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Kristin Stevens
Luxury lakefront living in the heart of Friendswood ISD! This magnificent Partners in Building design is situated on a prime lakefront lot in the West Ranch Lakeside community and it showcases over 4,600 sf of refined living space with upgrades galore!
Professionally designed landscaping maintained by an in-ground sprinkler system sets the stage for this Mediterranean-inspired two-story home with a stone and stucco elevation punctuated with palladium arched windows and Gemstone lighting.
Breathtaking is the word that comes to mind when you settle in on this comfortable covered patio complete with a gas-powered fireplace, a lighted ceiling fan, wired speakers, an outdoor kitchen, and the most magnificent sunsets over the lake behind the home.
Resort quality amenities are accessible day and night, just steps out of your back door! Relax in this entertainer's paradise beneath the covered patio or on the extensive travertine decking that surrounds the custom-designed pool and spa.
Extending from the covered patio and extensive decking, a flagstone path meanders through lush grass and pristine landscaping to a community-maintained wrought iron fence and gate leading to one of several community lakes surrounded by well-maintained walking trails.
What a way to unwind after the hustle and bustle of a long day! Just a few steps from your back door, you'll find a gate to access the miles of lakeside walking trails that wind throughout the master-planned West Ranch community - bring your four-legged friends along for a stroll!
An aerial view of the backyard gives a complete view of the generous, just over a quarter-acre northeast-facing lot adorned with extensive decking, a pristine pool, and gorgeous landscaping maintained by an in-ground sprinkler system complete with container plant irrigation.
Welcome home! Custom designed and built in 2012, this 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bathroom masterpiece boasts ample space for living and entertaining, all thoughtfully engineered and masterfully finished with attention to detail in every space. 
A pair of striking iron doors with scrolled iron detailing and Flemish glass inserts open to reveal this grand foyer with a soaring two-story ceiling and a sweeping staircase punctuated by a gorgeous crystal chandelier suspended from a custom-designed stained wood ceiling medallion.
Glancing back into the foyer from the interior of the home, note the varied size travertine tile flooring, fresh neutral paint, and Cinderella-inspired staircase with wood treads, wrought iron balusters, ornate sconces, and a secluded study located just off of the mid-staircase landing.
This home is an entertainer's dream, beginning with this inviting formal dining room located just off of the foyer. The room features a palladium-arched window dressed with plantation shutters, a wine cellar, and a barrel ceiling finished with a crystal-laden chandelier.
Impress your guests when you step through the iron gate into this sunken wine cellar with glass front cabinetry, built-in bottle storage, granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, and old-world inspired stone walls with rails to display your most cherished vintage wines.
Secluded off of the staircase landing, you'll find this handsome study that boasts a double trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding, recessed lights, a lighted ceiling fan, beautiful wood floors, French doors, and sunlit bay windows dressed with plantation shutters.
Proceed beyond the foyer into the heart of this home, where you'll find a spacious family room that boasts a soaring 22-foot two-story ceiling, crown molding, a Juliet balcony, and an impressive cast stone gas log fireplace flanked by custom built-in cabinetry.
The family room boasts handsome hardwood floors and fresh neutral paint and is anchored by a wall of floor-to-ceiling seamless glass windows that frame the picture-perfect backyard pool, outdoor living space, and serene lake views.
Entertaining is a breeze with the seamless transitions throughout the family room, island kitchen, adjacent dining room, and outdoor living space. You'll enjoy more than enough space to entertain a crowd, without it feeling like a crowd!
The gourmet kitchen is punctuated by a large center island with gleaming granite countertops with bartop seating, contrasting ebony paint, and a large single basin undermount sink topped by a pair of scrolled iron and teardrop crystal chandeliers.
Fine finishes in this island kitchen include sleek granite countertops, travertine tile flooring, designer lighting, all stainless appliances, and an abundance of soft close cabinetry with a creamy paint finish and inked detailing to accentuate the raised panel cabinet fronts.
The chef of the family will never have to leave the hub of activity to attend to preparing meals in this open-concept kitchen that is outfitted with dual convection ovens, a built-in microwave, a concealed control dishwasher, and a 5 burner gas cooktop.
