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Edward Vivanco
Magnificent custom designed estate home on a sprawling 0.38 acre lot in the far reaches of the Forest of Friendswood community! This 5,089 square foot masterpiece stands out as a truly unique slice of paradise in a park like setting.
Situated amidst other outstanding custom homes in this estate section of the Forest of Friendswood, the homes on Oakland Drive have no back neighbors and transition into wooded lots of towering pines, sprawling oaks, and other native species.
Though this home is located only minutes from all the Houston Bay Area's amenities including shopping & major thoroughfares (and just a few minutes more to the world class Houston Medical Center), you'll feel like you're living far from the bustle of city life here in The Forest!
Welcome to 1107 Oakland Drive! Boasting an impressive curb appeal, this home showcases a stucco exterior with stacked stone accents, numerous gables, charming wood shutters, and garage parking for three vehicles.
Professionally maintained landscaping with an in ground sprinkler system and stone paver border lines the pathway to the home with manicured boxwoods, fox ferns, knockout roses, azaleas, and a creeping vine that beautifully frames the covered front porch.
Enter the home through a farmhouse style front door surrounded by sunlit transom windows into this grand foyer with soaring ceilings, crown molding, recessed lighting, fresh neutral greige paint, and handsome Mohawk hardwood floors.
Upon entering the home, the eye is drawn to a wall of seamless glass windows spanning the entire formal living space and showcasing simply breathtaking backyard views. A unique, dual entry, curved staircase with iron railings and wood treads adds interest.
Straight ahead of the foyer, the combined formal living and dining room looks like it came straight from the pages of a magazine! A wall sized seamless glass window perfectly frames a sprawling oak tree in the park-like wooded backyard.
One wall of the formal living room is anchored by a cozy gas log fireplace with white soapstone surround and milled wood mantle, flanked by custom designed built-in shelving to display treasured family heirlooms.
Wide, graceful arches create a visual separation between the rooms in the main living space, without obstructing the views. Gorgeous Mohawk hardwood floors with variation and natural knots add a subdued interest to the room.
Continue to the formal dining room, where the amazing views continue with another expansive window, this time showcasing a magnolia tree in the forefront and the wooded lot behind. A built-in buffet with a Carrara marble top adds storage and serving space.
Elegant and exceptional finishes are a defining feature in this magnificent home. Notice the 8 inch baseboards, double crown molding, and glass orb candelabra chandelier visible here. Just beyond the staircase, a convenient half bathroom serves guests.
Through an entry beyond the formal living space, you'll find a separate open living space that encompasses the kitchen, breakfast room, and family room. Along the entrance, this built-in buffet offers a black soapstone countertop and built-in wine fridge.
A truly magnificent kitchen is anchored around this impressively sized 8'x7' Calacatta Marble island topped by a pair of designer globe pendant lights. Abundant soft close cabinetry boasts black soapstone countertops and a timeless subway tile backsplash.
Cooking is a pleasure with this single basin apron front farmhouse sink and state of the art stainless appliances including a built-in sub zero refrigerator and Wolf double convection oven with 4 burners and a large center griddle.
Tucked into an alcove just off of the family room and kitchen, this breakfast nook in the perfect spot for your morning coffee or a casual meal! Enjoy endless views of the backyard while abundant natural light streams into the room.
A trayed ceiling with recessed lighting, surround sound speakers, and crown molding defines this family room that is centered around a gas log fireplace with black soapstone surround, milled wood mantle, and a wall of built-in cabinetry finished with brushed nickel hardware.
Even with fine finishes and details in every aspect of this home, the sweeping backyard views take center stage time and again! A sunlit bay window and full panel glass door lead to a tranquil back patio and meticulously landscaped wooded backyard.
Take a step back to the foyer of the home and an arched doorway leads to an alcove that conceals this secluded study with French doors, a vaulted ceiling, elegant crown molding, designer paint, hardwood floors, and a front facing window finished with Plantation shutters.
A true master retreat creates a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of life! An elevated gambrel ceiling trimmed with crown molding and a contemporary fan perfectly accents the midnight blue designer paint on the walls and Mohawk hardwood floors.
A wide arch separates this cozy sitting area in the master bedroom that features a third gas log fireplace with black soapstone surround and milled wood mantle, flanked by a pair of windows overlooking the fabulously landscaped wooded backyard.
A spa experience awaits in this stunning master bathroom that boasts a Carrara Marble top vanity with dual rectangular basin sinks, soft close cabinetry, designer lighting, and separate his & hers walk-in closets with custom built-in storage.
Relax as you sink beneath the warm waters of this deep stand alone bathtub with a polished chrome wall mount faucet and privacy window, or step through the frameless glass door shower with subway tile surround, adjustable sprayer, and hexagonal tile floor and ceiling.
Even daily chores like laundry can be enjoyable in this cheerful utility room, offering a quartz countertop, subway tile backsplash, deep single basin laundry sink with gooseneck faucet, clover green cabinetry, designer tile floors, and a convenient mud room with bench.
