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Edward Vivanco
Recently remodeled with high quality.\/exquisite finishes by the talented Gail Taylor, this stately brick traditional family home is located in the gated/guarded Stablewood community - just outside Loop 610 and Memorial Drive. Situated on a beautifully landscaped boulevard lot - with finely manicured landscaping and towering trees with massive limbs providing canopied shade to the front walkway.
The classic simplicity of the covered FRONT ENTRY is further enhanced by the series of brick steps leading to the door, arched glass/wood double door with brick surround and stone columns/pediment. Also note the handsome wrought-iron gas lanterns that further frame the sophisticated elegance of the home.
The two-story ENTRY HALL (18 X 17), brightly lit with the second-floor windows illuminating the space below, includes honed limestone tile flooring, two coat closets, circular staircase (wood treads, painted risers, painted spindles, stained wood railing), built-in speakers, recessed lighting, metal chandelier, high gloss painted walls, multi-piece crown/base molding.
View from the Family Room to the ENTRY HALL with its gracefully curved STAIRCASE -appointed with painted block paneled wainscoting and high gloss painted walls - strikingly beautiful!
Another view from the FRONT ENTRY HALL showing the openness of the first-floor plan - allowing for an easy flow from the entry to the living and family entertaining rooms.
Just off the ENTRY HALL, the formal LIVING ROOM (18 X 16) features hardwood flooring, grass cloth wall covering, mullioned windows with designer drapery, multi-piece crown/bae molding, built-in speakers, recessed lighting and gas log fireplace with stone surround/wood mantle.
Another view of the LIVING ROOM showing the near floor to ceiling windows allowing for an abundance of natural light to emanate the interior space. Also notice the grand opening to the adjacent Dining Room with its fabulous bay window.
Softly painted blocked paneled walls, eye catching metallic papered ceiling covering, elegant bay window with Roman shades and designer drapery and wood flooring create a serene and stylish ambiance for the DINING ROOM (16 X 16).
From the Dining Room, the BUTLERS PANTRY leads to the comfortably sized Kitchen with center island. The Butler's Pantry includes hardwood flooring, glass front cabinets with under cabinet lighting, built-in cabinets/drawers with marble slab counter and backsplash.
A closer view of the KITCHEN (16 X 14) with its well-planned supply of storage and counter space for the chef. Also notice the conveniently located secondary staircase to the home's upper floors.
One of two first floor POWDER ROOMS - this one is located just off the Kitchen and includes geometric square papered walls, hardwood flooring, marble slab counter/backsplash, under-mount DecoLav sink with painted cabinet below, decorative mirror, crown/base molding.
The well-organized KITCHEN has been appointed with stainless appliances, marble slab counters/backsplash, painted cabinets/drawers, glass-front cabinets, under counter and recessed lighting, corner mullioned window with fan shaped glass transom above, center island with 5 burner stainless cooktop with built-in drawers below and additional storage under stairwell storage.
Seen from the Breakfast Room, Breakfast Bar seating is afforded by one of the Kitchen's marble slab counters!
Conveniently located between the Kitchen and Family Room is the BREAKFAST ROOM (13 X 11) with its metal chandelier, hardwood flooring, painted walls, crown/bae molding, plantation shuttered windows and door to backyard covered patio.
A fabulous gathering spot - the spacious two-story FAMILY ROOM (23 X 15) features limestone tile flooring, 2 story windows with fan-shaped transoms above, two doors to the backyard covered brick patio, painted block paneled wall, built-in speakers, recessed lighting, built-in cabinets/drawers flanking gas log fireplace with stone surround/wood mantel/glass front fireplace screen.
View of the Family Room from the second floor Hallway - notice the handsome block paneled wall with gas log fireplace and the expansive windows providing natural light to filter into the space.
A refined dramatic aura is evidenced in the clean lines of the entertaining room with its two-story mullioned windows/fan shaped transoms above - all softened by the draped sheers with designer rods.
The Family Room provides easy access from the Front Entry Hall, Breakfast Room, Wet Bar and Backyard.
