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Jay Vargas
Welcome home to 14 El Dorado Drive in a rare, rural community in Friendswood ISD! This 3.2-acre corner lot boasts a massive 7644 square foot single-story home with a gated circular drive, lush pasture land, and every amenity you could imagine!
A pair of towering flagpoles stand proudly in front of this one-of-a-kind ranch-style home with an expansive covered front porch that stretches from one end of the house to the other, topped by charming dormer windows.
As you approach the home, you'll find dual electric gates on either side of the circular drive that skirts the front of the home. The entrances are lined with lighted and sprinklered landscaping and the drive extends around to the back of the home, the barn, and the garage.
A paver path flanked by professional landscaping leads from the circular drive to a grand entrance with double doors and coordinating sidelights finished with leaded glass inserts.
A view from the rear of the property as you approach El Dorado from Lundy Lane highlights the impeccably maintained land that is completely enclosed by a split rail fence - perfectly prepared for your livestock!
A closer look at the property highlights the impressively sized home with a large covered patio, extensive paved parking, a separate guest house with a garage workshop, a 3-stall barn, a pool, spa, & pool cabana, and even a basketball court!
A view from beneath the lengthy east-facing covered front porch highlights the paver-style flooring, brick half wall, and recessed lighting that spans the entire porch. A perfectly peaceful place to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise!
Living large is a state of being in this home! An impressive double-door entry delivers guests into this inviting dining room with space for a crowd! Notice the elegant trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding that framed the space for a table.
The dining room showcases custom finishes that include farmhouse-style paneling on the lower half of the walls, beautiful wood-look tile floors, timeless plantation shutters on the windows, and a charming wood-burning fireplace with a brick hearth.
Continue straight ahead from the foyer into this extraordinary island kitchen with fine finishes that include a fabulous beamed ceiling, designer lighting, exotic leathered granite countertops, an arabesque tile backsplash, and custom cabinetry with pullouts and glass front display cabinets.
State-of-the-art stainless appliances in this kitchen include a 5 burner smooth glass downdraft cooktop above an extra wide Verona convection oven, plus an additional oven, microwave, dishwasher, and dual beverage refrigerators.
The combined pantry and utility room are simply dreamy! This space measures an impressive 13'x7' and offers an abundance of cabinetry for storage plus an entire wall of pantry space with sliding farmhouse-style doors and an industrial-style light fixture.
Hosting a crowd will never be a concern in this home, as you can find an abundance of dining space in the formal dining room, around the lengthy kitchen bar top, and into another casual dining space that is part of the family room.
An imposing octagonal trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding and inset with recessed lighting defines the living space that also boasts dual ceiling fans, wood-look tile floors, windows dressed with plantation shutters, and leaded glass French doors opening to the covered patio.
Create a cozy and intimate gathering space in this inviting family room located just off of the kitchen. Throughout the home, there are numerous spaces for gathering for all kinds of occasions and celebrations, but this one is sure to be the family's daily hangout.
Off of a lengthy hallway extending from the left side of the foyer, you'll find all bedrooms, including this flex-use study or bedroom that features wood-look tile floors, a printer nook, a window with plantation shutters, direct access to a full bathroom, and a custom wallpaper treatment on one wall.
Accessible from the hallway as well as the adjoining study, this full bathroom is the one that will service houseguests. It boasts a marble top white vanity with a rectangular basin sink, polished chrome faucet, designer lighting, and a wood plank wall treatment.
This frameless glass door shower offers a spa experience in the comfort of your own home! Notice the oversized walk-in shower with custom-designed decorative tile walls, dual shower heads, and a built-in bench seat.
The master retreat is a true getaway with its own private sitting area that is separate from the sleeping quarters. It's a great spot to close the door and unwind at the end of a long day!
Escape to the tranquility of this master retreat that features an octagonal trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding, recessed lighting, a lighted ceiling fan, wood look tile floors, rear facing windows with plantation shutters, and direct access to the adjoining media room.
