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Edward Vivanco
This timeless, custom built four bedroom home in Oak Estates, designed by Arthur Kotch, is a true jewel. The home is elevator capable and features a very recent roof as well as exterior paint (August 2020).
Inviting front porch with a very symmetrical design. Two lanterns flank the front door with sidelights.
The very spacious Entry Hall (22'x7') opens to the Living Room to the right and to the Dining Room to the left.
Alternate view of the Entry Hall, from the front door towards the back of the house. The windows at the end offer views of the fantastic yard.
Expansive Living Room featuring high ceilings, glistening hardwood floors, a fireplace with classic wood mantle and windows on three sides, which fill the room with natural light.
View of the Living Room towards the front yard showcasing the built-ins surrounding the windows.
Another angle of the Living Room shows the double cased openings leading from the Entry Hall.
Dining Room with hardwood floors, crown moulding and recessed lighting.
Built-ins similar to the ones found in the Living Room surround the two front Dining Room windows. 
The oversized Family Room is filled with light and has views of the incredible yard.
View of the Family Room towards the Kitchen and the hall leading to the front of the house. 
The Family Room has crown moulding, recessed lighting and a wall of cabinets and adjustable shelves. 
Spacious Island Kitchen with tons of cabinets and drawers and windows overlooking the herb garden.
The Kitchen features three walk-in pantries, one of them a china closet, and a built-in bookcase to display favorite cookbooks.
This view shows the double ovens and microwave in the back, as well as the additional storage in the wall next to the door leading to the garage.
A kitchen interior window which opens to the Family Room Hall makes a perfect Wet Bar for guests.
Fabulous and spacious downstairs Primary Suite, with recent carpet, high ceilings, crown moulding, recessed lights and wonderful views of the yard.
There is plenty of room to comfortably fit a sofa chair on each side of the bed next to the windows.
The Primary Suite features two separate bathrooms that share the water closet.
There is a tub on one side.
View of the storage in one side of the Primary Bathroom, and the water closet pocket doors. 
The other side of the Primary Bathroom has a shower, shown in the mirror reflection.
One of two downstairs Powder Rooms.
Bedroom #2 is currently set up as a Study and has a large walk-in closet ...
… and built-ins on either side of the door. All the carpet in the home was replaced in September 2020.
Bedroom #3 has two windows and enough space to comfortably fit two beds. It has two deep closets, one with double doors.
Hall Bathroom with tub and shower combination.
En-suite Bedroom #4 also has two swing arm wall lamps, windows on two walls and plenty of room for two beds. 
En-suite Bathroom for Bedroom #4.
Extra Room with built-ins on both sides currently used as a Storage Room, could be also used as a Study or Hobby Room.
Very spacious downstairs Laundry Room with tons of counter space and storage, and room for a second refrigerator. It has a window overlooking the kitchen patio and herb garden.
The professionally landscaped yard offers an incredible setting, making it hard to believe that it is just a few blocks away from Highland Village.
A closer look at the gardens, with the Living Room windows in the back and the Family Room side door and window to the left.
White azaleas surround the exquisite parterre gardens.
The parterre gardens shown from the side gate. The exterior of the home was freshly painted in August 2020.
The brick covered patio off of the Family Room and Primary Bedroom extends into the yard.
Kitchen patio and herb garden.
Another view of the charming Kitchen patio.
Great potting area on one side of the house.
The sellers wanted to share these photos showing the white azaleas in bloom.
4025 Piping Rock offers a wonderful location in the middle of the block, very close to shops and fine dining in Highland Village and a few minutes from the River Oaks District.Timeless, custom built Oak Estates four bedroom home designed by Arthur Kotch, is a true jewel. Located in the middle of the block, this classic one owner home features spacious formals, light-filled family room with views of the pristine yard. Off of the family room is the island kitchen with double ovens, wet bar plus three pantries and large window overlooking herb garden. Large first floor primary bedroom with windows on two walls plus separate baths and closets. First floor also includes high ceilings, wider plank hardwood floors in living areas, two powder baths and large laundry room with ample storage. The second floor offers three generous secondary bedrooms, two baths plus extra room which could be used as office or storage. Updates include 2020 roof, exterior paint, two water heaters and carpet. Elevator capable, circle driveway and attached two car garage. Exquisite parterre gardens with covered brick patio. Wonderful location for this truly fine home.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | River Oaks 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 | $535.70 | $1,926,930 | 0.25% | $1,926,930 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | $534.39 | $1,922,204 | 19.36% | $1,922,204 | 19.36% |
| 2021 | $447.72 | $1,610,444 | 16.45% | $1,610,444 | 16.45% |
| 2020 | $384.49 | $1,383,000 | 8.29% | $1,383,000 | 8.29% |
| 2019 | $355.05 | $1,277,100 | 6.82% | $1,277,100 | 6.82% |
| 2018 | $332.36 | $1,195,513 | 0.00% | $1,195,513 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | $332.36 | $1,195,513 | 0.00% | $1,184,590 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $332.36 | $1,195,513 | 14.40% | $1,076,900 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $290.52 | $1,045,000 | 17.42% | $979,000 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $247.43 | $890,000 | 0.00% | $890,000 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $247.43 | $890,000 | 0.00% | $890,000 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $247.43 | $890,000 | $890,000 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $1,060,800 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $866,130 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,926,930 |
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 % |
