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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to 16300 Smith St in the City of Jersey Village. This one-of-a-kind, custom-built home is nestled on a quiet street in the heart of the City of Jersey Village. Longtime homeowners are selling their beloved, well-maintained home. City of Jersey Village is an IDEAL LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS with easy access to Hwy 290 & Beltway 8. Close to shopping, restaurants, schools, & so much more. Enjoy Cy-Fair ISD schools, no MUD taxes, no HOA dues, and a LOW tax rate of 2.77 BEFORE Homestead Exemption
Home is a combination of brick and vinyl siding. It has a full sprinkler system in front and backyards. Walkway leads to an elevated front entry. Notice all of the tall windows with Plantation shutters along the front of the home. Interior has LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT.
Guests are welcomed into a Foyer with marble tile floors. To the right of the front door is a coat closet - ideal for additional storage. Wide staircase wraps to the 2nd floor.
Two steps down from the elevated Foyer, opens up into a spacious Living Room. This is an open-concept home with high vaulted ceilings, clean smooth lines, and rooms that can be "re-purposed" as desired.
Living Room is 23.1 x 13.7 and has tile floors, high ceiling, recessed lighting, & ceiling fan. There is a floor-to-ceiling fireplace with elongated windows with Plantation shutters. This room will easily accommodate a sectional sofa or large pieces of furniture. (While viewing this photo, notice the paneled room on the opposite side of the Living Room - to be described).
Brick fireplace has ceramic gas logs and glass & brass fireplace doors. Brick hearth. Brickwork along the façade is lain in a herringbone pattern that gives it character and artistic interest. Small door to the left of the hearth is for the gas starter. This fireplace could be converted back to wood-burning, if desired.
View from the 2nd floor looking into the Living Room towards the front door. Notice how open and airy this floorplan is.
Step up into a 12.0 x 10.4 room with paneled walls and tile floors. It has a high angled ceiling and recessed lighting. This space is presently used as the seller's piano room. This "flex room" has a number of possibilities as it could make a great conservatory with a piano, library or reading room, wine room, card room, study, etc...
In one corner there is a wet bar with a stainless steel sink. Long L-shaped tiled countertop with mirrored backsplash. Glass shelves are ideal for displaying crystal or glass stemware. There is a built-in wine rack. Cabinetry provides lots of storage. This is a fantastic space when entertaining and would make an ideal Wine Room. It is easy to imagine serving wine & cheese, coffee & desserts, or hors d'oeuvres during the holidays, playing cards, or when watching The Big Game.
Two steps down from the opposite side of the elevated Foyer is a Dining Room. It has one wall that is ideal for displaying a China hutch or serving buffet.
Dining Room is 18.0 x 10.1. It has a high angled ceiling and LOTS OF WINDOWS that provide ample natural light. Windows have Plantation shutters. Modern glass rod chandelier. French doors with blue sheers lead to a covered patio along the side of the house. 
Dining Room has ample space for a large table, if desired. One could easily add leaves to one's dining table to expand seating for family & friends during the holidays. Tile flooring throughout the majority of the 1st floor allows house to not only stay cool, but is easy to keep clean (especially for families with pets or children). 
View from 2nd floor looking into Dining Room.
French doors from the Dining Room lead to a beautiful covered patio on the side of the house. Covered patio is 18.0 x 10.6. One could easily open up the French doors to extend one's outdoor seating, especially when entertaining. 
View from the patio looking toward the driveway. There is a driveway gate that can be closed so that pets and children can play along the driveway and backyard. Door to the right leads into the Utility Room.
On the opposite side of the staircase is a marble enclosed planter box. This is an artistic Feng Shui concept that became popular in the 70's & 80's. People would fill the space with soil and plant foliage with the idea of bringing the "outside" indoors. The planter is designed with a drain at one end. These sellers are presently using it as an indoor pond, still keeping with the intended Feng Shui design.
Bi-fold door across from the marble planter box opens into the Kitchen. Breakfast bar is ideal for stools for additional seating.
Kitchen is 15.5 x 9.10. It has contemporary flat panel cabinets with chrome door hardware. Laminate countertop with stainless steel backsplash. The island in the center has a solid surface countertop (like Corian, Marble, or Silestone).
Kitchen has double stainless steel sinks with a window overlooking the backyard. KitchenAid dishwasher to the right of the sinks. 
