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Edward Vivanco
[Front Elevation] Custom built by R. D. Allen for the sellers in a classic, Italian Renaissance style, the magnificent residence at 5402 Bordley offers exceptional design quality found only in a Robert Dame home. The elegant, stucco and stone facade features fluted Corinthian pilasters, stone verandas, and balconies with delicate iron balustrades. 
[Front Elevation] Professionally designed gardens surround the house.
[Foyer] Imposing iron and glass front doors open into the double-height, rotunda foyer, enhanced by a faux gilt domed ceiling and inlaid marble floor.
[Study] The impressive library, entered through beveled glass French doors, features arched windows overlooking a stone veranda at the front of the house; two sets of French doors that open to the rear patios and pool; a custom-painted, plaster ceiling; and a media/book/display cabinet with mounts for three flat-screen televisions.
[Dining Room] The dining room, enhanced by deep, faux gilt acanthus-leaf molding, includes a temperature-controlled wine vault with glass and bronzed-steel door and window, a brick floor, and storage for approximately 700 bottles.
[Climate-Controlled Wine Vault] Behind a glass and bronzed-steel door and arched window, the wine vault features a brick wall and floor, and storage for approximately 700 bottles.
[Formal Powder Room] The formal powder room has faux painted walls, a beveled, diamond-paneled mirror, and an etched glass vessel sink atop a bombe cabinet.
[Gallery] A wide, groin-vaulted gallery, with an exterior wall of full-length windows that overlook the patios and pool, travels from the foyer to the palatial living room.
[Full Bar] The gallery ends and expands into a light-filled walk-in bar and open sitting area overlooking the loggia’s living/dining area with fireplace and full summer kitchen; the open-air tiered patios; and inviting cocktail pool. The bar includes a Leather Cosmos honed-granite bar deck; a television mount; and Bosch dishwasher.
[Living Room] An opulent gathering space, the living room features plentiful seating/conversation areas, a beamed ceiling, cast-stone fireplace, and a media cabinet.
[Living Room]
[Breakfast Room and Kitchen] The living room flows into the adjoining breakfast room which opens into the spacious chef’s kitchen.
[Gathering Kitchen] Elegantly appointed with a pair of islands with sculpted granite decks and bar seating, the kitchen features custom, hand-painted tile backsplash; double sink and prep sink; two SubZero refrigerator/freezer units with drawers; Wolf range, electric/convection wall ovens, warming drawer, and microwave; appliance garage; and a planning station.
[Pool Bath] This elegant bath serves the patios and pool.
[All-Stop Elevator] The all-stop elevator, located in the service hall behind the bar and kitchen.
[En Suite Bedroom] An en suite bedroom has a custom-fitted walk-in closet and en suite bath with porcelain floor, marble sink deck, and glass-enclosed tub showers.
[En Suite Bath] En suite bath with porcelain floor, marble sink deck, and glass-enclosed tub shower.
[En Suite Bedroom] An en suite bedroom has a custom-fitted walk-in closet and en suite bath with porcelain floor, marble sink deck, and glass-enclosed tub shower.
[En Suite Bath] En suite bath with porcelain floor, marble sink deck, and glass-enclosed tub shower.
[Second-Floor Hall] Entrance to the gameroom/media room is shown at right.
[Gameroom/Media Room] The gameroom/media room has an 11-ft diagonal projector screen, French doors with blackout drapery, and a mini bar.
[Gameroom/Media Room] 
[Full Bar, Gameroom/Media Room] 
[En Suite Bedroom] An en suite bedroom has a custom-fitted walk-in closet and en suite bath with porcelain floor, marble sink deck, and glass-enclosed tub shower.
[En Suite Bath] En suite bath with porcelain floor, marble sink deck, and glass-enclosed tub shower.
[Gym] Black-out drapes, a media cabinet, and mirrored wall complete the gym.t
[Primary Suite] On the second floor, the luxurious primary suite, sequestered at the end of a short hall branching from the main upstairs hall, offers proximity to the all-stop elevator. The suite includes a morning room with tray ceiling, television wall mount, French doors to a balcony, and a juice bar.
