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Edward Vivanco
Featured on this year's Heights Spring Home & Garden Tour, this extraordinarily renovated bungalow in the middle of this historic neighborhood can now be yours!
This fully fenced property is located at the corner of 8th 1/2 and Beverly St.
Planted in memory of a beloved rescue dog of the sellers, the live oak in the front yard has thrived since being installed in early 2021.
The wide front porch offers a lovely, shaded seating area to the left and porch swing to the right, a wonderful place to relax and watch the world go by.
Among a myriad of other improvements completed during the 2021/2022 renovation (see attached "Upgrades" document), the front door was replaced and two entirely new windows looking out on the porch and front yard were added.
Once inside the front door is an over sized living area with a cathedral ceiling and exceptional light. Currently in the "down" position, all the windows at the front have cordless blinds to cover the entire window if desired.
The seating area to your right as you enter the property features a stained glass window at the far end over the built-in bookcases. There is excellent space in this home for art work.
Just on the other side of the front door is another cozy sitting area (with the new windows) and French doors leading to the side yard/deck. 
During the renovation in addition to installing new hardwood floors in the kitchen area, the floors throughout were refinished. As well all recessed lighting is LED, and the ceiling fans and light fixtures were replaced.
A generous dining area just outside the kitchen is flooded with light. Not visible in this and the prior photos are custom cordless blinds on all the windows (excluding the French doors).
Now looking toward the kitchen which was completely opened up and re-designed in the renovation.
Not one thing was overlooked in the kitchen re-design including a wide breakfast bar and gorgeous open shelving. Previously there was a wall where the bar chairs sit and the space in front of the cabinet bank on the right was a hallway.
Thoughtfully the culinary minded sellers accounted for readily accessible cookbook storage with the shelving at the end of the breakfast bar.
Cabinet and drawer space is nothing short of exceptional, and there is ample room for multiple people to be involved in the preparation of a meal. Also entirely new in the renovation are the windows on either side of the Wolf cook top and vent hood.
A true chef's kitchen would not be complete without a double oven and farm sink. To the right of the fridge is an ideal space for the coffee bar.
One last perspective of this remarkably spacious kitchen. The door to the right leads to a walk-in pantry which includes a counter top microwave.
Just beyond the kitchen is a combination wet bar/mudroom with yet more cabinet and counter space, a sink, beverage fridges, AND a place to leave shoes, bags/backpacks, hang coats and leashes, etc.
A roomy and bright primary suite overlooks the back yard. To the right is a peek of the walk-in closet.
This photo shows the bank of drawers in the primary W.I.C. Not pictured is more hanging space on the left. This closet is an unusual perk to a 1920 bungalow.
This bed is king sized with room for side tables. The cordless blinds here are room darkening.
Looking toward the primary bath and a very private back yard.
Previously located in the space that is now the laundry room, the primary bath attends to every need including linen space, a dual vanity and a private water closet (at the back on the right). There is a peek of the skylight the sellers had installed in the shower stall for natural light, in the reflection of the first mirror.
An oversized frameless glass stall includes a shower head and handheld sprayer, as well as a bench and inset shelves. 
Walking back through the kitchen toward the middle of the home and down a short hall is the first of two guest bedrooms, both of which look out on Beverly St. This is a queen sized bed with two side tables and still room for a Peloton. The cordless shades here are also room darkening.
The third bedroom is currently set up as an office.
The second full/guest bath was also completely gutted and remodeled by the sellers. 
The last stop in the interior of this home is a laundry room with a sink, folding space and yet more thoughtful storage. Further emphasizing the extent of how this home was recently re-imagined, this room was previously the primary bath.
From the wet bar/mudroom walk out into an unusually generous back yard and to the two car garage accessed from Beverly St.
Use your imagination with all this green space! 
The entire property is completely fenced, the front yard separate from the back. Hopefully you've noticed there's not one neighbor with a view into the back yard. Those four windows are to the primary bedroom.
Nothing but blue skies!
On the east side of the house is a side yard perfect for outdoor grilling/bbq'ing, dining and entertaining. The gate at the far end of the photo leads to the front yard.
A closer look at the deck space just outside the sitting area at the front of the house.
Looking towards the back yard, the doors on the right take you into the front rooms of the home, a seamless transition between inside and outside living.
A concrete pad walkway takes you from the side yard to the front yard. Every detail has been attended to at this stunning property, it's absolutely a dream!
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - FINAL AND BEST OFFERS DUE 6/4/24 BY NOON/12:00 PM. This remarkable renovation of a Heights bungalow is absolute perfection, combining historic character with so many modern conveniences and elegant design throughout. From the wide front porch you're welcomed into a bright, open living space with cathedral ceiling offering two seating areas, a built-in bookcase and access to the side yard and deck via glass doors. A spacious dining area flows into the most beautiful kitchen with a breakfast bar, island, open shelving, abundant cabinet space and walk-in pantry. Beyond the kitchen is a thoughtfully crafted bar area/mudroom leading to a generous back yard. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, and bath with a double bowl vanity, private W.C. and oversized shower stall. Down a separate hall are two guest bedrooms, the second full/guest bath with a tub/shower combo and a laundry room with side-by-side washer dryer. The back yard is unusually private.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Harvard Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Hogg Middle School Excellent | |
| High School: | Heights High School  Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $444.08 | $878,385 | 13.54% | $851,019 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $391.13 | $773,654 | 2.14% | $773,654 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | $382.93 | $757,440 | 35.14% | $757,440 | 35.14% |
| 2020 | $283.37 | $560,500 | -6.69% | $560,500 | -6.69% |
| 2019 | $303.68 | $600,675 | 4.47% | $600,675 | 4.47% |
| 2018 | $290.70 | $575,000 | 0.00% | $575,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $290.70 | $575,000 | 8.49% | $575,000 | 17.09% |
| 2016 | $267.95 | $530,000 | -4.63% | $491,069 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $280.97 | $555,756 | 28.95% | $446,427 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $217.90 | $431,000 | 16.82% | $405,843 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $186.53 | $368,949 | 8.14% | $368,949 | 8.14% |
| 2012 | $172.48 | $341,173 | $341,173 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $562,500 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $315,885 |
| Total Market Value: | $878,385 |
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 % |