Prepare meals with a chef's precision at this 5-burner gas cooktop in it's own alcove just across from the sink at the island. Also, notice the under-cabinet task lighting and soft close drawers specifically designed to house your pots and pans.
Enjoy a casual meal at this eat-in breakfast room that is open to both the island kitchen and the family room. This space showcases another iron and crystal chandelier, varied size travertine tile floors, crown molding, and a trio of windows with plantation shutters and backyard views.
Conveniently located near the entrance from the 3-car tandem garage, as well as near the kitchen, this generously proportioned utility room offers cabinetry for storage, a granite countertop with utility sink, and space for a bonus refrigerator.
Escape to the serene master retreat, tucked into an alcove off of the family room, to find a trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, handsome wood floors, and a trio of windows with plantation shutters and pool and lake views.
The en suite master bathroom is truly a sight to behold, but the closet just might trump the bathroom! The closet boasts two separate spaces complete with custom built-ins, wood floors, an ornate crystal chandelier, and a bonus storage space beneath the main staircase.
Everyone enjoys their own space with separate his & hers granite top vanities with undermount basin sinks, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, a seated vanity, inked cabinetry, framed mirrors, gorgeous lighting, and an oversized jetted bathtub for soaking.
Opposite the bathtub, there is an extra large sunken shower with a seamless glass enclosure, a tile surround and floor, and dual shower heads with one being a ceiling mount rainfall showerhead. Adjacent to the shower, double doors conceal a linen closet.
A guest suite on the first floor is the perfect solution for guests or multi-generational living. This bedroom is tucked off of the breakfast room and it offers a lighted ceiling fan, recessed lights, crown molding, wood-look tile floors, a walk-in closet, and windows with plantation shutters.
Adjacent to the previous bedroom and also accessible through an exterior door to the patio, this full bathroom offers a granite top vanity with a basin sink, espresso cabinetry, an ornate framed mirror, and a combination bathtub and shower with a tile surround.
No detail was overlooked in the design of this gorgeous custom home! As you ascend the sweeping main staircase in the foyer, look up to admire the octagonal star ceiling medallion with a planked wood background and a stunning scrolled iron & crystal chandelier.
Ascend either of two staircases in the home to this secluded game room with an elevated gambrel ceiling, a lighted ceiling fan, fresh neutral paint, plush carpet, and a front yard facing window adorned with timeless plantation shutters.
Double doors lead from the second-floor game room to this fully equipped media room, complete with a built-in projector screen, surround sound wiring, and dimmable sconce lighting. Additional media equipment is negotiable with the sale of the home.
The first of three secondary bedrooms located on the second floor of this home features an elevated gambrel ceiling with a lighted ceiling fan, neutral paint, plush carpet, a walk-in closet, a shared Jack & Jill style bathroom, and a window with plantation shutters and lake views.
This Jack & Jill style bathroom boasts two separate granite top vanities with undermount basin sinks, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, inked cabinetry, framed mirrors, tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with a ceramic tile surround.
In another secondary bedroom, you'll find a neutral grey paint selection, a gambrel ceiling with a stylishly modern lighted ceiling fan, plush carpet, a walk-in closet, Jack & Jill bathroom access, and a front-facing window with plantation shutters.
The fifth and final bedroom in this home showcases an elevated gambrel ceiling with a lighted ceiling fan, grey paint, plush carpet, a private en suite bath with a generous walk-in closet, and a pair of side-facing windows shaded by plantation shutters.
In this private en suite bathroom associated with the previous bedroom, you'll notice a granite top vanity with an undermount basin sink, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, ebony cabinetry, tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with a tile surround.
Grill up supper and dine al fresco beneath this covered back patio complete with a full outdoor kitchen that includes a sink, a Lion gas grill, two side burners, a beverage fridge, extensive storage, and a granite countertop with a stacked stone facade.
Unwind and catch up on your favorite TV show beneath the covered patio in any season! During the winter, you'll enjoy the gas-powered fireplace and during the long summer months, you'll enjoy a cool breeze from two ceiling fans and the wind coming off the lake.
