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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to 8626 La Fonte. This hidden gem in Memorial is listed at 2862sf but does not include approximately 900sf in the guest quarters bringing the total to around 3700sf. The landscaping is serviced by an irrigation system.
You can lock it, leave it and travel with peace of mind that things are just fine at home.
The gracious entry. To the left there is a secluded powder room and a beautiful curved staircase to the second floor.
The formal entry featuring a coat closet, powder room, art niche and beautiful switch back staircase with hardwood treads.
The six foot island has seating for two and generous built-in storage.
The chef in your family will be thrilled with the induction cooktop with a high cfm vent hood. The built-in microwave has a drawer opening for easy access.
The kitchen measures 13x13 and features a walk in pantry, recessed lighting and an induction cooktop with a powerful vent hood.
Alternate view of the kitchen
The breakfast area measures 14X11 and boasts an entire wall of storage and a breakfast bar which can double as a work station.
Another perspective of the open kitchen and breakfast area. Together they measure ~ 25X13. Double convection ovens, additional recessed lighting and a ceiling fan.
The dining room measures 21x12 and could easily accommodate seating for 12 or more.
The eastern half of the grand living room which measures 32X18. Extensive recessed lighting and floor to ceiling windows create a bright and airy place to host friends and family. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the living and dining rooms. The gas fireplace has received a new stone fascia and granite hearth, and the built-ins have matching granite tops to match the hearth.
Alternate view to the west shows how truly large this room is. Open to the dining room providing a seamless flow for entertaining. The brick courtyard and pool are just outside expanding your space to accommodate more guests. The walls and trim have been recently painted.
To put things in perspective, the piano is a 7'6" grand. The beams are installed over the existing crown moulding and could be removed if a new owner wanted to match the moulding in the rest of the home.
The courtyard shown with the new brick decking (2020). The interior courtyard and the rear elevation were painted in 2018 as well. There is a covered walk way from the garage to the home to keep you dry on rainy days.
Your own private pool which has just been resurfaced in 2020 and new border tiles. There is also a community pool with lovely grounds and changing rooms a very short walk down La Fonte. The patio slope to the grading was corrected then three drains were added and a new brick deck was installed.
The powder room below the stairs.
The second floor family room is at the top of the stairs and measures 20x16. In addition to recessed lighting there are solar tubes to bring in the natural light that everyone loves The owners have recently installed engineered flooring throughout the second story living areas and painted the walls and trim as well. 
The primary bedroom measures 20X17. The engineered flooring continues .
Alternate view of the primary bedroom showing the recently installed Pella windows.
Alternate perspective of the primary bath. New Pella windows in 2019.
The primary bath with a large soaking tub, double vanity and separate shower.
This alternate view of the primary bath shows how large the multi-head shower is. The owners have moved the washer dryer from the garage to the closet opposite the shower.
The primary bedroom walk-in closet measuring ~ 17X7.
The third bedroom is currently being used as a study and measures 12X12. There is a full wall of storage with California Closet style pull down rods. It is adjacent to the primary bath and would be perfect for a nursery or guest bedroom. Recessed lighting and solar tubes make this room nice and bright.
The second bedroom measures 13x12 and is adjacent to the guest bathroom.
The second floor guest bath has been recently updated.
The deck off the upstairs quarters. The primary bedroom of the main house can be accessed through the door on the left. The attic insulation for the quarters was increased in 2018.
The guest quarters living area measures 18X16 and boasts recent engineered flooring and Pella windows. ( 2019 )
The main bedroom of the guest quarters which measures 15X14. Currently used by the owners as a home office it features two nice sized closets and a full bath which has been recently freshened. New Pella windows in 2019.
The "clean as a whistle" ~ 12X6 retro kitchen in the guest quarters. Range, dishwasher, fridge....it's ready to go. 
Recently updated full bath in the upstairs of the quarters.
A hidden bonus in the quarters is this ~ 21X4 storage closet.
The downstairs of the quarters is currently being used a staging room for the owner's pending move. Please click on the next picture to see this room reimagined as a yoga / fitness room. With a full bath and large closet this could be a great nanny's room, home office, arts and crafts studio....so many options.
Digitally staged as a fitness / yoga room the downstairs of the quarters measures ~16x11 with a full bath that measures ~ 9X5. There is a large closet as well as central ac/heat.
The full bathroom on the first floor of the quarters.
The community pool just steps from your front door.
Alternate view of the community pool showing bath / changing rooms.
Rear elevation
The oversized garage. The water heater for the quarters located in the garage was replaced in 2017,
This hidden gem in the Memorial area is listed at 2832 sf but does not include the extra 900 sf in the guest quarters bringing the total to around 3700 sf. First floor living with a lovely view through floor to ceiling windows of the New Orleans style brick courtyard with a private cocktail pool. The renovated chef's kitchen opens to the dining and breakfast rooms and features extensive appliance upgrades and generous storage. 6' island with seating and storage, convection ovens, induction cooktop w/ high cfm vent hood, microwave drawer, walk in pantry and more. Luxurious primary bath w/ a deep soaking tub, separate shower. The quarters has 2 full baths and a full kitchen. Nanny, fitness room, home office, so many options. Minutes to Memorial Park, Arboretum, Uptown Park, Bayou Bend, Houstonian club and easy access to I-10 and 610. Zoned to Memorial High School and Hunter's Creek elementary. Well lit, wide streets with plenty of guest parking. Lovely community pool and grounds.
| District: | Spring Branch |
| Elementary School: | Hunters Creek Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Spring Branch Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Memorial High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $217.62 | $616,296 | 0.00% | $616,296 | 0.00% |
| 2022 | $217.62 | $616,296 | 6.97% | $616,296 | 6.97% |
| 2021 | $203.43 | $576,113 | 0.00% | $576,113 | 9.71% |
| 2020 | $203.43 | $576,113 | 0.00% | $525,140 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $203.43 | $576,113 | 32.74% | $477,400 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $153.25 | $434,000 | -26.25% | $434,000 | -3.20% |
| 2017 | $207.80 | $588,490 | 0.00% | $448,341 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $207.80 | $588,490 | 20.75% | $407,583 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $172.09 | $487,371 | 16.63% | $370,530 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $147.56 | $417,893 | 36.47% | $336,846 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $108.13 | $306,224 | 5.54% | $306,224 | 5.54% |
| 2012 | $102.45 | $290,141 | $290,141 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $213,600 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $402,696 |
| Total Market Value: | $616,296 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| SPRING BRANCH ISD: | 1.0789 % |
| 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 CITY OF: | 0.5192 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.1332 % |
