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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to 16222 Koester. Prestigious, one-of-a-kind home with a circular drive nestled beneath mature shade trees in the City of Jersey Village. Beautifully landscaped. Fantastic location for commuters with easy access to Hwy 290 & Beltway 8. Close to shopping, restaurants, golf course, & more. Enjoy low tax rate, no HOA dues, no MUD taxes, & Cy-Fair ISD schools.
Double wide driveway leads to an oversized detached 2-car garage with an additional attached workshop. Automatic electronic wrought iron driveway gate. Gate motor replaced 2019. This property is located on a quiet street in the back of the neighborhood close to Jersey Meadows Golf Course. No rear neighbors. NEVER FLOODED. 
Grand elevation with slate tiled steps leading to a high arched, covered entry. Lanterns on columns to each side (2020). Stained double front doors (2018) with arched transom window above displaying the magnificent chandelier hanging in the Foyer.
Double front doors with wall of windows welcome guests into this elegant Foyer with marble tiled floors. Magnificent crystal chandelier beautifully illuminates this space. Winding staircase with wood spindles & treads (re-stained 2021) lead to open Gameroom / Study on 2nd floor. Foyer's curved staircase creates an ideal space for a Christmas tree during the holidays. Note: There is a large, lighted coat / storage closet (closed door) & Powder Bathroom (open door) off the Foyer.
This one-of-a-kind home is designed around an Atrium in the center. It is very open & airy as there are LARGE PICTURE WINDOWS surrounding the Atrium allowing for an INCREDIBLE VIEW of the Atrium's pond, waterfall, wooden foot bridge, & lush landscaping. This Feng Shui design allows one to enjoy the outdoors from virtually every room in the home. Note: This home has already been updated with DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS throughout.
View of the interior of the Atrium. Owners have beautifully landscaped this space with a small pond, rock pathways, and soothing waterfall. Atrium is open to the sky so it gets natural rainfall; however, it has a water spigot as well and was built to drain to the exterior of the home. Notice the vinyl siding and enormous picture windows.
View from inside the Atrium looking towards the Master Suite and Foyer. There is a small wooden footbridge at the far-end. Windows surrounding the Atrium allow one to enjoy the peace & tranquility of the outdoors from almost every room inside the home.
Foyer marble steps lead down into a SPACIOUS Living Room. Dramatic elevated ceiling with LED lighting (added in 2021) and 2 ceiling fans. Engineered hardwood floors (installed 2021). Notice all of the elaborate, detailed wood molding & finishes throughout including cased openings at doorways, window ledges, trim work around windows, and built-ins. The builder's craftsmanship & attention to detail is evident throughout this home.
SPACIOUS Living Room is 29.7 x 18.10. The arched windows on each side of the fireplace overlook the front yard. The two additional windows (on the right) overlook the driveway. Notice the cased windows have detailed fluted molding with rosettes, & matching wood Plantation shutters. Living Room was designed with 4 floor plugs (electrical outlets). These outlets allow for more flexibility when arranging furniture as one does not have to put lamps only along the walls. More freestanding furniture d
At one end of the Living Room is a brick wood-burning fireplace with gorgeous, detailed wood mantle and brick hearth. (Note: Owners capped off the gas line at the fireplace so it is presently only a wood-burning fireplace). It has glass and brass fireplace doors. Firebox on left is for storing wood logs. Built-in bookcase with decorative fluted molding and rosettes. Matching wood Plantation shutters.
View of the other end of the Living Room. Living Room has good wall space as well for displaying a TV or entertainment center. Dramatic elevated ceiling with 2-story picture windows overlook the Atrium. LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT. Open hallway runs along the windows leading to the Formal Dining, Kitchen, & Breakfast areas.
Formal Dining Room is 18.10 x 11.7. It has engineered wood floors (installed 2021) and beautiful chandelier. The rectangle-shaped transom window allows light to enter from the driveway-side of the house, but one does not lose any wall space for displaying furniture. One can easily place a China hutch or serving buffet beneath the window.
