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Edward Vivanco
Sleek modern architecture and a premier Upper Kirby location meld to make this home simple perfection. Did I mention no HOA? Even better!
The sexy Master Suite with warm tones and streaming daylight. Duet shades rise or fall to give you privacy and help insure a good night's sleep.
The Master Suite of the former owner was truly that--a suite, and not just a bedroom. Imagine your Suite looking this sweet!
An unduplicatable location in Upper Kirby on a horseshoe street--walkable to some of Houston's best shops and restaurants. How about breakfast at Avalon? I can almost smell the pecan pancakes from here!
Behind the gate is your private domain.
A modern touch on a bit of Texana: A front porch with with the cool texture of the standing seam metal facia and a view of your Garden.
Verticality is a repeating theme with high ceilings, spacious rooms + long rectangular spaces woven into the architecture. This long, narrow rectilinear niche in the Entry is a focal point as you enter the home.
Another repeating element throughout the home are built in etageres, which serve multiple purposes by giving you a venue upon which to present your art, as well as a division between rooms that does not impede the abundant light that flows through this home.
The First Floor features a Study with a wall of shelves; cool tile in neutral tones on the floor, plus a wall of built-ins make this Study a perfect spot!
The Study looking towards the Entry.
The study of the former owner doubled very nicely as a music room. Since this photo...all the woodwork in the home has been painted in shades of misty gray.
The First Floor also features a Guest Suite that features a walk in Closet, built in Desk and an en-suite Bath.
The En Suite Bath has a long vanity, plus a separate wet area with a tub/shower combination.
The Guest Suite with a view of the Garden.
Lush and green and private--the Back Yard. This is a perfect place for pets, or plants, or a petite pool.
The Back Yard.
There is so much more to see. Please come upstairs!
Up the floating staircase we find ourselves on the Second Floor. The massive wall around which the stairs wind, is a great spot for a dramatic work of art.
The Dining Room features hardwood floors and a pass through to the Kitchen.
A wall of windows lines the north side of the home allowing daylight to permeate the entire home.
The Dining Room of the former owner showcases the versatility of this fantastic space.
The Kitchen is not only sleek and sexy, but functional as well.
The Island in the center of the Kitchen is for storage and prep work. The Kitchen features a Thermador gas range, Thermador oven, a microwave as well as a built in Viking refrigerator.
Sea Blue glass subway tiles line the Kitchen backsplash.
At the end of the Kitchen is the Morning Room; a sunny nook to enjoy your first coffee of the day. To the left is a large, walk-in Pantry.
The Morning Room of the former owner allowed for additional entertaining, as well.
Just off the Morning Room is a terrace, which could accommodate a small herb garden and grill.
We head back down the Gallery... 
....to the Great Room with more massive rectangular windows and more built-ins.
The Great Room.
Soft light through countless windows breaks, unrestrained by walls; daylight inundates this masterful modern masterpiece. Add to the ambiance a gas log fireplace for those cool Houston nights.
The Great Room.
A wall of windows to the side of the Gallery and stairs add such lustrous light to the home.
The Upstairs Gallery.
Bathed in rich, warm colors the Master Suite is spacious and luxurious.
Blackout shades can harness and deflect the morning sun, but when the shades are open there is glorious light. This Master is large enough to afford a Sitting Room and Study.
The Master Suite.
The Master Bath is quite large featuring double square sinks, cabinets and drawers, plus a seated vanity.
The Master Bath also features a jetted tub, stall shower and private Water Closet. The ingenious frosted and reeded glass windows above the tub allow light to enter the Master Bath from the wall of windows along the Gallery. Light AND privacy!
The Master Bath.
The Master Closet has great hanging space, shelves for your shoes and a lanky dresser at the end of the way.
The Master Bath looking back from the Master Closet towards the Bedroom.
The second Guest Suite has a gorgeous view of the front of the home and the architecture found on this peaceful horseshoe street.
The Second Guest Suite--when the home was furnished--shows you that you have room for sleeping and lounging, with an panoramic view of the Upper Kirby skyline.
The Guest Suite has dual step-in closets and...
...a private Bath with a tub/shower combination and is bathed in light.
This Suite also has a balcony with above the tree views.
The Laundry Room.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 2623 Newman is located in the bull's eye of the Upper Kirby district walkable to shops, restaurants, Whole Foods, Kuhl Linscomb and the new Target.
How about some Pondicheri or a tour of Tootsie's, or how disco dancing at Armando's? Check, check, check! All right around the corner.Soft light through countless windows breaks, unrestrained by walls; daylight inundates this masterful modern masterpiece. Verticality is a repeating theme with high ceilings, spacious rooms + long rectangular spaces woven into the architecture. First floor Suite has views of front porch + spacious back yard. Second floor features open floor plan punctuated by built-in étagères upon which you can display your art and through which light flows. Kitchen features granite, stainless, a walk-in Pantry and terrace suited for grilling. Dining Room drifts into the Living Room, which has a gas fireplace plus giant picture windows with views of the Upper Kirby skyline. The handsome Master Suite has a Sitting Area + granite Bath with a large, walk-in closet. Third floor Guest Suite has an en-suite Bath, and a terrace with skyline views. With a private drive, on a quiet horseshoe street you will be close to Whole Foods, countless restaurants and shops and the new Target. NO HOA!
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Poe Elementary School   Excellent | |
| Middle School: | Lanier Middle School Excellent |  |
| High School: | Lamar High School  Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $263.16 | $821,052 | 20.15% | $821,052 | 20.15% |
| 2022 | $219.02 | $683,330 | -5.71% | $683,330 | -5.71% |
| 2021 | $232.28 | $724,717 | -11.74% | $724,717 | -8.34% |
| 2020 | $263.16 | $821,070 | 14.23% | $790,649 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $230.38 | $718,772 | 0.00% | $718,772 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $230.38 | $718,772 | -3.66% | $718,772 | -3.66% |
| 2017 | $239.12 | $746,055 | 1.22% | $746,055 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | $236.23 | $737,035 | 0.00% | $737,035 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $236.23 | $737,035 | 6.05% | $737,035 | 6.05% |
| 2014 | $222.76 | $695,000 | 45.64% | $695,000 | 45.64% |
| 2013 | $152.95 | $477,198 | 2.89% | $477,198 | 2.89% |
| 2012 | $148.66 | $463,804 | $463,804 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $287,500 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $533,552 |
| Total Market Value: | $821,052 |
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 % |
