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Edward Vivanco
Exterior appointments include handmade, number 5-rated Mexican terra cotta roof tiles; True Stucco exterior cladding; wrought iron window accents and balconets; and designer gas lanterns. Pavers in front drive and motor court are edged with stone accents.
Built to exacting 2015 Miami Dade Hurricane Standards, this sophisticated, classic home reflects a meticulous approach to design, technology, and maintenance. The sellers commissioned architect Gene Johnston of Paradigm Design and interior designer Elizabeth Dewitt to create a gracious, inviting residence for casual yet elegant daily living and polished entertaining.
[Patio] A view across the open patio into the pergola / summer kitchen. Not shown is the 40-ft custom retractable awning. Note raised spa and heated pool with resistant jet for in-place swimming.
[Kitchen] A chef’s influence is revealed in the open kitchen, equipped with floor-to-ceiling, soft-close cabinet and drawer storage; professional-grade appliances that include a Wolf range with two ovens, grill, and high-efficiency remote-motor range hood; Wolf steam oven and wall oven; Wolf warming drawer; SubZero refrigerator and freezer; refrigerator drawers; two icemakers; two elevated, Asko dishwashers; and an under-counter microwave.
[Living Room 18 x 28.5] The living room shares a double-hearth stone fireplace, and has a deeply coffered ceiling and purposed wall space for art. Opening at left rear leads to the master suite.
[Breakfast Area] This view travels across the breakfast area into the opening gathering kitchen. Note French doors to side patio and standing sculpture with water feature.
[Family Room 14.7 x 32.3] In the family room, three sets of French doors, equipped with electronic privacy shades, provide patio and pool access as well as views of a side patio with water-feature sculpture. When entertaining, doors may stand open courtesy of the stand-alone AC unit that cools the patio and pergola/summer kitchen.
[Dining Room 17 x 19] The impressive dining room overlooks the front approach and features built-in, furniture-quality, illuminated vitrines.
[Primary Bedroom 18 x 18] The serene bedroom overlooks the pool.
[Primary Bath] The primary bath features dual sides with two water closets, one fitted with a bidet; porcelain-deck sink cabinets; marble and glass backsplashes; marble tile floors; zero-entry steam shower; soaking tub; and a separate vanity room with vanity cabinet, mirrored wall, and specialty lighting.
[Primary Closet 1 Bespoke closets offer vestibule entries, packing shelves, glass-front wardrobe and cabinet storage, and custom-fitted accessories storage. One closet includes a beverage bar and under-counter refrigerator.
[Primary Closet 2] 
[Guest Suite] This en suite bedroom has a walk-in closet and lavishly appointed bath.
[Secondary Bedroom] This en suite bedroom includes a custom walk-in closet and luxurious bath.
[Guest Suite] Located at the end of the second-floor hall, this guest suite includes a lavishly-appointed en suite bath.
[Game Room] On the second floor, the expansive game room features a full bar with sink, refrigerator drawers, and microwave, and includes an adjoining half-bath.
[Gameroom Full Bar] A closer look at the full bar in the gameroom. All-stop elevator and staircase to third floor are visible in hall.
[Craft Room / 2nd Home Office] This craft room / or 2nd home office is located near the gameroom on the second floor.
[Front Elevation] Note automatic wooden driveway gates (right).
[Front Door / Foyer View] Custom wrought-iron front doors have independently-opening and locking glass panels. The light-filled foyer transitions into a wide central gallery that travels past the formal dining room, full bar, staircase hall, and powder room.
[Full Bar] The bar has a serving window facing the central gallery and includes an icemaker, sink, and 140 bottle-capacity wine chiller tower.
[Central Hall / Gallery] A reverse view travels from the bar rearward to the living room, family room, and kitchen. Opening at right leads to the staircase, laundry room, and garage entrance.
[Living Room] This view of the living room reveals the deeply coffered ceiling.
[Breakfast Area 16.7 x 23] A view from the breakfast room into the living and family rooms.
[Breakfast Area] A closer view of the standing sculpture with water feature.
[Kitchen] A closer view of one of the kitchen islands.
[Kitchen] Note the raised Asko dishwashers flanking the farmhouse sink.
[Kitchen] This view travels across the kitchen into the breakfast room.
[Family Room] This view of the family room reveals the vestibule with the pool bath (right rear).
[Home Office / Morning Room] A short side hall leads from the living room to solid doors that announce the secluded primary suite which includes this inviting home office / morning room. Note the pair of built in desk stations, jumper cabinets, and floor-to-ceiling window looking into the family room.
[Primary Bath] This view of the primary bath offers a closer view of the porcelain sink decks and glass and marble tile backsplashes.
[Primary Closet 1]
[Laundry Room]
[All-Stop Elevator] The 950 lb. commercial-grade elevator has custom wallpaper and wood accents.
[Pergola and summer kitchen / bar]
[Spa and Pool] Note illuminated decorative tile fire wall above the pool.
[Pool and Fire Wall]
[Patio and Family Room] French doors open to the family room.
[Side Patio] The standing water feature sculpture on the side patio just outside of the breakfast room.
[Garden Gate] This garden gate opens into the side patio with the standing water sculpture.
[Aerial View] Note number 5-rated Mexican terra cotta roof tiles.
[Aerial View - Rear Patio, Pergola, and Pool]Sophisticated home built for the sellers. All-stop elevator. Airy, open interior w/ soaring ceilings; banks of French doors/full-length windows; dazzling marble flrs; porcelain counters w/ glass backsplashes w/ marble inlay; Canadian white engineered flrs. Stunning foyer/gallery travels past dining rm w/ custom vitrines, elegant bar w/tower chiller, & powder rm to magnificent dual-hearth fireplace, living rm, kitchen/brkfst, & family rm. Gathering kitchen w/ 2 islands; Wolf range, steam & wall ovens, warmer; 2 icemakers; 2 raised Asko dishwshers. Sumptuous 1st-flr primary wing w/ office/study; serene bedrm; dual bath w/ vanity rm, zero-entry steam shower, soaking tub, 2 water closets, 2 bespoke closets w/ beverage bar. Gamerm w/ full bar; 3 luxurious en suite bedrms + 2 staff bedrms/bath; craft rm/office; gym w/ soft-touch flr; finished custom-designed 3rd-flr storage. Open stone patios; custom 40ft retractable awning; pool/spa; pergola/summer kitchen. Crestron system, home generator.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Briargrove Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Tanglewood Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Wisdom High School Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $460.53 | $4,442,289 | -0.14% | $4,442,289 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | $461.18 | $4,448,514 | 24.61% | $4,448,514 | 24.61% |
| 2021 | $370.10 | $3,570,000 | 6.07% | $3,570,000 | 6.07% |
| 2020 | $348.93 | $3,365,761 | 15.73% | $3,365,761 | 15.73% |
| 2019 | $301.50 | $2,908,255 | 11.64% | $2,908,255 | 11.64% |
| 2018 | $270.06 | $2,605,000 | 25.23% | $2,605,000 | 25.23% |
| 2017 | $215.66 | $2,080,244 | 85.23% | $2,080,244 | 85.23% |
| 2016 | $116.43 | $1,123,040 | -3.02% | $1,123,040 | -3.02% |
| 2015 | $120.05 | $1,158,000 | 31.61% | $1,158,000 | 31.61% |
| 2014 | $91.21 | $879,847 | 4.42% | $879,847 | 4.42% |
| 2013 | $87.35 | $842,605 | -1.23% | $842,605 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | $88.44 | $853,107 | $853,107 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $982,660 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $3,459,629 |
| Total Market Value: | $4,442,289 |
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 % |