Notice all of the storage this Kitchen has! Wall of built-in pantry storage, broom closet, as well as additional drawer and cabinet storage in the island.
On the opposite wall from the kitchen sinks is a single GE electric oven and microwave. There are 2 drawers below the oven that are ideal for storing pots & pans (not pictured). Notice the built-in wine rack above the refrigerator. Kenmore refrigerator not included.
On the left is a Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop with a retractable venthood that allows it to vent to the exterior. Kitchen has recessed lighting and ceiling fan. Island is ideal when serving buffet-style when entertaining with family & friends. Notice how the Kitchen flows into the eat-in Breakfast area and casual Family Room.
On the opposite end of the Kitchen, through the open door is the Utility Room. Door can be closed to dampen noise when doing laundry.
Utility Room is 12.0 x 6.4. It has space for a full-size washer & electric dryer (Kenmore washer & dryer not included). Stainless steel soaking sink. Upper cabinets for additional storage. To the left of the sink area are built-in shelves and a door leading to the side covered patio (not pictured). Door in photo leads to breezeway, garage, and backyard.
Kitchen easily flows into an eat-in Breakfast area. Breakfast bar with large window overlooking backyard separates the Kitchen and Breakfast area. French doors with built-in blinds lead to backyard patio.
Another view of the Breakfast area (approximately 12.0 x 11.1). Wall on the left is ideal for displaying a baker's rack, credenza, or serving buffet, if desired.
Breakfast area flows into a "casual" Family Room. Notice the open shelves that run along the ceiling above the doors & windows - ideal for displaying artwork, photographs, or one's family treasures.
Family Room is approximately 12.0 x 10.1. It has a built-in TV niche and another set of French doors with built-in blinds (on the right) leading to the backyard patio. Ceiling fan. Notice how all of these rooms open & flow into one another. With this open concept, these spaces can easily be "re-purposed" depending on a family's needs. This could be a downstairs children's play area or extended to be a larger Breakfast area, if desired.
Family Room has a TWO (2) sets of OPERABLE French doors along the rear wall. These doors can be opened or closed depending on how one may want to use this space. There is a built-in ledge along one wall (behind loveseat in photo) - makes an ideal ledge for lamps for accent lighting, plants or herbs for cooking, or even a book shelf.
Powder bathroom has a cultured marble single sink with brushed nickel faucet hardware and commode. Wall mirror.
On the opposite side of the Family Room, is the Primary Suite (13.11 x 13.0). It is located on the 1st floor and has a window with 2in blinds overlooking the sideyard. 9ft ceiling & ceiling fan. Presently the sellers have a king-size bed with headboard & footboard, nightstand, & upright dresser along this one wall. Double doors lead to Primary Suite's en-suite bathroom.
On the opposite wall, sellers have a long dresser with a mirror. This room has good wall space for decorating and arranging furniture. Also, notice that the Primary Suite is the ONLY area on the 1st floor that has carpet. Everything else has had tile throughout. Note: Home is equipped with 2 HVAC systems with programmable thermostats.
Primary Bathroom has double sinks in a LONG cultured marble vanity. Brushed nickel faucet and cabinet hardware. Full wall mirror. Recessed lighting. Notice there is a make-up area knee space between the 2 sinks. Mirrored doors lead to a lighted walk-in closet.
Primary Bath has a jetted tub with tiled step and tub surround. Separate shower has tiled walls and glass door. Shower is spacious enough for a shower bench, if desired. Notice the vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, & wall of windows with blinds that allow for lots of natural light to fill this space. Note: Bath has a private water closet with the commode and a built-in linen closet (not pictured). 
Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, & a study or home office. Bedroom #2 is 11.8 x 11.5. It has a window with 2in blinds overlooking the sideyard. Ceiling fan. TWO (2) closets with bi-fold doors.
Bathroom #2 is 8.6 x 4.11. It has a single sink in a cultured marble vanity with 3 operable drawers. Tub with tiled shower walls. Tile flooring. Upper cabinet above the commode.
Bedroom #3 is 10.11 x 10.3. It has a window with 2in blinds overlooking the backyard. Ceiling fan. Each of the upstairs bedrooms have short "pony -wall" windows which are ideal, especially for smaller rooms as it allows one not to lose wall-space when it comes to decorating. A desk, dresser, crib, or bed can easily be placed beneath the window.
