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Edward Vivanco
Architecturally significant, updated and renovated home in Avalon Place. Original structure was designed by Wilson, Morris and Crain, architects of the Astrodome. Renovation and addition by Interloop Architecture, led by Rice Architecture professors Mark Wamble and Dawn Finley. 
Featured on both AIA and RDA home tours. Numerous unique and custom details including Nakashima mantle, custom terrazzo pattern in dining area, and the 9 degree angle on which the 2009 addition was designed and built. Includes custom
Exterior features include energy efficient Swisspearl exterior including custom perforation to allow light. and an extensive array of solar panels, added in 2021.
The heart of the home, the family room features a wall of marble with a gas fireplace and sliding doors out to the backyard oasis. 
Secondary downstairs living room also features a fireplace, sliding doors to the backyard and access to the 5th bedroom/exercise room. 
Looking across the central living area towards the dining room, this great room features numerous custom details including Nakashima mantle and a custom terrazzo pattern in dining area.
A closer look at the dining area, open to the living room and right off the kitchen. Custom draperies
Large eat in kitchen is the center of the home and opens up to the backyard and a large fenced driveway area. 
The kitchen and breakfast area are flanked by two staircases that lead to the upstiars bedrooms. library and amazing outdoor deck. 
Downstairs powder is conveniently located off the kitchen. 
Rare first floor primary suite has views to the expansive backyard. Floor to ceiling windows bathe the room in light and black out drapes offer total darkness.
Another view of this dream primary suite. 
Primary bath features double sinks, a vanity area, a large primary closet, double water closets, a large shower and bathtub.
Zen like bathing area has total privacy and a sliding door to close off this area from the rest of the bathroom. 
A yard and a pool! 
The custom designed asterisk shaped pool is made up of three pentagrams that are differentiated in depth and access.
Upstairs library is a work from home dream. There is even a small balcony off this gem. 
The light in this house is spectacular and this glass box bathes the back stairs in sunlight.
A view of the upstairs hallway which has two staircases leading to the kitchen area. Glass on all sides and open to the kitchen below, it is an architectural masterpiece. 
Read a book in this cozy nook across from the library or throw open the doors to your very own roof deck.
The perfect spot to relax and watch the sky change. 
Three secondary bedrooms are located upstairs, each with en suite bath.
This bedroom has its own balcony overlooking the backyard and a private bath. 
The largest of the secondary bedrooms, this gem has windows overlooking the front yard and a balcony overlooking the back. A large closet and bathroom round out this retreat. 
One of two downstairs living rooms, this spot features tons of light, a fireplace and access to the 5th bedroom, currently utilized as an exercise room. 
Private, cozy and another en suite bath! 
Yoga, coffee, cocktails, the options for the upstairs roof deck are endless!Architecturally significant, updated and renovated home in Avalon Place. Original structure was designed by Wilson, Morris and Crain, architects of the Astrodome. Renovation and addition by Interloop Architecture, led by Rice Architecture professors Mark Wamble and Dawn Finley. Featured on both AIA and RDA home tours. Numerous unique and custom details including Nakashima mantle, custom terrazzo pattern in dining area, and the 9 degree angle on which the 2009 addition was designed and built. Includes custom pool and landscape designed by Interloop Architecture. Extensive array of solar panels added in 2021.
| 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 | $466.59 | $3,162,525 | -21.91% | $3,162,525 | -16.53% |
| 2022 | $597.52 | $4,049,968 | 18.58% | $3,788,808 | 10.93% |
| 2021 | $503.91 | $3,415,530 | -0.06% | $3,415,530 | 6.15% |
| 2020 | $504.23 | $3,417,700 | 16.84% | $3,217,500 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $431.54 | $2,925,000 | 0.14% | $2,925,000 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | $430.95 | $2,921,000 | 4.32% | $2,921,000 | 4.32% |
| 2017 | $413.10 | $2,800,000 | -6.67% | $2,800,000 | -3.01% |
| 2016 | $442.61 | $3,000,000 | -3.00% | $2,886,929 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $456.30 | $3,092,820 | 11.58% | $2,624,481 | 11.24% |
| 2014 | $408.96 | $2,771,947 | 29.24% | $2,359,255 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $316.43 | $2,144,778 | 10.00% | $2,144,778 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $287.67 | $1,949,799 | $1,949,799 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $2,132,060 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,030,465 |
| Total Market Value: | $3,162,525 |
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 % |
