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Stacie Giroux
Classic styling defines this brick home with attractive dormers and front balcony. Well-located in the highly desirable Southampton neighborhood, this home is walkable to Rice U and Fleming Park, and is convenient to downtown, the med center, Rice Village, Hermann Park, and area freeways.
An impressive entry leads to a gracious center hall forming the backbone of the first floor. Art collectors will relish the amount of wall space for their art collections.
This alternate view of the entry hall highlights the entry door with arched transom and sidelights.
The formal living room is accessed from two points off the entry hall. The steel fireplace surround was crafted by artist George Sacaris.
Art collectors will delight in the use of sophisticated art lighting throughout the first floor living areas.
The home has a generous amount of windows, assuring plenty of natural light. Louvered shutters provide privacy.
The study, with street-facing windows, is a cozy retreat. The wood-burning fireplace with gas piping features a custom steel surround by artist George Sacaris.
This alternate view of the study looks toward the center entry hall of the home.
The stunning formal dining room has been configured with two dining tables and an intriguing use of drapery as a backdrop for displaying art.
The large dining space and configuration with double tables creates terrific options for entertaining, from intimate dinner parties to large holiday gatherings.
The den/family room offers attractive built-in cabinetry and display shelves.
Alternate view of the den looking back toward the entry hall.
Located just off the kitchen, the den overlooks the back patio and pool. The doorway shown leads to a wet bar and the kitchen beyond.
The den is a comfortable place to gather. Dark stained oak flooring throughout the first floor creates a dramatic contrast with the white toned walls.
Between the den and the kitchen is this area with wet bar, including wine storage and built-in cabinetry.
The gorgeous kitchen was designed by the late Marlys Tokerud and features a large table with a bench at one end for casual dining.
This view of the eat-in kitchen demonstrates the ability to seat a minimum of 8 people at the casual dining area. Sophisticated light fixtures add drama.
Kitchen appliances include a SubZero refrigerator, Dacor cooktop, and KitchenAid ovens, dishwasher and microwave. Just to the left of the refrigerator is a butler's pantry with large walk-in pantry.
Alternate view of the cheerful kitchen.
The kitchen has french doors leading to the patio and pool. The doorway at center left leads to both the garage as well as a second stairway leading to the quarters/5th bedroom.
Alternative view of the kitchen.
Also on the first floor is the dramatic half-bath with high-gloss paint finish, marble sink and gold tone fixtures.
The architecture of this home provide generous proportions throughout. The second floor landing/hallway is open and airy with a sitting room at one end.
The second floor sitting area also features a french door leading to the balcony at the front of the home.
The spacious primary bedroom has multiple windows, tray ceiling and sitting area.
Alternate view of the primary bedroom. The tray ceiling accommodates recessed lighting and a ceiling fan.
The large primary bath features quartz counters, double sinks, marble flooring and vanity area. The doorway shown leads to one of three closets dedicated to the primary suite.
The primary bath also offers a separate shower, whirlpool tub, and marble flooring and tub/shower surround.
One of three closets dedicated to the primary.
The excellent floor plan of this home offers 4 additional guest/secondary bedrooms. This one has double french windows, built-in cabinetry and ceiling fan.
This hollywood bath with tile flooring and quartz-topped vanities connected two of the secondary bedrooms.
Additional secondary bedroom. Although the primary entrance to this bedroom is from the second floor hallway, the sellers also cleverly created a second entrance leading to the primary suite (an excellent arrangement for a newborn). If desired, that second entrance could be easily re-closed.
This secondary bedroom includes an ensuite bath and is currently used as a home office by the owners. Detailed paneling painted with a soothing color create a calm workspace.
The ensuite bath includes a large closet, tub/shower combination with sliding glass doors, built-in cabinetry and cultured marble counter.
The large quarters/5th bedroom provides lots of options. The current owners use it primarily as a TV room and home gym. An ensuite bath and large closet are additional amenities. This room is accessed either by the second stairway leading to the kitchen or through a doorway installed by the sellers from the master closet for easy second floor access.
The quarters' ensuite bath offers a shower/tub combination and built-in cabinetry with cultured marble counter.
The lovely patio features a stunning pergola structure designed by the late Marlys Tokerud. The built-in gas grill has a dedicated gas line.
An ideal place to gather in the outdoors, the pergola has a ceiling fan and overlooks the sparkling pool and rose garden.
The pool has a water feature providing the sounds of a soothing waterfall. Behind the home is an added bonus: an alleyway from which to access the two-car garage.
The back yard is a true oasis with it's sparkling pool, patio with pergola, lush hollies and showy rose garden. The combination of outstanding location, highly functional floor plan and beautiful interior make this home a superb buy!
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan.
Nestled among the leafy oaks of one of Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods lies this beautiful Georgian brick home, just blocks from Rice University. The outstanding floor plan features a gorgeous entry hall, formal living and dining, cozy study, and family room/den off the beautiful eat-in kitchen, all on the first floor. Upstairs are 5 bedrooms (3 with ensuite baths) including the quarters/flex room over the garage (accessed from within the home). Enjoy the outdoors on the back patio, shaded by a pergola and overlooking a beautiful pool with water feature and rose garden. An alley for garage access contributes to the wonderful curb appeal (no front-facing garage). Interiors by the late Marlys Tokerud and Jerry Jeanmard. The location, within walking distance of Rice U, Fleming Park and Rice Village, is hard to beat. Downtown and the med center are minutes away. Don’t miss this one!
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Poe 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 | $342.36 | $1,597,460 | 5.76% | $1,597,460 | 5.76% |
| 2022 | $323.72 | $1,510,500 | 1.62% | $1,510,500 | 4.08% |
| 2021 | $318.58 | $1,486,475 | 12.67% | $1,451,255 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $282.75 | $1,319,323 | -1.96% | $1,319,323 | -1.96% |
| 2019 | $288.39 | $1,345,642 | -6.00% | $1,345,642 | -6.00% |
| 2018 | $306.79 | $1,431,490 | 0.00% | $1,431,490 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | $306.79 | $1,431,490 | 0.00% | $1,382,332 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $306.79 | $1,431,490 | 0.00% | $1,256,666 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $306.79 | $1,431,490 | 25.45% | $1,142,424 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $244.55 | $1,141,056 | 20.85% | $1,038,568 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $202.35 | $944,153 | 0.00% | $944,153 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $202.35 | $944,153 | $944,153 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $945,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $652,460 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,597,460 |
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 % |
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