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Lanette Martinez
Beautiful 5,600+ square foot home at the end of a culdesac in the waterfront community of Emerald Estates, on Lake Livingston. Large front yard with landscaping and extra parking space in the driveway. Sitting on a peninsula, the views of Lake Livingston are 180 degrees.
Make your grand entrance through these stately wrought iron doors that have glass inserts inside which can be opened without opening the main doors, leaving the main section of the door closed.
Step on in and immediately and have your breath taken away by views of the lake through the gameroom. To the immediate right is entry into the converted garage that now houses a golf cart and a well-equipped exercise room. Just past this entry on the right, you will see the hall where you will find the master suite and office. On the left is the shared living space with the kitchen, living, informal dining, and wet bar which we will tour in the next few photos.
Standing with the living area behind, the entry to the workout room/golf cart garage is in the center of the photo. Take a short stroll down the hall on the left to the master suite and office. Turn to your right for entry into the formal dining area.
Our orientation here is with our backs to the master suite hallway. This gives you an idea as to the openness and size of the living space. In the center of this photo you see the formal dining with the kitchen, living, and wet bar to the right. The arched doorways are an exceptional touch in the architecture.
How about a formal dining area to serve the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? If there is not enough space here, there is another dining area adjoining the living and kitchen area. Looking toward the front door through the formal dining, the kitchen is to the immediate right/behind. Notice the arched doorways, the tray ceiling, crown molding, and recessed ambient lighting. There is a built-in buffet area to the left that serves both the dining and living area with lighted cabinets above.
After taking a right upon entry into the home, the hallway leads to an office and the master suite, both with views of Lake Livingston. To the right in this photo is the master suite and bath. Imagine working in an office like this...take a break to relax a moment and take in the views of Lake Livingston.
The office is large and has lots of built-ins for organization and storage. It is the ideal place to manage your home, work from home, or run a business. And there is plenty of built-in desk space for two of you to work.
What a great place to retreat. The tray ceilings open up the room even more with lots of vertical space while the recessed programmable dimmable lighting and remote controlled window coverings offer quiet ambiance and privacy. The walk-in closet has built-in drawers and seating with plenty of room for dressing. Don't forget the sound system that serves the whole house.
Another look at the master bedroom...there is a built-in entertainment center in the wall to the right, making it the perfect place to kick back and relax. There is enough room to have a reading nook as well.
Who needs a spa membership with a bathroom like this? There are dual sinks, a huge tiled shower with a built-in seat, a soaking tub, and a private water closet to top it off. The tub is calling you to lounge back, dim the lights and enjoy a glass of wine while listening to the music flowing through the house on the sound system.
What a kitchen! The huge island has plenty of room to prepare meals or serve guests. There is a lot of storage in the island and a vegetable sink as well. Notice how the owner has taken great care to match all the granite in the home.
The double oven and top of the line refrigerator have you equipped and ready for entertaining friends and family. Use the additional built-in serving areas with matching granite countertops to provide more room for your entertainment spread.
Here we have a 6-burner gas cooktop with a pot-filler. Also you have the views of the lake, even from the far end of the kitchen! You can even see the pass-through buffet/breakfast bar between the dining and living area. Standing in this corner of the kitchen, our back is to the pantry and utility room.
With the cooktop behind, to the left in this photo is the pantry and hallway to the utility room. The pantry has recessed pull-out shelves behind doors and good floor space, not to mention the convenient location, next to the kitchen and utility room. To the right, you can see a portion of the living area, the chairs at the wet bar and the full bath across from the bar.
Enjoy the views from everywhere in the kitchen. And the chef will not be left out while tending to the kitchen. To the left is the door to the pantry and moving right you see the huge refrigerator, coffee bar area, and double ovens. Take a look at the windows in the living area. Covered by remote control sunshades, the one in the middle is up while the others are down, proving your view is not affected by the shades.
With the kitchen out of the picture to the left, the living room is in full view. Remote control blinds do wonders for energy efficiency by keeping the sun's heat at bay. The window in the middle is the only one with the blind up. Of course, to the left you see a portion of the wet bar and the door to the full guest bath. The door to the immediate right leads to the game room and outdoor living space.
