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Edward Vivanco
Prominently placed in the city’s most coveted location, 3404 Chevy Chase at Mockingbird is a 9,527 sf, 8 bedrooms 9.2 baths -contemporary French Normandy styled, private gated estate, and one of the finest homes in River Oaks .
Its striking exterior is composed of late-modern brick with a slate roof and was designed famous architect S I Morris. Solidly crafted, every detail is impeccable.
This grand River Oaks estate is located on an iconic and spacious corner of Chevy Chase and Mockingbird.
A side view of this grand corner-lot home, showing the staggered rooftops and the gated side courtyard entrance to this contemporary estate.
Note the striking architecture using a late-modern brick exterior and a slate roof with glass panels 
Secured within the gates, you will find the motor-court that leads you to the entrance. Understated from the street, but striking once you enter.
One of two gate entrances. The one viewed here is the Chevy Chase entrance, the other gate is on the Mockingbird side of the estate.
A welcoming grand entrance from the motor-court which contributes function and form to the residential landscape design.
The massive floor to ceiling glass (and steel) front door, with a pivot opening process provides a remarkable entrance.
The front foyer is tall and spacious and can function as the main hub of the house. The high ceiling and walnut wood floor, along with copious amounts of natural light lends itself to your personal art and furnishings. 
Right off the foyer is the solarium with a 22 foot vaulted glass ceiling and a Limestone tiled floor; and most impressive is the indoor Fiddle Leaf Fig tree, flourishing right from the earth, but also right in your living area!
Another view of the solarium as it opens to the formal dining area on the right and the family room on the rear left of this picture. Note the huge sliding wall-door (presently ajar) that closes off the family room if needed.
The spacious formal dining room (virtually staged) opens to the solarium and living area. The truss designed ceilings are 22 feet tall and are quite striking along with the walnut flooring and 2 sets of French doors looking out on the side courtyard.
The Formal Living Room has grand proportions with its 22 foot trussed ceilings, Walnut flooring, 2 sets of French doors viewing the side yard, fireplace and more!
The living room has great lighting and a huge wall of built-in shelves for art or whatever you want to display.
The family room (den) is really large (24'x24') and has a sliding wall-door to close off from solarium. Customized built-in shelves and a vista of and access to the summer kitchen and pool.
The family room (den) also has a wet bar for entertaining with a wine cooler/fridge, a silver closet and more!
The amazing breakfast room (or rather an informal dining area) has a brick fireplace, truss designed ceiling with some glass panels, and 2 sets of French doors that look out on and opens to the court yard with a putting green.
The kitchen has 10ft ceilings and a huge wood wraparound island, double ovens with warmers, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Viking Pro gas range, two stainless steel Bosch dishwashers, an ice maker and more!
The Kitchen wraparound island has a beautiful stained wood countertop, for plenty of seating, and storage.
The primary suite (virtually staged) is quite serene and spacious, with its walnut hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and floor to ceiling metal sliding doors to the patio and pool.
Another view of the primary suite's bedroom. 
Her primary bathroom with quartz countertops, brass faucet, fixtures and pulls Kohler sink and commode, ceramic and quartz tile floor, metal sliding door leading to patio/yard. Tub/shower combination with hand-held shower.
Her Closet -Spacious, custom-fitted with built-ins, drawers, shelving and pull-down hanging rods.
His primary bathroom with quartz countertops, brass faucet, fixtures and pulls, Kohler sink and commode, with ceramic and quartz tile floor, metal sliding door leading to patio/yard, frameless glass shower.
His Closet -Spacious, custom-fitted with built-ins, adjustable shelving and pull-down hanging rods.
This 18x8 room is part of the Primary suite, and has been used as a study/library (indoor windows allow natural light from hallway), but can also serve as an additional closest, or flex space, or even be opened into the bedroom space if desired. 
Guest Bedroom Downstairs, (24x14) has 10ft ceilings, private full bath, and two sliding glass doors to the patio/yard. This is a really big guest suite, and could also serve a really spacious home office.
The Game Room is upstairs, directly off the front stairs with 10ft ceilings recessed lights, and built-ins. This room is also spacious enough for a pool table and some comfy chairs.
This house has SIX comfortable Bedrooms (15x12) upstairs, each has it's own private bath (en suite), and have ample closets. Also each one has a sliding glass door to a balcony as seen here.
