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Sarah Lernor
This magnificent Darling home has all the amenities for upscale living. Wonderful curb appeal outside with gorgeous brick detailing. There are plenty of bells and whistles inside too, including a breathtaking Foyer with curved staircase, arched openings, plantation shutters, rich wood flooring, and more! Click on the movie reel icon to view our walk-through video of this amazing home!
Welcome home to 8878 Van Allen in Founders Reserve. This estate offers a 3,699 sf home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, and an oversized 3 car garage. Incredible back yard with covered porch! Sitting on a large corner lot in a gated community close to everything The Woodlands has to offer, this home has it all. Low tax rate of 1.8% is a bonus!
This home boasts a corner lot with large side yard and guest parking in the side street.
This custom built home is stocked full of upgrades and high-end details everywhere you turn. It starts with the gorgeous inviting front porch which boasts a stately wood door and arched side opening. Just stunning!
The style and elegance of this exceptional home is apparent the moment you walk through the door. 2 story Foyer boasts wood flooring, double crown molding, plantation shutters, coat closet, and impressive winding staircase with wood treads and curved wall which is perfect for an entry table or bench. Custom chandelier is excluded but can be negotiable.
Working here will be easy in this spacious office featuring high ceilings and large sunny windows with plantation shutters. Features include wood flooring, crown molding, judges paneling, and ceiling fan with light. Click on the movie reel icon to view our walk-through video of this amazing home!
Another view of the study. Glass French doors provide the privacy and sound control you need at times while still letting you view the activities within the home.
The Formal Dining room exudes elegance with its arched doorways and double crown molding. Just steps away in the Kitchen is a butler’s pantry area with a sink and extra cabinetry for your entertaining needs.
This formal Dining room has ample space for a large gathering or social affair. This room is layered with incredible trim work and ceiling detail, plantation shutters, and rich hardwoods. Please exclude custom chandelier.
Fantastic Kitchen has butler's pantry area with window and second sink just steps from the Dining Room.
Gourmet chefs will enjoy the generously-sized Kitchen complete with large island for extra storage and workspace, breakfast bar seating, exotic granite counter tops, and wood flooring. Click on the movie reel icon to view our walk-through video of this amazing home!
This massive island is the focal point of the Kitchen and boasts an L-shaped breakfast bar. It also provides all the prep space or buffet serving space you can imagine.
Meticulous chefs demand such features as built-in trash drawer, commercial grade gas cooktop with griddle, 2nd sink, and spacious storage drawers for pots and pans. There is not one, but two pantries, including a wall pantry and a butler’s pantry. 
Stainless steel appliances include 6 burner cooktop with griddle, convection oven, whisper-quiet dishwasher, and microwave. This elegant kitchen boasts plenty of rich Kentwood wood cabinets and sleek granite counter top workspace. Recessed lighting, double crown molding, tile backsplash, and two sunny windows with plantation shutters complete the picture!
Have the benefit of family time while preparing meals. Prime views of first floor! Benefit from proximity to den & breakfast area. Kitchen lends itself to easy home management of the family. SEE VIRTUAL TOUR!
Another view of the Kitchen, looking toward the Family Room and Breakfast Room. The wall of windows along the back of the home are just stunning! Click on the movie reel icon to view our walk-through video of this amazing home to appreciate the open floor plan!
Panoramic backyard views from this roomy breakfast nook! This large space is adjacent to the kitchen and is lined in windows that give an awesome view of the backyard. The backyard is easily accessed from this area to make outdoor entertaining a breeze!
Additional breakfast area is great for family dinners or a morning cup of coffee! Features include wood flooring, double crown molding, plantation shutters, bay window for abundant natural light, and decorative chandelier. 
An inviting Den is the perfect place to relax. Plantation shutters give the continued southern charm, and the wood floors warm the space perfectly.
This living room's focal point is the simple yet stately fireplace flanked by matching built-in bookshelves with glass front cabinets and over-sized fluted wood trim. Additional features include double crown molding, arched openings, hallway storage closet, and ceiling fan with light.
Another view of the Family room, looking toward the Kitchen and entry to Foyer. Click on the movie reel icon to view our walk-through video of this amazing open floor plan!
This home lives large with its open plan family room to kitchen, tile and wood fireplace, and many windows. Warm wood flooring flows from the kitchen throughout this area. Perfect place to gather and entertain!
The expansive owners’ suite is a haven from the world. Spacious and serene, this room offers double crown molding and a cove ceiling, with ceiling fan and light. Bay windows fill the room with light and provide a great sitting area.
An inviting Owners’ Suite is the perfect escape after a long day. Fill this spacious retreat with your coziest furnishings and withdraw from the world! Double doors lead to the spacious en-suite bath and owners' closet.
Your Owners’ en suite is a soothing sanctuary that makes you feel relaxed the moment you enter this elegant space. Serenity and relaxation flow here with the giant soaking tub, huge shower, dual medicine cabinets, linen cabinet, ceiling fan and light, and large double door entry to the massive walk-in closet.
Unwind in the tastefully designed spa-like Owners’ bath. The soaker tub is ideal for relaxing, and the large tiled shower with corner seat and clerestory window is perfect for an invigorating wake-up in the morning. A large rainglass window provides privacy and natural light. Double doors lead to massive walk-in closet. Click on the movie reel icon to view our walk-through video of appreciate this fabulous space!
The double vanities showcase gleaming extended granite counter tops and are separated by a large linen cabinet which allows for extra storage, and there is plenty of room when getting ready for the day. The built-in sit-down vanity space for her creates ample room for pampering.