Formal Dining has ample space for dining table with room to expand or contract one's table. There is ample wall space for displaying one's family heirlooms, a China hutch, or serving buffet, if desired. (Note: Contractor is in the process of completing last few items after pipe break from Arctic freeze from 2/21. Notice the missing AC grill in the ceiling. On final list to be completed. Note: As of 10/4 AC grills have now been installed throughout residence).
Formal Dining has pass through arched opening into the Kitchen. Notice the incredible view looking into Atrium. Owners have accent lighting that illuminates the atrium at night. This is a great room for entertaining family & friends during the holidays.
Kitchen was COMPLETELY REMODELED in 2021. Soft-closing cabinets and drawers were installed throughout. Notice all of the deep drawers - perfect for storing pots & pans. KitchenAid stainless steel microwave located at the far-end (ideal height for children to access). Note: Wood French doors at opposite end of the Kitchen lead into the Atrium from the Breakfast Room.
Galley Kitchen is 15.3 x 9.3. It has quartz countertops, subway marble tile backsplash, & under-cabinet lighting (2021). LED lighting (added in 2021). It has two-toned cabinetry with white upper cabinets, grey lower cabinets, and subway marble tile backsplash with a gentle mix of both colors. Notice the upper cabinets go all the way to the ceiling.
Half-moon arched pass through into the Formal Dining Room has a quartz ledge. GE glasstop electric range (2021) at the far-end with a window. (Note: Contractor finishing installation of the range as well as stainless steel & glass venthood above range. There were some delays in getting appliances due to COVID. Note: As of 10/4 range & venthood have now been installed).
Kitchen has a single DEEP stainless steel sink with updated faucet with spray nozzle. Window overlooks the backyard. Viking D3 stainless steel dishwasher to the left of the sink. Note: There is a pull-out trash & recycle cabinet to the right of the kitchen sink.
Kitchen comes with a Viking stainless steel refrigerator with French side-by-side doors with pull-out freezer. To the right of the refrigerator is a pantry cabinet. However, there is a larger, lighted walk-in closet that the owner uses as a walk-in pantry on the opposite side of the Breakfast Room. In photo, wooden door at the far-end leads to the Utility Room (12.8 x 7.6).
View of the Atrium doors located in Breakfast Room. Notice the full-light French doors with upper transom windows, all trimmed with fluted molding and rosettes. Atrium doors were replaced 2020 & transom windows replaced 2021. Owners added both upper and ground lighting throughout the Atrium in 2021. Note: Pond was professionally cleaned July 2021.
View of the Breakfast Room looking back towards the Kitchen. Engineered wood floors run throughout much of the 1st floor (installed 2021). 
Breakfast Room is 12.3 x 11.4 and has bay windows overlooking the landscaped backyard. Easy to keep an eye on kids as they play outside. Notice the attention of detail - the stained glass, half-moon transom windows above each of these matches the one above the kitchen sink. Door on the left leads to a breezeway to the 2-car garage & workshop. 
Breakfast area has ample room for a large or small breakfast table, depending on one's family's needs. Wall space on the right is ideal for a baker's rack. Alarm system. LED lighting (2021) Not pictured: Lighted, walk-in closet / pantry to right of Breakfast area. Utility Room is plumbed with both gas & electric dryer connections. It has tile floors, ample storage cabinets, and space for an additional refrigerator or upright freezer. Broom closet. Built-in ironing board. Laundry chute. 
On the opposite side of the Living, Dining, & Kitchen, is the 1st floor Master Suite. It is 20.1 x 16.9. It has engineered hardwood floors (2013), crown molding, ceiling fan (2021), and LED lighting (2021). Window overlooks the sideyard. Open doorway on the right leads to the 11.10 x 10.6 lighted, walk-in closet. It is a dual-sided closet with built-ins and a dressing mirror (painted 2021).
Master Suite has large picture windows looking into the Atrium. Open door leads up to the Foyer with marble tiled floors. Note: Behind the open door is an "under-the-stairs closet" that is ideal for storing items like luggage or holiday items.
