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Edward Vivanco
Spacious backyard and deck with saltwater pool installed in 2008 with pumps replaced in 2015. Cabana with outdoor kitchen on the right was added in 2009 with the rest of the home update.
A view from the second floor landing looking down into the Grand Foyer with original plaster walls, original chandeliers, and original oak floors in fantastic condition!
Formal Dining Room - 19' 6" x 15' 5" - Classic River Oaks Formal Dining room with 10' ceiling, gorgeous chandelier, Access from the Foyer and directly to the Kitchen, glassware storage closets, a lined silver closet, four wall sconces, great views of the front yard, crown moulding wit dentil patterns, and fantastic original hardwood floors.
Formal Dining Room - 19' 6" x 15' 5" - Another view of the Formal Dining Room, door on the left leads to Kitchen, door on the right leads to Family Room, and the wall on the right is home to glassware and silver storage cabinets.
Formal Living Room - 28' x 17' 5" - Classic River Oaks Formal Living room accessible from the Foyer with great views of the front and back yard, a gas log fireplace with custom milled mantel, access to the Study, crown moulding with dentil pattern, and fantastic condition original oak floors.
Formal Living Room - 28' x 17' 5" - Another view of the Formal Living Room showing its access from the Foyer, high ceilings, and views of the pool with adjacent cabana.
Kitchen - 28' x 13' - This Kitchen is well equipped for a chef with plenty of counter space, two prep islands, three sinks, all stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet storage, views of the front yard and motor court, a "chef's desk", dentil crown moulding, and original oak floors.
Kitchen - 28' x 13' - Another view of the Kitchen showing its floor to ceiling cabinet storage, dual prep islands views into the front yard, overhead display cabinetry, dentil crown moulding, and original oak floors. 
Kitchen - 28' x 13' - A closer view of the prep island that houses an extra sink as well as steamer, main sink with instant hot water dispenser next to under counter dishwasher, warming drawer shown in background next to the refrigerator, and the Viking cooktop with four gas burners and a griddle.
Kitchen - 28' x 13' - A closer view of the "Wet Bar" portion of he Kitchen showing the sink with chilled and filtered water dispenser, under counter glassware dishwasher, ice maker, overhead display cabinetry, and the adjacent "Chef Desk" with views over the front yard as well as cabinet storage.
Study - 28' x 10' - Spacious study with floor to ceiling alder wood paneling, great views of the front, back, and side yard, a wet bar with granite counter, two bookcases, pool deck access, and original oak floors. Access from the Formal Living Room.
Study - 28' x 10' - Another view of the Study showing its access to the pool deck via a set of 20-lite French double doors, great views of the side yard, beautiful alder paneled walls, and original oak floors.
Study - 28' x 10' - Another view of the study showing its views into the front yard, alder counter area with cabinet storage, and one of the two overhead bookcases. This is a classic River Oaks style Study with great space and great views!
Family Room - 36' x 25' - This huge Family room features access to the motor court on the west side and pool access on the east side. An informal dining area is arranged on one side of the room next to a buffet counter(not shown) with overhead display cabinetry. The other side of the room features a gas log fireplace flanked by two built in's with cabinet storage and overhead bookcases.
Family Room - 36' x 25' - A view of the Family Room showing its entry from the Kitchen and Formal Dining room via a short staircase.
Family Room - 36' x 25' - A closer view of the informal dining area set up in the Family Room. The adjacent banquet counter counter with granite countertop, under counter cabinet and drawer storage, and overhead display cabinetry makes this room a great space for hosting large gatherings. While not shown in the pictures, the motor court is located adjacent to this room and has ample space for guest parking.
Game Room - 29' x 20' - Located in the rear of the home, this room is equipped with a full bathroom, a Kitchenette, and additional granite serving counter, access to the pool cabana and outdoor kitchen, plenty of cabinet storage, and tumbled marble tile floors.
Game Room - 29' x 20' - Another view of the game room showing the space available. Plenty of room to set up a billiards table, TV and couches as shown, or decorate to your taste and needs!
Game Room - 29' x 20' - A closer view of the Kitchenette in the Game Room showing its stainless steel appliances including fridge/freezer combo, ice maker, dishwasher, and sink set in granite counters. The adjacent high top granite seating area is ideal for grabbing a bit to eat from the pool without risking any water on the oak floors in the main Kitchen.
