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Edward Vivanco
This classic beauty, just steps from Tanglewood Boulevard, is impeccably crafted with timelessly elegant selections. The curb appeal abounds with beautifully landscaped greenery, Emerald Zoysia grass, gas lanterns, a circular stone patio drive and privacy driveway behind an automated smart iron gate.
Nestled on a generous half-acre lot full of mature trees, this stunning Tanglewood home is just minutes from Uptown and River Oaks District and affords walkability to several restaurants.
Classic design elements and architectural details such graceful arches, intricate millwork, limestone flooring and a cascading staircase greet you in the impressive two-story rotunda foyer. Look up at the stately chandelier, encircled by custom plaster molding and motorized for ease of accessibility.
A three-panel butt jointed glass wall in the formal living room allows for abundant natural light and frames a backyard oasis waiting to be explored.
First-floor study, featuring Emperador marble fireplace surround, beautiful painted wood paneling and custom mill-work, makes working from home a pleasure.
The elegant dining room features custom Segreto finished walls, a Schonbek luxury crystal chandelier, and custom silk draperies creating an ambiance perfect for special occasions.
Step into the open-concept living area, featuring a gracious den/family room with cast stone fireplace and illuminated bookcases.
Here's another view of this great entertaining space with surround sound Control 4 audio system.
This culinary kitchen is a chef's dream featuring Natural Calcutta marble countertops, a 48" Monogram French-door refrigerator, 60" commercial-grade Wolf range with six burners, a griddle and two full-sized ovens, two Bosch dishwashers, double warming drawers, and a pot filler.
Another view of the kitchen, perfect for preparing family meals or entertaining with a private chef.
A butler's pantry by the dining room, with glass-front cabinets for your displayable items, has an under-counter wine chiller.
A one-of-a-kind pot pantry tucked behind the breakfast room is one of two pantries in the kitchen. This second pantry measures almost 9'x12' and is too fabulous not to show off with its marble countertop and numerous built-ins.
Breakfast room with current seating for six. Behind the closed door is the pot pantry.
The spacious, yet calming primary retreat measures an impressive 29' x 20' allowing for various furniture configurations and has a gas log fireplace and tray ceiling with ambient lighting.
The primary bath is designed with His & Her features in mind: two private water closets, two vanities (higher for him and with a make-up station for her), an oversized shower space with dual controls; all graced with Carrera marble and decorative lighting. How civilized!
The Texas-sized shower has frameless glass doors on both ends!
Glamour abounds in this boutique quality wardrobe complete with glass-fronted floor to ceiling closets, perfect for selecting your purses, shoes and outfits and storing out of season items. The bustled silk valences and custom chandeliers add a feminine touch.
His closet is handsomely outfitted with dark wood-stained wardrobes, ample storage, and marble flooring.
French doors in the primary suite open to the backyard pool and a private patio area, perfect for a morning cup of Joe, quiet meditation, or star gazing at night.
Enter the second floor from the primary staircase in the foyer or secondary stairs tucked behind the kitchen. What awaits you on the second floor is fun, fun, fun!
One of five generously sized secondary ensuite bedrooms, this one overlooks a pretty front yard and has two closets and silk draperies.
The adjoining ensuite bathroom includes a make-up vanity.
Here's one of two closets this room boasts.
This secondary bedroom, overlooking the front yard, also has two closets. Note the speakers in the ceiling. The entire house is wired for sound!
Host a sleepover or share with your sibling in this oversized secondary en-suite bedroom, which comfortably accommodates two full-sized beds, a study desk, and armoire.
Walk-in closets for every bedroom have many built-ins.
This guest en-suite bedroom, located at the top of the stairs, easily accommodates a king-sized bed.
One of several upstairs covered balconies. The home's outdoor living spaces are so enjoyable.
This multi-functional room in the center hall has lots of storage, motorized shades, and is currently being used as a gaming/video and board game room. Scrabble or Super Mario, Anyone?
Or perhaps you prefer to binge-watch your favorite movie series in your own recliner with cup-holders. And, yes, the room is sound-proofed.
The billiard room includes an audio closet, powder room, and outdoor patio overlooking the backyard. Note the tray ceiling and Tiffany-style pendant.
Want to start your day in the gym while catching the early morning news? No problem! There's a gym area upstairs, too.
If the kids have homework, there's a designated second-floor office with three built-in work stations! How thoughtful is that?
And wait! What's this? A separate quarters with its own living area and full kitchen. Oh MY!
Here's the separate bedroom located in the quarters.
And the private bathroom in the quarters is also clad in marble.
Step outside to your beautiful heated pool, measuring approximately 36' by 17', perfect for swimming laps or just lounging. The sellers reset and leveled all of the limestone decking in 2023. No toe-stubbing here!
Practice your short game in your own backyard putting green!
The casita is a separate haven, complete with full bath and kitchenette, and is plumbed for a gas range. This could be the perfect man-cave or she-shed.
The casita's living area could also be used as a seventh bedroom if needed.
The casita's full bath is beautiful in blue and easily accessible from the pool area. 
Walk under the covered pathway from any of your back doors to the loggia. The sellers recently added the summer kitchen with gas grill, quartz countertop, and stylish cabinetry.
An aerial shot of the back yard of the home shows off the recently installed turf grass and putting green.
Yard could accommodate a regulation-sized pickleball court. Can you imagine having this much space and so many options? Note the updated fencing from 2023.
The driveway gate's motor is operable by smart remote. And the entire home's exterior brickwork was tuck-pointed last year and is in pristine condition.
The oversized stone driveway can accommodate an additional four vehicles in addition to the three-car garage.
Thank you for previewing 5440 Huckleberry Lane. We hope to see you in person soon!
Exquisite home on a 1/2-acre lot in prestigious Tanglewood combines understated elegance with so many amenities that you’ll never want to leave home! There are 5 spacious bedrooms in addition to the coveted first-floor primary. Other rooms include a billiards room, home gym, paneled study with fireplace on the first floor, a three-desk study upstairs, fabulous home theater (complete with overhead projector and surround sound), and a separate game room. There are even quarters with full bath, kitchen, separate living area and bedroom, along with a separate casita that also has a full bath and kitchenette. Expansive outdoor spaces include a putting green, heated pool surrounded by many covered patios, and a loggia that boasts a summer kitchen. Owners' retreat boasts dual boutique-style walk-in closets and double WCs too for the ultimate privacy! Timeless interior selections and high-end finishes create a move-in ready showcase that has been lovingly maintained by only two homeowners.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Briargrove Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Tanglewood Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Wisdom High School Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $403.07 | $3,271,708 | -9.66% | $3,271,708 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | $446.16 | $3,621,496 | 20.72% | $3,300,000 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $369.59 | $3,000,000 | -6.25% | $3,000,000 | -6.25% |
| 2020 | $394.23 | $3,200,000 | -8.94% | $3,200,000 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | $432.96 | $3,514,351 | 19.74% | $3,228,500 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $361.59 | $2,935,000 | 0.00% | $2,935,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $361.59 | $2,935,000 | 0.00% | $2,935,000 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $361.59 | $2,935,000 | 0.00% | $2,935,000 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $361.59 | $2,935,000 | -6.35% | $2,935,000 | 7.38% |
| 2014 | $386.11 | $3,134,075 | 26.13% | $2,733,170 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $306.11 | $2,484,700 | -5.64% | $2,484,700 | -5.64% |
| 2012 | $324.42 | $2,633,299 | $2,633,299 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $1,750,320 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,521,388 |
| Total Market Value: | $3,271,708 |
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 % |
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