Master Suite has ample wall space for placing furniture. There are two (2) fantastic walls for displaying a bed with nightstands in this room. Owner presently works from home and has set up a small home office along one wall. Open doorway on the left leads to the en-suite Master Bathroom.
Master Bathroom has two separate sink vanities. "Her" sink vanity has quartz countertop with a rectangle-shaped undermount sink with 3-operable drawers. Separate make-up vanity. Updated lighting. Built-in linen cabinet with fantastic storage. Door on the right leads to the private water closet with the commode. Kohler commode 2020.
Master Bath is 12.10 x 9.2. "His" vanity is across the bathroom and has quartz countertop with a matching rectangle-shaped undermount sink. Brazilian slate tile floors throughout Master Bathroom.
Master Bathroom was remodeled in 2016 with a deep oval soaking tub with tile surround. Glass block windows are ideal for privacy but still allow for lots of natural light. Notice the white subway tiled wall surround continues into the large walk-in shower.
Another view of the Master Bathroom. Deep oval soaking tub. Subway tiled walk-in shower with ribbon accent tile. Updated shower plumbing fixtures. Shower bench. Frameless glass shower walls and door. 
The staircase to the 2nd floor opens into the Gameroom or Study. Window with Plantation shutters overlook the front yard. Built-in bookshelves are located to each side of the window. 
Gameroom / Study is 14.7 x 10.9 and has matching wood paneling throughout. Window on the right overlooks the sideyard. Not pictured is a closet with a double bi-fold door. Note: Majority of home's interior was painted 2021. Carpet replaced throughout 2nd floor (July 2021) (Note: As of 10/4 missing ceiling fan has now been installed).
Bedroom #2 is 12.9 x 11.7. It has a window overlooking the sideyard. Ceiling fan. 
Bedroom #2 has a lighted walk-in closet. 
Bedroom #3 is 12.9 x 11.8. It has a window overlooking the sideyard. Ceiling fan. Lighted, walk-in closet.
Another view of Bedroom #3. Note: There is new attic and wall insulation throughout most of the house (July 2021). 
The upstairs bathroom is 10.5 x 9.0. It has a single sink vanity, upgraded faucet, upgraded light fixture, slate tile floors (2016), upper storage cabinet above the commode, a built-in linen cabinet to the right of the sink (not pictured). Laundry chute to the 1st floor utility room. Notice in the mirror's reflection, the tub has tiled shower walls (bathtub was re-glazed 2013). Window overlooks the backyard.
Bedroom #4 is located across from the upstairs bathroom. It has lots of windows! Windows on the right overlook the Atrium below.
Bedroom #4 also has a set of 3 bay windows overlooking the backyard. (Bedroom #4 is located above the bay windows in the Breakfast Room below). It has 2 set of closets with bi-fold doors. Ceiling fan. (Note: Closet on the left has access to a floored attic space).
16222 Koester is fully bricked around the perimeter of the home including the 2nd floor. It has two zoned HVAC systems - 1st floor AC & furnace replaced in 2018. 2nd floor AC replaced 2013.
Backyard is landscaped with stone walkway leading to a raised garden at the rear of the property. There is ample space for kids and the family dog to run and play. Property has a wrought iron rear fence overlooking the bayou. There are no rear neighbors. Note: This house has NEVER FLOODED. There is also a rear gate so that one can take an evening stroll or walk the family dog along the bayou, if desired.
Another view of the backyard and stone pathway. Notice the pecan tree shading the backyard.
The detached 2-car garage on the left has an additional attached workshop. Covered breezeway from the house leads to the workshop. There is ample space in the workshop for yard equipment, tools, etc. Workshop is a versatile space! Ideal for a woodworking, mechanic's tools, gunsmith, home gym, hobby room, & more! Great flex space!