Original owners enclosed this open gameroom or loft. Vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan. Present sellers use this 14.3 x 10.2 room as a Study or Home Office. Wall of windows with 2in blinds allow for this space to get INCREDIBLE natural lighting. Tall wall opposite the windows is ideal for bookshelves (not pictured). This "flex" space would also make an excellent sewing or craft room, home school classroom, man-cave, upstairs 2nd living room, gameroom, children's playroom, etc. The possibilities a
Bedroom #4 is 13.6 x 12.0. Window with 2in blinds overlooks the sideyard. Ceiling fan. This room could be a 2nd Primary Suite upstairs as it has its own en-suite bathroom. It has a large lighted walk-in closet.
Bedroom #4's bathroom (Bath #3) has a single sink in a cultured marble vanity. Wall mirror. Private bathing area has a tub with tiled shower walls, cabinet above the commode, and tile floor. 
Long driveway leads to detached 2-car garage. Notice this home has a iron driveway gate (manual). Long driveway allows for lots of additional parking, especially when family and friends come over. Gate can be closed to allow children to play along the driveway safely in their own backyard: playing basketball, drawing sidewalk chalk "master- pieces," rolling skating, etc.
View of the back of the house. Double French doors from the Family Room & Breakfast area lead to a large concrete patio. Ideal space for entertaining. It is easy to imagine an outdoor patio set and barbecue grill. Exterior of the home is a combination of brick and vinyl siding. Roof replaced 2010.
Backyard has ample room for kids or the family dog to run and play. Back is fully fenced and there is an automatic sprinkler system that covers the front & backyards. 
There are 2 trees in the backyard - one is a persimmon and the other a fruit-bearing pear. There is ample room for a swimming pool, garden, swingset, or trampoline, if desired. 
Jersey Village is renowned for being a family-friendly community. It has sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Children ride their bicycles, mothers walk babies in strollers, and people take their dogs for evening walks. Come by and take a look at 16300 Smith St and all it has to offer. It may be just what you've been searching for! 
Welcome to the City of Jersey Village. It has a LOW tax rate of 2.77 BEFORE homestead exemption. It is its own independent city - yes, you vote for mayor here! Enjoy no MUD taxes. 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 Sundays 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 choose from as well. This family-oriented community has it all! Truly a MUST SEE to appreciate!***ONE-OF-A-KIND*** Custom-built w/ a contemporary flare nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Jersey Village. Longtime owners selling their beloved, well-maintained home. Open concept w/ vaulted ceilings, tile floors, recessed lighting, windows w/ Plantations shutters, & LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT. Spacious Living w/ floor-to-ceiling gas log FP. Formal Dining w/ French doors to covered patio. Wine or "Flex Rm" w/ wet bar & built-ins. Contemporary style island Kitchen w/ Thermador gas cooktop w/ retractable venthood, DW, elect oven, & TONS of pantry storage. Large Utility Rm. Family Rm w/ French doors to backyard. 1st floor Primary Suite w/ 2 sinks, jetted tub, & tiled shower. Upstairs: 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, & Study (GameRm). Bdrm #4 w/ en-suite bath could be 2nd Primary Suite up. Sprinkler sys. 2 HVACs. Roof (2010). IDEAL LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS w/ easy access to Hwy 290 & Bltwy 8. Close to restaurants, shopping, CyFair ISD schools, & more. Enjoy low tax rate, no HOA, & no MUD.
| 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 | $136.80 | $410,000 | 7.33% | $410,000 | 20.67% |
| 2022 | $127.46 | $381,990 | 23.67% | $339,774 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $103.07 | $308,886 | 9.04% | $308,886 | 9.04% |
| 2020 | $94.52 | $283,277 | 2.76% | $283,277 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | $91.98 | $275,677 | -10.13% | $275,677 | -10.13% |
| 2018 | $102.35 | $306,751 | 0.00% | $306,751 | 8.37% |
| 2017 | $102.35 | $306,751 | 0.00% | $283,058 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $102.35 | $306,751 | 12.96% | $257,326 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $90.61 | $271,550 | 27.69% | $233,933 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $70.96 | $212,667 | 0.00% | $212,667 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $70.96 | $212,667 | 0.00% | $212,667 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $70.96 | $212,667 | $212,667 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $93,960 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $316,040 |
| Total Market Value: | $410,000 |
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 % |
