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Edward Vivanco
This 3,123 sq. ft mid-century modern home is on a middle-of-the-block 8,759 lot on a beautiful wide street in lovely Royden Oaks.
Live now ... build/renovate later.
Newer builds surround this 1950, 3189 sq ft cutie.
View from entry hall/foyer into formal dining room. 
Formal dining room measures 14 x 13. The kitchen can be seen through doorway, and the hallway leads to the bedrooms and baths.
A second view of the formal dining room looking toward the entry hall and living room.
The third view of the dining room shows the double doors to the 16 x 13 bedroom.
This lovely mid-century modern 20 x 11 living room has the traditional "picture window" with sidelights, and two additional windows, making it filled with natural light. It also has original hardwoods and a gas-log fireplace, which is the focal point of the room. 
Another view of the living room, with the home office/study beyond.
Another shot of the living room looking from the home office/study toward the street. Note the lighted curio shelves.
Beyond the living room is this 20 x 11 light-filled home office/study, with it's original hardwood floors, built-ins and wall of windows/doors leading to the back patio. 
The crisp black and white of the exterior shows up again in this 18 x 10 kitchen and 12 x 9 breakfast room. All appliances and custom Roman shades stay.
A second view of the kitchen shows more storage and countertop space, plus a second sink. Side (driveway) door is also shown. 
One of the two primary bedrooms: This 21 x 16 room with en-suite, has a walk-in closet, another closet, high ceiling and canned lighting.
Another view of the first (21 x 16) primary bedroom showing French door with transom, which leads to backyard.
En-suite to the first (21 x 16) primary bedroom features a skylight, plus a large walk-in shower with seat.
The second of the two primary suites is this 17 x 14 original master, which features original hardwoods, built-in vanity, three closets, and a tub/shower combo.
Another view of the second (17 x 14) primary bedroom.
And yet a third shot of the 17 x 14 primary bedroom. This one shows a little of the vanity area and skylight.
The third bedroom is measured at 16 x 13 and has a wall of windows/door leading out to small private patio. (Note doggie door from hallway to patio!)
This 13 x 12 extra room is presently being used as a game room. With it's closet, built-ins, and private entrance, it could easily become a fourth bedroom.
Laundry room has tons of storage and another sink.
The sun-dappled backyard has been fully turfed within the past year. 
Another shot of the large, fully fenced turfed backyard with its giant oak tree.Live in now; renovate or build later. This is your opportunity to live on the best block in Houston. Located in the middle of an interior block in the highly sought-after Royden Oaks neighborhood, you will be within walking distance to River Oaks Baptist School, Central Market, Pumpkin Park, and Highland Village for dining/shopping. Traditional mid-century home, but with two (2) Primary Bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, plus another nice sized bedroom. Also, the game room could become 4th bedroom, and home has two additional full baths. This home features the original hardwood floors, a foyer with the Living Room on the left and the Dining Room on the right, a fireplace, plenty of storage (including a large silver closet) and a recently fully-turfed backyard, on a wide street in lovely Royden Oaks.
| District: | Houston |
| 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 | $371.87 | $1,291,867 | 9.82% | $1,291,867 | 11.51% |
| 2022 | $338.61 | $1,176,328 | 11.69% | $1,158,517 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $303.17 | $1,053,198 | 3.94% | $1,053,198 | 3.94% |
| 2020 | $291.68 | $1,013,293 | 0.00% | $1,013,293 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | $291.68 | $1,013,293 | 5.88% | $1,013,293 | 5.88% |
| 2018 | $275.47 | $957,000 | 0.00% | $957,000 | 1.93% |
| 2017 | $275.47 | $957,000 | 0.00% | $938,839 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $275.47 | $957,000 | 19.16% | $853,490 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $231.18 | $803,117 | 8.43% | $775,900 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $213.21 | $740,700 | 15.51% | $705,364 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $184.58 | $641,240 | -8.84% | $641,240 | -8.84% |
| 2012 | $202.48 | $703,425 | $703,425 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $1,196,925 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $94,942 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,291,867 |
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 % |
