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Kristin Stevens
Welcome to 15706 Congo. This is a charming English cottage-style home nestled beneath mature shade tree in the heart of Jersey Village. It is on 11,550sqft lot and located a short walk from both Jersey Village High School & Post Elementary. Fantastic location for commuters with easy access to Hwy 290 & Beltway 8. Close to shopping, restaurants, golf course, & more. Enjoy low tax rate, no HOA dues, no MUD taxes, & Cy-Fair ISD schools.
This home is an estate sale with family selling home for original homeowners. It has been well-loved and cared for through the years, and is ready for a new family to make it their own. Exterior of the home is a combination of brick and vinyl siding. Notice Jersey Village has sidewalks - ideal for kids to walk or bicycle to school, neighborhood swimming pool, park, or playground.
Walkway leads to is delightful Tudor-style home with covered front porch. Notice there is a glass storm door that protects solid wood front door. Leaded glass bay window on the left looks into the formal living room at the front of the home. Window on the far right is for the 1st floor Primary Suite.
Front door welcomes guests into a Foyer with terrazo tile floors. Staircase to the 2nd floor is tucked off to the left. To the right, Foyer opens up into a combination Formal Living & Dining room. Note: Foyer has a coat closet - ideal for additional storage (not pictured). Foyer has a nice wall that is perfect for a credenza, displaying artwork, or family photos. 
Foyer opens into the Formal Living Room with leaded glass bay window overlooking the backyard. Perfect window for showcasing a Christmas tree for the holidays. Ceiling fan. Although this was originally designed to be a living room, many families are "re-purposing" spaces to better suit their needs. Some families are installing French doors or sliding barn doors in order to close this space off and then re-defining the room.
Formal Living room (13.4 x 11.11) opens into the Formal Dining Room (11.4 x 10.4). Lots of families are "re-purposing" these rooms depending on their family's needs. Some are re-defining these spaces and using as home office/study, 1st floor child's playroom, man-cave showcasing memorabilia, home school classroom, hobby or craft space, billiard or gameroom, etc... The possibilities are endless!
Living Room has a great wall space for displaying sofa, bookcases, tables, desks, piano, etc depending on what one uses this room for. Again, the opening between the Formal Living & Formal Dining rooms could be "closed off" or defined with French or barn doors for better sound-control. As more families are working from home, there is a need to create quiet spaces for home offices / classrooms for Zoom meetings.
Another view, looking from the Formal Dining through to the Formal Living Room.
Formal Dining Room has a window overlooking the front yard. It is 11.4 x 10.1. Chandelier. It has room for not only a dining table, but ample wall space for displaying a China hutch or serving buffet, if desired. Again, this room could easily be "re-purposed." Many young families are using this space as a home office as they may no longer have a need for a formal dining room set.
Dining Room has a doorway leading into the Kitchen. Ideal when hosting holiday events and entertaining family and friends. Again, room has good wall space for displaying furniture like a China hutch or serving buffet. 
Traditional style Kitchen for the time period. Doorway from Dining Room leads into the Kitchen (11.5 x 11.3). Hardwood cabinets and laminate countertops. GE double electric ovens with drawer below that is ideal for storing baking sheets & casserole dishes.
Kitchen has double porcelain sinks with window overlooking the driveway. Maytag dishwasher. Notice the plate-ledge that runs along the top of the upper cabinets. 
Kitchen presently has a GE electric range. Note: it does not appear to be plumbed for gas in the cabinet beneath cooktop; however, it may be able to be plumbed from gas located in utility room. Notice this Kitchen has a secondary prep-sink, which is convenient when there are 2 cooks in a family or when preparing for a large holiday gathering. 
Space for the refrigerator is plumbed with a water line for one’s water & ice-maker. To the right of the refrigerator space is the pantry.
Kitchen’s secondary prep-sink is located in countertop that would make a great serving area. Pass-through window overlooks the Family Room making it an ideal area for serving buffet-style during the holidays or when watching The Big Game with family and friends. 