Enjoy royal treatment when you relax beneath the deep waters of this raised jetted tub surrounded by travertine tile and a leaded glass window. The bathroom also offers dual vanities with a seated portion for makeup application.
Both vanities feature handsome wood cabinetry topped with granite countertops and dual rectangular basin sinks beneath a framed mirror. Travertine floors extend into the oversized shower with a frameless glass door and a built-in bench seat.
The first of three secondary bedrooms that are located in the main house boasts continued wood-look tile flooring, neutral grey paint trimmed with crisp white crown molding, windows with plantation shutters, and direct access to a Jack & Jill style bathroom.
This Jack & Jill style bathroom services the previous bedroom as well as the next, boasting a rustic barnwood style vanity with a rectangular vessel sink, an oil rubbed bronze faucet, a circular framed mirror, and industrial style Edison lighting.
The Jack & Jill bathroom also offers a beautiful oversized walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure, dual shower heads, a bench seat, and designer tile work that includes a rustic subway tile accented by dark grout lines and an arabesque tile accent strip.
Another generously proportioned bedroom offers direct access to the previous bathroom, in addition to recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, wood-look tile floors, and a pair of front-facing windows dressed with plantation shutters.
The final bedroom in the main home could serve as a secondary master suite, as it features a private en suite bath and is accessible by both an interior door from the hallway and an exterior door from the rear side of the home. Perfect for multi-generational living!
An alternate view of the previous bedroom highlights the abundance of space to allow for both a living area and sleeping quarters. You'll also find recessed lights, a lighted ceiling fan, wood-look tile floor, an en suite bath, and plentiful closet space.
This en suite bath services the previous bedroom, offering a dresser-style vanity with a quartz countertop, a rectangular basin sink, a framed mirror, and a glass door shower with glass block walls and a tile enclosure that extends throughout the entire bathroom.
The secondary bedrooms and the media room extend off of this centralized space that features a beautiful herringbone tile floor treatment, a built-in bookcase with sliding barn doors, and a staircase to a large, finished, and conditioned storage space.
Enjoy a true theater experience in this custom-designed media room that boasts a trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding, surround sound speakers, recessed lights, a fan, and a raised seating platform covered with custom woven cinematic carpeting.
Enjoy a true theater experience in this custom-designed media room that boasts a trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding, surround sound speakers, recessed lights, a fan, and a raised seating platform covered with custom woven cinematic carpeting.
Tucked into a space between the media room and the game room, this rear foyer offers direct access to the covered back patio area, plus built-in shelving along the walls to host movies or display treasures.
The 48'x29' game room is absolutely mind-boggling! Enter this cavernous space from the French doors in the rear foyer & game room to find a vaulted and beamed tongue & groove wood ceiling with exposed ductwork, lighted fans, recessed lights, & windows that encircle the room.
The game room hosts THREE separate built-in bartops, a defined dance floor, a half bathroom with exterior access, and enough space to contain every game table and gaming machine you could imagine! This space is made for hosting a crowd - even a very large one!
A closer look at just one of the bar stations highlights the cabana-style roof, granite countertops with a bar sink, and a mini fridge. This is the ultimate man cave to gather around to watch the big game!
The 55'x18' covered back patio is accessible from the family room, the game room, and the rear foyer. Here, you'll find a beamed ceiling with a trio of ceiling fans, recessed lights, surround sound speakers, wood-look tile floors, and fabulous views of this unique property.
Just beyond the covered patio, flagstone pavers create an outdoor gathering space that extends to a gazebo-style grilling station complete with a huge granite top center island to gather around and dine.
Adjacent to the grilling station, a guest house and oversized garage are completely separate from the main house. There's space to relax on the covered porch before you enter the 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin or the garage workshop.
The guest casita feels like a secluded cabin in the wilderness, yet is just steps out of the back door of the main house! This space is defined by charming Saltillo tile floors, a peaked tongue and groove wood plank ceiling, and neutral paint colors.
Guests, adult children, or aging parents who live n the home will enjoy their independence in this fully functional casita with a kitchenette that boasts wood countertops, creamy cabinetry, a stainless oven/cooktop, a vent hood microwave, and a colorful Mexican tile backsplash.
