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Edward Vivanco
One of the most iconic houses in the historic district. The rounded front only hints on what lies behind its elegant double door entry. Large tree shaded corner lot in a prime section of Glenbrook Valley. Less than 8 miles to Toyota Center!
A truly unique, one-of-a-kind architectural jewel. Designed by J.D. Dansby, it's an extremely rare opportunity to get a house of this caliber, this close to downtown, for this price per foot. Lush landscaped corner lot. 
Double wide driveway with garage plus carport, which together provides covered parking for 4 vehicles. 
The foyer features gorgeous flagstone flooring, the trio of zoomy vintage light fixtures, and a suspended ceiling to add intimacy to the space. 
Wow, just wow! Step down sunken circular rotunda living room. Large leaded glass windows provide great natural light, round, see-thru flagstone fireplace. Breeze block divider walls create two spaces while preserving the open feel. High ceiling adds to the grand feeling of space. 
Currently furnished with many original pieces from the family that originally constructed the home, it easily goes full mid-century modern or more Hollywood Regency. There is flexibility but no shortage of style regardless of what direction you go! The fireplace is see thru to the other side. 
Looking back towards foyer, the high end carpet was recently installed, note the breeze block wing walls, the original mod period directional lights, and the cantilevered entry hall ceiling. The rotunda is around 40 feet across, this is a BIG space!
At around 40 feet across, the rotunda is a huge space. The fireplace is open on both sides. This space, when seen in person, is truly impressive. 
Opposite side, with wet bar opening to the kitchen area. Great space for parties. 
The original mid-mod spotlights, and an additional row of elevated windows provide more lighting. 
Coming back around to the foyer area. 
There is additional space that steps up from the sunken rotunda living room, with beautifully restored poured-in-place terrazzo. 
The doorway at the far end takes you to the breakfast room, which we will visit shortly. The floor to ceiling flagstone walls are just incredible. 
Fabulous detail, the nearly triangle shaped second serving area with original mid-mod pendant light. Note the excellent condition of the terrazzo. 
Breakfast room with mid-mod light fixture, more poured terrazzo, the paneling is real wood & there is a flagstone planter below the corner windows. Large, lighted, built in display/china cabinet. 
Slanted mod cabinet detail. Cool original hardware & cabinetry at the breakfast bar. A huge, open space loaded with great mid-century character. 
Note the great window space, the additional flagstone surround by the double ovens, and of course, the poured terrazzo flooring. 
The kitchen has an "arc" to accommodate the curve of the main living area. There is a sink on the left so this portion can double as a wet bar. Note the flagstone surround on the frig. 
Incredible time-capsule kitchen with gleaming poured terrazzo flooring that was recently restored. Tons of cabinet and counter space. Vintage turquoise counters, original stainless built in foil/wax paper dispensers and giant triple windows. 
Grand formal dining room to one side with leaded glass windows. (Chandelier is exempt). Great flow for entertaining. 
Lots of great natural light, and plenty of room for large scale dining pieces. 
Paneled secondary bedroom with dual pull down mid-mod vintage light fixtures and wood flooring. There are two closets in this space, one that is so huge with a window, it could easily convert to a computer niche. 
Triple window, opposite view of first secondary bedroom. All bedrooms are a good size in this home. 
Incredible guest bath with wall of flagstone, original Lucite hardware, zoomy vintage light fixtures. 
Another secondary bedroom with mid-mod globe and wood floors. 
The ultra-luxe primary bedroom set up. Wood floors, beautiful molding details, dressing area, room-width wall of glass, and that's just the beginning. 
Closer view of the trim details and original chandelier. Note the Greek key pattern screen above the floating cabinetry in the dressing area. 
Opposite view. Note the Greek key screen. The double doors go to one of THREE closets in the primary bedroom. 
Marble vanity with greek key pattern sink and floating cabinetry. Of course there's more. 
This is the closet off the dressing area, but there is a SECOND huge walk in closet and THIRD cedar lined closet in the primary bedroom.
Gorgeous primary bath. The vintage papers and tile, and even the sink are all color coordinated. A kiddie pool sized original sunken tiled tub, and of course, a terrazzo planter, in your bathroom!
Separate shower. lots of drawer and storage space. 
Between the breakfast room and the carport is a huge utility room, bigger than some folk's kitchen! Work sink and great additional storage. 
Half bath of utility room with mid-century classic tile floor and vintage papers. 
Lots of patio space in the fenced backyard area. 
Pretty much a blank slate to create your outdoor entertaining space. 
Glenbrook Valley has been named a top old house neighborhood by Houstonia Magazine, twice. 
The home is listed in the prestigious AIA Architectural Guide to Houston, which catalogs significant and/or historic buildings in Houston. 
The home was once featured in Houston House and Home under the heading "Swankienda Swoon."
One of the most iconic MID-CENTURY MODERNS in the highly-acclaimed Historic District. Featured in the prestigious AIA Architectural Guide to Houston, Houston House & Home & the This Old House article naming Glenbrook a top old house neighborhood. Gigantic ROUND rotunda sunken living area with round see-thru flagstone FP & soaring domed ceiling. Breezeblock wing walls divide the space. Across the back of the main rotunda is a step up to a gleaming poured terazzo space with floor to ceiling flagstone walls! The most jaw-dropping vintage baths you've ever seen. Primary with walls of glass, luxo dressing area separated by a Greek key pattern screen. Primary bath with huge sunken tiled tub & separate shower. Hall bath with flagstone walls, original mod hardware & marble vanity. Original kitchen with terrazzo, flagstone oven & frig surrounds. So many incredible vintage details paired with system updates. Pex & under-slab plumbing, AC, foundation repairs & no prior flooding all per sellers.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Cornelius Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Ortiz Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Chavez High School Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130.86 | $537,052 | 23.46% | $537,052 | 23.46% |
| 2022 | $105.99 | $435,000 | 27.94% | $435,000 | 27.94% |
| 2021 | $82.85 | $340,000 | 0.00% | $340,000 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | $82.85 | $340,000 | 3.03% | $340,000 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | $80.41 | $330,000 | 10.74% | $327,800 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $72.61 | $298,000 | 0.00% | $298,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $72.61 | $298,000 | -0.67% | $298,000 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | $73.10 | $300,000 | -4.76% | $300,000 | -3.17% |
| 2015 | $76.75 | $315,000 | 11.83% | $309,831 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $68.63 | $281,665 | 5.48% | $281,665 | 5.48% |
| 2013 | $65.07 | $267,030 | 0.00% | $267,030 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $65.07 | $267,030 | $267,030 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $61,227 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $475,825 |
| Total Market Value: | $537,052 |
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 % |
| HOBBY AREA DISTRICT: | 0.1250 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.1398 % |
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Reduced 6.98%