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Edward Vivanco
The entertainers dream. Living, dining and kitchen all together and just beautiful and filled with natural light! More happy spaces. 
Fabulous European style home by Southampton Homes is conveniently located in the Museum District. Iron entry gate leads to professionally landscaped European-style private courtyard & loggia with outdoor masonry wood burning fireplace. Located in the Museum District, it does not get better than this!
The entry hall and stunning staircase. Or, you can take the elevator! 
A view of the entry from the first floor guest apartment. Seller enhanced with these beautiful antique doors from Chateau Domingue.
From the entry hall and through these doors, you enter into the full guest apartment. 
The guest apartment with high ceilings, walnut floors and tons of natural light, has a bedroom, living room, kitchenette and ensuite bath. 
The kitchenette in the guest apartment has tons of storage cabinets, stove, dishwasher, microwave oven refrigerator and beautiful Carrera Marble counter tops.
This light-filled sunroom 16'x14' was used as the bedroom in the guest apartment. Behind the stone wall on the right (antique tiles from Chateau Domingue is a wood burning fireplace that was closed in to create a wall from the bed. The fireplace could easily be accessed by removing the tiles that are currently concealing it. This bonus room is very versatile. 
The seller hired Luis Alvarado to add this room to create the first floor apartment. One of the happiest rooms in the home...although there are many, this was the bedroom but is currently being used as a sunroom/sitting room.
This room has views to the outdoor gardens. 
This is the second floor landing. The doors open to a second floor balcony. 
The talented seller and her designer, M. Naeve created this stunning living room 23' x 18' This light-filled room takes your breath away and I can could easily see this room on the cover of a design magazine. The antique fireplace is from a country home in the South of France and was sourced by Margaret Naeve during the orignal construction of the home. 
Another view of the living room. 
A sneak peak of the balcony on the second floor. 
This is family room 22' x 15' surrounded by windows with tree top views. The genius of the antique doors conceal the flat screen TV! 
Another view of the family room.
The family room is open to the kitchen. And the kitchen...well, over the top!
The kitchen and dining area.
The kitchen looking out. Love the Carrera marble counters and farm sink.
Another view highlighting the open floor plan and natural light.
Another photo for the design magazine for sure!
The amazing cook's kitchen has it all. Tons of cabinets and storage drawers, spacious, beautiful countertops, gas range and double ovens. 
Another view of the kitchen...more cabinets and Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer.
Tons of storage cabinets in this butler pantry/bar area. Under cabinet wine refrigerator, ice maker, sink and Carrera marble counters.
There is great attention to detail as evidenced by this really beautiful silver sink and Carrera marble countertop in the formal powder room.
The master bedroom 20'x 15' is on the 3rd floor...don't worry, there is an elevator! And a coffee bar so you do not have to go down for your coffee in the morning. 
The double French doors lead to your private balcony. A most elegant treehouse. 
Stunning master bath with his and her sinks, beautiful soaking tub, large walk-in shower with Carrera marble walls and bench, counter tops are also Carrera marble. Large his and her closets and a private commode area.
Another view of the master bath.
One of three secondary bedrooms. This bedroom also has a sitting room or study. All of the bedrooms have ensuite bath rooms.
From your master bedroom you will be enjoying your morning coffee or your evening glass of wine from this balcony. From the balcony at night, the owner says they can hear the animals from The Houston Zoo conversing!
Great balconies with great views. Has a European feel. This balcony is off of the master and wraps around to a larger space for having your morning coffee out on the balcony. Plus there is a coffee bar on the master suite level.
The second floor balcony.
This is the view from the other side of the balcony off of the master bedroom. Walk to all of the museums and restaurants. Incredible location and a beautiful house.
The loggia has the feel of a quaint European garden with fountain.
The covered portion of the loggia with brick ceiling detail. 
Another view for the magazine cover shot!
Within close proximity to all of the Museums, The Texas Medical Center, Rice University and the light-rail. This fabulous European-style patio home with tile roof by Southampton Homes is conveniently located in the Museum District. Iron entry gate leads to professionally landscaped European-style private courtyard. Kitchen and baths are stunning in Carrara marble. Perfect for entertaining with high ceilings, 18th century fireplace mantel from France in living room/study, large light-filled dining room off the kitchen. First floor guest apartment and elevator to all 3 floors!
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Poe Elementary School   Excellent | |
| Middle School: | Lanier Middle School Excellent |  |
| High School: | Lamar High School  Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $368.69 | $1,797,000 | 7.54% | $1,797,000 | 7.54% |
| 2022 | $342.83 | $1,670,963 | 4.45% | $1,670,963 | 4.45% |
| 2021 | $328.22 | $1,599,731 | 0.00% | $1,599,731 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | $328.22 | $1,599,731 | 0.56% | $1,599,731 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | $326.39 | $1,590,849 | 1.41% | $1,590,849 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | $321.87 | $1,568,795 | 0.00% | $1,568,795 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $321.87 | $1,568,795 | 0.00% | $1,568,795 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $321.87 | $1,568,795 | -28.77% | $1,568,795 | -4.54% |
| 2015 | $451.85 | $2,202,301 | 47.41% | $1,643,429 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $306.53 | $1,494,027 | -4.59% | $1,494,027 | -4.59% |
| 2013 | $321.27 | $1,565,862 | 15.56% | $1,565,862 | 15.56% |
| 2012 | $278.01 | $1,355,000 | $1,355,000 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $562,212 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,234,788 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,797,000 |
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 % |
