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Edward Vivanco
Park-like setting in the prestigious Sherwood Forest subdivision located in "close-in Memorial". A picture perfect front elevation. There is extra parking at the front and a brick pathway leading to the front entry. There are gas carriage lanterns at the front entry and all around the exterior.
The real elevation of the 33,105 SF lot is just as impressive as the front elevation. The current owners designed the pool for play and to add entertaining space. However, there is still plenty of room for soccer, football, play ground equipment, whatever.
Stepping into the foyer you are greeted by the lovely hardwood floors and beamed ceiling. The house has so much character and incredible details that easily sets it apart from the ordinary.
There is an easy flow from one expansive area to another. This is the perfect house for entertaining - both inside and outside. The house is a fully integrated "smart" house. There are speakers throughout the home.
The living room and foyer are large enough to accommodate several seating areas. The home has custom steel doors and windows that allow for an abundance of natural light. 
View from the living room into the kitchen and the backyard. The custom steel doors and windows are used throughout the home.
The library or study has an antique mantle piece above the gas fireplace with stones from Chateau Domingue. The bar (with ice machine, wine cooler, glass racks) has antique doors that can enclose it from view. The herringbone patterned wood floors add an interesting touch to the room.
Exquisite dining room with beamed ceiling, crystal chandelier and a large, walk-in, Pacific cloth silver closet with rods for hanging linens. It's all in the details.
The kitchen is fit for a professional chef. Open, spacious and loads of countertop work space. Custom vent hood and additional seating around the island.
The windows at the over-sized sink are encased in the same marble as the counters and they overlook the summer kitchen on the covered patio outside. A very large island filled with drawers for storage and room for eat-in counter space
The names of appliances include Wolf, SubZero and Bosch. There is a walk-in pantry and a rolling prep cart that fits under the island when not in use.
The large kitchen provides ample room for an informal eating area as well as a sitting area. Whatever the needs may be, this home has the room.
At the end of the kitchen is a doorway to a private courtyard with a bubbling fountain. A serene setting for morning coffee on beautiful days.
Another view of informal dining and sitting room off of the kitchen.
Off of the kitchen is one of two half baths. This one boasts designer wall paper and stone flooring from Chateau Domingue.
The planning station/office has concrete counter tops and excellent storage. It is adjacent to the kitchen and across from the utility room. Fun designer wallpaper and a large window to the backyard finish the area.
The guest suite or sixth bedroom or cabana/pool room has access to the backyard through the wall of steel and glass door and windows. There is a full bath and closet.
This is either a media room, den, first floor game room or office/study. This is a versatile floor plan. Notice the shiplap vaulted ceiling.
The master retreat is located at one end of the home away from and by itself.....very private. There is private access to the backyard.
B ehind the antique sliding doors is the additional room in the master retreat. It can serve as an office, sitting room or whatever.
The master bath sparkles with mirrors, glass and marble. There is a soaking tub with an Aidan Gray light fixture above and a large walk-in shower.
Custom fixtures and an abundance of drawers along with two separate large walk-in closets complete the master bath
The office or sitting room located in front of the master bedroom has a wall of built-in cabinets and a Bosch coffee machine along with a wine/beverage refrigerator.
The second floor is centered around the game room. There are two en suite bedrooms on each side of the game room and a computer nook or study area at the other end from the wall of built-ins. 
One of the four secondary bedrooms. All four bedrooms are exactly the same size. All four bedrooms have sisal floor covering. All four have private baths (NOT exactly the same) and four large walk-in closets.
A secondary bath with glass shower, marble and mirrors.
Another secondary bath with another glass walk-in shower, marble and mirrors.
And another secondary bath with tub, marble counter and mirror.
The summer kitchen with a gas professional grill.
The owners had the pool and exterior entertaining area designed to make the most of the spacious backyard.
The pool is simple in design but has it all.....a tanning shelf, extra-large hot tub/spa, waterfall with a glass rock fireplace behind.
The design left room for al fresco dining. In fact the outdoor furniture will remain with the house.....along with all 9 TV's, chandeliers, washers (2) and dryers (2) and the custom Christmas lights for the exterior of the house.
The waterfall in front of the glass rock gas fireplace. And more outdoor seating.
In addition to the parking in front, the drive way to the attached three-car garage has extra extended parking right under the basketball hoop.This delightful home is located in Sherwood Forest, close in Memorial, on a 33,105 SF lot. This custom home is a perfect setting for entertaining both inside and outside. The expansive interiors are accented with ceiling beams, antique doors and mantle pieces and other architectural features. The details include custom steel doors and windows, an over-sized Pacific cloth storage closet in the dining room, a well-equipped kitchen fit for a professional, integrated smart home, all bedrooms are en suite, in addition to the opulent master suite there is a guest suite on the first floor, planning center off of the kitchen, pool installed by the current owners to compliment the outdoor kitchen and entertaining areas and the large 2nd floor game room is surrounded by 4 (same size) bedrooms and baths and the computer/study nook. This light filled home is one of a kind in a park-like setting.
| District: | Spring Branch |
| Elementary School: | Hunters Creek Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Spring Branch Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Memorial High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $552.27 | $3,765,951 | 7.82% | $3,765,951 | 7.82% |
| 2022 | $512.24 | $3,492,933 | 26.33% | $3,492,933 | 26.33% |
| 2021 | $405.47 | $2,764,900 | -3.70% | $2,764,900 | -3.70% |
| 2020 | $421.03 | $2,871,000 | 6.97% | $2,871,000 | 6.97% |
| 2019 | $393.61 | $2,684,000 | -7.21% | $2,684,000 | -7.21% |
| 2018 | $424.18 | $2,892,500 | -14.08% | $2,892,500 | -14.08% |
| 2017 | $493.67 | $3,366,351 | 7.41% | $3,366,351 | 7.41% |
| 2016 | $459.62 | $3,134,135 | 99.59% | $3,134,135 | 99.59% |
| 2015 | $230.29 | $1,570,314 | 31.85% | $1,570,314 | 31.85% |
| 2014 | $174.66 | $1,191,000 | -6.30% | $1,191,000 | -6.30% |
| 2013 | $186.40 | $1,271,066 | 6.49% | $1,271,066 | 6.49% |
| 2012 | $175.04 | $1,193,600 | $1,193,600 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $2,323,971 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,441,980 |
| Total Market Value: | $3,765,951 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| 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 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.1332 % |
