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Edward Vivanco
Located on one of the most coveted streets in River Oaks, 3723 Knollwood is a low-slung brick home perfectly sited on more than three-quarters of a wooded acre.
Prompting descriptions like “striking” and “art collector’s fantasy,” this 1950 contemporary masterpiece was designed by Houston architect Wylie Vale.
Architect Wylie Vale had a significant impact upon the look and flavor of several of Houston’s most gracious neighborhoods, particularly River Oaks, Memorial and Tanglewood. 
Step inside the front door to the great room with its nearly 15-foot ceilings and view of the pool and pool house.
A slightly different angled view of the great room
View from the great room looking back through the front doors
There are three fireplaces in the home, including this one in the great room. TV and audio equipment is stored in the cupboards on either side.
Adjacent to the great room is the living room. Note the large wall expanses that will accommodate an art collection.
Floor-to-ceiling Rehme steel and glass walls overlook the pool, pool house and rear lawn.
Built for entertaining, the public rooms flow seamlessly. From the living room, it's just a few steps to the formal dining room.
The dining room is spacious (16 X 12) and light filled.
Formal powder room
It's a pleasure to cook on this 48-inch six-burner Miele range with grill and warming drawer. Custom Poggenpohl glass-fronted cabinets have low-voltage +Motion Drive drawers.
Power outlets and USB ports are installed discreetly under the breakfast bar on the island.
Below the TV screen are two Sub-Zero freezer drawers (with ice maker) and two Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers. Immediately to the left (not visible in photo) is over-under Miele fridge/freezer.
MOMA has nothing on this stunning glass-fronted display cabinet. To the left, a Miele wall convection oven/microwave and built-in coffee bar with instant hot water.
The breakfast nook is just beyond a wall of built-in glass-front Gaggenau wine units. 
Breakfast nook
Next to (but separate from) the kitchen is a large walk-in pantry. You see only about a quarter of the available storage in this photo.
The only room upstairs is the library/study (with wet bar and half-bath). There's a cedar closet beyond the door at the left of the bookshelves.
Another view of the study/library. The windows overlook the front lawn and have motorized blinds.
Wet bar next to the study/library
The master suite wing of the house is nearly 1,000 SF.
A Hollywood-style dressing table for her
His and her closets in the master suite are enormous: 16 X 13 and 19 X 11.
A martini while dressing for a night out? Everything is at hand in the dry bar in his closet.
There is plenty of room for a love seat or chairs and side table in the master closets.
Huge soaking tub has Calacatta marble surround. An antique French tole chandelier lights the space.
There are four secondary bedrooms in a wing separate from the master suite. This is #1, the guest bedroom.
Guest bedroom bath ... like a luxurious hotel.
The guest suite has it all. This is a detail from the closet.
Guest bedroom closet as seen from the other direction
Secondary bedroom #2.
Bathroom for secondary bedroom #2
Secondary bedroom #3
Secondary bedroom #4
This bathroom is shared by secondary bedrooms #3 and #4.
Currently used as a media room, this space would also make an excellent office or quarters.
Connecting the kitchen and media room (seen through the open door) is the utility room/mud room.
Car collectors will appreciate the three-car attached garage (with AC), plus more covered carports. Note the large motor court.
Choose your favorite color to light the pool or coordinate with a party theme. The pool house is across the lawn.
Full view of the pool house, which has a kitchen and his and her changing rooms/bathrooms. It could also be used as a guest cottage or quarters.
Daytime view of the pool house
View of the back of the house
Rear patio with a twilight view of the living room (with red painting) and great room (green painting). Both open onto the loggia.
A detail of the loggia in the evening
One last look at the front of the house at duskLocated on one of the most coveted streets in River Oaks, 3723 Knollwood is a low-slung brick home perfectly sited on more than three-quarters of a wooded acre. Prompting descriptions like “striking” and “art collector’s fantasy,” this 1950 contemporary masterpiece by architect Wylie Vale is notable for its polished white limestone floors, luxurious finishes and fittings, and expanses of glossy white walls. The main house offers more than 7,000 square ft (per Appraisal) of living space, including 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 3 half-baths. Art lovers will appreciate the floor-to-ceiling windows that allow in natural light as well as unbroken walls that offer space for large art installations. From the street, the home’s modern silhouette features a massive chimney, as well as several rectangular masses that overlap or intersect horizontal roof slabs. Need a visual? Imagine Palm Springs circa the Rat Pack era. Property and improvements/structures did not flood from Harvey. All per Seller
| 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 | $678.39 | $4,862,000 | -19.05% | $4,862,000 | -19.05% |
| 2022 | $838.02 | $6,006,101 | 10.04% | $6,006,101 | 16.58% |
| 2021 | $761.59 | $5,458,289 | 16.54% | $5,151,914 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $653.49 | $4,683,559 | -4.00% | $4,683,559 | -3.04% |
| 2019 | $680.70 | $4,878,567 | 11.10% | $4,830,210 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $612.68 | $4,391,100 | -7.85% | $4,391,100 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | $664.87 | $4,765,131 | 0.00% | $4,348,377 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $664.87 | $4,765,131 | 0.00% | $3,953,070 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $664.87 | $4,765,131 | 14.83% | $3,593,700 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $579.00 | $4,149,700 | 39.72% | $3,267,000 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $414.40 | $2,970,000 | 10.00% | $2,970,000 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $376.73 | $2,700,000 | $2,700,000 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $4,862,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $0 |
| Total Market Value: | $4,862,000 |
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 % |
