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Edward Vivanco
[Front Elevation] After 82 years, this classic, River Oaks residence has been significantly renovated, expanded, and redesigned for easy but elegant modern living. Period architectural elements - stunning wrought iron accents, vintage floors, and millwork - have been retained wherever possible, creating a seamless blend of old and new.
[Front/Side Elevation] A wide driveway offers abundant front and side parking.
[Rear Elevation with Pool and Garage with Attached Studio/Gym] Attached to the garage, a studio/gym (or pool room) with mirrored walls overlooks the pool through full-length windows.
[Foyer] Inside the light-filled foyer, a curling staircase with looped iron balusters ascends to the second floor. Vintage hardwood floors extend through arched openings to the principal rooms and into a hall that travels to the powder room, family room, and gathering kitchen.
[Study] study, accessed through two arched openings in the living room, has a marble fireplace flanked by sash windows framing views of the raised patio, lawn, and pool. Note arched opening with pocket doors into the living room.
[Dining Room] Full-length sash windows in the dining room overlook the front lawn, yew hedges, and the iron gate to the side garden. Flanking the antique marble fireplace, two pairs of solid French doors open into the living room
[Living Room] A recent extension of the house, the living room has a wide-plank, reclaimed wood floor; an antique marble fireplace with marble overmantel; distressed-beam ceiling; book/display cabinets; and a corner banquette. A walk-in full bar features a stone deck, hammered bar sink, a wine chiller, and an under-counter refrigerator.
[Living Room] An alternate view of the living room reveals full-length windows, the pocket-door entry into the study (left-center), and the opening to the foyer.
[Living Room] This view of the living room reveals the banquette (right) and full bar (left).
[Family Room] The family room features a workstation with built-in desk and cabinets, a media/display/storage cabinet, and a wide arched opening into the gathering kitchen.
[Living Room] Gathering space in the living room.
[Breakfast Space between Family Room and Kitchen] The breakfast area has French doors that access the patio and a door that opens to the font hall.
[Gathering Kitchen] In the kitchen, refined marble countertops enhance the island and side cabinets. The island offers a Wolf cooktop, dining shelf, storage, and wine storage. Additional appointments include wardrobe pantries; a cabinet-front SubZero refrigerator and freezer; an extra-deep rectangular stainless-steel sink; and Thermador wall ovens.
[Family Room Planning Station] A convenient work space in the family room provides welcome storage. Note open door into front hall.
[Gathering Kitchen] This view of the kitchen travels across the island and breakfast space into the family room. Note media/storage/display cabinet in family room.
]Laundry Room] Behind the kitchen, the light-filled laundry room features abundant counter and cabinet storage, a sink, and a side door to the driveway inside the driveway gates.
[Primary Suite] The luxurious primary suite features media/display shelves; sash windows; and access to the front balcony.
[Primary Suite Dressing Area and Closets] A dressing area with designer carpet connects two spacious, custom-fitted walk-in closets, one with a packing island and one with a supplementary inner closet. Solid doors open to reveal the primary bath.
[ One of Two Primary Closets]
[One of Two Primary Closets]
[Primary Bath] The primary bath, surrounded by sash windows, features an inlaid marble floor; marble sink decks; a Jason jetted tub; seamless glass and marble shower with an octagon window; and a water closet with a pocket door.
[Primary Bath] A closer view of the Jason jetted tub. Note seeded glass window panes for increased privacy.
[Primary Bath] This view includes the seamless glass and marble shower with an octagon window.
[Study Hub] This study hub or home office features a French door to a balcony and built-in desk and cabinets.
[En Suite Bedroom] Secondary bedrooms are en suite and feature walk-in or deep step-n closets.
[En Suite Bath]
[En Suite Bedroom]
[En Suite Bath]
[En Suite Bedroom]
[En Suite Bath]
[Outdoor Living / Summer Kitchen] The loggia/summer kitchen has a beamed tongue-and-groove ceiling, Texas stone fireplace, Viking grill, sink, and a half-bath. French doors at right access the kitchen and family room.
