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Edward Vivanco
An overview of this backyard retreat highlights a covered patio & raised deck surrounded by tropical landscaping - the perfect spot for a couple of lounge chairs or a dining spot in the sun! Step inside to experience all this fabulous home has to offer!
Welcome to 519 Meadow Bend Drive in the highly sought after Forest of Friendswood community! This two story traditional red brick home showcases mature landscaping, charming wood shutters, and a 3 car detached garage.
A custom designed iron front door with rainfall glass, scrolled iron detailing, and an electronic keyless lock opens to reveal this grand foyer with a soaring ceiling, wall of intricately cased windows, fresh neutral paint, and slate tile flooring.
To the left of the foyer, a wide entrance leads into this generously sized formal dining room with fresh neutral paint, crisp white crown molding, handsome engineered wood floors, a contemporary style trio of pendant lights, and a front facing window.
Continue into the heart of this home and you'll find a family room anchored by a gas log fireplace with a remote start, slate tile surround, and over sized milled wood mantle. A trio of cased windows with 2 inch blinds offer views of the backyard oasis.
An alternate view of the family room highlights the flow of the floor plan from the foyer and into the kitchen. Notice the durable tile flooring with a distressed wood grain appearance, the sleek, streamlined lighted fan, and elegant crown molding with corbel accents.
A peninsula with breakfast bar seating lends separation between the family room and galley kitchen with black granite countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash, slate tile flooring, and fresh white cabinetry with undercabinet task lighting.
The cook of the family is sure to appreciate the updated stainless appliances that include a convection oven, gas cooktop, built-in microwave with ventilation, dishwasher, and a dual basin undermount sink with commercial grade spring handle gooseneck faucet.
The sunlit eat-in breakfast room is accessible from both the kitchen and an entrance off of the foyer. Notice the stylishly updated drum light fixture, slate tile floors, fresh neutral paint, crown molding, and a front facing window with 2 inch blinds.
Secluded on the first floor, this master suite showcases a double trayed ceiling trimmed with crown molding, a contemporary style wood and oil rubbed bronze lighted ceiling fan, wood look tile floors, and French doors leading to the backyard pool & spa.
Relaxation awaits in this beautiful master bathroom with an expansive seated vanity with cultured marble countertops, dual basin sinks, polished chrome faucets, and Travertine tile floors that extend to the garden tub and into into the frameless glass door shower.
The first of three secondary bedrooms is located on the first floor near a full bathroom, creating an ideal guest suite or secluded study! The room boasts a lighted ceiling fan with a palm leaf motif, wood-look tile floors, neutral paint, and a wide window shaded by 2 inch blinds.
This updated first floor guest bathroom offers a white vanity with granite countertops, a vessel sink, waterfall faucet, framed mirror, caged lighting, slate tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with classic white tile surround.
Ascend the split staircase from the foyer to this spacious second floor game room with plush carpet, neutral paint, a lighted ceiling fan, and a rear facing window with stunning views of the backyard oasis.
One of two secondary bedrooms that flank the second floor game room features an oil rubbed bronze and wood lighted ceiling fan, fresh neutral paint, plush carpet, a walk-in closet, and a front facing window topped by a Palladium arch.
The fourth and final bedroom in the home offers an updated lighted ceiling fan with clean, modern lines, plush new carpet underfoot, fresh neutral paint, a walk-in closet, attic access, and a Palladium arched window overlooking the front yard.
The bathroom services the game room and second floor bedrooms, boasting a cultured marble countertop and basin sink, polished chrome faucet, white cabinetry, Travertine tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with classic white tile surround.
Step outdoors through a full panel glass door in the family room to this massive 26'x26' covered back patio with a barn style roof with dual outdoor grade lighted ceiling fans, recessed lighting, and electrical and speaker wiring that make it entertainment ready!
Everyday is a vacation when you can enjoy this tropical oasis right out your back door! Swaying palms and colorful foliage create the perfect backdrop for this sparkling in ground pool and spa with waterfalls spilling onto the sun deck.
The view from the deep end with diving board highlights the spacious covered patio where you can gather with friends, grill up supper, dine al fresco, and take a dip in the pool to cool off. Also notice the private French door exit from the master suite.Located in the desirable Forest of Friendswood community, this two-story home boasts a fabulous 26X26 covered back patio with gorgeous views of the tropical backyard complete with a sparkling pool & spa and plenty of space for entertaining! Enter the home through a custom-designed iron & glass door to find a foyer with soaring ceiling, inviting dining room with contemporary style pendant lights, and a spacious family room with a gas log fireplace & wall of windows with stunning pool views. The kitchen features granite counters, under cabinet lighting, stainless appliances, a huge walk-in pantry, breakfast bar seating, and a sunlit breakfast room with stylish drum light. Escape to the master suite with trayed ceiling, wood-look tile floors, and French doors leading to the backyard oasis. One additional bedroom on the first floor makes an ideal guest suite. Atop the stairs you’ll find a huge game room, two bedrooms & bathroom. Move-in ready with fresh paint, new carpet and NO flooding!
| District: | Friendswood |
| Elementary School: | Westwood Elementary School   Excellent | |
| Middle School: | Friendswood Junior High School Excellent | |
| High School: | Friendswood High School Excellent |  |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $180.37 | $543,270 | 14.85% | $520,311 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $157.04 | $473,010 | 0.00% | $473,010 | 9.83% |
| 2021 | $157.04 | $473,010 | 20.82% | $430,661 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $129.98 | $391,510 | 18.79% | $391,510 | 18.79% |
| 2019 | $109.42 | $329,580 | 0.00% | $329,580 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $109.42 | $329,580 | 0.00% | $329,580 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $109.42 | $329,580 | 0.01% | $329,580 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | $109.42 | $329,560 | 17.44% | $308,671 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $93.16 | $280,610 | 0.00% | $280,610 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | $93.16 | $280,610 | 10.05% | $280,478 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $84.65 | $254,980 | -9.13% | $254,980 | -9.13% |
| 2012 | $93.16 | $280,610 | $280,610 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $55,500 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $487,770 |
| Total Market Value: | $543,270 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD CITY: | 0.5007 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD ISD: | 1.0800 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALV CNTY CONSOLIDATED DRAINAG: | 0.1186 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0413 % |
