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Edward Vivanco
This home is well situated on the property with southern exposure. 
This acreage home site boasts five full acres with mature Oak, Cedar, Pine, Cypress, Crepe Myrtle and Magnolia trees along a sweeping driveway and “bistro” lighting to the house. Driveway has embedded vehicle and personnel sensors to let homeowner know when guests or deliveries arrive.
Welcome Home: 17728 Auction Barn Road located in Santa Fe ISD. The main house is just one of three addresses located at this tax id number. This property is very private and located on a corner.
New DP-50, low-E, nitrogen filled plate glass windows throughout this amazing home. The roof was replaced in 2017. 
All new air ducts, dual zone system with separate high efficiency a/c units and multiple fresh air returns. UV air filters in both units. Attic also has new blown in insulation. The property features 5 total AC units across all buildings. 
Recently fully remodeled kitchen with high quality fixtures, appliances, granite and travertine tile. 
Beautiful new kitchen with handmade hardwood cabinets and spectacular 40” Uba Tuba granite “peninsula” for serving large meals in the formal dining room. 
Beautifully tiled back splash through out the kitchen.
Quaint breakfast area to enjoy your morning coffee or tea while viewing the local wildlife that shares this fantastic homestead. 
Vaulted ceilings in formal living room with plenty of built in shelving.
Large, spacious master bedroom offers a unique plan with additional seating area. 
Additional sitting area in master bedroom with picturesque floor to ceiling windows. 
French doors to outside deck with hot tub. Very private and secluded area off the master bedroom, perfect for relaxing. 
Double vanity in master bath with granite counters. 
Custom tile master shower with double shower heads. 
Custom main bathroom with hand laid soaking tub and high end Moen fixtures.
Fully monitored alarm system throughout the property with four day/night cameras and hard to breach “safe” room pictured here features a full steel door jamb with locking bolts for added security. 
Hot and cold water is available on the east wall of the house to allow this room to become an additional master room or utility room if needed. 
Separate 600 square foot, air conditioned arts and craft studio/office with storage and its own address of 17730 Auction Barn Road.
Fully monitored alarmed with glass break, motion and “delta T” sensor in office and garage. Alarm has separate key pad.
Three single roll ups - two are automatic with remotes on the south side. One roll up is on the north side of the third garage bay for ventilation and/or motorcycle and lawn equipment.
Extra large reinforced, insulated and air conditioned pantry/root cellar for storing your canned veggies or hurricane supplies. 
Oversized shop has its own address of 17730 Auction Barn Road. Complete with 200 amp power service 220 and 110 volts outlets. Shop also has hot and cold running water. 
Shop has two single roll up doors and one double roll up door for ease of storing and access. It is fully monitored by the alarm system with IR motion and perimeter protection. Completely wired with bright warehouse lighting. 
Large air conditioned laundry room and tool room in garage shop for proper tool maintenance and avoiding the South Texas humidity. 
Incredible amount of work space in the air conditioned utility room in the shop. 
Barn is an open air 3250 square feet space with eight individual stalls and partly covered. It's well braced to provide great starting point for most livestock needs. 
Giant hoop greenhouse is 2800 square feet and was re-covered in September 2017.
All natural fresh water pond with large catfish, turtles and perch. Pond max depth is 9’. Small island in the pond accessible by bridge. Several mature Cypress trees provide cooling shade to the pond. 
Some fruit trees on site are producing lemon, orange, satsuma and edible banana trees. There is a large area of pink azalea bushes and purple wisteria vines to add to the peaceful atmosphere. 
RV space has raised outdoor deck for lounging in the cool shade trees. This area would make a great income producing investment spot to rent out as a Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO). 
Oversized RV space with completely separate address 17726 Auction Barn Road, wired with its own 200 amp electric service containing 30 and 50 amp RV plugs. Includes separate two tank septic with traditional drain field. 
Two wells on the property; both are 128’ deep.Two septic systems; one newer aerobic system and one older two tank system. Three individual 200 amp power poles for each building onsite. You have to see this property in person to fully appreciate all it has to offer. Five private acres provide a very tranquil & Park style setting. 3 bedroom 2 bath Ranch Style home well situated on the property with southern exposure complete with an updated Chef Inspired kitchen, Formal Dining Room, large Sun Room all completely remodeled with high quality fixtures, appliances, granite, and travertine tile. NEVER FLOODED! New DP-50, low-E, nitrogen filled plate glass windows provide full view of the property and lots of natural light. This unique property features three separate address under one tax ID number. Perfect set up for an income producing property, business, or hobbyist. Entire property is fully monitored by a security system starting at the main entrance. Driveway has embedded vehicle and personnel sensors to let homeowner know when guests or deliveries arrive. Additionally enjoy and over-sized workshop, Bonus Room, Root Cellar, Barn, Greenhouse, Laundry room & much more!
| District: | Santa Fe |
| Elementary School: | Roy J Wollam Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Santa Fe Junior High School  Average | |
| High School: | Santa Fe High School Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $233.77 | $584,416 | 13.16% | $568,073 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $206.57 | $516,430 | -0.22% | $516,430 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | $207.03 | $517,570 | -8.65% | $517,570 | 83.85% |
| 2020 | $226.64 | $566,590 | 99.98% | $281,519 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $113.33 | $283,330 | 21.78% | $255,926 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $93.06 | $232,660 | -1.58% | $232,660 | -1.58% |
| 2017 | $94.56 | $236,400 | 0.01% | $236,400 | 4.92% |
| 2016 | $94.55 | $236,370 | 15.40% | $225,313 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $81.93 | $204,830 | 7.07% | $204,830 | 7.07% |
| 2014 | $76.52 | $191,310 | 7.60% | $191,310 | 7.60% |
| 2013 | $71.12 | $177,790 | 0.00% | $177,790 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $71.12 | $177,790 | $177,790 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $261,360 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $323,056 |
| Total Market Value: | $584,416 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| MAINLAND COLLEGE: | 0.2685 % |
| SANTA FE ISD: | 1.1003 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES DIST NO 1: | 0.0827 % |
| DRAINAGE 01: | 0.0668 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.8602 % |