To service guests on the first floor, this half bathroom boasts a deep blue paint choice complimented by hardwood floors, a Carrara Marble countertop and basin sink, gold fixtures and hardware, and a simply striking starburst style pendant light.
Ascend the uniquely curved split staircase from either the foyer entrance or the rear entrance near the dining room and kitchen and notice the hardwood treads and risers and simple clean lines of the iron handrails and balusters along the way.
Atop the staircase, with a railing overlooking the foyer, this upstairs gameroom offers an elevated gambrel ceiling, recessed lighting, contemporary 3 blade fan, plush carpet, built-in cabinetry, walk-in attic access, and wall of windows dressed with Plantation shutters.
Another noteworthy addition to this home is this second floor homework station with built-in quartz top desk seating for two, abundant cabinetry for storage, recessed lighting, a trio of clerestory windows, and Mohawk hardwood flooring.
One of three secondary bedrooms on the second floor of this home features a mint blue designer paint choice, all white modern style lighted ceiling fan, recently replaced carpet with an upgraded pad, walk-in closet, and a window dressed with Plantation shutters.
A shared Jack & Jill style bathroom services the previous bedroom and boasts a lengthy quartz countertop with rectangular basin undermount sink, brushed nickel faucet, stylish lighting, tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with beveled subway tile surround.
Another secondary bedroom also offers a gambrel ceiling with contemporary all white lighted fan, designer paint, luxurious textured carpeting with an upgraded carpet pad, a picture window with 2 inch blinds, and a spacious walk-in closet.
An arched entry leads into the private vanity of this shared Jack & Jill bathroom with quartz countertops, a rectangular basin undermount sink, modern globe style lighting, brick laid tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with beveled subway tile surround.
Secluded on it's own wing of the second floor, this bedroom creates an ideal guest suite with an elevated gambrel ceiling, modern all white lighted ceiling fan, a soothing barely sage green paint selection, window with 2" blinds, and access to a Jack & Jill style bathroom.
This bathroom services the previous bedroom as well as game room guests and showcases a Carrera Marble countertop with rectangular basin undermount sink, tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with a beveled subway tile surround.
Step outdoors through the breakfast room to this expansive back patio that spans nearly the entire length of the home and showcases stained concrete flooring encased by a natural stone border and steps leading down into the yard.
Pristine professional landscaping on all sides of the home highlights numerous species of trees and a mix of natural vegetation with colorful annuals. With no back neighbors and beauty all around, it's like an endless vacation in your own backyard!
Stone pavers lead down from the patio to this full outdoor kitchen on a kidney bean shaped slice of concrete. The kitchen boasts a gas grill, 2 burner cooktop, stainless sink, storage cabinets, and a convenient beverage refrigerator.
A stone lined winding pathway of river rock leads through the expansive backyard of towering pine trees to the deeply wooded rear of the property with no back neighbors. Take a hike and a picnic basket for an afternoon of exploration and adventure!Magnificent Mediterranean style home offers ultimate privacy & breathtaking views of the wooded backyard oasis! Enter this like-new home to a foyer with soaring ceilings, fresh paint & rustic wood floors that extend throughout the study with French doors, formal living & dining rooms with custom built-ins, a gas log fireplace, and wall of seamless glass windows with endless backyard views, open concept family room anchored by a fireplace surrounded by built-ins & a sprawling bay window, and a stunning kitchen that features an expansive 8'x7' island with marble countertops, a subway tile backsplash, sub-zero refrigerator & commercial grade Wolf double oven & gas cooktop with griddle. A secluded master with sitting area & fireplace showcases a spectacular master bath with no detail overlooked! Upstairs, a spacious gameroom & built-in study station are perfect additions. Step outdoors to a park-like backyard with patio, outdoor kitchen, professional landscaping, and tranquil views.
| District: | Friendswood |
| Elementary School: | Westwood Elementary School   Excellent | |
| Middle School: | Friendswood Junior High School Excellent | |
| High School: | Friendswood High School Excellent |  |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $176.77 | $899,579 | 10.36% | $896,610 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $160.17 | $815,100 | -0.23% | $815,100 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | $160.53 | $816,950 | 5.01% | $816,950 | 5.01% |
| 2020 | $152.87 | $777,970 | -0.06% | $777,970 | 27.05% |
| 2019 | $152.96 | $778,430 | 39.84% | $612,315 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $109.38 | $556,650 | -17.41% | $556,650 | -17.41% |
| 2017 | $132.44 | $674,000 | -13.42% | $674,000 | -8.41% |
| 2016 | $152.96 | $778,430 | 16.36% | $735,900 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $131.46 | $669,000 | 6.05% | $669,000 | 6.05% |
| 2014 | $123.97 | $630,860 | 1.75% | $630,860 | 1.75% |
| 2013 | $121.83 | $620,000 | -12.98% | $620,000 | -12.98% |
| 2012 | $140.01 | $712,520 | $712,520 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $87,290 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $812,289 |
| Total Market Value: | $899,579 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD CITY: | 0.5007 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD ISD: | 1.0800 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALV CNTY CONSOLIDATED DRAINAG: | 0.1186 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0413 % |
