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Edward Vivanco
Wonderful, updated home on a fantastic block in Avalon Place. House is flanked by metal Chippendale gates on driveway and east side of the home (2019) and extensive hardscape including brick and bluestone porch and sidewalks in 2015.
Gorgeous details on the exterior of this home - Bevolo gas lanterns (2017) and copper gutters plus copper bonnets over the bay windows and front door (2021).
Beautiful live oak tree planted in 2019
Brick and bluestone walkways lead to front porch designed to mirror the shape of the front bay windows.
Welcome home! Spacious Entry Hall flanked by Living and Dining Room with access to Powder Bath and Kitchen. Chapman & Myers Gramercy chandelier remains with the home. Stark carpet runner on the stairway.
Front Entry/Foyer 
Spacious Living Room with bay window overlooking the front lawn plus floor to ceiling windows on the east side of the home for natural light
Mock fireplace gives a cozy feel to the generous living space
Plenty of room for entertaining – Living Room flows into Family Room which is equally spacious
Light filled Dining Room with bay window overlooking front lawn
Classic Schumacher Chinoiserie wallpaper adds flair. Circa Lighting glass chandelier will remain with the home.
Large Family Room off of Kitchen and Living Room. Abundant light from three sides with floor to ceiling French doors and windows which were replaced in 2010. 
Another view of Family Room looking toward the Kitchen ---2017 renovation included opening the Family Room to the newly expanded Kitchen
French doors/windows on three sides plus additional space for dining table. The doors/windows are wood inside with metal clad exteriors.
Part of Dillon Kyle’s thoughtful design included adding this dining or sitting nook which bumps out from the original Family Room
Bar area includes pair of SubZero wine refrigerators across from wet bar with hammered metal sink, Perla Venata quartzite counters, mirrored backsplash and bamboo hardware
View of Kitchen into the Family Room. Hardwood floors throughout. Notice the beautiful cabinetry and moulding. Gorgeous Kitchen with storage galore. Counters and island are leathered Perla Venata quartzite
Large windows overlooking backyard and patio area. Rectangular stainless sink, brass-look fixtures, Bosch panel front dishwasher. Drawers and cabinetry are all soft close.
60 inch Capital commercial range with dual-fuel featuring two ovens, 6 burners, griddle and grill. Backsplash above stove is slab of Perla Venata quartzite.
Generous island has quartzite slab with seating for three and includes Sharp drawer microwave plus panel front warming drawer beneath. Kitchen has ample storage throughout including several drawers lined with Pacific cloth.
Thirty-inch panel front SubZero refrigerator and thirty-inch panel front SubZero freezer with icemaker. Additional storage above.
View of Mudroom added in 2017 plus paneled hallway leading to the Dining Room with shelving for cookbooks and a spacious walk-in pantry. 
Powder Bath has custom built cabinetry with marble counter and Schumacher Trellis wallpaper. Mirror is excluded.
Upstairs landing with central access to all four Bedrooms and the Laundry Room. This area was the original hall Bath before the 2017 renovation/addition. 
Primary Bedroom is generous in size with plenty of room for a sitting area. Nice light throughout.
Two walls of built-in cabinetry provide ample storage in addition to the two walk-in closets
A view of the second wall of built-in cabinetry and the doorway leading to ensuite Primary Bathroom. This area was totally reconfigured in the 2017 renovation
Hall leading to Primary Bathroom with walk-in closets flanking either side of the hallway
The Primary Bath and two closets were reconfigured in 2017 with Bianco Gioia Marble, soaking tub, steam shower, separate sink/vanity areas and separate water closet.
Beautiful details -Suzanne Kasler for Visual Comfort chandelier and Thomas O'Brien wall sconces plus brass-look fixtures throughout.
Vanity with knee space plus ample storage
Front Bedroom is light filled with built-ins/desk and window seats on the east side and ensuite Bathroom on the other. Hardwood floors plus wood shutters on windows.
Front Bedroom ensuite Bath with shower, pedestal sink, penny tile floor, Osborne and Little wallpaper and custom light fixture. Mirror excluded.
