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PETER ROYSTER - ROYSTER REAL ESTATE GROUP
Nestled on a quiet residential street in Boulevard Oaks and walking distance to Rice Village this stunning masterpiece of contemporary architecture offers the ultimate in city luxury living. A custom rod iron gate encompassed the residence and a double wide drive offers additional off street parking space.
The formal dining area off the grand foyer offers flexible living space for large family dinners and holiday gatherings.
Designed for entertaining, the spacious living and dining areas features 34 foot high ceilings and a gas log fireplace for cozy evenings.
The kitchen opens seamlessly to the common areas, connecting the chef in the house with the rest of your family.
This chef's kitchen is a truly designer showcase featuring two over-sized marble islands with waterfall edges, bar seating and quartz countertops. 
The spacious living opens to outdoor area featuring a resort style swimming pool, lanai and summer kitchen.
Stepping out from the great room, a spectacular lanai offers year-round enjoyment. Large enough to rival the formal dining room inside, the lanai features a summer kitchen and pre-wiring for outdoor speakers. The heated lap pool beyond is especially inviting.
The covered lanai outside features a summer kitchen with built-in grill, fridge, pull-out trash and natural quartzite counters for prepping and serving family and friends. 
Looking back towards the house beyond the heated outdoor pool, you get the sense of how artfully this backyard oasis was designed to provide open, yet intimate spaces for entertaining and relaxing.
Stunning and breathtaking! Heading back in from the backyard, the brilliant architectural floor plan unites high-end contemporary aesthetics, abundant natural light, and a sleek, floating staircase. Built-in speakers, luxurious dimmable recessed lighting, and a state-of-the-art pre-wired home automation system (with many, if not most, fixtures in place, though the system is not currently being used and included as an "as is" bonus) offers the best in smart home living.
Nothing was spared in this gourmet kitchen featuring high-end stainless steel appliances by Miele and Viking, including gas range, double ovens, and built-in side-by-side fridge and freezer. Clean architectural lines complement designer features such as quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and under-mount lighting.
Framed by beautiful picture windows and a the custom floating glass staircase, the formal dining room blends seamlessly into the open-concept living on the ground floor, uniting the vast great room, inviting kitchen, and formal entry opposite the staircase.
Heading upstairs, the primary bedroom suite takes up the entire back side of the home on the second floor, overlooking the backyard through massive contemporary windows. A two-sided gas fireplace (right) creates the perfect ambiance for unwinding from a busy day and getting cozy in the evening. High ceilings, hardwood floors, and luxury-grade recessed dimmable lighting sets the ideal backdrop for any furnishings and decor. The home is pre-wired for whole-house automation, including built-in
The primary bedroom suite offers plenty of space for a sitting area. An architectural window overlooks the front yard and oak-lined streets of Boulevard Oaks, and the massive en suite bath shares the dual-sided gas fireplace with the bedroom.
The primary bathroom is a spa-worthy retreat with a stunning freestanding soaking tub with Euro wand framed by the dual-sided gas fireplace and the separate seamless glass walk-in shower (not shown here). Double floating vanities, dimmable high-end lighting, and built-in speakers offer modern luxuries, and a large picture window floods the bathroom in natural light.
An alternate view of the primary bathroom highlights the floor-to-ceiling tile wall surrounding the shower and tub. Note the seamless glass shower cabin which is oversized and features a true rain shower head and built-in bench seating.
The walk-in closet is a dream come true. A large transom window allows natural light in while maintaining privacy and protection for luxury items. Abundant built-in shelving (much is not shown here) and a central built-in dresser anchoring the room provide plenty of space for organizing and preparing to meet the agenda of the day or night.
Heading from the primary bedroom suite to the secondary bedrooms along the glass-balconied hallway on the second floor allows you to take in the breathtaking architecture of the central living areas below.
This secondary bedroom overlooks and opens to the floating staircase, continuing the stunning architectural theme in a rather visionary manner. Currently used as media room, abundant windows and the open balcony view behind blackout curtains offer abundant natural light and treetop views over Boulevard Oaks. Complete with en suite bath with standing shower cabin (not shown) and walk-in closet, entertaining guests has never been so effortlessly stylish.
This secondary bedroom overlooks the front courtyard and distinctive live oak trees of Boulevard Oaks. A large walk-in closet and en suite bath make this a true retreat for family and friends. 
This en suite bath features a shower/tub combo, quartz countertops with undermount sink over floating cabinetry, and plenty of storage space.
The last of three secondary bedrooms on the second floor offers treetop views, tray ceiling, en suite bath, and walk-in closet. 
The clean lines of the secondary en suite bathroom features a shower/tub combo with transom window to allow for natural lighting, quartz countertops with undermount sink, floating cabinetry, and plenty of cabinet space. 
As you head up to the third floor, the clean lines and openness of this architectural gem will take your breath away. NOTE: property is elevator-capable to all three levels should you desire to install a lift.
The third-floor stairway landing sets the tone for stylish entertaining or luxurious long-term accommodations for visiting guests. A well-appointed wet bar offers a beverage cooler, plenty of storage, quartz countertops with undermount sink and full tile backsplash. Oversized double-hung pocket doors define private quarters when needed without compromising the openness of the architecture when entertaining. 
