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Stacie Giroux
Welcome to 1245 Ben Hur Dr. 
Brick walkway framed by meticulous landscaping leads you to this incredibly charming, meticulously maintained brick home tucked away on one of the most desirable streets in Spring Valley Village. 
Owner updates include: replaced windows/doors, recent A/C’s, water heater, and more! Live, work, play in Spring Valley Village, one of six Memorial Villages w/ Independent Police and Fire. This home is a MUST SEE! 
Greet guests through a solid wood door flanked by sidelights with plantation shutters to the gracious foyer with hardwood floor and entries to the dining room and secondary bedroom.
View of the gracious, light-filled foyer with entries to the dining room and secondary bedroom (currently utilized as a study). 
View of the spacious family room with openings to the kitchen and foyer. Large picture windows allow for tons of natural light to flow throughout this inviting space.
The spacious family room highlights three large picture windows with electronic shades overlooking the backyard, a gaslog fireplace with tile surround, built-in glass shelves, a 9’9” tray ceiling, and a modern stainless-steel light fixture.
View of the family room with hardwood floor, a gaslog fireplace, and built-in glass shelves. 
Large picture windows in the family room overlook the tranquil backyard and offer electronic Hunter Douglas shades.
The ideal space to read a book, sip your morning coffee, or entertain guests.
Entertain in the elegant formal dining room. Features include hardwood floor, a large window with plantation shutters overlooking the front lawn, an elegant candelabra chandelier, and double doors to the kitchen making this the perfect space for holidays or entertaining guests.
View of the elegant formal dining room overlooking the manicured front lawn.
Located off of the foyer through double doors, the rare-find first floor secondary bedroom (currently utilized as a Study) highlights hardwood floor, large window with plantation shutters overlooking the front lawn, and an Ensuite bath with ample-sized closet, tub shower combo, and dual sinks (also accessible from the foyer).
View of the cook's kitchen with top-of-the line appliances, tons of cabinet storage, breakfast bar seating, and access to the oversized utility room.
The cook's kitchen features travertine floor, granite counters with breakfast bar seating, a large pantry with pull-out shelving, a 10’11” coffered ceiling, and high-end Subzero, Viking, and Bosch appliances.
The breakfast room adjoins the kitchen and offers large windows with plantation shutters overlooking the backyard, pendant light fixture, and access door to the backyard.
Inspire your inner chef in the cook's kitchen. Amenities include a Viking 6-burner gas cooktop with warming drawer below, Dacor oven, built-in Subzero refrigerator/freezer, Bosch dishwasher (2019), and more!
The fabulous kitchen flows to the breakfast room and offers high-end appliances, features travertine floor, granite counters with breakfast bar seating, a large pantry with pull-out shelving, and a 10’11” coffered ceiling. 
Wake up in the generous first-floor primary suite with sitting area and spa-like bath with TWO walk-in closets.
View of the luxury primary bath with two expansive vanities, a large walk-in shower, huge tub, and two-walk in closets. The perfect retreat!
The luxury primary bath offers tile floor, a spacious walk-in shower with glass door and tile surround, BainUltra tub, decorative glass block windows, dual vanity areas, and two walk-in closets.
Located on the second floor, the extra spacious gameroom highlights neutral carpet, wall-to-wall built-in entertainment center/shelves, large windows with plantation shutters overlooking the backyard, and a vaulted 13’ ceiling with fan
The spacious gameroom is a perfect space for gamedays or to unwind after a long day!
Secondary bedroom features neutral carpet, ample-sized closet, large window overlooking the front yard, and access to Jack and Jill Bath
Jack and Jill Bath features dual sink areas and a tub shower combo
Jack and Jill Bath features dual sink areas and a tub shower combo
Secondary bedroom offers neutral carpet, a lighted ceiling fan, walk-in closet, large window with plantation shutters overlooking the front yard with bench seat below, and access to Jack and Jill Bath
Ensuite bath offers an expansive vanity with cabinet storage, tub shower combo, ample-sized closet, and access door to additional vanity area (accessible from the foyer).
The private, peaceful backyard features a concrete patio and flagstone pavers overlooking the turfed greenspace and beautiful oak tree
Beautifully landscaped private backyard is the perfect retreat and highlights an expansive patio, GORGEOUS oak tree, turf greenspace plus an oversized 2-car garage
View of the private, fully-fenced backyard with lavish landscaping and expansive turfed greenspace
Zoned to Valley Oaks Elementary
Zoned to Memorial High School
Close proximity to City Centre with some of Houston's best shopping, dining, and entertainment!Incredibly charming, meticulously maintained brick home tucked away on one of the most desirable streets in Spring Valley, this 4 bedroom/3 bath gem features a floor plan ideal for today’s lifestyle! High ceilings thru-out PLUS a RARE-FIND secondary bedroom down. Elegant formal dining adjoins the cook’s kitchen w/ Bosch, Viking & SubZero appliances. Spacious family room feat. large picture windows w/ electronic shades, a gas log fp & built-ins. Huge primary suite w/ sitting area & spa-like bath w/ TWO walk-in closets. 2nd floor showcases two bedrooms w/ generous closets joined by Jack & Jill bath, plus a large Gameroom. Beautifully landscaped backyard is the perfect retreat & highlights an expansive patio, GORGEOUS oak tree, turf greenspace + oversized 2-car garage. Owner updates include: windows/doors, A/C’s, water heater, & more! Live, work, play in Spring Valley Village, one of six Memorial Villages w/ Independent Police and Fire. This home is a MUST SEE! All Per Seller.
| District: | Spring Branch |
| Elementary School: | Valley Oaks 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 | $356.55 | $1,140,248 | 11.24% | $1,140,248 | 11.24% |
| 2022 | $320.51 | $1,025,000 | 4.93% | $1,025,000 | 4.93% |
| 2021 | $305.46 | $976,870 | 1.89% | $976,870 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | $299.80 | $958,765 | -5.56% | $958,765 | -3.16% |
| 2019 | $317.46 | $1,015,250 | 12.81% | $990,000 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $281.43 | $900,000 | -4.96% | $900,000 | -4.96% |
| 2017 | $296.12 | $947,000 | 1.69% | $947,000 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | $291.21 | $931,300 | -7.85% | $931,300 | 9.65% |
| 2015 | $316.03 | $1,010,654 | 22.64% | $849,365 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $257.69 | $824,100 | 17.40% | $772,150 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $219.50 | $701,955 | 10.00% | $701,955 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $199.54 | $638,141 | $638,141 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $603,200 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $537,048 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,140,248 |
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 % |
| SPRING VALLEY CITY OF: | 0.3950 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0090 % |
