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Edward Vivanco
Welcome home to 831 Plainwood Drive in the highly sought after guarded community of Memorial Thicket.
A gas log fireplace will be more appealing this winter, but the built in media center accommodates a large flat screen TV while offering storage for cable boxes and DVD's. Does anyone still have DVD's?
A combined living and dining room provide a great flow for entertaining. Neutral rectangular tile floors are easy to maintain and stay cool during the heat of summer.
This gorgeous island kitchen has been renovated with all new solid wood cabinets with antiqued white finish and gleaming Granite counters.
Elegant cream color marble floors flow through the entry, study and kitchen. Marble and tile are ideal for Houston's climate.
Soaring two story ceilings in the living room with floor to ceiling windows make this room feel open and airy with lots of natural light.
Built in wet bar off the living room provides a great space for serving beverages while entertaining.
Another view of the spacious, open living room.
Versatile room to the left of entry can be used for a study, formal living room, or could be a great space for a grand piano. Custome built in book shelves flank the window for displaying works of art or creating your own library.
This home has so many elegant details, including this crystal light and marble floors in the study/formal living room. Silk drapes have been added for staging but can be negotiated with the purchase.
All new stainless steel appliances, including this gas stove with overhead vent. Most homes in the 1980's did not have gas so this is a highly sought after upgrade.
A beautiful Travertine back splash accents the black Granite counters. Refrigerator stays with the home.
A beautiful Travertine back splash accents the black Granite counters. Refrigerator stays with the home.
Sunny Breakfast room has high ceilings and is surrounded by windows offering panoramic views of the swimming pool.
Close up view of the wet bar with Granite counter and glass shelves. This is the perfect staging area for serving beverages when entertaining.
Formal dining room with elegant crystal chandelier overlooks the swimming pool through sliding glass doors. Wood laminate floors are easy to maintain.
Downstairs master retreat has wood laminate floors and high ceilings. New double pane sliding doors open to the swimming pool.
The spacious master retreat has plenty of space for a king size bed and a sitting area.
The ensuite master bathroom offers a double sink vanity with Quartz counters and modern mirrors.
Master bathroom was recently modernized with new rectangle tile floors and a separate free standing tub and walk in shower with framless shower door. All brushged nickel and chrome fixtures, including the door handles-no more brass.
he new free standing garden tub overlooks a private walled in garden, bringing a touch of nature into your private spa.
This home has a second bedroom down! Great floorplan for visiting in laws or a baby's room. Wood laminate graces the floors.
An ensuite bathroom has Jack and Jill vanities with sink off the second downstairs bedroom so one side can function as a powder room for guests. Complete with granite top, chrome lighting and faucet, and elegant beveled mirror.
The downstairs bathtub has been modernized with new rectangle tiles with glass tile accent and framelss glass. Beautiful and reimagined!
Another downstairs vanity also gas a granite top with chrome fixtures. This is ensuite to the second bedroom downstairs.
Both bedrooms upstaairs have hand scraped wood floors and ceiling fans. NO CARPET at all in this home. The same silk drapes grace the windows and can convey with the home.
Hollywood bathroom upstairs joins the two bedrooms. Bathtub wall has been modernized to match the downstairs tub and counters have recently been updated with Quartz.
The second upstairs bedroom has a built in cabinet for extra storage. This room could also be used as a more private study if you work at home.
Laundry room is convenientally located off the kitchen and has plenty of cabinets for storage. Brand new washer and dryer are included.
The circular drive provides lots of extra parking for guests and offers curb service to the front door.
A low maintenance back yard has everything you need for enjoying Houston summers, including a covered patio with ceiling fan for outdoor dining and grilling.
When the weather heats up in Houston, you will enjoy cooling off in this private pool. The deck has been updated with a Flagstone look stamped concrete.
Memorial Thicket has a 24 hour guarded entry with only one entrance into the neighborhood. One of the safest communities on Memorial. Alarm monitoring is included in HOA fees.
Memorial Thicket is located within walking distance to Terry Hershey Park, the jewel of the Energy Corridor! Enjoy miles of hike and bike trails surrounded by the scenic Buffalo Bayou.
This home is centrally located in Houston and just 10 minutes from CityCentre, Houston's hot spot with world class dining and shopping.
Zoned to top Katy schools, including nearby Wolfe Elementary. This state of the art school was rebuilt on 2012.One of the lowest priced homes in the esteemed GUARDED COMMUNITY of Memorial Thicket with a private swimming pool. A grand circular driveway draws you into this Memorial Thicket custom home with a rare TWO BEDROOMS and two bathrooms DOWNSTAIRS , soaring two story ceilings with a fireplace, and A LOW MAINTENANCE BACK YARD with PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL. Island kitchen has also been restored with ALL NEW CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERS, and STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, including a gas cooktop. Although the home is filled with elegant touches like crystal chandeliers, there is a modern influence in some of the recent updates, which includes Quartz counters in all the bathrooms, and some modern lighting. Continuous marble and tile floors in all the living space are beautiful and easy to maintain, while all the bedrooms are graced with wood look laminate floors-no carpet at all! Easy access to I-10 and neighborhood access to Terry Hershey Park. Zoned to top Katy schools.
| District: | Katy ISD |
| Elementary School: | Maurice L Wolfe Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Memorial Parkway Junior High School  Good | |
| High School: | Taylor High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $208.55 | $592,711 | 13.18% | $592,711 | 13.18% |
| 2022 | $184.27 | $523,696 | 0.00% | $523,696 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | $184.27 | $523,696 | 25.74% | $523,696 | 25.74% |
| 2020 | $146.55 | $416,500 | -13.54% | $416,500 | -13.54% |
| 2019 | $169.49 | $481,700 | 51.12% | $481,700 | 51.12% |
| 2018 | $112.16 | $318,757 | -39.05% | $318,757 | -33.21% |
| 2017 | $184.01 | $522,952 | 0.00% | $477,220 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $184.01 | $522,952 | 0.00% | $433,837 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $184.01 | $522,952 | 45.85% | $394,398 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $126.16 | $358,544 | 0.00% | $358,544 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $126.16 | $358,544 | 0.00% | $358,544 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $126.16 | $358,544 | $358,544 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $103,286 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $489,425 |
| Total Market Value: | $592,711 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| KATY ISD: | 1.1194 % |
| 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: | 2.1737 % |