The third floor offers the ultimate flexibility in a floorplan. Currently used as a fifth bedroom and guest suite, this space opens to a massive covered rooftop deck, making it ideal for recreating with family and friends as well. A full bath and closet complete the space, and the door beyond offers access to walk-in attic.
The third-floor flex room opens through sliding glass doors to the massive covered rooftop terrace - ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining, and it doubles as a private outdoor garden area for long-term visitors. 
An expansive, fully-covered rooftop terrace features stunning vaulted ceilings, high-end recessed and wall sconce lighting, a tasteful storage closet, slate tile flooring, and built-in speakers. Tree-top views over Boulevard Oaks and Upper Kirby beyond are a rare and sought-after luxury in Houston. NOTE: square footage does not include covered outdoor living areas such as this rooftop terrace and the first-floor covered lanai. 
Heading back into the third-floor flex room, note the availability of any desired utility on the rooftop terrace: water, electric, and gas are all available, allowing you to transform this space into an entertainment and relaxation haven. 
As with all the secondary bathrooms, the clean lines of the property's stellar architecture continue. A transom window offers natural lighting, as the builder and architect spared no expense in bringing the outdoors in on this masterpiece. 
Stylish and striking, the grand foyer back on the ground floor greets family and friends in style as they come and go. A spacious formal area framed lightly by the floating staircase is ideal for displaying artwork, a reading room, guest parlor, or formal home office. Flooded with abundant natural light thanks to walls of windows and high ceilings, this entry foyer cannot help but leave a lasting impression. Built-in speakers continue in this open foyer as well.
A standing-seam metal roofing system reveals that no expense was spared in building this contemporary masterpiece in the shadow of the Texas Medical Center within walking distance to Rice University and the boutiques and cafes of Rice Village. Fire-resistant and energy-efficient metal roofing provides integrity and style, lasting well for over 50 years even in the Gulf Coast region.
Dusk highlights the gorgeous architecture of this home inside and out. Note the walls of windows overlooking the heated lap pool (with interchangeable lighting) and side yard, as well as the covered lanai , complete with outdoor grill and kitchen, off the back entry. The twilight skyline view of Upper Kirby beyond can be enjoyed from the rooftop terrace on the front side of the property - urban living at its finest! 
Walking distance to Rice Village boutiques and restaurants, this stunning contemporary residence offers the ultimate in convenience and luxury. 
West University is its own city within city giving residents a small town feel in Houston. Traditional homes intermingle with modern design and pocket parks provide plenty of green space for the area. Its convenient location makes a short commute to many of Houston’s major business districts - Downtown, Med Center, Galleria, and Greenway Plaza - and nearby family outings include Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo, and the Museum District.
Tree-lined streets set against homes from traditional to modern along with luxury condos and townhomes characterize the Rice University and Medical Center landscape. The area also provides easy access to Houston’s Museum District, offering 19 unique museums plus the Hermann Park and the Houston Zoo. The MetroRail Red Line serves as the gateway to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, Houston’s happening Downtown, and NRG Park and Stadium which hosts sports eExquisite contemporary living in prestigious Boulevard Oaks merges luxury, style, and convenience. Walking distance to Rice University and the Village shopping district and a stone's throw from the Texas Medical Center, the Museum District, and Downtown Houston, this property offers high-end, low-maintenance living without sacrificing privacy or space. Featuring a bespoke collection of luxury finishes, 34-foot soaring ceilings, walls of windows, and a floating glass staircase, the truly open floorplan includes 5 bedroom, all with en suite bathrooms, a heated lap pool, covered lanai and outdoor kitchen, and a covered rooftop terrace on the third floor. Sellers have installed a gorgeous private courtyard enclosed by rod iron fencing in front of the home, providing abundant off-street parking, a coveted amenity in this popular district for visitors. Fully pre-wired for a state-of-the-art home automation system, this home is also elevator capable. Rare and refined, this one is a gem!
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Poe Elementary School   Excellent | |
| Middle School: | Lanier Middle School Excellent |  |
| High School: | Lamar High School  Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $499.50 | $2,186,301 | 18.18% | $2,186,301 | 18.18% |
| 2022 | $422.66 | $1,850,000 | -0.59% | $1,850,000 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | $425.18 | $1,861,013 | 5.87% | $1,861,013 | 5.87% |
| 2020 | $401.59 | $1,757,758 | -0.71% | $1,757,758 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | $404.47 | $1,770,386 | 0.32% | $1,770,386 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | $403.18 | $1,764,700 | -2.07% | $1,764,700 | -2.07% |
| 2017 | $411.70 | $1,802,000 | 58.21% | $1,802,000 | 58.21% |
| 2016 | $260.22 | $1,138,987 | 89.08% | $1,138,987 | 89.08% |
| 2015 | $137.62 | $602,370 | 23.49% | $602,370 | 23.49% |
| 2014 | $111.44 | $487,782 | 28.30% | $487,782 | 28.30% |
| 2013 | $86.86 | $380,200 | 0.00% | $380,200 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $86.86 | $380,200 | $380,200 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $618,530 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,567,771 |
| Total Market Value: | $2,186,301 |
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 % |
