Sold Price Range: $285,001 - $325,000 Sold on : 07/27/2023
Welcome to 8406 Argentina in the City of Jersey Village. This 2-story home is located on 13,600sqft lot with an additional air-conditioned building in the backyard. Jersey Village is a private city with is its own police dept & volunteer fire dept. It is a great location for commuters with easy access to Hwy 290 & Beltway 8. Close to shopping, restaurants, Cy-Fair ISD schools, & more. Residents enjoy a low tax rate, no HOA dues, & no MUD taxes.
Original homeowners designed and built this home with an open concept design in 1978. It has the living & entertainment spaces being on the 1st floor, and the bedrooms on the 2nd floor. NOTE: Never flooded. Home is located in Zone X & flood insurance will not be required for a buyer's loan.
Home is a combination of brick and vinyl siding. Note: Windows have been replaced to energy efficient double pane, Low-E windows throughout. Walkway leads to tiled front porch and a glass storm door that protects the front door from the elements.
Home has a tiled front porch with a retractable cover or overhang making it ideal for outdoor seating like porch swings, gliders, rockers, Adirondack chairs, or even elevated flower boxes with bench seating. Glass storm door protects wood front door from elements.
Front door at the far end of this photo welcomes guests into a Foyer with coat closet (not pictured). Door on the right-hand side leads to the the downstairs Powder Bathroom.
Foyer opens into a SPACIOUS Living Room (20.8 x 15.7) with wood laminate floors, recessed lighting, and floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. There is certainly enough room for an oversized sectional sofa or even multiple couches, if desired. This home is excellent for entertaining as it has wide open rooms to work with.
Gas log / Mock fireplace is the focal point of this room. It has floor-to-ceiling brickwork with a long hearth. Notice the cushions along the extensive hearth are ideal as it allows for additional seating, especially during the holidays. It is easy to imagine a beautifully lit Christmas tree in front of the window, stockings hanging from the brick mantle, & laughing children racing down the stairs Christmas morning. Note: Mock fireplace can be removed to access gas line for a gas log fireplace.
Living Room and Dining Room easily flow into one another creating a large open area. One could use as 2 separate spaces or 1 large open area if desired. Wood laminate flooring throughout the 1st floor has been great for the seller as it does not show any wear from pets or grandchildren.
Dining area is (14.7 x 10.9). There is not only room for a LARGE dining table, but also wall space for displaying additional furniture like a China hutch or serving buffet. Windows overlook the side and backyards.
Another view of the open Living and Dining Room. As one can see, the Dining area has a built-in China hutch at one end. There is a breakfast bar peering into the Island Kitchen. Breakfast bar is great for bar stools, but also makes an ideal area for serving buffet-style especially during the holidays or when friends come over to watch The Big Game.
Another view of the Living & Dining areas. Recessed lighting. Look at all of the natural light that fills this space! Although this home was designed as this being a Living & Dining Room, with this open concept, these spaces become quite versatile and can be "purposed" depending on each individual families needs: Living, Formal Dining, Billiard Room, ETC.
Open doorway on the left leads from the Dining Room into the Kitchen (13.10 x 13.6). It has oak colored cabinets with Corian countertops and tile backsplash. Note: Niche for refrigerator is plumbed with a water-line for a refrigerator with built-in ice maker.
Kitchen has double Corian sinks and dishwasher. Circulator pump for hot water at kitchen sink. Island has lots of drawers for additional storage as well as an electrical outlet. Door on the left leads to 1 of the 2 kitchen pantries.
Light & Bright Kitchen! It has a glasstop range with downdraft venthood. Note: There is a gas connection for a gas range in cabinet to the left of the range (if desired). Notice the LONG seamless glass window overlooking the backyard. Makes it easy to keep an eye on kids playing in the backyard while preparing dinner.
V-shaped island with Corian countertop. View of the 2 pantries - one to the left of the island; the other to the right. Kitchen opens up into a combination Breakfast & Family Room area on the other side of the home.
Breakfast area (11.3 x 7.3) is only defined by a chandelier. It easily flows into a SPACIOUS Family Room (17.8 x 10.4). Windows on the left overlook the driveway and sideyard. As with the large open Living & Dining areas on the opposite side of the house, these spaces can be "purposed" depending on a family's needs: casual Family or TV Room, Child's Playroom, Gameroom, Home School Classroom, Home Gym, Office or Study, ETC.
Bi-fold doors reveal the Utility Room with space for a full-size washer & dryer. It is plumbed with BOTH gas & electric dryer connections. Also, has 2 upper storage shelves above the space for the units.
Another view of the Family Room and Breakfast areas. There is space for a sectional sofa, TV or entertainment center, bookshelves, ETC. Note: Interior painted throughout 2023. Also, home is wired for a security system.
