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Edward Vivanco
[Front Elevation] This inviting home at 3459 Ella Lee Lane offers a master class in sympathetically renovating and updating a 1930s-period Houston home.
[Front Door] Stunning quoin detail surrounds the front door.
[Main Staircase] Reverse view of the front door. A superbly rendered wrought iron balustrade graces the main staircase.
[Dining Room - 14'x13'] Built in 1938 by Ivan H. Greer, a well-known River Oaks-area builder, the elegantly composed, neo-Regency structure was modernized by noted Mid Century architect Charles Pagan. More recently, the seller commissioned a significant rejuvenation from master designer Ginger Barber, ASID, whose innovations incorporated select architectural elements sourced from Chateau Domingue. This view travels into the dining room from the foyer.
[Dining Room - 14'x13'] A deep cased opening at the rear, which encloses a Pacific cloth-lined closet, leads into the family room. Pivot door at right swings open into the kitchen.
[Living Room - 21'x14'] Flanking the foyer, pocket doors open to the spacious living room, enhanced by an antique marble fireplace mantel, and full-length windows and French doors that overlook front and side gardens.
[Living Room - 21'x14'] A paneled archway connects the living room to a superbly appointed powder room, an elevator concealed by paneled doors, a hidden wine closet, and the family room.
[Formal Powder Room] Note antique sink cabinet.
[Family Room - 37'x18'] Banded hardwood floors extend across the expansive family room which effectively spans the rear of the house. A trio of French doors provides stunning views of the stone patios, water-wall pool, and gardens.
[Family Room - 37'x18'] At one end, full length windows flank a rustic fireplace.
[Family Room - 37'x18'] Floor-to-ceiling bookcases surround louvered, natural wood, strap-hinged antique doors that conceal a SubZero wine refrigerator.
[Study - 13'x13'] An inviting sitting room adjoins the family room and kitchen. Amenities include a media/display/storage cabinet, French doors to the patio and pool, and a walk-in storage closet.
[Back Entry] The entry from the gated driveway leads to the kitchen, study, and return staircase. View ravels across the kitchen into the breakfast room.
[Kitchen - 15'x10'] The airy kitchen offers a massive center island with a polished hardwood countertop and drawer storage; side cabinets with quartzite surfaces and porcelain tile backsplash; side-by-side SubZero refrigerator and freezer; Viking range and wall ovens; and a row of pantries accessed by louvered, natural wood doors.
[Kitchen - 15'x10'] The kitchen opens into the adjoining breakfast area which overlooks the front lawn.
[Kitchen - 15'x10'] This view takes in the Viking range and wall ovens as well as the louvered pantry doors.
[Breakfast Alcove 13'x8'] The breakfast area has full-length windows with views of the front gardens and adjoins a convenient half bath.
[Kitchen / Breakfast] A view from the breakfast alcove into the kitchen.
[Kitchen Half-Bath] This half bath adjoins the breakfast alcove and features an antique sink cabinet.
[Upstairs Study - 14'x13'] Positioned near the primary suite, the home office/study features walls of book/display cabinets. Open double doors lead to the back bedroom hall.
[Primary Suite - 26'x13'] The inviting primary bedroom has a deep tray ceiling, generous sitting area, and designer wool carpet that extends into the dressing areas. Note exquisite antique fireplace.
[Primary Suite - 26'x13'] Designer wool carpet extends into the dressing areas and custom walk-in closets (open doorway at right).
[Primary Dressing Room / Closets] Mirrored doors enhance the dressing area equipped with a marble-topped vanity cabinet positioned beneath a window. Open door at rear leads into one of two full bathrooms.
[Primary Bath 1] Two sumptuous full baths join the primary bedroom, each with a custom marble tile floor, marble sink deck, seamless glass shower, and a water closet. This bath includes a soaking tub.
[Primary Bath 2] Full bath 2 has a custom marble tile floor, marble sink deck, seamless glass shower, and a water closet.
[En Suite Bedroom - 16'x14'] This bedroom - an all secondary bedrooms - are en suite. Note this bedrooms location just off the main staircase landing. Includes a custom-fitted walk-in closet.
[En Suite Bedroom - 16'x14'] This en suite bedroom has book / display shelves, walk-in closet, and attached bath.
[En Suite Bath]
[En Suite Bedroom - 13'x13'] Includes attached bath and walk-in closet.
[En Suite Bath]
[Third Floor Craft Room - 27'x12'] Finished craft room/flexible space on the third floor. Note designated staircase from second floor and dormer windows.
[Third Floor Game Room - 27'x11'] An additional space/game room on the third floor includes a half bath.
[Quarters] Garage apartment has a kitchenette with sink, under-counter refrigerator, and microwave.
[Quarters Bedroom - 13'x11'] Sitting room / bedroom in garage apartment.
[Quarters Living Area - 18'x11'] Door at right leads into bedroom w/ full bath.
[Gated Motor Court / Garage] Note open iron gate leading to the patio (left).
[Patio / Pool] A view of the patio, spa, and pool from the motor court.
[Pool / Spa / Water Wall] Superb gardens surround the patio and pool.
[Patio / Pool] 
[Pool]
[Rear Elevation] A shady loggia spans the rear of the great room.
[Side garden / Walkway] 
[Garden Sitting Area]
[Antique Iron Pedestrian Gate]
[Patio] The patios surrounding the pool offers several gathering spots for sunbathing.
[Front Elevation]
[Front Elevation] Iron gate and garden walkway to rear is shown at far left.
[Elevator] The first-floor elevator stop is positioned behind panel doors in-between the living room and great room.This superbly updated, classic 1930s neo-Regency home presents a master class in sympathetic renovation. Built by Ivan Greer; modernized by Mid Century architect Charles Pagan; recently updated by Ginger Barber, ASID and Chateau Domingue. Elevator. Rejuvenated hardwood floors, millwork, and paneling; antique marble fireplaces; banks of French doors and full-length windows w/ pool and garden views; pocket doors; abundant, prioritized storage. Magnificent formals; a family room spanning the rear; and cozy TV room/study. Modern kitchen w/ massive central island; quartzite countertops; SubZero / Viking appliances; extensive pantries; light-filled breakfast area. Secluded primary w/ elegant dressing areas, custom-fitted closets, and 2 marble-clad baths w/ walkthrough shower, a tub, and 2 water closets. Bedrooms have en suite baths and custom-fitted closets; 3rd floor has a media room w/ bath and an additional flex space. Apartment w/ kitchenette and bath above garage w/ driveway entry.
| 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 | $587.68 | $3,744,116 | -0.14% | $3,744,116 | 5.51% |
| 2022 | $588.51 | $3,749,412 | 16.22% | $3,548,600 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $506.36 | $3,226,000 | 3.78% | $3,226,000 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | $487.91 | $3,108,455 | 0.52% | $3,108,455 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | $485.36 | $3,092,259 | 0.61% | $3,092,259 | 1.78% |
| 2018 | $482.42 | $3,073,515 | 0.00% | $3,038,283 | 10.00% |
| 2017 | $482.42 | $3,073,515 | 6.33% | $2,762,076 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $453.71 | $2,890,605 | 9.90% | $2,510,979 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $412.84 | $2,630,226 | 8.37% | $2,282,709 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $380.95 | $2,427,012 | 28.65% | $2,075,190 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $296.11 | $1,886,537 | 0.95% | $1,886,537 | 0.95% |
| 2012 | $293.33 | $1,868,778 | $1,868,778 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $2,196,075 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,548,041 |
| Total Market Value: | $3,744,116 |
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 % |
