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Edward Vivanco
This Bellaire Showcase Home was inspired by the architecture form the South of France. Notice the beautiful carriage garage doors.
The foyer has groin-vaulted ceiling, 8 ft. solid wood doors and hand chiseled herringbone walnut floors.
Enter the grand library through the double pocket doors. Featuring recessed lighting with built in speakers, coffered wood panel ceiling, floor to ceiling built-in shelving and woven fabric wall covering. May also be utilized as a home office or a formal study.
The formal dining features travertine floors, large windows with plantation shutters, and groin-vaulted ceiling that showcases the wrought iron light fixture. Beautiful archways lead seamlessly to the family room. 
The coffered ceiling is painted with antique wood and is complete with recessed lighting, built-in speakers, dedicated art lighting and a ceiling fan. The cast stone fireplace is complimented with built-in cabinetry and upper shelving. Also, notice the gleaming hardwood floors. 
At almost floor to ceiling height, the large double pane windows provides access to an abundance of natural light and a wonderful view of the backyard.
The gourmet chef's kitchen has brick ceiling with wood beams and wrought iron light fixture. The spacious island includes a sink and a dishwasher, that is connected to a built-in dining table banquette. The huge farmer sink is complete with upper cabinet and under cabinet lighting, reverse osmosis filtration and automatic boiling water.
The professionally equipped kitchen features SubZero side by side refrigerator and freezer, Wolf gas range (with 6 burners, griddle, and two ovens), wall mounted Wolf electric oven and microwave, two dishwashers, separate ice maker with "Sonic" ice, porcelain farm sink with instant hot water and reverse osmosis water system, and island vegetable sink with a disposal.
The breakfast room is located adjacent to the chef's kitchen. Featuring an authentic Italian wood burning pizza oven, built-in cabinetry, custom window seat with pullout drawers, huge windows that overlooks the fantastic backyard, plantation shutters and ceiling with wood beams and ceiling fan. This room is so convenient when coming in from an afternoon in the pool!
The wine cellar, which can accommodate over 500 bottle of wine *per owner, is located off the formal dining room and butler's pantry. This room features a solid wood stained door with decorative wrought iron window, floor to ceiling lattice work for wine bottle storage, and pass through bar for easy accessibility. The current owners built out the pass through bar, which could easy be enclosed to make this a temperature controlled room.
The butler's pantry connects the kitchen to the mud room and features gleaming hardwood floors, beautiful wood stained cabinetry, granite counter tops, travertine backsplash, and upper cabinets with glass inlaid doors and under cabinet lighting.
Gorgeous first floor powder room with antique vanity and beautiful mirror
The beautiful staircase features wood treads and custom wrought iron railing.
The owners suite has a separate sitting room, bedroom with a private balcony, and two separate full baths and double walk-in closets. This sitting room features plush carpet, beautiful wallpaper with floral and gold design adorns the octagonal shaped walls.
The tranquil primary bedroom features plush carpet, peaceful paint color with a wallpapered accent wall, large window with plantation shutters, private balcony, crown molding, built-in speakers, and double tray ceiling.
Conveniently located coffee bar as you enter the first primary bath. Details include beautiful cabinetry, beverage refrigerator, sink, stone counter top, travertine backsplash and under cabinet lighting.
The first primary bath features tile floors, stained wood cabinetry with stone counter top, walk-in shower with frameless glass door, and separate soaking tub.
The first primary closet features plush carpet and an abundance of built-in drawers and shelving.
The second primary bath features tile floors, beautiful white cabinetry, stone countertops, walk-in shower, and private water closet. The double doors lead to the second primary closet and one of the secret rooms.
Secondary bedroom features plush carpet, walk-in closet, en suite bath, fun pink painted walls, recessed lighting, and an adorable light fixture.
En suite bath features travertine tile floors, vanity with stone counter top, combination tub/shower with frameless glass door and tile surround.
Spacious secondary bedroom features plush carpet, a full wall of built-in shelves and desk, built-in headboard that extends along the entire wall, snow boarding wall decal, recessed lighting, and a ceiling fan. This room has a walk-in closet and en suite bath.
En suite bath features travertine tile floors, beautiful white vanity with marble counter top, combination tub/shower with frameless glass door and tile surround.
