ahead is the master bathroom -- two sinks and separate tub and shower
Large window - natural light - looks out onto private porch. Frosted glass shower doors - offers more privacy. Double sinks - old sinks that have been restored and reglazed. Original to the house - clawfoot tub - restored, reglazed and base of tub has been painted black!
Private porch area, off the master suite. View of mature trees and backyard. Structure on the right is the carport and workshop/shed 
Extra wide carport / workarea. Double doors lead into workshop/shed - airconditioned space - so can be used as office, climate controlled storage or slumber party space!
Very large back yard. Plenty of room for pets, parties or even a pool! Shaded by majestic, mature trees from the neighbors' yards. Pavers - plenty of room for dining area / grill, flower pots! 
View of the back of the house. Upstairs and downstairs porch. Gate (on the left) allows for privacy or for dogs to run around in the backyard without having to worry about them running out the front / main gate. 
Another view of the backyard. You can really appreciate the size of the space. And size of the carport / workshop / shed area. Perfect for woodworking projects, or covered entertaining space! Fence area on the right is the side yard - yup, more green space! There is also access to this side yard from the front porch.WONDERFUL HISTORIC HOME (built in 1908) in Woodland Heights - Zoned to TRAVIS! Walk to Woodland Park and Hike/Bike Trail! Respectfully Restored by FW Heritage in 2015 from a multi-fam property, back to single family home! ORIGINAL wood floors and 2 sets of POCKET DOORS! RESTORED original windows, old doors & hardware. Original fireplaces (non-functioning) and brick chimney stacks! All UPDATED electric, plumbing, sewer and amenities. 2017 Preservation Houston Good Brick Award Winner. COH Protected Landmark designation (in 2017) -- The Oscar C. Jersig House. Minutes from Downtown, easy access to freeways.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Travis Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Hogg Middle School Excellent | |
| High School: | Heights High School  Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $374.29 | $1,037,160 | 22.52% | $931,194 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $305.50 | $846,540 | 1.63% | $846,540 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | $300.61 | $833,000 | 28.63% | $833,000 | 28.63% |
| 2020 | $233.71 | $647,602 | 32.18% | $647,602 | 32.18% |
| 2019 | $176.81 | $489,950 | -0.01% | $489,950 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | $176.83 | $490,000 | 0.00% | $490,000 | 3.59% |
| 2017 | $176.83 | $490,000 | 13.95% | $473,000 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $155.18 | $430,000 | $430,000 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $526,500 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $510,660 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,037,160 |
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 % |
