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Kristin Stevens
This single family, 1953 brick and wood home with so many future options, has been called "a blast from the past!" This oldie but goodie is located at 4218 Marlborough Drive, Houston, TX, in the Shepherd Forest community. It is a nice corner property occupying a 9,781 square-foot-lot, with 1,588 square-feet of interior space with lots of potential to remodel as a true period, retro home, or to gut and completely remodel. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.
This period kitchen with tile flooring holds universal charm, with modest but substantial cabinet storage and built-in wall oven and set-in range top.
A tile backsplash behind the counter range does its work! A remodeled tile configuration, if desired, would update the space, for sure! Or, maybe a retro return to the original surfaces will produce nice, trendy results.
Just when you think you've seen it all, there's a myriad of storage cabinetry, up and down, to support this modest kitchen! Seen here, is a stainless steel refrigerator tucked into ample space. Counter space is good and workable. The window over the sink is a good touch, especially on baking days!
Now, we see more working/walking space in this view. This kitchen space can be adapted to your needs or redone to suit personal preferences! Counter space may be extended as breakfast bars. You decide!
This is the large family/living area, able to accomodate, as seen, good-sized furnishings.
This is the generous view from the living/family area into the dining/kitchen space in back.
Here's another look at the space afforded from this area of the living/family area and back to the kitchen.
This is a view from extended family/living area into the kitchen. The table beneath the chandelier (left) may mark the location for a new dining spot!
This corner will make for a very cozy dining area, especially with double windows providing natural sunshine!
It's a bit difficult to determine which of the home's 3 bedrooms this may be! Judging by the size of the bed/mattress, a guess would be the primary bedroom. 
This would seem to be the primary bathroom.
This bathroom is rather spacious. Make it work for YOU!
Secondary bedroom space provides ample wall and floor space and natural light from the nice double window. Natural wood floors are classically beautiful.
There's room in a secondary bedroom for pieces of all sizes. Wood floors are durable and beautiful.
A large secondary bedroom surrounds the beautiful wood floor. Wall and floor space will accomodate your treasured pieces.
This secondary ensuite bedroom/bath welcomes family and guests alike.
Here's another view showing the space in this secondary bedroom/bath.
This is the well-built secondary ensuite bath. Tile sink and counter and wood cabinetry may suit your design sense, or you can decide to change things! It's all up to you!
The secondary bathroom features a walk-in shower, which can be expanded and remodeled if you wish!
It looks like the back porch area is structurally sound. Maybe you'd like to employ some cosmetics changes?
The exterior edifice of this special property is a throw back to times gone by! You can stick with 'em in retro style or remodel for your design preferences.
Here's a good visual of the actual amount of space this property affords.
Here are double garages atop a double wide driveway!
Your fresh, green backyard is large! Think cookouts. Family celebrations! Can't you see a balloon or two tied to lamposts? How about a pool or trampoline?
Wood fencing keeps your property private and extra secure.
The amount of space behind your home is enormous!! A blast from the past. This is an old school 1953 model. There are pristine hardwood floors. This gem has potential to have a retro home, or gut and remodel. Great floorplan with some large closets. A large kitchen that overlooks eating area. The front formal living area is very large. The lot is very large and sunny. The front yard has huge shadow trees. Do not miss the back screened patio. Utility is in the home. The garage is attached. This cute home will not last. ESTATE NO DISCLOSURE.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Stevens Elementary School   Good | |
| Middle School: | Black Middle School  Excellent |  |
| High School: | Waltrip High School  Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $305.88 | $485,744 | 8.03% | $485,744 | 8.03% |
| 2022 | $283.14 | $449,625 | 46.49% | $449,625 | 46.49% |
| 2021 | $193.28 | $306,925 | 0.87% | $306,925 | 7.76% |
| 2020 | $191.61 | $304,269 | 1.01% | $284,821 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $189.69 | $301,229 | 25.33% | $258,929 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $151.35 | $240,341 | 0.00% | $235,390 | 10.00% |
| 2017 | $151.35 | $240,341 | 0.00% | $213,991 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $151.35 | $240,341 | 5.24% | $194,538 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $143.81 | $228,370 | 29.08% | $176,853 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $111.41 | $176,920 | 21.05% | $160,776 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $92.04 | $146,160 | 3.69% | $146,160 | 3.69% |
| 2012 | $88.77 | $140,959 | $140,959 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $294,018 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $191,726 |
| Total Market Value: | $485,744 |
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 % |
