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Edward Vivanco
2515 Avalon Place is a 5 bedroom mid-century home re-imagined through a total renovation and expansion. Traditional brick with shingle accents.
Handsome front door and landscaping
Center hall towards front door
To optimize flow the formal living room was opened up by cutting away walls and adding double hearth fireplace
Large windows catch natural light from all sides. All windows replaced in the renovation 
Detail of fireplace
Formal dining room with raised panel wainscot and modern crystal chandelier
Detail of dining room. This photo gives a good view of the tiger oak floors
Open kitchen has seating at island and at bar counter. 
Perimeter countertops are pale stone with honed granite on the kitchen island, Brook Haven cabinets, SubZero refrigerator, wine fridge, and ice maker, 6 burner Thermidor stovetop, warming drawer, and double ovens
Another view of the bright and airy kitchen
The complete renovation allowed a great deal of storage space to be built in to the home.
Kitchen view looking towards breakfast area
This house entertains as graciously as it lives-- in addition to bar and island seating there is breakfast area with natural light in three directions
Breakfast area looking towards dining room
Detail of breakfast area
This large family room was added to the house as part of the renovation and expansion of 2010. 
Like a favored house in the Hamptons, this home was designed to balance a tailored look with easy comfort and outdoor views. Wide doors open to the garden and pool.
Family room looking past the double hearth fireplace into living room
Detail of family room
Instead of a powder bath on the first floor there is a full bath which also serves as the the pool bath
Completely fitted laundry room on the first floor
Detail of center staircase. All bedrooms are on the second floor. No carpet anywhere in the house--hardwoods, slate, or tile throughout
The large master suite is located in the wing that was added in the expansion of 2010.
Ample seating area in master, shown here unfurnished. Door to balcony at left
Master bath with double shower stall, Neptune jetted tub 
Pale marble in master bath
Detail of master bath
There are 4 secondary bedrooms. This one has ensuite bath and walk-in closet
Largest of the secondary bedrooms has this ensuite bath
Secondary bedroom # 2
Secondary bedroom #2 has treehouse views of the big oak tree
Secondary bedroom #3 has a view of the weathervane
Secondary bedroom #4 here styled as an office
Hall bath with port hole window, marble and slate
Just like the interior, the pool and garden spaces are crisply detailed but arranged for relaxed living and entertaining
Detail of covered deck
This view of the pool shows the grillwork on the balcony off the master bedroom. You will see custom metal work on the driveway gate as well
David Hockney would approve.
Handsome brick porte cochere complements the shingles
Side yard looking towards the pool shows the mixed media of brick and shingles
Detail of driveway with custom driveway gate
Avalon Place with a light touch of The Hamptons in a tailored but comfortable 5 bedroom home. This mid-century home was re-imagined top to bottom and expanded with the addition of a family room and an oversized master suite above. First floor layout was opened up for maximum natural light and views of the pool. Open kitchen features Sub-Zero and Thermador, honed slate island and pale stone counters. Seating at both island and breakfast bar works as well for family life as it does for entertaining. A timbered ceiling in family room, raised panel wainscotting in dining room, tiger oak flooring throughout set the stage. All bedrooms up, including master suite at the rear of the house with a balcony overlooking the pool. Shingle accents and port hole window for a fresh nod to tradition, but structurally and mechanically all has been brought up to the modern era. Smart & gracious living and entertaining.
| 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 | $451.48 | $1,765,297 | 0.36% | $1,765,297 | 0.50% |
| 2022 | $449.87 | $1,758,981 | 10.16% | $1,756,475 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $408.39 | $1,596,796 | 1.60% | $1,596,796 | 1.60% |
| 2020 | $401.95 | $1,571,629 | 3.37% | $1,571,629 | 3.91% |
| 2019 | $388.84 | $1,520,367 | 10.57% | $1,512,500 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $351.66 | $1,375,000 | 0.00% | $1,375,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $351.66 | $1,375,000 | 0.00% | $1,375,000 | 5.41% |
| 2016 | $351.66 | $1,375,000 | -4.16% | $1,304,380 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $366.93 | $1,434,688 | 13.41% | $1,185,800 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $323.53 | $1,265,000 | 29.08% | $1,078,000 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $250.64 | $980,000 | 6.71% | $980,000 | 6.71% |
| 2012 | $234.88 | $918,396 | $918,396 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $1,083,180 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $682,117 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,765,297 |
2023 Tax Rates |
|
|---|---|
| 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 % |
