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Stacie Giroux
[Front Elevation] This unabashedly Modern house in Spring Valley, served by SBISD and the Memorial Villages police and fire departments, offers superb design for elegant yet casual living. Designed by Sun Collective Design Group and built by Castillo Builders, it offers interiors refined by Maria Fernanda de Bufalo, ASID.
[Aerial View] An aerial photo of the property reveals the backyard with towering trees.
[Aerial View] A closer view of the patios and lawn-dropped pool. Panoramic windows facing the pool have pocket doors that slide into the wall.
[Front Elevation] Note metal-framed windows and front doors.
[Front Entry] Tall, glass and metal front doors open into a light-filled, double-height foyer.
[Laundry Room / Juice Bar] This very practical space is located on the second floor next to the den. It includes a chiller and microwave and has access to a half bath.
[En Suite Bedroom] This bedroom has a history. Originally purposed as a music room and created by Elm Street Studios, the room is sound proof and has an acoustic ceiling.
[En Suite Bedroom] An alternate view of this bedroom reveals the attached bath with a river rock shower.
[En Suite Bath] One of the secondary bedroom's en suite bath. Note quartz sink deck and mosaic tile shower floor.
[Primary Bath] The light-filled, Zen-inspired bath has a double sink cabinet; porcelain soaking tub; glass entry shower with dual heads and handheld spray; private water closet; and separate vanity.
[Primary Bath] An alternate view of the primary bath focuses on the vanity cabinet.
[Primary Bedroom]Serene primary bedroom has a recessed ceiling, clerestory window, and a bank of windows overlooking the pool. The custom-fitted primary closet has abundant built-in storage that includes a large chest-of-drawers and an armoire.
[Primary Bedroom] Note engineered hardwood floor.
[Primary Bedroom] A view of the primary bedroom's exterior windows overlooking the pool.
[En Suite Bedroom] One of three en suite bedrooms on the second floor.
[En Suite Bath] This en suite bath features a quartz sink deck and a tub/shower.
[En Suite Bedroom] All second-floor bedrooms have engineered hardwood floors.
[En Suite Bedroom] An alternate view reveals this bedrooms entrance to the attached bath.
[En Suite Bath] This bath also has a quartz sink deck and tub shower.
[Den] The second-floor staircase landing is designed as a sitting area/den. Note wall mount for television. Closed doors lead into laundry room/juice bar and a secondary bedroom.
[Den] A stunning view of the front lawn and street from the den. Doors lead into two of three secondary bedrooms on this level.
[Den] This view emphasizes the clerestory windows on the front facade.
[Floating Staircase] The floating staircase ascends from the double-height foyer to the second floor. Note solid oak treads and custom-designed balustrade.
[Dining Area] The double-height foyer with floating staircase expands into a gathering space with dining, kitchen, and living areas. Windows surrounding the patio have sliding glass pocket doors that disappear into the wall.
[Dining Area] An alternate view of the dining area reveals the temperature-controlled wine vault and beamed ceiling.
[Gym] In use as a gym, this room would also serve as a gameroom, playroom, or second office.
[Mudroom] The mudroom has storage, a powder room, and access into the garage. The garage has an epoxy floor and a full-length window at the rear with a pocket door that opens to the patio and pool.
[Dining Area and Foyer] Closed door at rear opens into the gym. To its left is the mudroom, powder room, and garage door.
[Kitchen] A view of the state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with Thermador and Bosch cabinet-front or stainless-steel appliances. The massive center island transitions into a custom-designed breakfast table.
[Kitchen] A close view of the Thermador 48" range and ovens. Note three-dimensional tiles in backsplash.
[Kitchen] An alternate view of the kitchen travels into the living room.
[Kitchen] This custom-designed table forms an extension of the island.
[Kitchen] Closed door at left rear leads into the butler's pantry where abundant countertop and cabinet storage, a microwave, sink, chiller, and refrigerator alcove make it an ideal location for a caterer.
[Living Room] The spacious living area has a quartz wall with flat-front fireplace and TV aperture. Note clerestory windows.
[Living Room] 
[Living Room] This view travels from the living room into the kitchen.
[Living Room] Italian porcelain floors and beamed ceilings unify the living room, kitchen, dining area, and foyer.
[Living Room] 
[Wine Vault] This temperature controlled wine vault is built-into the dining area wall.
[En Suite Bedroom - First Floor] This en suite bedroom overlooks the front approach.
[En Suite Bedroom - First Floor]
[Office] This first-floor office includes two computer-ready desks, abundant cabinetry and drawers, and deep closet for electronic equipment.
[Sheltered Patio] Italian porcelain floors extend outside to this covered space.
[Sheltered Patio]
Sheltered Patio] A view into the sheltered patio from the pool.
[Pool] Open-air patios surround the lawn-dropped pool, spa, and beach.
[Rear Elevation]
[Rear Elevation] This view travels from the pool to the living room windows. Primary bedroom is shown above the living room.Modern design by Sun Collective Design Group & Castillo Builders; interiors by Maria Fernanda del Bufalo, ASID. 12-ft/10-ft ceilings; gray Italian porcelain floors; creamy porcelain or quartz surfaces; charcoal cabinetry. Panoramic windows & glass pocket doors in main rooms, gym, & garage access patios, lawn-dropped pool/spa. Double-height foyer, floating staircase, wine vault. Kitchen w/ Thermador & Bosch apps.; island & custom-designed table; butler’s ptry w/ storage, frig alcove, microwave, chiller. Quartz wall w/ fireplace, TV niche in living area. Office, en suite bedrm. 2nd floor w/ engineered hardwood flr. Den. Primary w/ custom walk-in closet; Zen bath w/ 2-sink cabinet, soaking tub, glass entry shower w/ 2 heads + handheld, vanity. 2 en suite bedrms w/ walk-in closets; 3rd bedrm, created as sound-proof music room by Elm Street Studios, w/ acoustic ceiling, walk-in closet, bath. Laundry room/ juice bar w/ micro, chiller, & 1/2 bath. SBISD, Villages police/ fire departments.
| 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 | $422.40 | $1,874,199 | 12.22% | $1,837,192 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $376.42 | $1,670,175 | 6.62% | $1,670,175 | 6.62% |
| 2021 | $353.05 | $1,566,500 | 9.04% | $1,566,500 | 9.04% |
| 2020 | $323.78 | $1,436,599 | 0.27% | $1,436,599 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | $322.92 | $1,432,780 | 1.52% | $1,432,780 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | $318.09 | $1,411,386 | 128.81% | $1,411,386 | 128.81% |
| 2017 | $139.02 | $616,840 | -2.80% | $616,840 | 13.94% |
| 2016 | $143.02 | $634,600 | 0.00% | $541,359 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $143.02 | $634,600 | 11.33% | $492,145 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $128.47 | $570,000 | 40.14% | $447,405 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $91.67 | $406,732 | 10.00% | $406,732 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $83.33 | $369,757 | $369,757 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $609,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,265,199 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,874,199 |
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 % |
