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Edward Vivanco
Lush landscaping at this Champion Forest home sets the stage for handsome interiors with oversized rooms throughout. With mature trees and distinctive homes, Champion Forest makes a great place to call home. Its close proximity to SH249 offers easy access to both Beltway 8 and the Grand Parkway. And upscale shopping and dining in The Vintage and Vintage Marketplace are just a few blocks away. 
An electronic gate on the driveway is an appealing enhancement and a convenience. This home is located within easy walking distance to the neighborhood elementary school. Scores of children walk or ride their bikes to school in this neighborhood. 
The covered front porch creates a welcoming entry to the home. Leaded glass accents on the door and a transom window add architectural interest. 
From the two story foyer, you catch a glimpse of the handsome home office on the right and the warmth of the family room beyond.
French doors open to the block paneled home office. Nine foot ceilings throughout the downstairs add to the spacious feeling in every room. 
A walk-in closet in one corner of the home office provides great storage space. Another door opens to a hallway that connects to the primary bedroom. 
Across the entry hall from the home office is the banquet-sized dining room. Double crown molding and a chair rail are pretty accents. 
Another view of the dining room shows the double doors that open to a butler's pantry and large walk-in pantry. There is no carpet in this home. All floors are easy-care hard surface finishes. 
The butler's pantry offers convenient storage space as well as a small serving area. 
This grand scale family room is the heart of the home. Measuring 27' x 18', with 9 foot ceilings, it can easily accommodate large furniture pieces. 
Windows flanking the fireplace overlook the pretty backyard, and double doors open to a covered patio. 
This photo highlights the beautiful millwork and built-ins that are hallmarks of these custom-built homes in Champion Forest. 
A wide cased opening marries the family room with the breakfast room and kitchen. 
The breakfast room is flooded with natural light from windows on two sides. A door from the breakfast room opens to a covered back patio. 
The breakfast bar has plenty of room to add bar stools, for a spot for quick meals. 
42-inch upper cabinets provide plenty of storage space in this inviting kitchen. 
Another kitchen view showcases the wall of windows and access to the back patio. 
This wall in the kitchen features lots of additional storage as well as a perfect serving spot for parties. The door on the right-hand side of the photo opens to the large walk-in pantry. 
The large first floor primary bedroom is at the back of the house overlooking the backyard. Double doors open to the private covered patio - a perfect spot for a enjoying a morning cup of coffee. 
Another view of the primary bedroom with a king size bed illustrates the large size of the room. 
The private covered patio off of the primary bedroom offers a pretty view the crepe myrtles that are just starting to bloom. 
The ensuite bath in the primary suite features double sinks, a large shower and two walk-in closets. 
A close up of the shower in the primary bath shows off its size and function. 
The long vanity area in the primary bath has loads of storage space with drawers and cabinets. 
The first floor laundry room is well-designed, and includes a utility sink, a folding counter and lots of cabinet storage. The exterior door opens to the driveway on the side of the house. 
An updated powder room completes the downstairs. 
Continuing with the no-carpet trend, the stair treads have been updated with wood. 
At the top of the stairs, the hallway overlooks the two-story foyer. 
All secondary bedrooms are generously sized and all offer walk-in closets. 
This vanity area in the first of three secondary upstairs bedrooms offers ample storage space with drawers and cabinets. It opens to the wet area of the bathroom, that is shared with the adjoining bedroom. 
This second upstairs bedroom has its own vanity area and shares the room with the bath tub and toilet with the adjoining first bedroom. 
This photo shows the vanity area and walk-in closet for this second upstairs bedroom. 
At the far end of the upstairs hallway is the third upstairs bedroom, complete with its own private bath. This can be the perfect guest suite. 
This private bath connected to the third upstairs bathroom offers great built-ins for storage and a large counterspace. 
This home boasts a natural gas powered generator, a coveted extra for Houston area homes. 
Pretty landscaping rings the perimeter of the backyard. 
The extended patio has lots of space for outdoor entertaining. 
Located just off of the breakfast room, the covered patio provides a shady spot for enjoying the yard. 
A twilight view of the backyard illustrates the tranquil oasis that it can be. 
The combination of hardscapes and the lush grass in the backyard make it an inviting spot, with plenty of room for children and pets to enjoy. 
The backyard view at twilight is a pretty one. 
An early spring-time photo of the beautifully landscaped front yard shows off the striking color of the day lilies that welcome spring each year.
16218 Kempton Park Drive - what a beautiful place to call home. Make an appointment today to see all it has to offer.
Lush landscaping frames a beautiful view of this Champion Forest home, and sets the tone for the handsome interior spaces. Custom millwork and built-ins are a hallmark of these beautiful homes, and this home showcases those details. All rooms are generously sized, and 9 foot ceilings downstairs add to the feeling of spaciousness throughout. The huge, block-paneled family room is the heart of the home, anchored by a fireplace that is flanked by windows that overlook the equally lush backyard landscaping. A large cased opening marries the family room with the breakfast room and kitchen. A handy butler's pantry connects the kitchen with a banquet-sized dining room. Across the hall from the dining room, French doors open to a handsome home office. The first floor primary suite is lovely, and opens to a private covered patio. Three bedrooms and two baths complete the upstairs. A generator, electronic driveway gate, and no carpet in the home are extras that make this home special.
| District: | Klein ISD |
| Elementary School: | Brill Elementary School   Average | |
| Middle School: | Kleb Intermediate  Good | |
| High School: | Klein High School Good |  |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $132.33 | $379,654 | 7.15% | $336,738 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $123.49 | $354,305 | 27.31% | $306,126 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $97.00 | $278,297 | -7.97% | $278,297 | -7.97% |
| 2020 | $105.40 | $302,396 | -8.07% | $302,396 | -8.07% |
| 2019 | $114.66 | $328,953 | 0.00% | $328,953 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $114.66 | $328,953 | 0.00% | $328,953 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $114.66 | $328,953 | 0.00% | $328,953 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | $114.66 | $328,953 | 0.00% | $312,041 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $114.66 | $328,953 | 21.42% | $283,674 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $94.43 | $270,911 | 15.56% | $257,886 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $81.72 | $234,442 | -5.29% | $234,442 | -5.29% |
| 2012 | $86.28 | $247,533 | $247,533 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $114,277 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $265,377 |
| Total Market Value: | $379,654 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| KLEIN ISD: | 1.0316 % |
| 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 % |
| LONE STAR COLLEGE SYS: | 0.1076 % |
| CYPRESS FOREST PUD: | 0.2523 % |
| HC EMERG SRV DIST 16: | 0.0451 % |
| HC EMERG SRV DIST 11: | 0.0302 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0019 % |
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