[Pool, Gym, Garage] Attached to the garage, a gym (or pool room) with mirrored walls overlooks the pool through full-length windows. The garage features a Tesla charging-station; a gardener’s room; and a workroom with storage.
[Pool, Spa, Lanai] An alternate view travels across the pool to the lanai.
[Gym]
[Garage-Apartment Entrance] The second-floor apartment in the garage has two outside entrances from the patio and the driveway (shown).
[Garage (Guest) Apartment] The expansive guest apartment above the garage has a paneled staircase; original five-panel doors; hardwood floors; a powder room (half-bath); living/dining area; full kitchen with Thermador appliances; laundry room; a bedroom with walk-in closet; and a marble-clad full bath.
[Garage (Guest) Apartment] The living area in the guest apartment.
[Garage (Guest) Apartment] This view reveals the dining space in the open kitchen.
[Garage (Guest) Apartment Kitchen] The kitchen features Thermador appliances.
[Garage (Guest) Apartment Bedroom] The bedroom features plank walls and a walk-in closet.
[Garage (Guest) Apartment Full Bath] Note seamless-glass entry shower.
[Garage (Guest) Apartment Laundry Room] The laundry room offers abundant cabinet storage.
[Garage and Work Shop] The garage features a Tesla charging-station (shown); a separate gardener’s room; and this workroom with storage.
[Rear Elevation] Open patio and lawn between the rear of the house and pool, gym, garage, and garage (guest) apartment.
[Side Garden] Front gardens link to this charming side garden at the rear.
[Side Garden at Rear] An alternate view of the side garden reveals the gate accessing the front gardens.
[Pool]
[Garage - Front Elevation] Note entry to guest apartment above.
[Aerial View]
[Front Elevation]This classic River Oaks home sits on a 34,542 sq. ft. lot (per HCAD). It has been renovated for modern living while preserving period elements, creating a seamless blend of old and new. Front door with leaded glass sidelights and wrought-iron tracery opens to gracious entry with spiral staircase. Generous formal dining room with views to front lawn and French doors to living room. Nicely appointed living room with beamed ceiling, wide plank hardwoods, antique marble fireplace, and views to backyard. Gourmet kitchen with Wolf cooktop, dining shelf, wine storage, SubZero, Thermador ovens, and more. Luxurious primary suite and three secondary, en suite bedrooms upstairs. Dressing area in primary suite connects two walk-in closets. Outdoor living areas include a fenced pool with lanai, summer kitchen, stone fireplace, generous green space, and landscaped gardens. Garage with adjoining gym/studio and spacious guest apartment upstairs. Rare offering on this sought-after street! Beautiful!
| District: | Houston ISD |
| 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 | $1,225.42 | $7,280,206 | 13.80% | $7,280,206 | 13.80% |
| 2022 | $1,076.85 | $6,397,561 | 6.86% | $6,397,561 | 6.86% |
| 2021 | $1,007.76 | $5,987,108 | 0.21% | $5,987,108 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | $1,005.65 | $5,974,552 | 0.12% | $5,974,552 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | $1,004.44 | $5,967,371 | 8.18% | $5,967,371 | 8.18% |
| 2018 | $928.52 | $5,516,355 | 0.00% | $5,516,355 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $928.52 | $5,516,355 | 11.26% | $5,516,355 | 11.26% |
| 2016 | $834.58 | $4,958,217 | 0.00% | $4,958,217 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $834.58 | $4,958,217 | 21.85% | $4,958,217 | 21.85% |
| 2014 | $684.91 | $4,069,032 | 26.69% | $4,069,032 | 26.69% |
| 2013 | $540.62 | $3,211,826 | 10.00% | $3,211,826 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $491.47 | $2,919,842 | $2,919,842 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $5,872,140 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,408,066 |
| Total Market Value: | $7,280,206 |
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 % |
