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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to 801 Morning Dove Lane! This spacious and masterfully designed Emerald Builders home boasts a beautifully shaded yard with rock lined landscape beds and a traditional red brick elevation with keystone accents.
Situated on a picturesque cul-de-sac lot in the Forest of Friendswood, this home boasts a double wide driveway leading to an incredible detached FIVE car tandem garage with 3 bays and a covered breezeway leading to the house. 
A solid wood door with leaded glass detailing leads into a grand foyer with handscraped wood floors, a soaring ceiling, and a gracefully arched entrance into this elegant dining room with a wrought iron chandelier and sunlit bay windows with plantation shutters.
Directly opposite the dining room, a pair of French doors allow privacy for this sunlit study with a lighted ceiling fan, neutral paint with crisp white crown molding, handsome hardwood floors, and bay windows dressed with plantation shutters & front yard views.
Continue beyond the foyer into the heart of this home and you'll find a gas or wood burning fireplace with a brick laid tile surround flanked by custom designed built-in shelving with entertainment wiring above the fireplace.
The elevated gambrel ceiling with crown molding and lighted ceiling fan, continued wood floors, and neutral greige paint set the stage for the magnificent backyard pool views through a wall of windows shaded by plantation shutters.
A wrap around breakfast bar with gorgeous granite countertops with striking grey veining creates a seamless transition from the family room to the island kitchen that also boasts a glass tile backsplash and soft close espresso cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware.
The cook of the family is sure to appreciate the spacious pantry and all stainless appliances that include a built-in microwave, dishwasher, gas oven and cooktop, and a farmhouse style single basin sink with a gooseneck pull down faucet.
Tucked into this sunlit space betweem the kitchen and family room, this eat-in breakfast room is a beautiful space to enjoy your morning coffee beneath the contemporary style candelabra chandelier and abundant natural light from a series of bay windows.
Escape to the first floor master suite where you'll find handscraped hardwood floors, neutral paint, crown molding, a lighted ceiling fan, and space to create a sitting area beneath the bay windows with 2-1/2-inch wood blinds and pool views.
Enjoy your own space in this beautifully updated master bathroom with a seated vanity with gorgeous grey and white granite countertops with dual rectangular basin sinks, white cabinetry, contemporary style lighting, tile floors, and a spacious closet with built-in drawers & shelving.
Relaxation awaits in this deep stand alone bathtub with a privacy window and pebble tile surround that coordinates with the flooring in the oversized seamless glass shower with a rainfall showerhead and built-in bench seat.
Ascend the staircase from the foyer to this raised upstairs gameroom with an elevated gambrel ceiling, lighted oil rubbed bronze ceiling fan, plush carpeting underfoot, a double door game closet, and a wall of rear facing windows with palladium arch and pool views.
Can you imagine a more perfect space for a homework station? Tucked into a second floor alcove just off of the gameroom, this study nook boasts a lighted ceiling fan and built in desk with abundant storage space in the drawers and glass front shelves. 
The first of four secondary bedrooms on the second floor of this home is generously sized, measuring 16'x13' and offering an elecated gambrel ceiling, lighted ceiling fan, plush carpet, shared bathroom access, and a tio of front facing windows with plantation shutters.
This Jack & Jill style bathroom services the previous bedroom and the next room, featuring dual quartz top vanities with undermount rectangular basin sinks, brished nickel hardware, white cabinetry, contemporary lighting, and a combination bathtub and shower.
Situated on the opposite side of the gameroom from the other two bedrooms, this generously sized 15'x13' bedroom offers an elevated gambrel ceiling with a custom chrome ceiling fan, plush carpet, a large walk-in closet, and a rear facing window with pool views.
This bathroom services 2 bedrooms and gameroom guests and boasts a quartz countertop with rectangular basin sink, framed mirror, white cabinetry, modern lighting, tile floors, and a frameless glass enclosed shower with tile surround and bench seat.
The fifth and final bedroom in the home is similarly sized to the other bedrooms and also offers an elevated gambrel ceiling with lighted ceiling fan, neutral paint, plush carpet, a roomy walk-in closet, and a front facing window dressed with plantation shutters.
Entertaining is a pleasure in this home, when you see all that this incredible backyard encompasses! Step out the back door from the breakfast room to this cool & comfortable back patio with dual lighted ceiling fans and amazing pool views.
This is it - the backyard you've been dreaming of! Easy on the feet Kool Decking surrounds this in-ground sport pool with a 3' depth on the ends and 6' depth at the center with pre-drilled volleyball net holes, slide plumbing, and ocean blue tilework.
You'll enjoy plenty of space to entertain with numerous seating areas availbale surrounding the pristine pool enveloped by lush landscaping that includes swaying palm trees, tropical foliage, and even a private gazebo in the far reaches of the yard.
Accessible from either the backyard or the wrought iron gate from the driveway, 1 bay of the original 6 car garage was converted to a 17'x13' flex use space that is currently an exercise room with French doors, carpeting, and a window unit air conditioner.
Relax in the shaded back quarter of this park-like backyard with a tranquil view of the pool and back patio, and you'll notice that there's even enough space on both sides of the yard for a trampoline, swingset, shed, or to just enjoy room to run!Incredible 5 bedroom home on a tree shaded lot with a 5 car (yes, 5 car!) garage. A graceful foyer leads to a study with French doors and large dining, then on to this special home with amazing upgrades, including richly stained hardwood floors, scrolled custom spiral staircase, and more. An open family room with a wall of windows, gas fireplace and built-ins leads to the must-see island kitchen with 5 burner gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and veined granite counters. The downstairs master is a dream with luxurious wood floors and a beautifully remodeled bath with oversized shower, elegant corner basin tub, and a walk-in closet with built-in dressers. Upstairs offers 4 more bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, updated bathrooms, &a spacious game room plus bonus study nook with built-ins. You’ll fall in the love with the stunning backyard featuring pool, spa, extended covered & uncovered patio, plenty of greenspace, secret hidden pergola, and access to the 5 car garage. Wow!
| District: | Friendswood |
| Elementary School: | Westwood Elementary School   Excellent | |
| Middle School: | Friendswood Junior High School Excellent | |
| High School: | Friendswood High School Excellent |  |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $179.55 | $783,000 | 30.50% | $783,000 | 30.50% |
| 2022 | $137.58 | $600,000 | 0.00% | $600,000 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | $137.58 | $600,000 | 7.33% | $600,000 | 7.33% |
| 2020 | $128.19 | $559,040 | 0.22% | $559,040 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | $127.91 | $557,810 | 17.43% | $557,810 | 17.43% |
| 2018 | $108.92 | $475,000 | 0.00% | $475,000 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | $108.92 | $475,000 | 4.65% | $474,308 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $104.08 | $453,900 | 15.79% | $431,189 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $89.89 | $391,990 | 4.29% | $391,990 | 4.29% |
| 2014 | $86.19 | $375,860 | 0.00% | $375,860 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $86.19 | $375,860 | 0.00% | $375,860 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $86.19 | $375,860 | $375,860 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $68,730 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $714,270 |
| Total Market Value: | $783,000 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD CITY: | 0.5007 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD ISD: | 1.0800 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALV CNTY CONSOLIDATED DRAINAG: | 0.1186 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0413 % |