The views just don't get any better and you have the opportunity to take this in right outside of your back door! From the patio, you'll see the beautiful landscaping with lighting, the custom-built pool & spa with water and fire features, and the tranquil lake with a lighted fountain.
Maintaining the professionally selected and installed landscaping is a breeze with the in-ground sprinkler system that even boasts built-in irrigation inside the container plants that are scattered throughout the yard.
Enjoy a dip anytime in this heated and chilled pool and spa, complete with waterfall ledges, fire bowls, and a tanning ledge. In addition, the owners have recently replaced the pump, pool heater, bypass loop, and check valve.
One last glimpse at the backyard oasis of 1138 Rymers Switch Lane should be all it takes to convince you that this one is worth a look in person. Hurry to check it out before this gem flies off the market!
The master-planned West Ranch community provides over ten miles of walking and biking trails that connect to Centennial Park and traverse through more than 100 acres of lush green space dotted with meandering lakes with flowing fountains.
Summer afternoons will be spent poolside at the neighborhood competition-size swimming pool. Multiple spacious covered patios with comfortable furniture and the cool breeze of a ceiling fan provide an ideal spot to make memories to last a lifetime!
If you are looking for ways to safely entertain little ones on a hot summer day, West Ranch has a top-of-the-line splash pad that will be the highlight of their days! With plenty of space for a crowd, there are abundant cheerful sprinklers.
Take an evening walk to the West Ranch neighborhood playground, offering climbing, twists, tunnels, slides, and swings for little ones who need to burn off energy before bedtime! What better way to meet the new neighbors as well?
A stone and wood lodge-style clubhouse with a full kitchen and large community room is available for resident use for meetings or gatherings. Hosting large groups won't be a concern with this resort-style clubhouse at your disposal!
West Ranch is home to the recently opened Lake Friendswood - a 40-acre shimmering freshwater lake that offers a fishing pier, boardwalk, kayak launch, 1-mile walking trail, exercise stations, picnic tables, and BBQ pits.Luxurious lakeside estate with an incredible backyard oasis & phenomenal sunset views! A grand rotunda foyer with a gorgeous chandelier & sweeping staircase makes way to an elegant dining room complete with a stone wall wine cellar, a handsome study with French doors, a spacious family room with cast stone fireplace & sweeping lake views, and a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, soft close cabinetry, & double ovens. Also on the first floor, find a guest suite & full bath with exterior patio access, as well as a master retreat with a MUST-SEE closet & bath. Take either of 2 staircases upstairs to a secluded game room, fully equipped media room, 3 bedrooms, & 2 baths. Outdoors, relax beneath the ample covered patio with a full outdoor kitchen, gas fireplace, tv & speaker wiring, and views of the resort-quality heated & chilled pool & spa with water features, fire bowls, extensive travertine decking, & professional landscaping with lighting, set amidst the backdrop of a serene lake.
| District: | Friendswood |
| Elementary School: | C W Cline Elementary School   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 | $244.15 | $1,137,020 | 34.40% | $930,600 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $181.66 | $846,000 | 1.50% | $846,000 | 1.50% |
| 2021 | $178.97 | $833,460 | 29.82% | $833,460 | 29.82% |
| 2020 | $137.86 | $642,000 | -0.73% | $642,000 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | $138.87 | $646,730 | 0.00% | $646,730 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $138.87 | $646,730 | 0.00% | $646,730 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $138.87 | $646,730 | 0.00% | $646,730 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $138.87 | $646,730 | 1.57% | $646,730 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | $136.73 | $636,730 | 16.45% | $636,730 | 16.45% |
| 2014 | $117.41 | $546,780 | 71.71% | $546,780 | 71.71% |
| 2013 | $68.38 | $318,430 | 489.79% | $318,430 | 489.79% |
| 2012 | $11.59 | $53,990 | $53,990 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $83,060 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,053,960 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,137,020 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD CITY: | 0.5007 % |
| WEST RANCH MANAGEMENT DIST 1: | 0.2450 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD ISD: | 1.0800 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALV CNTY CONSOLIDATED DRAINAG: | 0.1186 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.2863 % |