The nearby WET BAR includes limestone tile flooring, black granite counter/backsplash, stainless Kitchen-Aid ice maker, glass front and mirror-fronted cabinets, Kohler back sink, under-cabinet lighting and crown/base molding.
The formal POWDER ROOM includes limestone flooring, bas-relief horizontal wall trim/mirror frame, shuttered window, papered walls, furniture style sink cabinet with stone countertop/wall mounted water fixtures, multipiece crown/base molding, fabric/cloth hanging light fixture.
The PRIMARY SUITE consists of a Sitting Area/Study (20 X11) and the adjacent Bedroom (18 X 15) - all beautifully appointed with hardwood flooring, softly painted walls, recessed lighting and crown/base molding. The Study includes a wall of built-in cabinets with decorative niches above, double door to a covered patio, a central gas log fireplace (stone surround/wood mantle/glass front fireplace screen.
A closer view of the BEDROOM with its wall of windows overlooking the backyard, designer draperies, painted walls, crown/base molding. recessed lighting, ceiling fan and attached en suite bath. 
The elegance of the PRIMARY BATH! - stone flooring, marble countertops with painted drawers/cabinets below, dual sinks, vanity station, separate water closet, Jason Hydrotherapy soaking tub with wand/marble surround, shuttered windows, walk-in glass front shower with built-in bench/tile surround, recessed lighting, crown/base molding.
Closer view of the Primary Bath showing the glass front shower with built-in bench/shelving, two separate sink stations and double door entry into the Primary Bedroom.
The PRIMARY CLOSET includes a central packing station with drawer storage below, built-in bench with storage below, hanging/shelving compartments, storage cabinets and mirror front closets. A well planned and organized space! 
A closer view of the packing station in the PRIMARY CLOSET with storage drawers below. Also notice the effective and efficient use of the closet area with hanging compartments and shelving. 
SECOND FLOOR LANDING/HALLWAY showing the series of windows providing natural light to filter into the space with its gracefully arched circular staircase with stained wood railing/treads and painted spindles/risers.
-A multi-purpose second floor STORAGE CLOSET - cedar lined with hanging compartments, shelving and built-in drawers/cabinets.
One of three second floor GUEST BEDROOMS (20 X 16) - this one features carpeted flooring, crown/base molding, painted walls, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, double door to outdoor balcony (slate flooring/iron railing), en suite bath and walk-in closet. 
The Guest Bedroom's EN SUITE BATH includes skylight, marble tile flooring, marble slab counter with stone backsplash/painted cabinets below, gross cloth wallpapering, recessed lighting, tub shower with swinging glass door/tile surround, and walk-in closet with carpeting/shelving and hanging compartments.
The second GUEST BEDROOM (16 X 15) featires carpeted flooring, mullion windows with designer drapery, painted walls, crown/base molding, recessed lighting and en suite bath with walk in closet.
The spacious EN SUITE BATH - grass cloth wallpapering, crown base molding, exposed stained wood beam, tub/shower with glass swinging door/marble tile surround, plantation shuttered windows, hanging glass/metal light fixture, stone tile flooring, stone slab counter/stone backsplash, adjustable mirror, painted cabinets/linen storage/hamper, walk in closet
The third GUEST BEDROOM (14 X 13) is appointed with carpeted flooring, shuttered windows, crown/bae molding, painted walls, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, en suite bath and walk-in closet with shelving.
EN SUITE BATH to 3rd Guest Bedroom - shuttered windows, stone tile flooring, stone slab counter/stone backsplash decorative detailing, grass cloth wallpapering, dual sinks with cabinets below, recessed lighting tub/shower with stone tile surround/swinging glass doors.
The Upstairs STUDY shares a bathroom with Guest Bedroom #3 and includes a glass door opening to a private balcony (slate flooring/iron railing) to enjoy the backyard pool and landscaping below. Also included in the room - carpeted flooring, near-floor to ceiling windows with designer drapery, mansard style ceiling with recessed lighting and fan, built-in desk with painted drawers/shelving/under cabinet lighting.