Breakfast Room is 11.4 x 8.3. It has a window overlooking the driveway. Chandelier. Ceramic tile throughout Kitchen & Breakfast areas is ideal for quick clean-up.
Door off the Breakfast area leads to the 1st Utility Room and Powder Bathroom. 
Utility Room is 8.1 x 5.7. It is plumbed for BOTH gas & electric dryer connections. Upper cabinets for additional storage. On the opposite wall in the washer and dryer is the Powder Bathroom. Exterior door on the left leads to the breezeway leading to the detached 2-car garage and large fenced backyard. 
Powder Bathroom has a sink & commode. Great location being next to back door as kids can get washed up from playing outside. Would make an ideal pool bathroom if one ever decides to put a swimming pool in the backyard. 
Both Foyer and Kitchen open into the spacious Family Room. Notice the built-in bookshelf and pass-through window with countertop / breakfast bar. Fabulous area for serving appetizers and hors d'oeuvres when entertaining family during the holidays or watching The Big Game with friends.
Family Room is 20.7 x 15.11 and has a beamed ceiling. Ceramic tile flooring is cool during our hot summer months and is easy to clean. There is ample space in this Family Room for a large sectional sofa or multiple sofas, if desired.
The fireplace in the center of the room is the focal point to this room. It is a wood-burning brick fireplace with brick hearth, decorative wood mantle, and gas starter. Fireplace can be used as wood-burning, or ceramic logs could be installed if gas logs are preferred.
Another view of the Family Room. Doorway leads to a short hallway before entering the downstairs Primary Suite.
Family Room has LOTS of wall space for placing furniture and displaying artwork or family photos. 
Primary Suite (or Master Bedroom) is located on the 1st floor. It is 16.9 x 14.0. This room has ample wall space for placing a king-size bed with night-stands to each side, and dressers.
Primary Suite has a window overlooking the front yard. Ceiling fan with light. Carpet. Lots of wall space for arranging (or re-arranging) furniture as desired. 
Another view of the Primary Bedroom. The en-suite bathroom is open to the Primary Bedroom.
Primary Bathroom has 2 lighted, walk-in closets. This photo shows 1 of the 2 sinks in a LONG vanity with a make-up area at one end. Note: Open doorway on the left leads to the private bathing area with the 2nd sink, shower, & commode. (This total area is approximately 14.7 x 13.11)
Primary Bath's private bathing area has the 2nd sink vanity, tiled shower, and commode. Built-in linen cabinet. Terrazo tile floor. Frosted privacy window.
Another view of the 2nd sink vanity in the Primary Bathroom. It has under-mount sink in a cultured marble vanity, wall mirror, and over-mirror lighting.
There are 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath upstairs. At the top of the stairs is Bedroom #2 (11.8 x 11.8). Ceiling fan. Carpet. Note: this short "pony wall" window is ideal, especially in smaller rooms, as it allows one not to lose walls space when it comes to decorating. A bed, dresser, desk, or sofa can easily be placed beneath the window.
Bedroom #2 has a closet with bi-fold doors.
Upstairs secondary bathroom is 8.2 x 8.2. It has a single under-mount sink in a cultured marble vanity. Wall mirror. Over-mirror lighting. Ceramic tile floor.
Secondary Bathroom has a tub with cultured marble shower walls. Window overlooks backyard.
Bedroom #3 is 12.4 x 12.3. Ceiling fan. Carpet. Window overlooking backyard. Bi-fold doors lead to closet.
Bedroom #4 is 13.6 x 11.8. Ceiling fan. Carpet. Note: this short "pony wall" window is ideal, especially in smaller rooms, as it allows one not to lose walls space when it comes to decorating. A bed, dresser, desk, or sofa can easily be placed beneath the window.
Bedroom #4 has 2 separate closets.
15706 Congo has a long driveway that leads to a detached 2-car garage. Ample room for parking when hosting parties or family gatherings.
Home has an OVERSIZED, detached 2-car garage. Notice the additional space to the right of the 2-car door to the pedestrian door creating additional workspace or storage area inside the garage. The wrought iron fence along the breezeway connects the house and garage, enclosing the backyard.
