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Edward Vivanco
3015 Inwood Drive. New Orleans style estate built by distinguished residential architect John Staub in 1937.
Beautiful entry to circular driveway lined with blooming azaleas and majestic oaks.
Back view of home.
View of East end of home.
East end gardens.
Imagine entertaining in this sparkling pool and 700+sqft pool house with sliding glass doors, wet bar, full bathroom including a sauna.
As you enter the home you are met with original black and white marble flooring, ironwork, millwork and high ceilings. 
Entry with view of powder room, stairs and hallway leading to Dining Room.
This light and bright powder room features Sherle Wagner fixtures, original parquet flooring and antique wall sconce.
Formal Living Room with grand marble fireplace, herringbone hardwood flooring, original triple hung windows, high ceilings and views of gardens.
Magnificent library featuring walnut paneling, wooden floors, marble fireplace. This was included in the addition also commissioned by Staub.
Sunroom flooded with natural light and gorgeous view of the gardens, pool and pool house. Slate flooring, wall of windows and high ceilings.
Breakfast area with slate flooring, french doors leading to the backyard.
One of Staubs famous octagonal dining room. Original crystal sconce lighting, hardwood flooring and niche display shelving.
Butler's Pantry with slate flooring, wet bar, concrete counter tops, glass mosaic tile backsplashl, silver closet, wine refrigerator, ice maker and original crystal chandelier. Accesses the dining room, breakfast area and kitchen.
Kitchen features original cabinetry, slate flooring, concrete countertops, complementary glass mosaic tile backsplash. Oversized refrigerator, double ovens, warming drawers. Walk-in pantry and basement access. Leads to mudroom/utility room.
Light, bright and functional. 
Master Bedroom features marble fireplace, hardwood flooring, elevator and leads to Master Closet with Dressing Room.
Original Carrara marble gas fireplace.
Master Bathroom features marble, Sherle Wagner hardware, jacuzzi tub and shower.
Fourth Bedroom or Flex room features a copper wetbar and leads to a terrace with stunning views of garden. En Suite Bath
Sherle Wagner fixtures with marble.
Beautiful views from the second story terrace. Enjoy your morning coffee in the tree tops.
Dressing Room off of the Master Bedroom.
Secondary Bedroom with built-in dresser area and en suite bath.
Large third bedroom with fireplace and hardwood flooring. En suite bath.
Third Bedroom en suite bath featuring beautiful blue and white tile, double closets and dresser
Sparkling pool fully gated.
Pool and pool house.
Pool house (700+ square feet) includes a wetbar, full bathroom with sauna and storage room.
Pool House Bathroom
Garage Quaters with kitchenette/living area. Original hardwood flooring throughout.
Garage Quarters - Bedroom
Garage Quarters - Full bath with original tile, claw bathtub and pedestal sink.
This classic luxury estate is the epitome of sophistication. It was designed by John Staub, a distinguished residential architect. This property is situated on over an acre of organic, well-manicured gardens in Houston’s most desirable neighborhood, River Oaks. This residence exemplifies the simple elegance that is reflective of the collaboration with Ima Hogg inspired by Bayou Bend. As you enter the New Orleans style home you are met with original black and white marble flooring, ironwork, millwork and high ceilings. The home showcases four marbled fireplaces, Jacobean walnut paneled library, octagonal dining room with iconic arched doorways that access the breakfast room and butler’s pantry. The Master Bedroom features a Correa marble fireplace, closet with a dressing room and an elevator. The exterior features a large swimming pool with a stunning pool house, sauna and surrounding lush gardens. Full garage quarters with hardwoods are located over the garage and porte-cochere.
| 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 | $1,488.46 | $9,311,782 | 15.42% | $8,436,347 | 4.57% |
| 2022 | $1,289.58 | $8,067,600 | 16.62% | $8,067,600 | 16.62% |
| 2021 | $1,105.78 | $6,917,750 | 1.90% | $6,917,750 | 27.04% |
| 2020 | $1,085.17 | $6,788,818 | 10.40% | $5,445,242 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $982.98 | $6,149,500 | 36.65% | $4,950,220 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $719.34 | $4,500,200 | -15.97% | $4,500,200 | -12.18% |
| 2017 | $856.06 | $5,355,500 | 11.90% | $5,124,350 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $765.03 | $4,786,000 | -3.78% | $4,658,500 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $795.08 | $4,974,010 | 21.32% | $4,235,000 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $655.37 | $4,100,000 | 17.14% | $3,850,000 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $559.46 | $3,500,000 | 4.11% | $3,500,000 | 4.11% |
| 2012 | $537.36 | $3,361,725 | $3,361,725 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $7,429,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,882,782 |
| Total Market Value: | $9,311,782 |
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 % |
