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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to 5529 Briar Drive! Custom built home designed by John Sullivan located on quiet private enclave in Broad Oaks.
Handsome exterior. 4 or 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths. 5,397 square feet per HCAD on a 12,110 square foot lot per HCAD. A very special home for your buyers desiring space and all the amenities.
Closer view of the front door and arched stonework, mahogany front door, transom and beveled glass side lights. Bevelo gas lanterns from New Orleans. An ideal entertaining home, excellent value, floor plan and well thought out updates. A home your buyers will enjoy for many years, and a pleasure to show!
Fun covered backyard patio with pavers, lots of room for seating. Pool is positioned to allow for plenty of yard space. Bricked columns, ceiling fans and outdoor speakers compliment this outdoor space.
View of pool towards yard space with covered breezeway and porte cochere beyond. Pool has been redone with new coping and tile work. Mature crepe myrtles provide great privacy.
Another view of backyard and exterior of home with hardy plank siding and large Pella windows, along with three large transom windows in family room. Garage apartment/quarters (15x13) currently used as a studio is detached with full bath and sink area. Great flex space.
Gracious Entry to home with two staircases. Four downstairs closets provide generous storage, and powder bath just up the stairs to right.
Dining Room (17x15) with Waterford chandelier, three large windows, recessed lighting, plantation shutters and built in buffet with upper and lower storage. Hardwood flooring on perimeter designed for area rugs. Drawers are lined with pacific silvercloth. Great entertaining flow for parties.
Formal Living (16x14) just off foyer with plantation shutters overlooks front of home with wooded treed view. Double crown dentil molding, recessed lighting, hardwood flooring on perimeter designed for area rugs. Slight glimpse of study beyond.
Inviting Study (15x13) with masonry fireplace and granite surround, paneled walls and ceilings. 4 large arched transom windows, recessed lighting and art lighting. Enclosed glass shelving and lower cabinets flank the fireplace.
Open to both study and family room, this bar space has fantastic storage, wine fridge, undermounted sink and granite counters. Large walk in closet could be elevator shaft, and has built in wine storage. Great for entertaining.
Great sized Family Room (26x14) with three arched transom windows overlooking backyard, covered patio and pool. Tremendous natural light. One set of doors opens to patio. Hardwood flooring, crown molding, recessed lighting and surround sound speakers. View of kitchen/breakfast room just beyond
This view of Family Room shows the masonry fireplace which was converted to gas logs with marble surround and traditional mantle. Built in entertainment wall and shelving with lower cabinets for storage and a great view of backyard space.
Charming Breakfast Room (11x10) with travertine flooring flows in to kitchen space. Neutral window coverings and decorative chandelier.
Kitchen (18x11) with travertine flooring on the diagonal, great counter space, stainless appliances, Thermador microwave, oven and warming drawer, Subzero side by side refrigerator/freezer and island. Two pendant lights over island with recessed lighting. View of dining room to right and side entrance with powder bath and utility room. Nice sized walk in pantry and sports closet. Under counter lighting and tumbled marble backsplash, from kitchen sink, Pella windows overlooking back pool area.
Another view of Kitchen (18x11) from side entry to home, great built in planning desk, another wine refrigerator and view to family room. Generous counter space, stainless gas cooktop with JennAire downdraft.
Primary Suite (22x19) features hardwood flooring, coved ceiling, crown molding, walls of windows overlooking backyard with plantation shutters. Hardwood flooring throughout second floor in all bedrooms. Built in shelving, and numerous furniture placement options along with great wall space. His/her baths and separate closets.
Her bath features a jacuzzi tub, stone flooring placed on the diagonal, vanity space, shaker style cabinets, large Pella window over tub and large framed mirror. tremendous storage and built ins. Undermounted sinks, brushed nickel fixtures. Large built in chest of drawers and storage on wall not shown. Reflection off mirror shows her large walk in closet.
Her closet is so roomy with hardwood flooring, decorative chandelier, dressing mirror, triple stainless rods for hanging space and shoe racks not shown.
His bath features a large walk in shower with frameless glass door, shaker style cabinets, recessed lighting. Undermounted sink with brushed nickel hardware. Very functional and great window overlooks treed view in shower. Reflection in mirror also shows his closet space.
His closet is very large with double hanging space and upper shelving for additional storage or seasonal clothing. Stainless steel rods and hardwood flooring. Built in chest of drawers as well.
One of three secondary bedrooms (13x13) with built in desk and shelving, nice sized walk in closet. Hardwood flooring, crown molding, decorative paint, and large windows with plantation shutters. 
Two of the secondary bedrooms have a private dressing area with undermounted sink, recessed lighting, hardwood flooring and large framed mirror. Fantastic counter space and storage. There is a shared tub/shower and toilet space-just shown with patterned flooring.
Secondary bedroom (13x13) overlooks front of home with hardwood flooring, crown molding, great natural light, large windows with plantation shutters. Also features built in desk and large walk in closet.
Secondary bedroom (12x12) with private bath overlooks backyard. Hardwood flooring, large window with plantation shutters, two closets, and crown molding.
Private bath with double undermounted sinks, two framed mirrors, recessed lighting, granite counters, vanity space, brushed nickel hardware, shaker style cabinets. Tub/shower with sliding glass enclosure. Also a view of wall of cabinets down hallway to game room space.
Second floor Game Room/flex space (19x13), currently being used as study/home office is over the porte-cochere. Two great windows, recessed lighting, ceiling fan and fun patterned carpet. Storage shown and additional attic space.
Hard to find walk in cedar closet for seasonal clothing. Home has incredible storage and built ins. Custom built home designed by John Sullivan located on quiet private enclave in Broad Oaks. Gracious floor plan, ideal for entertaining. Formals, large family room with transom windows overlooking the backyard, covered patio and pool. Two masonry fireplaces, study, hardwood flooring. Granite kitchen w/travertine, stainless appliances. Upstairs master, his/her baths/closets. Four bedrooms up with gameroom. Ideal storage. Porte cochere, detached garage apt. Tremendous updates. Such a special home!
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Briargrove Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Tanglewood Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Wisdom High School Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $328.34 | $1,772,067 | 3.45% | $1,772,067 | 3.45% |
| 2022 | $317.38 | $1,712,900 | 12.32% | $1,712,900 | 12.32% |
| 2021 | $282.58 | $1,525,071 | 2.93% | $1,525,071 | 2.93% |
| 2020 | $274.53 | $1,481,622 | -5.93% | $1,481,622 | -5.93% |
| 2019 | $291.83 | $1,575,000 | -12.54% | $1,575,000 | -12.54% |
| 2018 | $333.69 | $1,800,906 | -8.12% | $1,800,906 | 7.71% |
| 2017 | $363.16 | $1,960,000 | 8.89% | $1,672,059 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $333.52 | $1,800,000 | 1.60% | $1,520,054 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $328.26 | $1,771,616 | 34.83% | $1,381,868 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $243.47 | $1,314,000 | 15.06% | $1,256,244 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $211.61 | $1,142,040 | -1.16% | $1,142,040 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | $214.08 | $1,155,394 | $1,155,394 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $811,906 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $960,161 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,772,067 |
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 % |