Heading to the 2nd floor with all 3 bedrooms - one will notice that most of the 2nd floor has carpet. This is fantastic for "muffling" noise so that it does not transition down to the 1st floor. Carpet also has better traction on stair treads than wood, which can become slippery at times. Note: Carpet replaced throughout 2023.
At the top of the stairs is the Primary Bedroom (17.7 x 14.11). This room is large and actually has a seating area on one side. Ceiling fan. This room is well designed for placing furniture and can easily accommodate large pieces if desired.
Another view of the Primary Bedroom. Great wall space for placing a king-size bed or dressers, entertainment center, etc...
Another view of the Primary Bedroom - open doorway on the left leads to ensuite bathroom. Notice there is a "seating" area at the far end that would make a great dressing area, cozy TV area, or even a home office. space.
Primary Bedroom has double sinks in a cultured marble vanity. Between the two sinks is a knee-space for a make-up area. Lots of drawers for storage. Wall length mirror. The open door at the far end is to the private water closet with the commode.
Primary Bathroom has a walk-in shower with His & Her lighted walk-in closets located on each side of the shower. Note: Home is equipped with a tankless hot water heater.
Another view of the Primary Bathroom with the shower door open to reveal the inside of the shower. Notice it has an overhead as well has a handheld shower sprayer. Also, the built-in linen cabinet at the other end of the bathroom. Ideal for additional storage. Note: Linen cabinet also has a built-in hamper.
Bedroom #2 is 12.11 x 11.9. It has one window overlooking the backyard; the other the sideyard. Ceiling fan. The placement of these 2 windows allows for lots of wall space for displaying furniture.
Bedroom #2 has a closet with double doors.
Bedroom #3 is 12.11 x 11.9. It has one window overlooking the front yard, and smaller one overlooking the sideyard. Note: Windows are energy efficient, double pane, double hung, Low-E windows. Double hung means that the window has a hinge that allows the pane to be "folded" inside the home in order to be cleaned. You no longer have to stand on a ladder to clean the windows from the outside.
Bedroom #3 has a lighted walk-in closet.
Bathroom #2 is 9.2 x 4.11. It has a single sink in a cultured marble vanity. Wall mirror. There is a separate bathing area with a tub shower and commode. Notice in the mirror's reflection there is a built-in linen closet with hamper.
Beautiful backyard with ample room for kids to run and play. There is a detached 2-car garage as well as a climatized shed or workshop with electricity as well as AC.
Another view of this lush, green backyard. Note: Yard is equipped with area drains to help move water seamlessly off the property.
Home has a concrete patio just outside the kitchen and breakfast areas. Perfect for patio furniture, outdoor barbecue grill or smoker, and entertaining family and friends.
Crushed granite pathway with flagstone steps lead from the patio to the shed or workshop behind the garage. Property has a full sprinkler system as well as a mosquito spray system.
Exterior air-conditioned workshop.
Inside the air-conditioned workshop or shed (11.11 x 10). It has radiant barrier, lighting, and AC. Owner used this space to store holiday items. However, it could be used for a variety of purposes: additional storage, home office, wood-working workshop, playroom or gameroom, hobby or sewing room, art studio, man-cave, music studio, ETC. The possibilities are endless! Notice there is an upper floor for additional storage capacity.
As one can see the trees are along the perimeter allowing for ample space in the center of the yard for a swimming pool, if desired.
Another view of the backyard. Look at all of this space!
8406 Argentina has a double-wide driveway leading to an oversized 2-car garage. Inside the 2-car garage is an air-conditioned workshop area as well.
Welcome to the City of Jersey Village. It has a LOW tax rate of 2.77 BEFORE homestead exemption. It is its own independent city - yes, you vote for mayor here! Enjoy no MUD taxes. It is in a PRIME LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS with easy access to Beltway 8 & Hwy 290. It is close to shopping, restaurants, home improvement stores, schools, banks, daycare facilities, & SO MUCH MORE!
City of Jersey Village has its own police department, volunteer fire department, and city hall. Picture is of the Jersey Village Police Department. JV holds a Farmer's Market at the Civic Center on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month. It's a great place to meet your neighbors and make new friends.
City of Jersey Village Police Department and its Volunteer Fire Department are renowned for its prompt response time to emergencies. FANTASTIC SERVICE! Enjoy Cy-Fair ISD schools - both Post Elementary & Jersey Village High schools are located within the city limits, and Cook Middle School is just a short drive away off West Rd.
City of Jersey Village has 2 parks/playgrounds, neighborhood swimming pool, Splash Pad, basketball court, tennis courts, Jersey Meadow Golf Course, JV Farmer's Market, dog park, & so much more! Kids can be part of the JV Swim Team, scouts, & so many other opportunities! There are a variety of churches & religious institutions in the immediate area to choose from as well. This family-oriented community has it all! Truly a MUST SEE to appreciate!
Come take a look at 8406 Argentina and see all it has to offer. It may be just what you and your family have been searching for!
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