Shower with clarestory window, corner seat, and handicap grab bar.
You can have all the space you need in this walk-in closet. Convenient double door entry. Both sides have built in shelving along with ample hanging space. There is an additional rear exit which leads to the laundry room. Such a wonderful step-saving feature!
This secondary bedroom is located on the first floor and would make a great guest suite with its own private full bathroom or a wonderful nursery on the same floor as the Owner’s suite. Highlights include lush carpeting, sunny window with blinds, walk-in closet, and ceiling fan and light. It has direct access to its own private bathroom.
Other view of this downstairs secondary bedroom. Click on the movie reel icon to view our walk-through video of this amazing home!
The full bathroom for the guest suite includes diagonal tile flooring, Corian sink, decorative glass and tile backsplash, toilet with upper linen cabinet, and tiled shower/tub combo. 
The Laundry Room doubles as a Mud Room that leads toward the garage. It has its own sink as well, with Corian counter tops and upper and lower cabinetry. There is also an additional utility closet and quick hallway access to the Owner’s suite closet-see on-line floor plan. Many Utility Rooms don't offer this kind of detail and care.
Guest half bath is located off the foyer and also has access to laundry room. Features include diagonal tile flooring, single sink with granite countertop, and toilet.
This staircase is truly stunning! The curved features, rich wood treads, and painted wood spindles are the perfect recipe for southern elegance in this stately traditional home! Upstairs, you will discover 2 additional bedrooms, a Jack and Jill bathroom, and a spacious Game Room.
Huge Game Room has more than enough space for your favorite gaming tables and more! Features include lush carpeting, three sunny windows, gambrel ceiling, and ceiling fan with light. Perfect for hours and hours of family fun and memories! See virtual tour!
Spacious game room features double door entry and a closet for games or toys! Perfect place to entertain, snuggle up and watch a movie or play a game!
Upstairs loft area overlooks Foyer. Also, walk-in attic access to mechanicals and floored storage area.
A secondary bedroom offers lush carpeting, large walk-in closet, sunny double window, and ceiling light. It has direct access to a Jack and Jill bath shared with Bedroom 4.
Another view of this secondary bedroom with bath access.
Each bedroom has its own sink with extended Corian countertop with decorative glass and tile backsplash, and they share a private area with toilet and tiled shower/tub combo. Click on the movie reel icon to view our walk-through video of this amazing home!
A secondary bedroom offers lush carpeting, large wall closet, sunny double window, and ceiling light. It has direct access to a Jack and Jill bath shared with Bedroom 3.
Another view of this secondary bedroom with direct access to the bath.
Another view of the Jack and Jill bathroom.
This covered porch is great for sitting out and enjoying nature or a nice cool Texas dinner in the winter. Plentry of room for your grill. This home is mostly brick for easy maintenance.
The covered porch is large enough for any furniture combination and is accessible through the Breakfast room. Click on the movie reel icon to view our walk-through video of this amazing back yard!
Front and back sprinklers keep your yard looking lush and green.
Plenty of yard for kids or pets.
Floor plan of the first floor
Floor plan of second floorGorgeous Darling home in gated community of Founders Reserve. Low tax rate 1.8%! Close to everything! Two bedrooms down. Impeccable hardwoods, plantation shutters, & arched doorways! Two story foyer with stunning curved staircase. Front study with judges paneling. Formal Dining. Kitchen with granite, island with breakfast bar, butler's pantry area with second sink, and SS appliances including 6 burner gas cooktop with griddle. Family room with tiled fireplace and wood mantle is flanked by built-in bookshelves. Owner's suite with bay window/sitting area has en-suite bath with soaking tub, dual sinks, tiled shower with corner seat. Incredible owner's closet also opens to hallway near laundry room which has utility sink, tons of cabinets, & closet. Guest suite with private bath down. Upstairs is large Game room with volume ceilings and closet, two bedrooms share Jack and Jill bath. Large walk-in attic with floored storage area. Covered patio and nice-sized yard. See our on-line video!
| District: | Conroe |
| Elementary School: | Lamar Elementary School   Good |  |
| Middle School: | Knox Junior High School  Excellent | |
| High School: | College Park High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $187.10 | $692,100 | 9.60% | $679,340 | 7.58% |
| 2022 | $170.71 | $631,460 | 14.19% | $631,460 | 14.19% |
| 2021 | $149.50 | $553,000 | -1.25% | $553,000 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | $151.39 | $560,000 | 21.48% | $560,000 | 21.48% |
| 2019 | $124.63 | $461,000 | -18.98% | $461,000 | -18.98% |
| 2018 | $153.83 | $569,000 | -0.70% | $569,000 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | $154.91 | $573,000 | -2.66% | $573,000 | -2.66% |
| 2016 | $159.13 | $588,640 | -1.07% | $588,640 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | $160.85 | $594,990 | 7.89% | $594,990 | 7.89% |
| 2014 | $149.09 | $551,480 | 32.24% | $551,480 | 32.24% |
| 2013 | $112.74 | $417,040 | 617.55% | $417,040 | 617.55% |
| 2012 | $15.71 | $58,120 | $58,120 |
2023 Montgomery County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $58,120 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $633,980 |
| Total Market Value: | $692,100 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY: | 0.3696 % |
| MONTGOMERY CO HOSPITAL: | 0.0498 % |
| LONE STAR COLLEGE: | 0.1076 % |
| CONROE ISD: | 0.9621 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.4891 % |
