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Edward Vivanco
14343 RIVER FOREST DRIVE. Serene and beautiful, tucked away on a quiet cul de sac in the heart of Nottingham Forest.
Welcoming entrance to an open and elegant first floor. The downstairs hardwoods are special quarter sawn white oak. 
A glimpse of the first impression when entering this tow-story home.
The living room off the kitchen has a diagonal corner fireplace with gas logs and antique andirons that will stay with the house. A small study with a wall of built ins for display and storage is in the background. 
View from the living room to the formal dining room on the far side of the front door. 
Spacious dining room with double crystal chandeliers. Fireplace with antiquw andirons that will remain with the house. 
A side view of the formal, open dining room. Room for expansion of a table. Beautiful, classic millwork throughout the house.
Side by side formal dining room and butler's pantry.
Wonderful storage for linens and dishes in this attractive butler's pantry. 
View of the kitchen from the breakfast area. All custom millwork. Granite on the island and honed granite on the counters. The stand-alone range is a 6 burner Electrolux Icon with a custom Bosh vent hood. 
The kitchen windows over look the screened-in back porch. They slide for passing food in and out. The dishwasher is by Kitchen Aid
A coffee bar is across from the built-in pantry. Shelves pull out making it easy to reach the contents. 
A view from the far end of the kitchen to breakfast area and beyond to the study/ TV room/playroom. The microwave is an Electrolux Icon Microwave/convection oven. 
This photo is meant to give you an idea of the layout of this part of the house. 
Always room to expand the breakfast seating. 
The current owners have used this room as a study. But it's highly adaptable to a family's needs The door on the right opens to the back porch and then the koi pond and the garage. 
There's a separate wing on the first floor for the master bedroom suite. Tray ceiling and warm light amkes it very restful. 
On either side of the king-sized bed are switches for reading lights. Over the double doors is an electric blind for privacy from activity on the back porch. 
A gleaming master bathroom, finished to perfection.
A soaking tub and a separate shower. This photo minimizes the shower. Unusual angle of photo or glass on shower distorts the appearance perhaps. 
At the head of the stairs is the entrance to the open wall of the gameroom.
The gameroom could have several functions including putting a wall back and turning this room back into a fourth upstairs bedroom. 
One of two Hollywood upstairs bathrooms . This one has a tub/shower combination and is located between the gameroom and a bedroom. 
A secondary, upstairs bedroom. There is crown molding throughout the house--upstairs and down. 
An adorable front bedroom. 
A second Hollywood bath between two bedrooms. This one has an antique cabinet for the oval sink and a shower. 
A third upstairs bedroom. All the four upstairs rooms are generously sized. 
Off the living room is this jewel-box room with a desk and storage. Cabinets throughout the house are custom made. 
Tiny view of the downstairs powder room located under the stairs. Also under the stairs is a "hidden" closet. 
The laundry room is located between the kitchen and the master bedroom wing. The Dutch door opens to the back porch. 
How special is this 48' X 13' screened -in porch! Ceiling fans, sky light and pavered floor to match the front walks and the koi pond decking. 
A View to the garage and the rock waterfall and pond from the porch. 
A smaller seating area when your looking for a cozy moment. 
Outside the porch is this quiet little retreat of rock waterfall, specialty fish and pond and private, green yard. 
Pond, waterfall and garage. The seller has kept a list of every plant in the entire yard as well as the variety of fish. The waterfall runs 24/7 all year around. 
A view of the backyard and the screened in porch. So pretty!
South side of house with generator nearby
Huge side yard in the heart of the cul de sac
Drone shot of the property showing the circular cul de sac. A treed retreat!
An elevated perspective of a very special home in Nottingham Forest. 
Soothing sounds of the waterfall constantly circulating through the koi pond
Delightful koi pondGorgeous Georgian, two-story home on a private cul-de-sac street in Nottingham Forest. Both elegant and charming, done with the highest quality workmanship. Highly remodeled with a one-of-a-kind floor plan. The master bedroom suite is down with double doors to the 48 X 13 screened-in, finished back porch. The kitchen with breakfast area and adjacent study/tv room/playroom is upscale with the best of finishes, millwork, and appliances. There’s a butler’s pantry next to the over-sized, formal dining room. Three generous bedrooms up along with two Hollywood bathrooms and game room. Concrete board (Hardie Plank) and brick exterior. Full-house generator. Relaxing rock waterfall and koi pond. Premiere location in a sought-after neighborhood. Neighborhood assets include the neighborly camaraderie, desirable public schools, Nottingham Forest Club, and Buffalo Bayou Park.
| District: | Spring Branch |
| Elementary School: | Meadow Wood Elementary School   Good | |
| Middle School: | Spring Forest Middle School Good | |
| High School: | Stratford High School Good |  |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $413.86 | $1,350,000 | 59.57% | $1,350,000 | 59.57% |
| 2022 | $259.35 | $846,000 | -0.47% | $846,000 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | $260.58 | $850,000 | 5.90% | $843,310 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $246.05 | $802,619 | 15.16% | $766,646 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $213.66 | $696,951 | 13.09% | $696,951 | 13.09% |
| 2018 | $188.92 | $616,254 | -31.53% | $616,254 | -31.53% |
| 2017 | $275.90 | $900,000 | 2.27% | $900,000 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | $269.77 | $880,000 | -2.59% | $880,000 | -2.59% |
| 2015 | $276.94 | $903,390 | 9.13% | $903,390 | 9.13% |
| 2014 | $253.78 | $827,830 | 59.94% | $827,830 | 59.94% |
| 2013 | $158.67 | $517,572 | 8.30% | $517,572 | 8.30% |
| 2012 | $146.50 | $477,899 | $477,899 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $564,960 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $785,040 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,350,000 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| SPRING BRANCH ISD: | 1.0789 % |
| 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 CITY OF: | 0.5192 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.1332 % |
