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Michelle Hatcher
This 1935 jewel box on a prime West University Place corner lot was taken to the studs in 2015 and expertly remodeled by architect, Jay Baker and Builder, Urban craft. Renovations include custom high-end finishes, a cook's kitchen with Calcutta marble, subway tile, and Thermador stainless steel appliances, a light-filled dining room with Pecky cypress ceiling and designer wallpaper, a spacious den with fireplace and French doors that lead to the backyard gardens and brick patio.
2015 plumbing, wiring and eight zone AC, copper gutters, and Kolbe double pane windows. Great location in close proximity to Weir a park. 
The formal dining room is approximately 14'x11' with beautiful windows allowing for an abundance of natural light, bleached hardwood flooring and Pecky Cypress ceiling.
Another view of the dining room.
The formal living room is approximately 24'x17'
Another view of the formal living room.
The other end of the formal living room.
The windows are beautiful and notice how the mail drops into the home.
The formal living room opens to the formal dining room and leads to family room.
Clever built-in dry bar is built-in under the stairs.
The kitchen is approximately 21'x12' with Thermador double ovens, refrigerator, and dishwasher. There is a wine refrigerator and a custom built-in pantry with pull-out drawers. 
Another view of the kitchen. The counter-tops are Calacutta marble.
Love the farm sink and under-the-cabinet lighting. 
The gas cook top with downdraft. Love the view to the backyard gardens.
In addition to the stainless steel Thermador appliances you have the perfect space for your coffee bar.
The family room is approximately 19'x18'.
Another view of the family room. The single French door leads to the side yard.
The double French doors lead to the backyard patio and gardens.
Behind the antique doors is more storage. This home has an abundance of storage. Not shown is the incredible attached two-car garage with epoxy flooring and wall systems for total organization!
The outside looking in!
There is a full bath on the first floor!
This is the study on the 2nd floor. There is also a second study off of the Primary bedroom. Plenty of work-from-home office space. This room could also be used as a playroom if you do not need two work-from-home offices.
The primary suite is approximately 17'x13' and has a Pecky cypress ceiling, an adjoining sunroom/sitting room/study, a beautiful white marble bath, and his and her large custom designed walk-in closets
This is the light-filled sunroom/sitting room/study off of the primary bedroom.
A stunning marble primary bath with deep soaking tub, double sinks, vanity, and large walk-in shower.
Another view of the primary bath.
Note the great attention to detail. Top of the line fixtures and faucets.
This shows the beautiful large marble walk-in shower in the primary bath.
One of two custom closets in the primary. 
Secondary bedroom #1 shares a bath with secondary bedroom #2
Bedroom 1 and 2 share this beautiful bath.
Secondary bedroom #2 has a very large walk-in closet.
Secondary bedroom #3 has an ensuite bath, a large walk-in closet and built-in storage drawers in the window seat.
This is the ensuite bath for secondary bedroom #3.
Off of the family room is this charming patio and backyard gardens.
There is a good sized yard.
Another view of the backyard gardens.
The spacious side yard.
Another view of the side yard.
Great to have the attached two-car garage and room to park additional cars in the driveway. This 1935(per HCAD) jewel box on a prime West University Place corner lot was taken to the studs in 2015 and expertly remodeled by architect, Jay Baker and Builder, Urban craft. Renovations include custom high-end finishes, a cook's kitchen with Calcutta marble, subway tile, and Thermador stainless steel appliances, a light-filled dining room with Pecky cypress ceiling and designer wallpaper, a spacious den with fireplace and French doors that lead to the backyard gardens and brick patio. The primary suite has a Pecky cypress ceiling, and an adjoining sunroom/sitting room/study, a beautiful white marble bath, and two walk-in closets, 2015 plumbing, wiring and eight zone AC, copper gutters, and Kolbe double pane windows. Great location in close proximity to Weir a park. All info per seller
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | West University Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Pershing Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Lamar High School Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $416.90 | $1,521,694 | 4.20% | $1,521,694 | 4.20% |
| 2022 | $400.11 | $1,460,400 | -5.40% | $1,460,400 | -5.40% |
| 2021 | $422.96 | $1,543,800 | 4.95% | $1,543,800 | 4.95% |
| 2020 | $403.01 | $1,470,995 | 3.64% | $1,470,995 | 3.64% |
| 2019 | $388.85 | $1,419,307 | -5.79% | $1,419,307 | -5.79% |
| 2018 | $412.73 | $1,506,477 | 0.00% | $1,506,477 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $412.73 | $1,506,477 | 57.73% | $1,506,477 | 57.73% |
| 2016 | $261.68 | $955,115 | 0.00% | $955,115 | 9.68% |
| 2015 | $261.68 | $955,115 | 20.64% | $870,842 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $216.90 | $791,675 | 7.32% | $791,675 | 7.32% |
| 2013 | $202.11 | $737,695 | 0.71% | $737,695 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | $200.69 | $732,525 | $732,525 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $761,250 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $760,444 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,521,694 |
2023 Tax Rates |
|
|---|---|
| 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 % |
| W UNIVERSITY PLACE CITY OF: | 0.2608 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.7565 % |