The full bathroom in the casita boasts a white shaker-style vanity with a cultured marble top, a rectangular basin sink with an oil-rubbed bronze faucet, a Spanish tile accent strip, and a walk-in shower with a tile surround and built-in grab bars.
The single bedroom in the casita offers a vaulted tongue and groove wood plank ceiling with a lighted ceiling fan, Saltillo tile floors, a roomy double-door closet, and a window that looks out over the grilling station and main house.
Take a deep dive from the diving board into the refreshing turquoise waters of this lovely in-ground pool that also features a trickling rock waterfall surrounded by swaying palm trees and lush landscaping.
Towards the rear of the 3.2-acre property, beyond the house, the barn, and the guest house casita, a tropical oasis awaits! extensive flagstone decking surrounds the in-ground pool and spa. Just beyond the hot tub, you'll catch a glimpse of the pool house with plumbing for a bathroom.
In a portion of the pasture land that is just beyond the pool and at the far end of the acreage, a half basketball court has been professionally installed. Shoot some hoops on the court and then hop right into the pool to cool off!
Flagstone pathways lead from the pool on the right and the guest house and grilling station on the left to the gazebo porch and French door entrance into a private pool cabana complete with plumbing for a restroom. The pool cabana is connected to the barn as well.
The gated circular driveway offers a blacktop extension that winds behind the home to the garage, ample parking space shaded by impressive oak trees, and directly to the front porch of this 3 stall barn - perfect for unloading hay and feed right where you need it!
A picture-perfect covered front porch showcases sliding barn doors that open into this 3-stall barn complete with water, electricity, and gated access to the adjacent pasture. The right side of the barn is the backside of the pool cabana.
One last glimpse of the sun setting over the pasture land at 14 El Dorado Drive should be all it takes to convince you that this one-of-a-kind property is most certainly worth a look in person - there is nothing else like it!
One-of-a-kind ranch home on 3+ acres has it ALL - a gated circular drive, 7644sf of beautifully-appointed living space with a separate 1200sf 1/1 casita, a 3-stall barn with fenced pasture, a basketball court, a pool & spa, a pool cabana, & endless indoor & outdoor entertaining space! Every room in this home is impressively proportioned & masterfully finished with wood-look tile floors & plantation shutters extending throughout the dining room with a charming fireplace, the huge family room, & the must-see island kitchen with leathered granite counters, bartop seating, dual ovens & beverage fridges, & an incredible utility room with pantry. The master retreat offers a separate sitting room, a spa-worthy bath, & a 10x12 closet! Enjoy movie night in the cinema-perfect media room & entertain a crowd in the massive 48x29 game room with 3 bar areas! Outdoors, relax on the huge covered patio, at the grilling gazebo, or around the pool & spa with rock feature. All of this in FISD with no HOA!
| District: | Friendswood ISD |
| Elementary School: | Windsong Intermediate   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Friendswood Junior High School Excellent | |
| High School: | Friendswood High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166.64 | $1,273,820 | -1.09% | $908,442 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $168.48 | $1,287,880 | 40.02% | $825,856 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $120.33 | $919,770 | 6.62% | $750,778 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $112.85 | $862,630 | 37.79% | $682,525 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $81.90 | $626,060 | 10.99% | $620,477 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $73.79 | $564,070 | -26.34% | $564,070 | -26.34% |
| 2017 | $100.18 | $765,810 | 0.00% | $765,810 | 7.74% |
| 2016 | $100.18 | $765,790 | 0.00% | $710,778 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $100.18 | $765,790 | 30.36% | $646,162 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $76.85 | $587,420 | 55.68% | $587,420 | 55.68% |
| 2013 | $49.36 | $377,330 | 0.00% | $377,330 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $49.36 | $377,330 | $377,330 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $385,840 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $887,980 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,273,820 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD CITY: | 0.5007 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD ISD: | 1.0800 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALV CNTY CONSOLIDATED DRAINAG: | 0.1186 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0413 % |
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