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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to 1516 Whispering Pines, where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets the lavish comforts of a luxury residence, nestled in the sought-after Spring Branch neighborhood of Houston.
The home itself is gated, as is the entryway to the courtyard.
Magnificent State of the art Chef's Kitchen!
...the 2 story foyer with elegant staircase.
Through glass doors, you'll find this first floor study...
...with a closet and full bath...This could also serve as a first floor guest room or 5th bedroom.
Fine dining here...which connects to the butler's pantry and walk-in pantry.
Another view of the dining room facing the wine cellar.
\The wine cellar offers generous storage for bottles, along with refrigeration and serving counters.
The great room is conducive to family living...
...and great entertaining.
A substantial floor-to-ceiling quartz stone fireplace serves as the focal point of the great room.
Abundant natural light floods the interior, while French doors open onto the patio and yard. Abundant natural light floods the interior, while French doors open onto the patio and yard. Abundant natural light floods the interior, while French doors open onto the patio and yard. Abundant natural light floods the interior, while French doors open onto the patio and yard. Abundant natural light floods the interior, while French doors open onto the patio a
The kitchen boasts an oversized marble waterfall island, complemented by marble backsplash. It's equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, ample lighting, and abundant storage.
Adjacent to the kitchen, the breakfast room overlooks the expansive backyard.
2nd floor landing. Stairs to the left lead to the primary suite.
Game room which leads to the...
...media room. There is an additional half bath for these rooms.
Grand primary suite is expansive with tray ceiling, lots of windows, and a sitting area (not in view).
Huge walk-in double shower...
Separate sinks, vanity area, soaking tub.
Huge and luxurious primary closet leads to...
...the 2nd floor utility room, complete with deep sink and plenty of storage.
One of the large secondary bedroomswith jack and jill bath...
another secondary bedroom, all with walk-in closets.
This secondary bedfroom has an en suite bath!
En suite.
As you walk in from the 3 car tandem garage, you'll find the Mudroom with built ins.
Enormous, gigantic, humongous back yard...
Super-long driveway, 3 car tandem garage with extra storage.
Both elegant & casual, this home is beautifully maintained & nestled in the Whispering Pines enclave. Enter through a grand foyer, flanked by a sweeping staircase & a home study - complete w/closet and full bath - which may very well be used as a fifth bedroom. Pass by the wrought iron gated wine room, the chef's kitchen has Thermador & Bosch appliances, professional cooktop w/pot filler, separate wall oven, microwave & warming drawer. The natural marble massive waterfall island, countertops & backsplash will take your breath away. Storage abounds in the kitchen, butler's pantry & walk-in pantry. All this is open to the family room, complete w/floor to ceiling stone fireplace - perfect setup for entertaining. 2nd floor: Gameroom, media room, 2 bedrooms with hollywood bath, single bedroom w/ensuite. The exquisite primary retreat has high ceilings, sitting area, spa-like bath with soaking tub, grand double shower & immense walk-in closet w/ built-ins. HUGE YARD! NO HOA.
| District: | Spring Branch ISD |
| Elementary School: | Housman Elementary School   Good |  |
| Middle School: | Landrum Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Northbrook High School | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221.89 | $913,501 | -2.19% | $913,501 | -2.19% |
| 2022 | $226.85 | $933,947 | 7.05% | $933,947 | 7.05% |
| 2021 | $211.90 | $872,408 | 3.86% | $872,408 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | $204.03 | $840,000 | -20.10% | $840,000 | -10.16% |
| 2019 | $255.37 | $1,051,355 | 23.69% | $935,000 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $206.46 | $850,000 | 0.00% | $850,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $206.46 | $850,000 | -10.43% | $850,000 | -10.43% |
| 2016 | $230.51 | $949,000 | $949,000 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $258,096 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $655,405 |
| Total Market Value: | $913,501 |
2023 Tax Rates |
|
|---|---|
| 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 % |
| SPRING BRANCH MGMT DISTRICT: | 0.1000 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.2332 % |