All 6 upstairs en-suite Bathrooms have quartz countertops, chrome faucets and fixtures, Kohler commode and sink Tub/shower combination, fully extendable drawer slides with soft close and tile flooring. 
The Utility Room, downstairs off the kitchen, has a Double washer and dryer hook-up, half-bath for pool, Built-in desk, access to three-car garage and summer kitchen. 
The covered outdoor patio has an outstanding full summer kitchen, with a HEATED FLOOR, and brick pizza fire oven. An excellent option for dining and entertaining.
The outdoor patio is more like an outdoor living room, with a heated floor, and a roomy sitting area with two TV's for entertaining and relaxing. And it is adjacent to the pool.
Another view of the Summer Kitchen, and all its amenities. 
The backyard and courtyard are spectacular. Note how the unique architecture is accentuated by the night lighting. 
The pool is its own work of art, with an inviting beach entrance, and water features for play and entertainment. 
In daylight hours, the pool gets plenty of sun,
A very private oasis retreat. 
The hot tub in the lower-left corner is right off the primary suite, as is this private side-courtyard retreat.
A closer view of the side courtyard, which can also be an excellent dog run. Very private and spacious.
On the eastern (Mockingbird) side of the home is a professionally installed putting green seen here, within the all-synthetic turf court yard. Low to no maintenance, soft and beautiful.
A further view of the eastern side courtyard, fully gated with yards of plush, pet friendly synthetic grass. 
From Chevy Chase front entrance, there is an automated gate entrance that leads you into the moto court. The gate is seen open in the image above.
There is also another automated gate entrance to the motor court on the Mockingbird side, both with cameras to aid in the estate's access protection. Very discreet from the street view.
The grand motor-court seen here as you enter from Chevy Chase. It truly contributes function and form to the unique residential landscape design. Note the additional far gate to Mockingbird for convenience with egress or ingress.
The motor-court offers a wide range of entertainment possibilities, not to mention ample guest parking. 
The 3 car garage is located on the Mockingbird side making daily access quite convenient. 
An aerial view of the entire estate, showing the homes grand splendor, from the front motor-court, the beautiful staggered slate and glass rooftops, and the beach entrance blue water pool in the rear.
3404 Chevy Chase is a beautiful and highly unique residence with so many details to see and discover. Watch the listing video, and schedule a private tour today.In the true heart of River Oaks sits this French Normandy inspired residence designed by Houston’s celebrated architect, S I Morris. Beautifully constructed and ageless in design, this meticulously crafted estate is perfectly understated with its discreet gated exterior and its stylish transitioning-contemporary interior. A sophisticated floorplan with grand open spaces for entertaining, 8 bedrooms and 9/2 Bathrooms. A captivating entrance with a glass front foyer. Spacious formals and solarium are accented by the sweeping trussed ceilings with glass panels in parts, allowing plentiful natural light, nurturing a flourishing fiddle leaf fig tree growing inside the solarium. The private motor court has two gated entries that contributes function and form to the residential landscape design. The primary bedroom is down with his and her bathrooms. A guest bedroom downstairs and secondary bedrooms upstairs. Front and rear staircases. Beach entrance pool, patio with summer kitchen.
| 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 | $828.80 | $7,999,541 | 35.62% | $6,921,258 | 17.34% |
| 2022 | $611.12 | $5,898,503 | 5.70% | $5,898,503 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | $578.18 | $5,580,591 | 1.47% | $5,580,591 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | $569.83 | $5,500,000 | -2.65% | $5,500,000 | -2.65% |
| 2019 | $585.37 | $5,650,000 | 16.28% | $5,650,000 | 16.28% |
| 2018 | $503.40 | $4,858,770 | -4.97% | $4,858,770 | -4.97% |
| 2017 | $529.73 | $5,113,000 | -9.90% | $5,113,000 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | $587.96 | $5,675,000 | 30.46% | $4,728,723 | 13.22% |
| 2015 | $450.68 | $4,350,000 | 14.57% | $4,176,500 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $393.37 | $3,796,819 | 0.00% | $3,796,819 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $393.37 | $3,796,819 | -4.16% | $3,796,819 | -4.16% |
| 2012 | $410.44 | $3,961,604 | $3,961,604 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $3,978,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $4,021,541 |
| Total Market Value: | $7,999,541 |
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 % |
