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Kristin Stevens
Welcome to 1719 Ansbury Drive in the highly desirable Shepherd Forest community, just outside Loop 610 on the northwest side of town! This original 1955-built single-story home with a bonus house out back has been masterfully renovated from top to bottom.
If convenience is key, then this home is one of the best! It boasts a park-like family-friendly neighborhood with ample parking space combined with a prime location where you can be on Loop 610 in less than a minute! An added bonus - it is zoned to Garden Oaks Elementary - one of the most desirable schools in the area!
The exterior of the home still exudes its mid-century modern charm with a brick exterior surrounded by raised built-in landscape beds. Note the newly replaced double-paned windows under the covered porch and the modern garage door, complete with garage door opener.
A craftsman-style front door with a Ring video doorbell opens to reveal a light and airy open floorplan with neutral paint, recessed lighting, and the charm of the original hardwood floors extending throughout the living space.
To the left of the entrance, you'll find the ample family room with ample space to configure it in whatever way suits your family. The expansive front-facing window with 2-inch blinds was just replaced with energy-efficient double-paned low-e glass.
A glance in the other direction highlights the open-concept design with a seamless transition into the dining area and kitchen. These open spaces are ideally suited for entertaining and the space continues through the back door onto the patio and fire pit area.
The kitchen was masterfully renovated to include all new custom built cabinetry with designer hardware and a brilliant built-in pantry, gleaming quartz countertops, a marble tile backsplash, grey slate tile floors, and a single basin sink with a gooseneck pull-down faucet.
Cooking is a breeze with these newly replaced stainless appliances that include a smooth glass cooktop with a single oven, a low profile vent hood microwave, and a concealed control dishwasher. The center island adds prep and serving space.
One of the best features of this home is the abundance of custom-designed built-in storage! On the right side of this photo, you'll catch a glimpse of the wall of cabinetry complete with deep built-in drawers, shelving, and hanging space.
Gather with treasured friends and family in this inviting dining space that is open to the kitchen and family room. Notice the designer lighting, original hardwood floors, neutral paint, recessed lighting, and full-panel glass French doors to the backyard.
An alternate view of the dining space highlights one of the most unique and flexible features of this home - the garage! Use it as a home office, a game room, or as it was originally intended as a garage! 
The single-bay attached garage has been fully insulated, sheetrocked, painted, air-conditioned, and finished with recessed lighting and a removable floor - but still offers a working garage door opener and can be converted right back to a garage bay if desired.
When the garage was converted to interior space, a full bathroom and indoor utility room were added. This space features a floating vanity with a single sink, a framed mirror, designer lighting, a seamless glass door shower with a subway tile enclosure, and a space for a stackable washer & dryer.
When the garage was converted to interior space, a full bathroom and indoor utility room were added. This space features a floating vanity with a single sink, a framed mirror, designer lighting, a seamless glass door shower with a subway tile enclosure, and a space for a stackable washer & dryer.
Escape to the sanctuary of the owner's retreat and you'll enjoy a contemporary lighted ceiling fan, a pair of sunlit windows dressed with 2-inch blinds, neutral paint, hardwood floors, and a custom closet with an extra deep built-in organization system.
Escape to the sanctuary of the owner's retreat and you'll enjoy a contemporary lighted ceiling fan, a pair of sunlit windows dressed with 2-inch blinds, neutral paint, hardwood floors, and a custom closet with an extra deep built-in organization system.
The hall bathroom services all three bedrooms and it boasts a lengthy quartz countertop with dual rectangular basin sinks, fresh white cabinetry with designer hardware, a pair of framed mirrors, stylishly updated lighting, and a combination bathtub and shower with a tile surround.
The hall bathroom services all three bedrooms and it boasts a lengthy quartz countertop with dual rectangular basin sinks, fresh white cabinetry with designer hardware, a pair of framed mirrors, stylishly updated lighting, and a combination bathtub and shower with a tile surround.
One of the best features of this home is the abundance of custom-designed built-in storage! On the right side of this photo, you'll catch a glimpse of the wall of cabinetry complete with deep built-in drawers, shelving, and hanging space.
The first of two secondary bedrooms in the home showcases continued hardwood flooring complemented by neutral paint, a lighted ceiling fan, a pair of windows shaded by 2-inch blinds, and more built-in storage options.
The third and final bedroom in the home is similar in size and amenities to the first room - also boasting a lighted ceiling fan, neutral paint, hardwood floors, windows with 2-inch blinds, and a custom-designed closet build-out.
The third and final bedroom in the home is similar in size and amenities to the first room - also boasting a lighted ceiling fan, neutral paint, hardwood floors, windows with 2-inch blinds, and a custom-designed closet build-out.
Step out the French doors in the dining room to this spacious backyard sanctuary where you'll feel like you're at a secret park and not in the center of a metropolitan area! There's more than enough room to run and no HOA means your options here are endless!
Gather up the gang and enjoy a late night of laughter and storytelling around the backyard firepit area with a gravel base. 
We saved one of the best features for last! This home comes complete with a fully insulated, air-conditioned, & nearly sound-proof 19'x19' "back house" with concrete floors and walls covered in the old basketball court flooring from Rice University. The options are endless!
One last look at 1719 Ansbury highlights the ample backyard and separate back house with an additional covered storage space behind it. This rare gem of a home is your chance to own your private slice of paradise right in the heart of Shepherd Foreston in northwest Houston!
Spectacularly updated 1955 home in highly sought-after Shephard Forest! This adorable home features original hardwood floors combined with tastefully updated light fixtures & recessed lighting throughout an open-concept living/dining space that flows into a gorgeous kitchen featuring quartz counters, a sleek white tile backsplash, & updated cabinetry with a built-in pantry. A transformed laundry room includes a full bath with a frameless glass shower, stackable washer/dryer space, & additional built-in storage. The bedrooms boast wood floors & built-in closet systems with ample storage & the hall bath features dual sinks & a tub/shower combo. The insulated garage is currently utilized as a flex room with temporary flooring & a split A/C system but can easily be reverted back to a functioning garage with a working garage door opener. A large backyard offers an oversized swing, a fire pit, & a large fully insulated, A/C'd, & nearly soundproof gameroom with a covered area for storage.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Garden Oaks Montessori   Good | |
| Middle School: | Black Middle School  Excellent |  |
| High School: | Waltrip High School  Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $279.96 | $318,875 | 8.50% | $307,551 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $258.04 | $293,906 | 15.63% | $279,592 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $223.16 | $254,175 | 0.83% | $254,175 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | $221.32 | $252,085 | 0.00% | $252,085 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | $221.32 | $252,085 | 11.90% | $252,085 | 11.90% |
| 2018 | $197.78 | $225,270 | 0.00% | $225,270 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $197.78 | $225,270 | 0.00% | $225,270 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $197.78 | $225,270 | 5.22% | $225,270 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | $187.96 | $214,085 | 21.55% | $214,085 | 21.55% |
| 2014 | $154.63 | $176,124 | 23.92% | $176,124 | 23.92% |
| 2013 | $124.78 | $142,122 | 0.00% | $142,122 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $124.78 | $142,122 | $142,122 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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| Market Land Value: | $273,525 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $45,350 |
| Total Market Value: | $318,875 |
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 % |
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