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Michelle Hatcher
Classic Italianate charm with Juliet balconies and many unique features, including fruit trees and a magic bookcase, grace this lovely estate in the middle of Spring Branch.
Stately brick pillars frame the arched front doors with iron scrollwork, while a cozy patio is tucked under a rustic pergola just off the entryway.
Imagine the possibilities for this shaded flagstone enclave, with the privacy of the roses and the shade of the pergola creating a comfortable retreat.
These gorgeous doors are grand, yet still inviting, opening onto a foyer with marble floor and a nook to showcase your favorite objet d'art.
With lots of WOW! factor and space for six, plus USB-A and C built into the electrical receptacles on each pillar and below the bar, so everyone can stay connected and charged up, too. And whether it's time to rock out, or chill out, the speakers mounted throughout the home carry your favorite tunes right to you.
Pictures can't do this amazing light fixture justice. Reclaimed from the Starrett Barn in Dubois, PA (built 1847) and crafted by a local artisan, the hand-hewn hemlock beam now casts soft task lighting for both the cook and anyone working or lounging at the expansive Quartzite island, nearly twelve feet across and over six feet deep.
With plenty of space for homework or just lounging, the bar seating looks into the kitchen where Wolf, Thermador, and Kitchen Aid appliances make cooking a joy. Note the powder room conveniently located between the kitchen and breakfast nook, which has an exterior door as well, perfect for cleaning up on the way back inside, and invaluable if you decide to add a pool out back later.
Just refreshed in 2024, this open and inviting kitchen is light and bright, with clean lines and chef grade appliances, and opens onto the breakfast nook graced by a wall of windows for natural light and connection to nature.
Long wearing, easy care and easy clean Quartzite keep the space bright and inviting. The breakfast nook has a great view of the cozy back yard, that comes with a firepit and six log seats, ready for nights around the fire making s'mores!
Soaring ceilings and expansive windows brighten the living area and offer a great view of the lush back yard just outside.
Rustic beauty with a modern flair, the stone accents and travertine floors come alive in the evenings when the gas log fireplace casts a cozy glow upon this open concept living space.
Just to the right of the fireplace, your entertainment center can be seen from the kitchen, the bar, the breakfast nook and the family room.
From the back doors, looking toward the entry, note the opera house balcony with French doors that enhance the treehouse magic of the flex room upstairs - it's a perfect platform for any aspiring entertainers, and makes for quick and easy communication with everyone downstairs. The French doors can be open or closed, giving the flex room even more flexibility! The master suite is downstairs in this clever split plan, accessed from the arched doorway between the fireplace and those elegant stai
Historical photo shows living room furnished.
Another historical photo, isn't this an inviting space?
Old world charm and comfortable finishes will make you feel right at home.
Formal dining and a home office flank the entryway
The dining room overlooks the front patio and provides an elegant space and plenty of room for family and friends to gather.
Gorgeous arched windows illuminate the cozy, yet spacious, home office with built-in bookcases and warm wood accents.
Just off the entryway, the office area would also make a wonderful study or library, with room for your books and plenty of storage in the cabinets to keep everything neat and tidy.
The gracefully curving stairs lead to the bedrooms and flex room.
Another view of the grand space below
Historical photo, shows plenty of room for everyone to enjoy movie night by the fireplace.
A view of the interior balcony from the flex space at the top of the stairs.
One of these bedrooms has a little secret.... hidden room! Can you find it? 
Yoga, playtime, gametime, studying, or a super cool fifth bedroom with a treehouse feel and balcony commanding a view of the family space below.from it's own private opera house balcony... what would you use this fantastic flex room for?
Historical photo showing the cove ceiling and French doors to Juliet balcony in this charming bedroom.
Historical photo of another cozy bedroom
There just might be a little something special in this bedroom, if you just know where to look...
Kids and adults alike are delighted on discovery of the 'secret room' hidden behind the bookcase - you will be, too!
Loved ones and guests can enjoy the jetted tub in this secondary bath.
Mature trees shade the upstairs patio, accessed from the flex room or by the spiral staircase going down to the back yard.
Downstairs, an intricate tray ceiling, nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, and a custom wall treatment, give lots of interest to the primary bedroom
Historical photo shows generous sizing of primary bedroom.
The split floor plan with primary down and all secondary bedrooms up affords convenience and privacy.
The expansive primary bath is a well appointed retreat, with clean lines and classic design bathed in natural light.
Your very own private spa, with a tranquil and serene ambiance to the worries of the day while the contoured jetted tub releases those aches and pains , leaving you feeling brand new.
The primary opens to the back through French doors as a spiral staircase winding down from above offers architectural interest and an element of safety as well, besides the convenience of backyard access from upstairs.
Just off the family room and kitchen, the grill is ready for summertime barbeques, and if fish are on the menu, grab one of the Meyer lemons from your own tree - the mature lemon tree makes tons of lemons, and there are grapefruit trees, too! 
Plenty of room to play now and build a pool later, or to create the garden of your dreams - with over a quarter acre of space to make your own.
Rare find! Over a quarter acre of prime Spring Branch land.
This Italianate beauty is stunning from any angle.
Picture yourself enjoying the shady, spacious back yard. Hurry and make it yours, before someone else does!
4BR 41/2 bath with ability to turn flexroom/playroom to 5th bedroom. A 2024 kitchen renovation breathes new modern rustic life into this incredible residence, affording an openness and comfortable living space. A one of a kind custom light fixture with hand hewn reclaimed Hemlock beam, designed and built by local artisan, lights the generous quartzite kitchen island with room for 6! Thermador, Wolf and KitchenAid stainless appliances. Floor to ceiling windows fill the space with natural light, enhancing the warm and welcoming ambiance. Home sits on 1/4+ acre with expansive L shaped backyard with room for a pool! Full home office with built-ins and a second office nook for comfortable working from home. New 5 ton AC unit, new water heater. Prime location within the highly acclaimed Spring Branch Independent School District. Zoned to Valley Oaks Elementary (1 block walk) Spring Branch Middle (with transfer letter, buyer to confirm) and Memorial High School. Never flooded. Move in ready!
| District: | Spring Branch ISD |
| Elementary School: | Valley Oaks Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Landrum Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Memorial High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $271.49 | $1,001,000 | -16.00% | $1,001,000 | -6.86% |
| 2022 | $323.22 | $1,191,729 | 21.98% | $1,074,700 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $264.99 | $977,000 | -2.79% | $977,000 | -2.79% |
| 2020 | $272.58 | $1,005,000 | 6.46% | $1,005,000 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | $256.03 | $944,000 | -7.95% | $944,000 | -2.60% |
| 2018 | $278.16 | $1,025,576 | 0.00% | $969,234 | 10.00% |
| 2017 | $278.16 | $1,025,576 | 0.00% | $881,122 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $278.16 | $1,025,576 | 0.00% | $801,020 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $278.16 | $1,025,576 | 54.92% | $728,200 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $179.55 | $662,000 | 4.51% | $662,000 | 4.51% |
| 2013 | $171.80 | $633,429 | 3.45% | $633,429 | 3.45% |
| 2012 | $166.07 | $612,308 | $612,308 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $590,830 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $410,170 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,001,000 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| SPRING BRANCH ISD: | 1.0789 % |
| 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 CITY OF: | 0.5192 % |
| SPRING BRANCH MGMT DISTRICT: | 0.1000 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.2332 % |
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