Middle Bedroom could be a perfect nursery or playroom with close proximity to Primary Bedroom. Nice light, hardwood flooring, wood shutters. 
Secondary Bedroom at the back of the house was added in the 2017 addition. The room has beautiful natural light from windows on two walls, a double closet, hardwood floors, wood shutters plus an ensuite Hollywood Bath.
Hollywood Bathroom serves Secondary Bedroom at the back of the house as well as the Middle Bedroom. Quartz countertops, bathtub with shower with subway tile, custom tile floor
Tub-shower combo and two separate vanity areas with pocket doors in between for privacy. Lilly Pulitzer / Lee Jofa wallpaper gives the space big personality
Bluestone paved back patio installed in 2017 when Dawson-Estes reconfigured backyard and patio area. 
Patio view toward the house from the covered patio of the back house
Turfed backyard with lovely shade tree includes outdoor lighting in the flower beds and tree for safety and ambiance. Side view of Back House which boasts a downstairs office and upstairs guest Bedroom/Quarters.
Patio - view of patio, covered porch under back house and fantastic custom barbeque area
Patio has custom brick barbeque area complete with stainless steel Pitmaker Safe Smoker and Grillworks Grillery Architectural Custom Model Grill BBQ. A cook's dream!
Outdoor fans and mosquito system create a comfortable environment to enjoy the covered patio. Door on the left leads to study/exercise room/ storage room. Mirrored doors in the center to closet with additional storage space.
In addition to the covered patio space and bluestone paved portion of patio, the back section of the driveway is finished with gray concrete to add additional space for entertaining
Back House downstairs office/exercise room/storage. This was a lifesaver during the pandemic! Extra space includes an area with sink, counters and space for a refrigerator.
Balcony at the Back House 
Generous upstairs room in the Back House which functions are 5th/Guest Bedroom includes a Murphy bed, wet bar with refrigerator and microwave plus a nice full Bath
View from balcony of backyard
Precious playhouse in the corner of the backyard. Classic home in Avalon Place w/ 2017 addition/renovation by Dillon Kyle Architects & Doyle Construction. Main house w/ 4 bedrooms/3 1/2 baths. Back house w/upstairs bed/bath + downstairs office/exercise/storage (667sf). Spacious Living Room opens to Family Room w/ French doors on three sides. Cook’s Kitchen w/ Capital commercial range, Subzero 30” refrig + 30” freezer, Bosch dishwasher, Sharp drawer microwave + warming drawer. Counters are leathered Perla Venata quartzite. Generous Pantry & Mudroom. Wet bar w/ double Subzero wine refrigerators between Kitchen & Family Room. Upstairs, four bedrooms around central hall. Primary Bedroom w/two walls of built in cabinetry. Bath/closets reconfigured in 2017 w/ Marble, soaking tub, steam shower, separate sink/vanity areas. Hardscaping front & back w/ bluestone & brick. Metal Chippendale gates on drive & side. Brick barbeque area w/ smoker & grill. Front w/ gas lanterns, copper gutters + copper bonnets on bay windows/front door. A dream home.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | River Oaks 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 | $568.86 | $2,015,481 | 1.87% | $2,015,481 | 7.79% |
| 2022 | $558.43 | $1,978,500 | 16.38% | $1,869,813 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $479.82 | $1,700,000 | 10.01% | $1,699,830 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $436.16 | $1,545,300 | -5.32% | $1,545,300 | -5.32% |
| 2019 | $460.65 | $1,632,100 | 0.00% | $1,632,100 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $460.65 | $1,632,100 | 10.43% | $1,632,100 | 11.09% |
| 2017 | $417.16 | $1,478,000 | -1.83% | $1,469,220 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $424.92 | $1,505,500 | 9.73% | $1,335,655 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $387.24 | $1,372,000 | 8.90% | $1,214,232 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $355.60 | $1,259,900 | 25.55% | $1,103,848 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $283.23 | $1,003,499 | 5.66% | $1,003,499 | 5.66% |
| 2012 | $268.06 | $949,737 | $949,737 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $997,315 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,018,166 |
| Total Market Value: | $2,015,481 |
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 % |