This wide view of the living, kitchen, and wet bar area shows you just how massive this living space is. The kitchen and front of the house to the left, the back exterior of the home to the right, all the in between is the wet bar, built in entertainment area, and the gas log fireplace. The entertainment center and fireplace are strategically placed so not to block the wide open views of Lake Livingston.
With the wet bar to our back, the views of Lake Livingston are large and clear. Notice the high ceilings and recessed, programmable dimable lighting. To the right, behind the sitting area, is a large casual dining/breakfast area with built-in seating and storage underneath.
Another great view of the living area with open views of Lake Livingston. Enjoy the fireplace, watch television, and have the water in view all at the same time.
Here is a wet bar to be envious of! Zebra wood bar top, granite counter tops, ice maker, 350 bottle wine cooler, a sub-zero fridge for 150 bottles, bar sink, beverage refrigerator, built-in wine storage topped with granite. Check out the stained glass above the wine cooler.
Even the wet bar has views of Lake Livingston. Just to the left of this photo is the full guest bath across the hall. Travertine backsplash and granite countertops and custom cabinetry are tasteful and add a classy touch.
Full guest bath downstairs keeps your guests from having to go upstairs or through a bedroom to access a bath. Conveniently located across from the bar area, and close to an exterior door.
Next on the tour is the upstairs. Standing on the landing going upstairs, looking down into the living area and up to the landing accessing the 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Wood treads are a beautiful contrast to the white kick boards and the iron balusters finish the stairway very nicely.
At the top of the stairs, looking down the hall to the far left is another master suite. To the immediate right, not in the picture, is a guest bedroom. At the end of the hall on the right is the entrance to one of the bedrooms connected to another bedroom with a Jack-and-Jill bath. The second bedroom connected by the bath is to the left at the end of the hall, next to the second master.
Bedroom one upstairs, immediately to the right at the top of the stairs. Once a landing with living space, it was enclosed to add another bedroom.
Bedroom two joined to bedroom three by the Jack-and-Jill bath is beautifully decorated with yet again, more views of the lake. Just off this bedroom is a storage closet with attic access. It is floored and spans the length of the house to the garage, possibly serving as a fire escape.
The full bath joining the two bedrooms has two vanities, one for each of the two bedrooms. The toilet and shower are shared but still very private. 
Step through the shared bathroom to another large bedroom just across the hall from the second master suite. Plenty of room and all ready for the kids and grandkids to come visit!
The upstairs master suite has built-in cabinets, television nook, bench seating and views out the back of Lake Livingston.
The en suite bath is large and has a tub/shower enclosure. Great for overnight guests or family members.
Back downstairs, here is a peek at the golf cart garage and fully outfitted work-out room. Both conveniently located near the front door entry.
Be the envy of all your friends with this gorgeous entertainment space. Once a back porch, this room has been enclosed and is approximately 680 square feet heated and cooled space. Perfect as a game room with lots of room for a pool table, darts, bar, sitting area, and bistro tables. Did anyone say "karaoke"?
This room is tastefully done with fans, lighting, seating, and tempered glass windows. There is also a granite topped counter space, a perfect place for entertaining your guests on Friday game night or that karaoke Saturday.
From the game room, you have impressive views of Lake Livingston. Just outside is a very comfortable, inviting outdoor living space with a top of the line spa, shaded and covered by a gazebo.
Settle in for a game of chess, checkers, or cards while the others sing karaoke, shoot a round of 9-ball, or throw darts, all while enjoying views of Lake Livingston!
Here is an outdoor kitchen perfectly suited and ready for the outdoor chef. The built-in turkey/crawfish/shrimp cooker (under the clock in this photo) and grill are fed by the buried propane tank. The oscillating fans keep it cooler in the summer, the heaters keep you warm on those cooler nights. Saddle up to the bar with a cool drink and enjoy. 
Enjoy the shade and oscillating fans during your cookout time or take a dip in the spa shaded by the gazebo. The decking is composite, giving you a lifetime of enjoyment with little to low maintenance, allowing you time to enjoy your beautiful home, with or without guests, indoors and out.