Game Room Full Bath - 11' x 5' - Located in the Gameroom, this full bath serves as the "pool bath", but is also ideal for use from the Gameroom and Family Room. It is equipped with a marble clad walk-in shower behind a seamless glass enclosure and a granite countertop housing a porcelain sink, glass faced linen cabinet, and undercounter cabinet/drawer storage.
Pool cabana - 28' x 18' - A tasteful addition of the 2009 renovation and expansion of this home, this cabana has a timeless red brick interior wall, access from the Gameroom, a granite counter with built in grill, fluted support columns, and a stained wood plank vaulted ceiling. 
Pool cabana - 28' x 18' - A closer view of the fantastic pool cabana shows the gas fireplace with raised brick hearth and a herringbone pattern overhead. Three windows open the line of sight to treetop views and a granite counter houses an outdoor sink and a custom grill by Texas Pit Crafters set over a herringbone pattern with a Vent-a-Hood overhead. Additional features include custom cabinets, ceiling speakers, and a stained wood vaulted ceiling.
Primary Bedroom - 18' x 18' (Sitting Area - 13' x 9') - This well appointed primary suite features an adjacent sitting area and great views of the pool and backyard. This room is fittingly situated at the top of the entry foyer and also has access to the ensuite full bath and spacious closet.
Primary Bedroom - 18' x 18' (Sitting Area - 13' x 9') - A view from the entry perspective of the primary bedroom shows the adjacent sitting area and the treetop views as well as the well maintained original oak floors.
Primary Bedroom Sitting Area - 13' x 9' - A closer view of the primary bedroom sitting area with treetop views, multi-piece mouldings, and original oak floors.
Primary Bathroom - 18' x 10' 6' - This marble clad primary bathroom features a dual sink vanity with display cabinetry and undercounter cabinet/drawer storage, a soaker tub set in a marble slab surround with optional treetop views, and a walk in shower with floor to ceiling marble surround and a seamless glass enclosure. 
Primary Bathroom - 18' x 10' 6' - A closer view of the vanity and bath tub area of the primary bathroom showing the cabinet and drawer storage as well as the beautiful slabs of marble used for the countertop and tub surround.
Primary Bathroom - 18' x 10' 6' - Another view of the primary bath showing the floor to ceiling marble surround for the walk in shower, additional cabinet storage on the far end of the room, and the diagonal marble tile floors.
Primary Closet - 20' x 10' - Shown in this picture is just the dressing area of this large closet which has 9' ceilings outfitted with floor to ceiling storage solutions and has optional views of the front yard.
Media Room - 24' x 23' - Located centrally on the second floor, this room has a full wall of tastefully stained cabinetry with space for a sizeable TV, views over both the pool and motor court, nine ceiling speakers, and original oak floors.
Media Room - 24' x 23' - Another view of the second floor media room showing its treetop views over the pool area, floor to ceiling cabinetry with large TV space, and original oak floors.
Extra Room - 11' x 10' - Somewhat of a vestibule between the front wing of the home and the extra bedroom wing, this room could make a good place for children to study or to set up a quiet spot for reading/working.
Guest Apartment Living - 16' x 15' - Located at the rear of the home, this room is accessible from both the second floor hallway and a private stairwell landing in the motor court. It shares an open concept layout with the Guest Apartment Kitchen and features high ceilings, good natural light, and carpet floors.
Guest Apartment Kitchen - 13' x 8' - This Kitchen shares an open concept layout with the Guest Apartment Living room and is fully equipped with a fridge/freezer combo, electric range, microwave, dishwasher, sink, granite counters, custom cabinetry, and diagonally set tile floors.
Guest Apartment Bedroom - 24' x 16' - (Currently in use as home gym) Boasting high vaulted ceilings and fantastic natural light, this room has plenty of square footage to use as a spacious home gym or an extra room for any kind of hobby.
Bedroom 1 - 15' 5" x 15' 5" - This bedroom is situated at the front of the home and has a private bathroom and sizeable closet, mouldings and baseboards, and original oak floors.
