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Edward Vivanco
18611 Big Cypress, a custom former showcase home by George Marshall, is nestled in the enclave of The Thicket! Timeless elegance starts here...and continues throughout!
Mature trees and lush landscaping adorn the exterior of this home...lovingly tended by its owners.
An inviting entry welcomes you and your guests! Leaded glass front door, with side lights and transom above allows natural light to flow through...
Upon entering, you'll notice all the millwork, crown moldings and ceiling treatments, as you'd expect from a custom home! The formal dining room features hickory hardwood flooring, chair rail molding, plantation shutters and extensive trim around the windows. A vaulted ceiling adds an additional touch. 
Another view, as you would have come through the front door and to the right...a double door passageway through to the kitchen for ease of access when entertaining guests. 
The formal living room (to the left as you enter the front door). The hickory flooring continues through the formal living and study. Large windows across the front of the home making it extra light and bright. 
This elegantly appointed study, with French doors, also has large windows across the front, built-in shelving/bookcases and coffered ceilings! An upscale study, for sure!
This photo shows the "back" hallway to the utility room, powder room and Primary Suite. Also, a split staircase allows you to enter the formal living area, or the family room!
Oh my goodness - this kitchen is dreamy! A full remodel was done in 2016 and included porcelain tile flooring, lower cabinets with Golden Beach granite, pendant lighting, over and under cabinet lighting, backsplash and new appliances! 
The central island cabinetry hosts a Kitchen Aid 5-burner gas cooktop with pendant lighting overhead. The microwave, also Kitchen Aid, has convection oven features. The stainless Samsung refrigerator stays!
Another view of this amazing kitchen...so much storage space and elegance too! 
The bar cabinetry was also redone in 2016 to include a built-in wine rack, and upper cabinet with heavy duty glass shelving to display your special glasses or collectibles. The door shown to the left is an amazing walk-in shelf-lined pantry that has a bonus plumbing stub-out for a secondary refrigerator! 
This view shows the relationship to the breakfast room..
This sunny and cheerful breakfast room has great access to the kitchen bar, as well as the casual living area, or family room!
The family room with gas log fireplace, built-in shelving, and access to the "back" staircase. Windows galore in this home...which were all replaced in 2016 with energy efficient double paned, insulated windows. 
Another view...showing the back hallway and the doorway shown to the primary suite!
A wall of windows in the family room allow a great view to the backyard...
A better view of the open concept floor plan...back hallway connects the living areas, and the family room is open to the kitchen and breakfast room!
Can you believe all these cabinets in the utility room?!! Amazing space, granite countertops and even a bonus "laundry chute" from upstairs!
The powder room, also remodeled in 2016, was reworked to replace the former pedestal sink with a beautiful antique piece and graced with Taj Mahal quartzite...AND the top drawer is functional! Soft gray walls with the white trim accents this space beautifully!
A large primary suite with sitting nook, has a wall of windows to the backyard. Hickory flooring in here as well, along with the abundant crown molding! 
Also remodeled in 2016, this primary bath suite has been updated with all new lighting, bathtub, complete shower renovation, new flooring and paint, faucets & exhaust fan! Taj Mahal quartzite adds the finishing touch!
From another view -- Soaking tub and separate shower...privacy glass in the windows!
As we go upstairs...a large game room awaits and gives you yet another space to relax and enjoy TV or game night! A coffered ceiling and wainscot add character to this space and you'll love the size of this closet! 
Bedroom #2 is huge - approximately 16 x 11 and shares a Jack N Jill bath with Bedroom #3!
Bath 2
Bedroom #3
And Bedroom #4 with a built-in desk and shelving unit! Also has ensuite bath which would work well for guests!
Bath 3
This extended patio would make a great place to relax with a cup of coffee! Enjoy the colorful blooms of the landscape in your yard, as well as the butterflies and hummingbirds!
The rear view of the home...
Another angle, showing the detached 2 car garage, which also has a 2 car porte chochere! A great convenience to have extra covered parking space!
Lot size is over 9300 sf...plenty of room for kids and pets to play, or to just enjoy the outdoors!This former Showcase Home, built by George Marshall, is situated in the quiet enclave of The Thicket. From the lushly landscaped exterior to the lovingly updated interior, this one is sure to please. You can entertain with ease with both formals, family room, game room AND study. The kitchen features an island kitchen with 5-burner cooktop, abundant cabinetry, soft close drawers, undercounter & pendant lighting, Kitchen Aid appliances, walk-in pantry & bar area with wine rack! The primary suite is downstairs and features a sitting nook and updated bath with gorgeous Taj Mahal quartzite, upstairs are 3 secondary bedrooms and game room. An extra large cedar-lined closet is just atop the stairs, and a huge game room closet provides more storage! Bedrooms 2 & 3 are joined by a Hollywood bath, and Bedroom 4 has ensuite bath and built-in desk. Roof replaced 2015, new windows and insulated back door in 2016. 2 car garage and 2 car porte-cochere. Must see – too many features to list!
| District: | Klein |
| Elementary School: | Haude Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Strack Intermediate  Good | |
| High School: | Klein Collins High School Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118.00 | $409,229 | 5.70% | $372,432 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $111.64 | $387,154 | 25.31% | $338,575 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $89.09 | $308,969 | 10.42% | $307,796 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $80.68 | $279,815 | -3.55% | $279,815 | -3.55% |
| 2019 | $83.65 | $290,115 | -3.26% | $290,115 | -3.26% |
| 2018 | $86.47 | $299,880 | 0.00% | $299,880 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $86.47 | $299,880 | 0.00% | $299,880 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $86.47 | $299,880 | 8.71% | $299,880 | 8.71% |
| 2015 | $79.54 | $275,845 | 13.07% | $275,845 | 13.07% |
| 2014 | $70.34 | $243,950 | 7.00% | $243,950 | 7.00% |
| 2013 | $65.74 | $227,988 | 0.00% | $227,988 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $65.74 | $227,988 | $227,988 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $68,634 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $340,595 |
| Total Market Value: | $409,229 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| KLEIN ISD: | 1.0316 % |
| 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 % |
| HC EMERG SRV DIST 7: | 0.0900 % |
| HC EMERG SRV DIST 11: | 0.0302 % |
| KLEIN PUD: | 0.3750 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.1695 % |