The spacious third-floor is currently used as a MEDIA ROOM (20 X 12) but could also be used as an additional GUEST BEDROOM with its en suite bath and walk-in closet. The room features carpeted floor, painted walls, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, shuttered window with built-in storage bench, Samsung 60" TV screen/Paradigm speakers.
The third-floor BATH - tile flooring, built-in sink with painted cabinets below, tub/shower with glass sliding doors/tile surround, walk-in closet, access to attic storage/mechanical.
QUARTERS (14 X 10) above the Garage afford comfortable living for household help, an occasional house guest or grown child, The room includes carpeted flooring, papered accent walls, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, shuttered dormer windows, en suite bath.
EN SUITE BATH to QUARTERS features, sink with painted cabinets below, tile flooring, tub/shower with glass sliding door/tile surround, linen storage cabinet and access to attic space above the garage.
Second floor balcony view of the BACKYARD - covered Sitting area and Summer Kitchen along with an open bricked patio with pool, hot tub water features flanked along the perimeter with finely manicured bushes/trees/seasonal color.
A closer view of the covered walkway to the two-car garage/quarters above and the Summer Kitchen with its granite counter, RCS stainless gas grill, stainless sink, mini-refrigerator, two ceiling fans.
The covered Summer Kitchen is in close proximity to the open patio with seating available for small to large groups for outdoor entertaining.
A night shot of the BACKYARD as seen from a corner of the Summer Kitchen showing the fabulous brick faced patio flooring and house exterior complementing the numerous back facade windows brightly lit by the interior rooms. Such a relaxing spot!
Another view showing the pool/hot tub surrounded by brick paved patio - numerous covered and open areas to enjoy the outdoors.
An AERIAL VIEW of the Stable Crest Blvd lot, 13,230 +/- square foot lot (per App. Dist.) - showing the clever design of the roof pitches and the irregular layout of the house plan with its bay windows and extended balcony spaces. 
Night short of the brightly house and pool with water feature!Recently modernized with high quality/exquisite finishes by the talented Gail Taylor (Taylor and Taylor Design), this elegant traditional residence is located in the gated/guarded Stablewood community. Situated on a beautifully landscaped boulevard lot, the home’s first floor includes a light-filled two story entry, fabulous formals, island kitchen with adjacent breakfast room, family room and spacious primary suite. The second floor features three guest bedrooms with en suite baths, an additional study/bedroom, and generously sized storage closet. A third floor bedroom/media room is also en suite. The two-car garage provides work areas and quarters with full bath above. The backyard was planned for grand entertaining with several covered and open spaces, summer kitchen and heated pool with water feature and spa.
| District: | Spring Branch |
| Elementary School: | Hunters Creek Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Spring Branch Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Memorial High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $395.04 | $2,436,192 | 17.24% | $2,103,932 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $336.94 | $2,077,915 | 19.50% | $1,912,666 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $281.95 | $1,738,788 | -2.31% | $1,738,788 | -2.31% |
| 2020 | $288.60 | $1,779,822 | -13.18% | $1,779,822 | -13.18% |
| 2019 | $332.41 | $2,050,000 | 0.00% | $2,050,000 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $332.41 | $2,050,000 | 0.00% | $2,050,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $332.41 | $2,050,000 | 0.00% | $2,050,000 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $332.41 | $2,050,000 | -4.27% | $2,050,000 | -4.27% |
| 2015 | $347.23 | $2,141,378 | 7.46% | $2,141,378 | 7.46% |
| 2014 | $323.12 | $1,992,708 | 5.97% | $1,992,708 | 5.97% |
| 2013 | $304.92 | $1,880,461 | 6.89% | $1,880,461 | 6.89% |
| 2012 | $285.27 | $1,759,276 | $1,759,276 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $1,407,672 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,028,520 |
| Total Market Value: | $2,436,192 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| SPRING BRANCH ISD: | 1.0789 % |
| 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 CITY OF: | 0.5192 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.1332 % |