Secondary bedroom features plush carpet, a wall of built-in shelves with a desk, crown molding, recessed lighting, and a ceiling fan. This room has a walk-in closet, en suite bath, and whimsical entry into the second secret room of the home.
En suite Hollywood bath features beautiful cabinetry with under mounted sink and tub/shower combo.
The third floor bedroom features plush carpet, wainscoting on the walls, beams on the ceiling, ceiling fan and en suite bath with shower. This room connects to the third floor gameroom and would make a fabulous guest suite!
Full bath on the third floor features travertine floors, cabinetry with marble counter tops, and tub/shower combo with tile surround. This full bath services the third floor bedroom and the gameroom.
The spacious third floor gameroom includes a media area with a screen and projector, and a kitchenette with an abundance of cabinetry, beverage refrigerator, and separate ice maker. Ceiling fan, recessed lighting, pendant lights and plantation shutters complete this multi purpose room!
This fabulous bar that is part of the media room features travertine floors, beautiful cabinetry, glass front cabinets, under cabinet lighting, granite counter tops, bar seating, a sink, beverage refrigerator, and separate ice maker.
Alternative view of the gameroom/media room showcasing the retractable screen. This is the fantastic room for entertaining, movie nights, sleepovers or would make a special private guest suite.
The backyard has everything needed for maximum relaxation! The covered patio features slate flooring, large sitting area, outdoor kitchen, built-in speakers, and a ceiling fan. The patio looks out onto the immaculate yard with turf, concrete pavers, and lush bamboo landscaping. The sparkling salt water pool features stone detailing, water feature, and oversized hot tub. A true backyard oasis!
Additional view from the covered patio showcasing the outdoor kitchen, pavers with sun bathing area, and outdoor fireplace.
Another view of the beautiful backyard with pool, spa, turf, relaxation areas and play area!
View of the rear of the home shows the spacious balcony, patio and green space.
Close to Bellaire parks including Evelyn's Park, the Nature Discovery Center and Evergreen Park.
Enjoy coffee or lunch at Betsy's, a cute little cafe inside Evelyn's Park.
Zoned to exemplary Horn Elementary!Built for the 2006 Bellaire Showcase Home, this masterpiece has been inspired by the architecture from the south of France. With timeless architecture and uncompromising high quality finishes, this gorgeous 5 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom, 3 story, 5,850 square foot home features a gourmet chef's kitchen with reverse osmosis filtration system, media room with a sonic ice machine, a library with floor to ceiling built-in shelving and professionally designed backyard with a pool and a hot tub. The spacious primary suite has double tray ceilings, separate sitting area, two full bathrooms, a coffee bar, two large walk-in closets, a private balcony and a secret room. Each part of this transitional style home was meticulously built, with each part of the home having its own distinct character. Upscale designer finishes includes a wine cellar which can accommodate over 500 bottles of wine wood burning pizza, 8 foot solid wood doors, custom wrought iron stair railings and two secret rooms.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Horn Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Pershing Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Bellaire High School Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $227.81 | $1,383,503 | -10.72% | $1,383,503 | -10.72% |
| 2022 | $255.16 | $1,549,562 | 9.64% | $1,549,562 | 9.64% |
| 2021 | $232.72 | $1,413,290 | 8.71% | $1,413,290 | 8.71% |
| 2020 | $214.06 | $1,300,000 | -5.74% | $1,300,000 | -5.74% |
| 2019 | $227.09 | $1,379,116 | -8.06% | $1,379,116 | -8.06% |
| 2018 | $246.99 | $1,500,000 | -8.86% | $1,500,000 | -5.96% |
| 2017 | $271.01 | $1,645,856 | 13.51% | $1,595,000 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $238.76 | $1,450,000 | 0.00% | $1,450,000 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $238.76 | $1,450,000 | 8.61% | $1,450,000 | 8.61% |
| 2014 | $219.83 | $1,335,000 | 1.24% | $1,335,000 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | $217.13 | $1,318,630 | 4.59% | $1,318,630 | 4.59% |
| 2012 | $207.60 | $1,260,773 | $1,260,773 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $507,200 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $876,303 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,383,503 |
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 % |
| BELLAIRE CITY OF: | 0.4370 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.9326 % |