Usually, as a Realtor, I don't post interior photos of garages; however, wanted to showcase that this is an over-sized 2-car garage with a single garage door that leads into the backyard. This makes it easy to pull a boat or trailer through the garage so that it can be stored in the backyard. Being an unfinished garage, it makes it easy to know where studs are located in order to hang heavier items, create adjustable shelves, or create a more finished appearance using peg board.
The exterior of the home is a combination of brick and vinyl siding. The detached 2-car garage has vinyl siding on all 4-sides. 
View of the backyard. Note: This yard has TWO (2) fence lines as the previous owners had a separate area for the dog to run and play. Both fences are chain-link, which were typical fences when this home was constructed. This property has ample space for installing a swimming pool, if desired. 
View from the back patio looking towards the backyard. There is a gas lamp as well as sprinkler system in the backyard; however, with this being an estate-sale it is unknown as to whether or not these are presently in operable condition.
View from the rear of the lot looking towards the house. This lot is 11,550sqft. It has a beautiful tree canopying the backyard. Notice the wooden storage shed located behind the garage - ideal for housing tools, lawn, and gardening equipment. This yard has ample room for kids and the family dog to run and play. Look at all of this space!
Welcome to the City of Jersey Village. It has a LOW tax rate of 2.79 BEFORE homestead exemption. It is its own independent city - yes, you vote for mayor here! Residents enjoy no MUD taxes & majority of the homes have no HOA dues. 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 policy 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 Sunday 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, 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 chose from as well. This family-oriented community has it all! Truly a MUST SEE to appreciate!***CHARMING COTTAGE-STYLE HOME*** Estate selling home for original homeowners. Well-loved home in heart of Jersey Village nestled beneath mature shade trees. This home has "good bones" and is ready for new buyer to update or renovate to make it their own. HVAC system & ductwork (2016). Vinyl siding. Formal living & dining rooms. Kitchen w/ double ovens, elec range, dishwasher, & pantry. Utility Rm w/ both elec & gas dryer connections. Large Family Rm w/ gas FP. Primary suite located on 1st floor. Primary bath w/ 2 sinks, 2 walk-ins, & private bathing area w/ tiled shower. Upstairs 3 sizeable secondary bdrms & full bath. Lots of storage! Oversized det 2-car garage w/ garage door at back (for trailer/boat storage in backyard). Fully fenced yard w/ dual fence for sep dog run. IDEAL LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS w/ easy access to Hwy 290 & Bltwy 8. Close to shopping, restaurants, schools, & more. Enjoy LOW tax rate, no MUD, no HOA dues. Walking distance to JVHS & Post Elementary. NEVER FLOODED.
| District: | Cypress-Fairbanks |
| Elementary School: | Post Elementary School   Good |  |
| Middle School: | Cook Middle School Good | |
| High School: | Jersey Village High School Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $131.11 | $299,060 | 15.67% | $284,410 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $113.35 | $258,555 | 20.23% | $258,555 | 20.23% |
| 2021 | $94.28 | $215,045 | -0.30% | $215,045 | -0.30% |
| 2020 | $94.56 | $215,682 | 9.30% | $215,682 | 9.30% |
| 2019 | $86.51 | $197,329 | -9.05% | $197,329 | -9.05% |
| 2018 | $95.12 | $216,963 | 0.00% | $216,963 | 2.12% |
| 2017 | $95.12 | $216,963 | 0.00% | $212,457 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $95.12 | $216,963 | 17.41% | $193,143 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $81.01 | $184,787 | 15.76% | $175,585 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $69.98 | $159,623 | 7.59% | $159,623 | 7.59% |
| 2013 | $65.04 | $148,361 | 0.00% | $148,361 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $65.04 | $148,361 | $148,361 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $106,474 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $192,586 |
| Total Market Value: | $299,060 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD: | 1.0811 % |
| 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 % |
| LONE STAR COLLEGE SYS: | 0.1076 % |
| JERSEY VILLAGE CITY OF: | 0.7425 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.4663 % |