Looking up at the house from the back, lots of landscaping (check out the palm tree on the right) really pops and completes the picture of a perfect home. At the left next to the house there is a well-kept productive vegetable garden. To the right you will find yet another outdoor seating area to enjoy the outdoors. This is where you will also find entry to your Texas basement with workbenches and plenty of room for tools and toys. 
Take a nice leisurely stroll to the boathouse. Fish, take out the boat or jet skis, work on your tan, or read a book. The beautiful world of Lake Livingston is literally at your feet. This is just a portion of the 83,000 acre lake, waiting for you to explore.
Two jet-ski lifts and one boat lift have plenty of cable to lower your watercraft down to the water, even during dry conditions. At the boathouse, the water is approximately 14' deep. The tackle room keeps your water toys and fishing supplies protected and out of the weather. Enjoy quiet time or get your yacht club friends together to take full advantage of the water.
At the time this photo was taken, the water was down approximately 4' due to the lack of rain. This is a great opportunity to check out the steel bulkheading and the underwater terrain you would not normally see. Oh, and look at that gorgeous house while you're out here!
Want to get away from the crowd but still take in the views? Come on over to the other side of the house where you'll find a sitting area ready for you. Bring your hammock or lounge chair and enjoy the views from the shaded yard.
Alright you man cave enthusiasts. Welcome to your Texas basement! Workbench, shelving and a lot of storage space for you to piddle, fix, build, work, or just relax in your special place. You will have plenty of room to house your treasures too! You are welcome! Need an emergency shelter or place to retreat? Here you have it.
Emerald Estates is approximately 11 miles from Riverside and 25 miles from Huntsville, 14 miles from Onalaska so you are secluded but not too far from necessities.
Sitting at the end of a culdesac on a peninsula, you'll have 180 degree views to take in.
Looking east across the water is Trinity County.
Overhead view looking southward.
What a beautiful place to come home to after work.
After a long, hard day at work, settle in with your favorite drink and take in your phenomenal views.Stop looking because here is a strikingly beautiful waterfront home with lavish finishes in the deed restricted, waterfront subdivision of Emerald Estates. Walk through the huge wood/wrought iron doors into a grand entry to breathtaking views of Lake Livingston. Move through the home to the right & you will find the luxurious master suite & home office, both with phenomenal views of the lake. Upon entry to the left is where the well-equipped kitchen serves as the anchor to the open formal & casual dining, living, & wet bar. A full guest bath is conveniently located just off the living area. Upstairs is a 2nd master suite & 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are joined by a Jack-n-Jill bath. Step into the hall closet & you will find floored attic space that can serve not only as storage but as a fire escape & spans the home to an exit above the tandem garage. Come outside & tour the deck, outdoor kitchen, boat house, landscaped yard, & Texas basement! Find more details in photo descriptions!
| District: | Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD |
| Elementary School: | Street Elementary School   Average | |
| Middle School: | Lincoln Junior High School | |
| High School: | Coldspring-Oakhurst High School Average |  |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $193.98 | $1,107,420 | 2.64% | $924,925 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $188.99 | $1,078,970 | 10.21% | $840,841 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $171.48 | $979,000 | 40.88% | $764,401 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $121.72 | $694,910 | 1.22% | $694,910 | 1.22% |
| 2019 | $120.25 | $686,530 | -1.21% | $686,530 | -1.21% |
| 2018 | $121.72 | $694,910 | 0.65% | $694,910 | 5.66% |
| 2017 | $120.93 | $690,390 | 15.47% | $657,657 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $104.72 | $597,870 | 0.00% | $597,870 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $104.72 | $597,870 | 0.05% | $597,870 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | $104.68 | $597,590 | 9.04% | $597,590 | 9.04% |
| 2013 | $96.00 | $548,060 | $548,060 |
2023 San Jacinto County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $266,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $841,420 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,107,420 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| EMERGENCY SERVICES DIST: | 0.1000 % |
| SAN JACINTO COUNTY: | 0.3978 % |
| SPECIAL ROAD AND BRIDGE: | 0.0386 % |
| LATERAL ROAD: | 0.0941 % |
| COLDSPRING-OAKHURST CISD: | 0.7823 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.4127 % |
