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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to 5517 Sturbridge Drive! A rare and wonderful opportunity to restore this midcentury home or build your dream home. The home is situated on a 27,794 sq ft corner lot on the much coveted Sturbridge Drive in Tanglewood.
Walking up to the front of the home on a brick paved sidewalk with the lush front yards, which will be blooming soon, welcome guest.
The unassuming front façade with a Regency flair, is hiding the most gracious and well proportioned home with multiple gardens designed by famed Houston Landscape Architect, C.C. Pat Fleming. 
The large brick paved courtyard off the front entry is fantastic for entertaining and relaxing. Multiple doors open onto the courtyard. The covered walkway leads to the front door.
The walkway to the front door from the entrance. The large courtyard is to the right with a lovely fountain located to the left.
Looking back to the street entrance, midway to the front door with views of the fountain. 
The inviting foyer looking out towards the front entrance. Hardwood floors, crown molding, well proportioned openings to the formals makes living and entertaining easy!
The large living room overlooks the front gardens and courtyard allowing for natural light and wonderful views. Hardwoods, crown molding and the wood burning fireplace complete this room.
Formal living fireplace with marble surround. 
The formal dining room overlooks a central garden and courtyard of smaller proportion compared to the front courtyard. The large window allows for natural light to stream in and highlight the hardwood floors and crown molding. There is both a formal entry off the foyer as well as access to the kitchen.
A large kitchen with hidden potential to be much more grand! There is a huge walk-in pantry as well as a desk area (to your right and behind you in this photo) that could be captured and reconfigured to include a butler's pantry or keeping room. The window overlooks the backyard.
In the kitchen, looking towards the dining room, the pantry and desk area are to your left past the oven. On the right there is also a door leading outside with access to the small private garden, the utility room, the guest room and the garage.
The wonderful breakfast room with hardwoods, crown molding, wonderful paneling and built-ins with views of the backyard. 
Looking from the kitchen through the breakfast room is the family room, office and powder room. Fantastic views of the backyard.
A closeup of the family room with hardwoods, crown molding, paneling, built-ins, access and views to the backyard and completed by the wood burning fireplace. The office is through the family room which gives way to the powder bathroom.
Another view of the family room. Not visible is more storage and an extra room great for crafts, storage etc. 
The office with access to the powder room. 
The powder room with ample storage. 
This view is of the hallway that overlooks the front courtyard and leads to the bedrooms. The large sliding glass doors allow the natural light to enter. 
The spacious primary suite overlooks the front courtyard and fountain adding to the relaxing and peaceful feeling. Hardwood floors, crown molding and natural light finish the room.
Another view of the primary showing views of the front yard and two closets. 
The primary bathroom has a large closet, double sinks and a vanity. Further down is the walk-in shower and loo. 
One of two secondary bedrooms in the main house with views of the front yard. The doorway to your right leads to a private sink and toilet. The bathtub/shower is shared by the other secondary bedroom. A good size closet is to your left.
The private lavatory to the first secondary bedroom. 
The second secondary bedroom currently being used as a home office, has views of the private smaller courtyard, large closet and private lavatory.
The second private lavatory. In this photo, you can see the shared bathtub/shower. 
The guest bedroom or quarters is detached from the main house but has access via a covered walkway. Hardwood floors, a closet to the left and a private bathroom. Windows overlook the yard. 
The private bathroom to the guest room/quarters. Not clearly visible is the bathtub/shower combination which is to your left behind the frosted glass door.
A view of the backyard looking towards the family room. 
Another view of the backyard looking towards the breakfast room. In the background is a large carport but fear not, there is a two car garage as well with a workshop! 
Yes, there is a Generac generator so no need to fear the freezes or power outages! 
Designed by Houston landscape architect C.C. Pat Fleming, this quintessential midcentury Tanglewood home sits on a rare 27,794 sq ft corner lot on prestigious Sturbridge Dr. With well-proportioned rooms, an incredible floorplan, and large windows overlooking multiple gardens and courtyards, this home is the epitome of relaxed living. The gracious foyer greets you as you enter and within a few steps, the formal living and dining rooms are on either side. The living room is spacious with a wood burning fireplace which overlooks the front courtyard. The formal dining has views of a smaller, private garden. The family room and breakfast rooms, with thick wood paneling, overlook the lush backyard. The primary and secondary bedrooms are located off a long hallway which overlooks the front courtyard. The primary suite has multiple closets, an en-suite, abundant amount of natural light and views of the courtyard and front yard. Also included is a separate guest room, workshop & utility room.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Briargrove Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Tanglewood Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Wisdom High School Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $748.25 | $2,193,134 | 0.13% | $2,193,134 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | $747.30 | $2,190,335 | 0.06% | $2,190,335 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | $746.83 | $2,188,945 | 0.05% | $2,188,945 | 9.64% |
| 2020 | $746.47 | $2,187,912 | 0.00% | $1,996,500 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $746.47 | $2,187,912 | 32.60% | $1,815,000 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $562.95 | $1,650,000 | 0.00% | $1,650,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $562.95 | $1,650,000 | 0.00% | $1,650,000 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $562.95 | $1,650,000 | 0.00% | $1,650,000 | 2.45% |
| 2015 | $562.95 | $1,650,000 | 0.49% | $1,610,510 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $560.18 | $1,641,900 | 23.36% | $1,464,100 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $454.11 | $1,331,000 | 10.00% | $1,331,000 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $412.83 | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $2,167,932 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $25,202 |
| Total Market Value: | $2,193,134 |
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 % |
