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Edward Vivanco
Sometimes, you just know. You know that a home is for YOU! This might just be the case, with this (1) story, single family, brick and wood ranch home, on a corner lot in a cul-de-sac at 12203 Appleby Drive, Houston, TX, in the Glenshire community. The majestic magnolia tree has also lived here forever and welcomes you!
Excellently maintained, inside and out, the home shows proud ownership and impressive curb appeal! 
Inside, this covered, welcoming front entrance are 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, all sitting on an 8,368 square-foot-lot, with 2,038 square-feet of interior living space.
This is your warm front entrance from the inside; with earth tones on walls and tile floor.
This large front room welcomes your sitting room pieces. perhaps.
This beautiful, nicely lit space, is perfect as a formal dining area, just footsteps from your chef's kitchen, through the open doorway.
The beauty of an open floor plan is appreciated here, in these naturally lit front rooms, which lets you decide how to use the space! The first area, off the main hallway, can easily serve as a home office, perhaps, while this larger space, may become a nice sitting area.
Isn't this kitchen simply charming? Vanilla toned cabinetry --- and lots of it --- frames every inch of space, up and down, in this well-equipped space!
What a great, warm view, looking into the kitchen, straight through to the dining area. It's all in the details! The extended counter, right, easily welcomes some stools for quick snacking and also offers a handy surface when entertaining. 
The flat cooktop makes chores and tasks in and around this counter safe and convenient.
Easy access, for everyday tasks and especially for entertainig, are guaranteed in this very navigable kitchen. (The refrigerator is included in the home.)
This space, is most certainly, the family/living/den area of the home! And, where there are people, with a kitchen nearby, meals and memories are sure to happen!
This handy utility space with storage above, at the extended back end of the kitchen, neatly accommodates dual laundry appliances --- both of which are also included in the home. The sturdy door opens onto your patio and backyard.
What an awesome, welcoming, warm space! Your lovely, wood paneled living area hosts the star of the show, the floor to ceiling, brick encased, wood burning fireplace. The good looking ceiling plank places a rustic icing on this special "cake"! Can you imagine this space at holiday time?
The stunning, built-in wood shelving unit, left, is an example of pure artistry, and so useful for any books you want to store or for treasured display pieces. The patio door on this side also leads to your own private greater outdoors! What a special place.
What a great view from living area, to front door, to kitchen. Very satisfying!
This natural work of art is sure to warm spirits in any season!
Your primary walk-in closet provides handy built-in shelving, railings and room up above. 
This huge primary ensuite bed/bath offers lush carpet, great wall and floor space, while retaining the charm of earlier structures, like the doweled half-wall concealing vanity space., and attached bath, to its left.
The high triple window in your primary suite leaves wall space for favorite pieces.
Handy and personal, this kind of vanity leaves room for bath use.
Spotless and inviting, sleek white granite? quartz? Corian? counters host the sink with good storage below.
Look at this handsome wood closet!
Charming shutters fill the bathroom windows, with its combined shower/bathtub.
Soak you cares away or quickly refresh in the shower.
Roomy, serviceable and refreshing!
Two detached garages sit above a spacious driveway.
Choose a place of honor for the all important grill!
How about a fun bistro table and umbrella here?
There's plenty of room in this garage for your vehicles, some tools, perhaps, and a place for storage. Note the shelving, right.
Your patio/backyard is huge! Summer is officially here, so think outdoor gatherings!
How about trying your hand at some homegrown vegetables or herbs?Single story home with 4 bedrooms. Brick home on corner of a cul de sac lot. Formal dining room and living room. Large den with wood burning fireplace. Wood Door in den for the outdoor patio area is new. Home has 2 car detached garage with lots of cabinets for storage. Master bedroom has large closet with lots of room. The Magnolia tree in the front yard is fantastic and oh so beautiful! Laundry room is inside the home with plenty of cabinets for storage. Deed restricted community and you will have access to 2 pools and playgrounds. Security patrol and ease in getting to and from the home via the Sam Houston Toll road and nearby highway 59.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Bell Elementary School   Good |  |
| Middle School: | Welch Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Westbury High School Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122.18 | $249,000 | 11.31% | $249,000 | 19.64% |
| 2022 | $109.76 | $223,695 | 16.62% | $208,127 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $94.12 | $191,816 | 11.52% | $189,207 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $84.40 | $172,007 | 3.31% | $172,007 | 3.31% |
| 2019 | $81.70 | $166,495 | 5.08% | $166,495 | 5.08% |
| 2018 | $77.74 | $158,443 | 0.00% | $158,443 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $77.74 | $158,443 | 8.58% | $158,443 | 8.58% |
| 2016 | $71.60 | $145,927 | 7.36% | $145,927 | 9.34% |
| 2015 | $66.69 | $135,920 | 8.77% | $133,458 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $61.32 | $124,966 | 13.30% | $121,326 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $54.12 | $110,297 | -5.27% | $110,297 | -5.27% |
| 2012 | $57.13 | $116,433 | $116,433 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $52,546 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $196,454 |
| Total Market Value: | $249,000 |
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 % |
| HC ID 5: | 0.1000 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.1148 % |