[Juice Bar - Primary Suite] The primary suite's juice bar, located in the attached morning room, has an under-counter refrigerator , GE microwave, and copper sink.
[Primary Bedroom] Separated from the morning room by pocket doors, the serene bedroom has an elaborately carved stone fireplace.
[Primary Bath] The sumptuous primary bath has a barrel ceiling, marble double sink decks, two water closets, two dressing areas, a vanity, Bain Ultra air tub, and a shower room with kidney-shaped bench.
[Primary Bath]
[Primary Closet (1 of 2) A pair of bespoke walk-in closets feature packing islands with drawer storage, custom mirrors, and custom-designed storage.
Primary Closet (1 of 2) A pair of bespoke walk-in closets feature packing islands with drawer storage, custom mirrors, and custom-d
Third Floor The finished, climate-controlled third floor has dormer windows and abundant storage; a bedroom and sitting room with walk-in closet and full bath; the all-stop elevator; and abundant walk-in, climate-controlled storage.
[Third Floor Bedroom]
[Laundry Room (one of two)] Located on the second floor near the bedrooms. A second laundry room is positioned downstairs in the service hall.
[Attic]
Rear Elevation] A loggia with living/dining area, fireplace, and full summer kitchen; tiered open patios; and a magnificent pool and spa complete the outdoor amenities.
[Summer Kitchen] Located in the loggia overlooking the pool.
[Loggia] This view travels across the loggia's sitting and dining areas into the summer kitchen.
[Rear Elevation] A dusk photo of the patios and pool.
[Front Elevation] A daytime photo reveals the superb exterior and landscape lighting at the front of the house.Designed by Robert Dame & built by R. D. Allen for the sellers in a classic, Italian Renaissance style. Inclinator all-stop elevator; Durango entry doors; interior/exterior French doors; custom window treatments & blackout inserts; inlaid marble floors; custom beamed, coffered, & barrel ceilings; Venetian plaster by Segretto; marble, granite & porcelain surfaces; Fersa & Edgar Berebi hardware. Double-height rotunda foyer, impressive library, elegant formal rms, groin-vault gallery, open gathering kitchen, walk-in bar w/ seating area. Sumptuous primary suite w/ morning rm, juice bar, spa-inspired bath w/ shower room, 2 water closets, bespoke closets. En suite bedrms, media rm w/ bar, gym, 2 laundry rms. Summer kitchen w/ dining & living areas. Crestron automation; security system w/ exterior cameras; Media Systems lighting; 7 Lennox Elite AC units; 2 A. O. Smith ProMax tankless circulating water heaters; mosquito system; 16-zone irrigation system; essential-systems house generator.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| 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 | $303.14 | $3,242,117 | 4.58% | $3,242,117 | 4.58% |
| 2022 | $289.86 | $3,100,000 | 4.25% | $3,100,000 | 4.25% |
| 2021 | $278.05 | $2,973,720 | -0.74% | $2,973,720 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | $280.13 | $2,996,000 | 0.00% | $2,996,000 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | $280.13 | $2,996,000 | -1.81% | $2,996,000 | -1.81% |
| 2018 | $285.30 | $3,051,300 | 0.00% | $3,051,300 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $285.30 | $3,051,300 | 0.00% | $3,051,300 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $285.30 | $3,051,300 | -5.98% | $3,051,300 | -5.98% |
| 2015 | $303.43 | $3,245,236 | 2.68% | $3,245,236 | 8.82% |
| 2014 | $295.53 | $3,160,657 | 16.58% | $2,982,277 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $253.50 | $2,711,161 | 2.65% | $2,711,161 | 2.65% |
| 2012 | $246.96 | $2,641,245 | $2,641,245 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $1,282,554 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,959,563 |
| Total Market Value: | $3,242,117 |
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 % |
