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Edward Vivanco
The Cleveland Sewall house is one of the last remaining, privately held architectural landmarks of old Houston. Built from 1924-1926, and entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, the original main residence includes 8,247 square feet on three floors, as well as a coach house consisting of garages and a two-bedroom apartment. Situated on four lushly landscaped acres bordering the River Oaks Country Club, this is a property of unrivaled beauty and elegance. 
The view from the sculpture garden captures the main house, pool house, carriage house and an additional rose garden. All of the outbuildings blend seamlessly with the main structure.
New outbuildings, completed in 1996, blend sensitively with the existing architecture. No detail was overlooked in the pool house, which includes an open-air living room, kitchen, and outdoor spa where materials were sourced from Spain and Morocco to honor the integrity of the original home. Upstairs are two bedroom suites, and on the third floor a large rooftop patio with unparalleled views of the property grounds, and neighboring River Oaks Country Club golf course.
The view from the pool house towards the main house shows the seamless blend in architecture.
The crystal garden to the west of the pool house and loggia.
The gardens to the north of the pool house are flanked by outdoor spa baths.
The fountain and gardens on the northern edge of the property, with the River Oaks County Club golf course beyond, offer privacy and beautiful views from the pool house guest suite. 
One of the unique features of the property is a large temperature controlled koi pond. 
An ariel view captures the extensive gardens, koi pond and all six buildings. The property is bordered to the north by the River Oaks Country Club golf course. 
The facade and front entry of the original 1924 Cleveland Swell House. A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Houston's history. The Cleveland Sewall House sits on two pristine acres in the exclusive River Oaks neighborhood. It is one of the last remaining privately held architectural landmarks in Houston. Built from 1924-1926, the home has been painstakingly updated and maintained.
| 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 | $1,534.74 | $12,437,525 | 7.19% | $11,434,500 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $1,431.74 | $11,602,856 | 22.78% | $10,395,000 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $1,166.09 | $9,450,000 | -24.29% | $9,450,000 | -24.29% |
| 2020 | $1,540.13 | $12,481,196 | $12,481,196 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $9,793,169 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $2,644,356 |
| Total Market Value: | $12,437,525 |
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 % |
