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Edward Vivanco
Rare prime real estate opportunity in Tanglewood on the prestigious Houston Country Club Golf Course!Nestled on the 13th tee box with sprawling views of the golf course/four greens. You'll feel transported to a peaceful escape and quickly forget you're in the heart of the city. 
View from ladies’ tee box. Home was built more like a commercial building with no expense spared. You feel like you are at a five-star resort, with amenities such as a pool and spa, poolside cabana with imported tile, dry sauna and steam shower, plus lush grounds designed by John Kriegel of Moody Gardens. It boasts an outdoor dining pavilion with built-in grill and large courtyard area for large gatherings.
John Kriegel garden manager of Moody Gardens for 20 yrs. and author of Houston Garden Book designed the lush landscaping. Outdoor dining pavilion with built-in grill and large courtyard area are straight ahead through the arches. Door on right leads to cabana with full bathroom, dryer hook up and changing area. Don't forget the spa!
3rd floor balcony has amazing views and is a very serene place to relax. With no back neighbors the star gazing is spectacular. Area is very wide and deep making the area a very flexible area for entertaining.
View from 3rd floor balcony speaks for itself. 
The entry way was designed around a massive copper chandelier acquired from a palace in Spain. The 2 and 3rd floor landing balconies were design specifically to give you a view from all angles. There are 150 foot sightlines the entire length of the ground floor. All the beams are black Walnut.
50yrs ahead of his time-home was build with Thermal Mass stone walls which is all the rage of green builders now. Original owner flew to Hawaii, Colorado and Wyoming to hand pick the various stones used another example of no expense was to great for his forever home. Commercial grade elevator has unique ceiling created by local artist.
View of hallway from formal dining room back towards entryway. Another green feature are bamboo floors added by current owner. Neighbors say there was a large fountain on the left. The original plans show the water and drain. Plans also show entire area is wrapped in 8lb lead pan.
Extended view of hall way. Interesting story behind the 3 fireplaces....They are encased in 35,000 bricks from original owners home that burned down. He also but boiler and water heaters on other side of garage away from main house for more fire safety.
Dining room with floor to ceiling solar screened windows. Black walnut encased transoms pore natural light in room. Grandma's chandelier does not convey with sale.
Great shot showing the 150 foot sight lines.
Gourmet kitchen with extra-large double ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and custom cabinetry with abundant storage space. 
Good morning sunshine! What a great view to wake up to every day. 
Close up of granite counter-tops, prep sink, gas cooktop and Sub-Zero refrigerator.
Breakfast area located behind kitchen. Builder flew in oversized Pennsylvania flagstone floor. Curved interior stone walls were for better flow in the home. The liberal use of the stone in the center of the home was to hold the homes temperature constant. 
Another view of breakfast area showing the incredible views and natural light that pores into area.
Formal living room or den was original built as the "Game Room" This room has a dedicated 5 ton air condition unit so the card players could open the French doors and still stay cool. The trayed ceiling is outfitted with 3 color neon for visual light signals to guide his helicopter but that is another story.
Every home needs a full service bar.
View towards entryway. Wall on the left facing street is 10" thick to ensure card players safety from drive by shootings before drive by shootings became a thing.....original owner truly was ahead of his time.
Powder room under stairs on 1st floor.
2nd story landing showing view of entry way and massive chandelier. 
Large master bedroom like many other rooms up-stairs has angled ceilings and lots of windows. Another large balcony brings in the outdoors and magnificent views. 
Alternate view of master suite.
Steam bath on right with double rain shower heads, imported Italian tile and Brazilian slab granite 
Part of master closet....it continues around to the right.
1 of 3 bedrooms up-stairs all with private bathrooms. There is another bedroom with full bathroom on 1st floor and a mother in-law quarters too.
3rd floor media room looking out on to large balcony has full bathroom offering ability to be another bedroom too.
View from 3rd floor balcony.
This home was designed to entertain. Outdoor dining pavilion with a built-in grill and large courtyard area.
Covered parking for 7 cars, mosquito system, double gate entry, massive extra parking, zoned to award winning Briargrove Elementary on a quiet street with the closest backyard neighbors being a quarter of a mile away 
Tanglewood home on the 13th tee box of the Houston Country Club w/views of 4 greens & no backyard neighbors in view. This is a special location where you will forget you are in the heart of the city. Home was built to entertain & last with deep commercial building foundation/flat work & steel/concrete bones! Original plans available. Home was conceived more like a small commercial building disguised as a home: 25 tons of a/c, 100 gallon hot water boiler, commercial grade elevator to all 3 floors. entryway designed for massive copper chandelier acquired from a palace in Spain & stone walls to hold the homes temperature constant. Oversized Pennsylvania flagstone floor, imported Black Walnut, imported Italian tile, Brazilian slab granite and master w/steam shower. 1/1 detached guest suite/quarters with dry sauna, pool, mosquito system, outdoor kitchen w/dining pavilion facing golf course & beautiful grounds designed by John Kriegel. Private driveway gated w/climate coverage-7 vehicles.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Briargrove Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Tanglewood Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Wisdom High School Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $460.95 | $2,644,000 | 0.00% | $2,644,000 | 0.00% |
| 2022 | $460.95 | $2,644,000 | 0.00% | $2,644,000 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | $460.95 | $2,644,000 | 8.70% | $2,644,000 | 8.70% |
| 2020 | $424.07 | $2,432,480 | -18.92% | $2,432,480 | -18.92% |
| 2019 | $523.01 | $3,000,000 | 0.00% | $3,000,000 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $523.01 | $3,000,000 | -8.55% | $3,000,000 | -8.55% |
| 2017 | $571.93 | $3,280,600 | 0.00% | $3,280,600 | 3.50% |
| 2016 | $571.93 | $3,280,600 | -0.59% | $3,169,530 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $575.31 | $3,300,000 | 17.86% | $2,881,391 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $488.15 | $2,800,000 | 17.58% | $2,619,447 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $415.15 | $2,381,316 | 0.00% | $2,381,316 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $415.15 | $2,381,316 | $2,381,316 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $2,644,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $0 |
| Total Market Value: | $2,644,000 |
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 % |
