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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to 1718 Banks Street.
This handsome two-story brick home is located on a shaded street lined with gorgeous mature trees and is filled with charm.
The front elevation features an incredible oak tree, framing this stately home. The sophisticated landscaping is complemented by beautiful lighting that highlights the home at night. 
The nice long driveway provides extra parking for guests, and leads up to a completely gated in detached garage.
From the inviting entry, enjoy elegant spaces and a thoughtful floorplan.
On the east side of the home, you will discover this fine formal living area, complete with a cozy fireplace.
This spacious formal living area serves as a grand welcoming area for guests or a quiet retreat for relaxation. 
The formal living room flows seamlessly to the formal dining area, ideal for entertaining guests. 
The formal dining room features large windows offering views of the expansive back yard. 
A regal color palette and custom light fixture bring richness to this formal dining area. 
The formal dining area has convenient direct access to the kitchen that can be closed up when entertaining. 
This recently renovated kitchen is a true chef’s retreat, with copious amounts of counter space, a Sub Zero refrigerator, and a Thermador appliance package. 
This spacious kitchen is complete with a breakfast niche, perfect for visiting with family while cooking. 
A closer look at the built-in breakfast nook in the kitchen. 
Guest powder room conveniently located between the kitchen and den area on the first floor. 
On the west side of the home, you will find this cozy den that offers another separate space for family to relax or enjoy time with friends. 
While open concepts have been the trend for a long time, we’re hearing a lot of requests for more dedicated spaces where members of the whole family can enjoy privacy and relaxation while spending time at home. 
Another view of the den. Has direct access to the kitchen directly ahead or you can access the formal living room and upper stories to the left. 
Staircase leading to the upper levels of the home.
Cozy seating nook at the landing leading to the primary suite. 
Grand primary suite with plenty of charming details, including this gorgeous pass through arch leading to the primary closet and bathroom. 
Cozy fireplace located in the primary suite. 
Another view of the gorgeous primary suite. 
Bright, open primary closet features sliding glass doors to the left and copious amounts of storage and built-ins to the right. 
Incredible primary bathroom resembles a spa-like retreat. 
Large soaking tub with privacy window above. 
Generous walk-in shower in the primary bathroom. 
Secondary bedroom located on the second floor. 
Additional view of the secondary bedroom. 
Additional full bathroom located on the second floor. 
Secondary bedroom located on the second floor features two generous closets.
Bonus flex space on the third level of the main house can be used as a media room, game room, or fourth bedroom. 
Another view of the incredibly versatile bonus space on the third level. 
Massive backyard with easy to maintain turf installed. Ample space for a pool. In fact, this home previously had a pool that can be restored.
Aerial view of the spacious backyard space, patio, and oversized driveway leading to the detached garage with a fully built out garage apartment above. 
Digital rendering of potential pool placement at 1718 Banks. 
Fully finished out guest quarters; roughly 400 square feet NOT included in the MLS square footage. 
Gorgeous garage quarters with vaulted ceilings, perfect for extended family, out of town guests, an au pair, or renters!
Garage apartment features a full bathroom. 
Incredibly large driveway offers additional parking in addition to the two car garage. Handsome two-story brick home on a shaded street lined with gorgeous mature trees. From the inviting entry, enjoy a well designed, spacious floorplan offering much desired separation between living spaces. The chef's kitchen and inviting primary suite have both been recently remodeled, bringing modernity to this charming historic home. In addition to three bedrooms, there is a large flex space on the third level of the main house that can be used as a gameroom or 4th bedroom. There is also a fully built-out 400 square foot garage apartment with an additional bedroom and bathroom, not included in the listing details. Stunning sprawling backyard with easy to maintain turf installed. Plenty of room for a pool. If you are looking for a modern home that is not cookie cutter, this is the perfect place! Close proximity to award winning schools, Medical Center, Rice Village, Museum District, Houston Zoo, and Downtown!
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Poe 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 | $445.23 | $1,316,555 | 14.48% | $1,265,000 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $388.91 | $1,150,000 | -4.20% | $1,150,000 | -4.20% |
| 2021 | $405.97 | $1,200,443 | 0.00% | $1,200,443 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | $405.97 | $1,200,443 | 0.38% | $1,200,443 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | $404.44 | $1,195,940 | 5.14% | $1,195,940 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | $384.68 | $1,137,511 | 0.00% | $1,137,511 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $384.68 | $1,137,511 | 1.24% | $1,137,511 | 7.52% |
| 2016 | $379.98 | $1,123,597 | 0.00% | $1,058,002 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $379.98 | $1,123,597 | 19.21% | $961,820 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $318.76 | $942,559 | 18.58% | $874,382 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $268.82 | $794,893 | 0.00% | $794,893 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $268.82 | $794,893 | $794,893 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $580,450 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $736,105 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,316,555 |
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 % |
