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Edward Vivanco
Fantastic opportunity to own a Birdsall Briscoe built home in the coveted Broadacres area of South Blvd.
Over an acre surrounded by gorgeous mature trees.
FRONT ELEVATION
FRONT FOYER with hard wood floors and elegant staircase. (virtually staged)
LIVING ROOM off the foyer is spacious and over looks the front yard. (virtually staged)
Another view of the light and bright formal LIVING ROOM looking into the front foyer and looking out onto the front yard.
GREAT ROOM located off the formal living room offers a wet bar for entertaining; glass doors open onto a sun room. (virtually staged)
WET BAR with glass cabinets and a wine fridge also opens to the sunroom adjacent to the great room.
SUN ROOM is airy and bright overlooking the back yard and swimming pool. (virtually staged)
DINING ROOM with magnificent chandelier overlooks the back yard. (virtually staged)
BREAKFAST ROOM with whimsical chandelier offers ample natural light from the wall of windows overlooking the back yard. 
KITCHEN offers lots of counter and cabinet space.
Another view of the KITCHEN; door shown leads to utility room.
Private area off the front foyer with POWDER ROOM and dressing area with vanity.
Second floor landing with tasteful chandeliers; door at left opens to a huge storage closet; hallway leads to the primary bedroom.
Large PRIMARY BEDROOM with fireplace and chandelier offers beautiful tree top views of the front yard. (virtually staged)
SITTING ROOM off the primary bedroom is a large flexible space that could function as a study, nursery or exercise room overlooking the back yard. (virtually staged)
PRIMARY CLOSET with hinged dressing room style mirrors and built in dresser drawers.
One of two PRIMARY BATHS.
Dressing area with vanity and crystal sconces in one of the two primary baths.
Stunning sink with decorative handles is one of many tasteful elements found in this 100 year old masterpiece.
SECONDARY BEDROOM with ensuite bath; carpets were removed showing hard wood floors ready to be sanded and stained the color of your choice.
Ensuite SECONDARY BATH
SECONDARY BEDROOM also with hard wood floors ready to be sanded and stained; elevator opens to this room.
Ensuite SECONDARY BATH
THIRD FLOOR flex space offers plenty of storage space or could be re-purposed as a child's playroom.
The ATTIC is perfect for all your storage needs.
The BASEMENT could be renovated into a fabulous wine room.
Three car GARAGE attached to the guest cottage.
GUEST COTTAGE LIVING ROOM with vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, wood floors and shiplap walls is the perfect cozy spot for your guests.
GUEST COTTAGE KITCHEN
GUEST COTTAGE BUTLER'S PANTRY
GUEST COTTAGE BEDROOM #1
GUEST COTTAGE BEDROOM #2
GUEST COTTAGE BATH
Aerial view of the BACK YARD & POOL
Back elevation with SWIMMING POOL
Another view of the POOL
With over an acre lot there is immense green space under the canopy of so many mature trees.
SWIMMING POOL flanked by a screen of trees and abundant green space.
Charming gate leads to the guest house.
Another view of the enormous lot with lush landscaping.
Yard space between the main house and guest cottage.
GATED ENTRY into the circular driveway.
Another view of the FRONT ELEVATION.
Extraordinary tree lined boulevard outside your front door.
FLOOR PLAN of Main House.
FLOOR PLAN of Guest Cottage.The architect Birdsall P. Briscoe built this 7241 +- sf 3 bedroom/4 full bath/2 half bath home in 1923 for W. D. Cleveland, Jr., Houston business and civic leader whose family company built the Sunset Coffee Building at Allen’s Landing. Positioned on an acre+ lot in Broadacres, a City of Houston Historic District, the house presents an opportunity to restore a piece of Houston history. Palatial formal rooms; open kitchen with separate breakfast room; great room w/ full wet bar; French doors; leaded glass accents; impressive main staircase; secluded primary suite with two full baths, spacious dressing room and closets, and sitting room/study/nursery; large airy en suite bedrooms; and climate-controlled 3rd-floor flexible storage space. Elevator. Pool. Lodge-style 1376 +- sf guest/pool house w/ kitchenette, 2 bedrooms/2 full baths. 2-car garage. Original garden design by C.C. “Pat” Fleming.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| 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 | $676.18 | $4,896,221 | 3.53% | $4,896,221 | 3.53% |
| 2022 | $653.12 | $4,729,267 | 1.68% | $4,729,267 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | $642.32 | $4,651,010 | 0.59% | $4,651,010 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | $638.57 | $4,623,852 | -8.66% | $4,623,852 | -8.66% |
| 2019 | $699.07 | $5,061,980 | 0.00% | $5,061,980 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $699.07 | $5,061,980 | 0.00% | $5,061,980 | 6.61% |
| 2017 | $699.07 | $5,061,980 | 0.00% | $4,748,181 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $699.07 | $5,061,980 | -1.29% | $4,316,529 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $708.23 | $5,128,284 | 0.00% | $3,924,118 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $708.23 | $5,128,284 | 58.13% | $3,567,380 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $447.88 | $3,243,073 | 10.00% | $3,243,073 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $407.16 | $2,948,249 | $2,948,249 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $4,225,500 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $670,721 |
| Total Market Value: | $4,896,221 |
2023 Tax Rates |
|
|---|---|
| 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 % |