Bedroom 1 Private Bath - 10' x 9' - This bath has marble counters, a tub/shower combo with sliding glass door, cabinet and drawer storage, a private lavatory closet, a window bench seat with storage, and tile floors.
Bedroom 2 - 22' x 13' - Also situated at the front of the home, this bedroom has a private bath, walk-in closet, built in shelving, a window with bench seat and storage, and original oak floors. 
Bedroom 3 - 15' x 14' - This room is located midway through the second floor of the home and has a walk-in closet, viewsof the motor court, and original oak floors.
Bedroom 4 - 14' x 12' - Part of the 2009 renovation/expansion, this room is located towards the rear of the second floors and has views of the motor court, a walk in closet, and carpet floors.
Full Bathroom (Upstairs Hallway) - 7' 8" x 6' 6" - This bath is intended to serve Bedrooms 3 and 4 and is located midway through the second floor of the home with a walk-in shower, marble counter, and tile floor.
Bedroom 5 - 15' x 14' - Part of the 2009 renovation/expansion, this room is located at he rear of the home and has treetop views, direct access to a full bath, walk-in closet, and carpet floors.
Bedroom 5 Bath - 15' x 5' - Attached directly to bedroom 5, this bath also has hallway access to help serve the rear of the home. It features a tub/shower combo with clerestory window, marble countertop with a large vanity area, drawer and cabinet storage, and tile floors.
Wine Cellar - 15' x 13' - During the 2009 renovation, this basement was waterproofed and converted into a wine cellar that boasts ample space for additional built out storage or to place a tasting table. While not independently climate controlled, this room does have a closet housing plumbing to install a condenser for climate control purposes. 
Entry Foyer - 25' x 13' - This grand entry is fitting of a home of this stature and features original chandeliers, original plaster walls with designer wallpaper, coat closet and powder room access, second floor bookcase, access to the Formal Dining and Living rooms, crown moulding with dentil pattern, and original oak floors.
Beautiful backyard with saltwater pool, pool cabana with outdoor kitchen, shady winding pathway, mosquito control system, landscape lighting, and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors.
The saltwater pool and surrounding stone deck was installed in 2008 and had the pumps replaced in 2015. This backyard is fully equipped to entertain a large number of guests or to simply stretch out and relax outside at home.
Beautiful wrought iron backyard side gate with lush surround makes a great entry for guests as well as lawn maintenance crews. 
This classic River Oaks home designed by prominent architect Hiram Salisbury is situated on a prime .5+ acre lot. Taken back to the studs in 2009 and extensively remodeled with updates to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system. Gracious entry foyer is flanked by an elegant formal living room on one side and the formal dining room on the other. A large wood paneled library opens to the pool and backyard area. Chefs kitchen with premium appliances, custom cabinetry, Silestone counters, and granite islands. Large open family room flows into additional den with kitchenette and bar. Three staircases plus an elevator. Upstairs is a grand primary bedroom with sitting area and walk-in closets; plus five additional bedrooms, media room, private office space, attached quarters with kitchenette, and a work-out/flex space. Back yard features a generous pool with slate surround, landscaped grounds, an inviting covered porch with summer kitchen and fireplace. Three-car garage and gated motor court.
| 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 | $701.19 | $6,500,000 | 22.64% | $5,830,000 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $571.74 | $5,300,000 | 1.92% | $5,300,000 | 1.92% |
| 2021 | $560.95 | $5,200,000 | -6.38% | $5,200,000 | -6.38% |
| 2020 | $599.17 | $5,554,300 | -2.17% | $5,554,300 | 5.20% |
| 2019 | $612.46 | $5,677,474 | 18.28% | $5,280,000 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $517.80 | $4,800,000 | 0.00% | $4,800,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $517.80 | $4,800,000 | -2.04% | $4,800,000 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | $528.59 | $4,900,000 | 0.00% | $4,840,000 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $528.59 | $4,900,000 | 22.50% | $4,400,000 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $431.50 | $4,000,000 | 4.02% | $4,000,000 | 4.02% |
| 2013 | $414.82 | $3,845,400 | 3.93% | $3,845,400 | 3.93% |
| 2012 | $399.14 | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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| Market Land Value: | $3,978,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $2,522,000 |
| Total Market Value: | $6,500,000 |
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 % |
