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Edward Vivanco
[Foyer]The spacious light-filled foyer, floored in honed travertine, transitions into adjoining formal rooms, den, and a hall into the kitchen. The marble staircase with custom-designed wrought-iron balustrade and polished bronze handrail descends into the foyer from the second floor.
[Living Room 28 x 16]The expansive living room extends from the foyer to the airy solarium and features acanthus-leaf molding, a fireplace with a magnificent wood mantel with cabriole pilasters, and tall leaded-glass casement windows overlooking the front elevation and rear patio. Open leaded-glass doors at rear access the solarium.
[Living Room]An alternate view of the living room reveals the magnificent fireplace.
[Living Room]A closer look at the leaded-glass casement windows which were exactingly restored by the sellers. Note restored leaded-glass doors to the solarium (left).
[Solarium 19 x 11]Original restored leaded-glass doors open to the solarium floored in Pennsylvania blue stone.
[Solarium]Walls of floor-to-ceiling windows and spiderweb-patterned leaded glass transoms provide views of the front and side yards and rear flagstone patio and pool. 
[Dining Room 17 x 15]The expansive dining room has a bay of leaded-glass casement windows overlooking the front drive and gardens, a mirrored rear wall, and a pivot-door into the kitchen. 
[Dining Room]Alternate view of the dining room reveals the arched opening into the foyer.
[Kitchen 25 x 16]A particular focus of renovation was the kitchen, enlarged into an open, inviting gathering space overlooking the flagstone patio, pool, and spa. 
[Kitchen]Appointments include custom-designed cabinets with leaded-glass fronts that reference leaded-glass accents found throughout the house; an island with Thermador Induction cooktop and pull-up seating; granite countertops; tumbled travertine backsplash;and wall ovens.
[Breakfast Room and Dry Bar]The breakfast or morning room is surrounded by windows; and includes a dry bar with a serving window into the adjoining den. Note rear wall of windows and glass doors overlooking patio and pool.
[Breakfast Room]The breakfast room opens to the kitchen and features an open passageway (right rear) into the adjoining den. Note serving window above the bar.
[Kitchen]An alternate view of the kitchen and breakfast room.
[Breakfast Room]
[Den 24 x 18]Featuring a built-in media cabinet, coffered ceiling, and a coral-stone fireplace mantel, the den has glass doors to the patio and a bar counter/serving window from the kitchen.
Den/Bar Counter]A closer look at the bar counter in the den with pull-up seating. Note passage way into kitchen (left).
[Den]A wider view of the den reveals the built-in media cabinet and glass door to the patio and pool.
[Den]A closer view of the coral-stone fireplace.
[Guest Powder Room]Positioned next to the foyer, the guest powder room offers a vanity table and water closet with pocket door.
[Butler's Pantry]A butler’s pantry in the kitchen hall offers abundant storage and a Dutch door that accesses the den. 
[Master Bedroom 19 x 13]Enhanced by polished hardwood floors, a marble-faced gas fireplace, and casement windows, the master suite is secluded in its own wing and includes a pair of full bathrooms and custom-fitted walk-in closets.
[Master Bedroom]Alternate view of the master bedroom.
[Master Bathroom #1]Converted from a bedroom, this bathroom overlooks the gardens and defines luxury with a spacious dressing/sitting room equipped with an ornate fireplace, raised jetted tub with marble deck, water closet, French doors to a balcony, and a wrought-iron staircase that descends to the patio and pool.
[Master Bathroom #1]An alternate view of this bathroom reveals the sink and vanity cabinet.
[Master Bathroom #2]Mater bathroom #2 offers a marble floor, granite sink deck, over-sized glass-entry shower, toilet, and mirrored-front custom-fitted closets.
[Master Bathroom #2]View from master bathroom #2 into the larger bathroom and dressing area.
[Master Bedroom]A view from a master bedroom window reveals the wrought iron staircase that descends from master bathroom #1 to the patio and pool.
[En Suite Bathroom for a Secondary Bedroom]This bathroom, attached to a secondary bedroom, offers a tub/shower, granite sink deck, and porcelain tile floor. 
[Secondary Bedroom]Secondary bedrooms are en suite with built-in bookcases, work stations, and custom-fitted closets. Note designer wool carpet and mirrored closet doors.
[En Suite Bathroom Attached to Secondary Bedroom]A close-up view of this en suite bathroom's granite sink deck.
[Secondary Bedroom]This secondary bedroom features a hardwood floor and floor-to-ceiling bookcases.
[En Suite Bathroom for Secondary Bedroom]This en suite bathroom includes a separate vanity counter (left).
[Guest Suite]The light-filled guest suite has a raised ceiling, juice bar, and an extended walk-in closet with custom storage. The divided, marble-clad bathroom offers a pedestal sink, jetted tub, and a glass-entry shower.
[Wine Cellar]The basement wine cellar has extensive bottle storage and also serves as an intimate dining space.
[Wine Cellar]Alternate view of the wine cellar.
This idillic stone residence, completed in the late 1930s/ early 1940s (per owner),is an incredible opportunity to be in River Oaks on a 37,000 sqft (HCAD) corner lot. Nestled in the prestigious subdivision of Tall Timbers in the heart of River Oaks, the home has been luxuriously updated by the sellers over the course of three major restorations that preserved its period character, added square footage, and introduced modern design, systems, and conveniences. Built by noted River Oaks builder J. Leon Osborn for his family, this two-owner home offers a light-filled floor plan with seamlessly-transitioning formal and informal spaces; restored and reproduced plaster walls and moldings; marble baseboards; hardwood and honed travertine floors; restored, delicately-wrought leaded glass windows and interior doors; open gathering kitchen with breakfast room, bar, and adjoining den overlooking the pool; sumptuous master with fireplace, two full baths with a dressing area. 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 | $515.81 | $4,100,148 | 8.33% | $4,100,148 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | $476.13 | $3,784,752 | -25.90% | $3,784,752 | -25.90% |
| 2021 | $642.57 | $5,107,806 | 5.46% | $5,107,806 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | $609.28 | $4,843,139 | 3.43% | $4,843,139 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | $589.08 | $4,682,577 | 0.00% | $4,682,577 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $589.08 | $4,682,577 | -0.22% | $4,682,577 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | $590.36 | $4,692,800 | -1.08% | $4,670,479 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $596.80 | $4,744,000 | -8.69% | $4,245,890 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $653.58 | $5,195,300 | 8.80% | $3,859,900 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $600.70 | $4,775,000 | 49.69% | $3,509,000 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $401.31 | $3,190,000 | 10.00% | $3,190,000 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $364.83 | $2,900,000 | $2,900,000 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $4,100,148 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $0 |
| Total Market Value: | $4,100,148 |
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 % |
