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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to the light-filled home at 5713 Larkin Street, Unit A!
Fresh landscaping greets you at the brick-faced first level. All new sod, plants and mulch recently installed. The front yard is fully fenced and perfectly sized for your furry friends.
Upon entry, the home offers a spacious bright foyer, equipped with plenty of canned lighting, engineered wood floors and access to the first floor guest suite through double doors.
Welcome home! Another view of the entry, showing the first-floor guest suite, door to garage and gorgeous custom iron railing that flanks the staircase.
Large first floor guest bedroom with en suite bathroom. Custom window treatments throughout the home allow for privacy when needed and plenty of sunlight when desired. All bedrooms feature a premium upgraded carpet.
The first floor guest suite allows for plenty of space to double as an office and provides privacy and separation for you and your guests while they visit.
The first floor guest en suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower with a frameless door.
View of the foyer from the first floor guest bedroom. Double-doors allow for extra space and flow between areas but allow for complete privacy when closed.
Powder room at the top of the second floor staircase.
At the top of the stairs on the second floor you'll find an open floor plan that perfectly flows between kitchen, dining and living. 
A closer look at the kitchen shows off the quartz countertops and space in abundance! The large kitchen island offers an area for counter stool seats and all the prep space you need for cooking gourmet meals.
Custom-fit below counter microwave lends to a seamless flow.
Plenty of upper and lower cabinets and drawers give ample space to neatly tuck away all your kitchen gadgets, pots and pans.
Imagine this space for entertaining! 
Use this functional kitchen nook above the wine fridge for a coffee or cocktail bar and enjoy the convenience of additional cabinet storage above.
The bonus space off the kitchen, just next to the pantry, provides the perfect spot for a desk or built-in shelving.
The large 2nd floor dining and living areas include engineered wood flooring throughout and the style can easily accommodate both minimalist or large furniture alike!
Double French doors, flanked by large windows, take you to the balcony where you enjoy NO FRONT NEIGHBORS- a rarity in Cottage Grove! The space allows room to leave doors fully open for an indoor/outdoor feel. Notice the custom blinds carry throughout the home to provide perfect control for maximum light when you want and privacy when you need.
One last view of the beautiful second floor living space before heading upstairs.
The top of the third floor staircase provides access to the primary suite, secondary guest suite, laundry room and large linen closet.
Generously sized primary bedroom allows for king bed and additional sitting room. Notice the custom blinds carry throughout the home to provide perfect control for maximum light when you want and privacy when you need.
This primary suite perfectly accommodates any style and size furniture!
For reference, this is a king-sized bed.
One step into this serene primary bathroom will wash away any stress from your day! Wall-to-wall mirrors and quartz counters sit atop more cabinet storage than one could ever need!
This tub is deep and perfect for a relaxing soak.
Walk-in primary closet has floor-to-ceiling custom built-in shelving and hanging space, plus room for all your shoes. 
Additional view of primary closet shows just how deep the space is. Shelves to the ceiling means you have a spot for all those seasonally used items, making storage and organization a breeze.
Utility room just off the third floor hallway.
Last but not least, this secondary guest bedroom with en suite bath is located on the third floor and features excellent lighting and premium carpet. Not pictured is the large double-door closet.
A view of the en suite bathroom with tub and cabinet storage.
Enjoy added peace of mind in a fully gated community.
Shared back driveway and single-door garage.
5713 Larkin Street, Unit A faces north, allowing for optimal energy savings and perfect lighting all day long. Cottage Grove is centrally located in Houston and provides quick access to I-10, 610, and popular areas like the Heights, Galleria and downtown.
Worth mentioning again that there are NO neighbors in front of this gorgeous Cottage Grove gem! This church utilizes their green space from time to time but it mostly remains empty and well-maintained. 
Just steps away, at the corner of Larkin and Arabelle streets, you'll find Cottage Grove park, the local spot for dog walking, softball games and picnics. Stunning modern free-standing home with soaring ceilings, open floor plan and chef's kitchen, located in popular Cottage Grove with NO FRONT NEIGHBORS! This light-filled home features 11 ft ceilings, indoor/outdoor living space, fenced front yard (maintained by HOA), custom wrought iron stair railing, and a spacious kitchen with over-sized island and cabinetry that features soft-close doors & drawers, pre-rinse style chrome kitchen faucet, commercial grade 10-inch deep under-mount single basin stainless sink, and stainless steel appliances. Custom cabinets around fridge DO fit standard size double/french-door fridge. Roomy primary suite is located on third floor for maximum privacy and has a spa-like bath with double sinks, deep soaking tub and frameless shower. Quick access to I-10 and 610 to hop downtown or to the Galleria in minutes. Proximity to Cottage Grove Park, Memorial Park, M-K-T, Hike & Bike Trail and more make this home a MUST SEE! No flooding *All info per seller.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Memorial Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Hogg Middle School Excellent | |
| High School: | Waltrip High School  Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $194.50 | $410,000 | 2.13% | $410,000 | 2.13% |
| 2022 | $190.43 | $401,430 | 10.63% | $401,430 | 10.63% |
| 2021 | $172.13 | $362,844 | 2.27% | $362,844 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | $168.31 | $354,787 | -3.36% | $354,787 | -3.36% |
| 2019 | $174.16 | $367,119 | 325.95% | $367,119 | 325.95% |
| 2018 | $40.89 | $86,188 | $86,188 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $89,280 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $320,720 |
| Total Market Value: | $410,000 |
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 % |