16222 Koester has an independent mailbox (not a cluster box) in front of the property. The neighborhood has sidewalks throughout which are ideal for taking a relaxing stroll or invigorating jog. Come take a look at all 16222 Koester has to offer! This may just what you've been waiting for!
Welcome to the City of Jersey Village. It has a LOW tax rate of 2.79 BEFORE homestead exemption. It is its own independent city - yes, you vote for mayor here! Residents enjoy no MUD taxes & majority of the homes have no HOA dues. It is in a PRIME LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS with easy access to Beltway 8 & Hwy 290. It is close to shopping, restaurants, home improvement stores, schools, banks, daycare facilities, & SO MUCH MORE!
City of Jersey Village has its own policy department, volunteer fire department, and city hall. Picture is of the Jersey Village Police Department. JV holds a Farmer's Market at the Civic Center on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month. It's a great place to meet your neighbors and make new friends.
City of Jersey Village Police Department and its Volunteer Fire Department are renowned for its prompt response time to emergencies. FANTASTIC SERVICE! Enjoy Cy-Fair ISD schools - both Post Elementary & Jersey Village High schools are located within the city limits, and Cook Middle School is just a short drive away off West Rd.
City of Jersey Village has 2 parks/playgrounds, neighborhood swimming pool, basketball court, tennis courts, Jersey Meadow Golf Course, JV Farmer's Market, dog park, & so much more! Kids can be part of the JV Swim Team, scouts, & so many other opportunities! There are a variety of churches & religious institutions in the immediate area to chose from as well. This family-oriented community has it all! Truly a MUST SEE to appreciate!*ONE-OF-A-KIND* Very Open & Unique property showcased around a exquisitely landscaped atrium in the center & nestled beneath mature shade trees in the heart of Jersey Village. Double-wide driveway w/ elec gate & circular drive. 2-car garage w/ add'l workshop. Double pane windows, Plantation shutters, LED lighting, 1st floor HVAC (2018), 2nd floor A/C (2013), engineered hardwoods (2021), remodeled kitchen (2021) w/ quartz, subway tile, under-cab lighting, soft-close cabinets w/ pots & pans drawers, elec range, DW, microwave, & refrigerator. SPACIOUS Living w/ dramatic ceiling, custom built-ins & gorgeous wood-burning FP. INCREDIBLE 1st floor Master w/ dual-sided walk-in closet w/ built-ins. Master Bath w/ garden tub & large walk-in shower w/ subway tile & frameless glass. Upstairs Gmrm w/ built-ins, 3 sizeable secondary bdrms, & full bath w/ tub. BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED front & backyards w/ sprinkler system. IDEAL LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS w/ easy access to Hwy 290 & Bltwy 8. NEVER FLOODED.
| District: | Cypress-Fairbanks |
| Elementary School: | Post Elementary School   Good |  |
| Middle School: | Cook Middle School Good | |
| High School: | Jersey Village High School Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185.42 | $647,668 | 36.35% | $522,500 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $135.99 | $475,000 | 9.83% | $475,000 | 11.40% |
| 2021 | $123.81 | $432,469 | 11.57% | $426,390 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $110.97 | $387,628 | 4.76% | $387,628 | 4.76% |
| 2019 | $105.93 | $370,000 | 6.11% | $370,000 | 6.11% |
| 2018 | $99.82 | $348,684 | -1.13% | $348,684 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | $100.97 | $352,684 | -4.94% | $352,684 | 6.87% |
| 2016 | $106.21 | $371,000 | 23.67% | $330,000 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $85.89 | $300,000 | -2.37% | $300,000 | -2.37% |
| 2014 | $87.97 | $307,282 | 23.41% | $307,282 | 23.41% |
| 2013 | $71.29 | $249,000 | 0.00% | $249,000 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $71.29 | $249,000 | $249,000 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $128,930 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $518,738 |
| Total Market Value: | $647,668 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD: | 1.0811 % |
| 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 % |
| LONE STAR COLLEGE SYS: | 0.1076 % |
| JERSEY VILLAGE CITY OF: | 0.7425 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.4663 % |
