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Dana Shinn, REALTOR ® Certified Negotiation Expert
Welcome to 1508 Vassar- a charming 1930's home on a gorgeous tree-lined street in Boulevard Oaks. Minutes from the Medical Center, downtown, Rice University, Rice Village and The Galleria- this location is both prime and convenient.
Recent updates include a new roof (2024), updated plumbing (2024), powder bathroom renovation (2023), kitchen update (2021), new hardwood floors (2021), water heater (2019), and all new HVAC and duct work (2018/2019). All updates per seller.
As you enter the home, the formal living room is on the right, adjacent to the sun room. The first floor has hardwood floors throughout.
The living room has a double sided fireplace with an updated stone surround and logs (2020).
The living room has French doors that lead to the sunroom.
The light-filled sunroom makes the perfect sitting room, home office, or play room. 
This home has ample natural light. 
Through an archway to the left of the front door is the dining room. There are several windows all with wood shutters.
The dining room connects to the kitchen through another archway, and has a serving bar as well.
The stunning kitchen, which was updated in 2021, has great storage and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances.
The kitchen has new cabinetry, countertops, and backsplash, plus a beautiful custom vent hood.
There is another serving bar with an opening to the breakfast room and den.
The breakfast room has updated lighting and a wet bar. Next to the wet bar is the in-home laundry room. 
The large den has new hardwood floors (2021) and several windows with great natural light. This room is great for entertaining!
The den opens to the formal living room and shares the double-sided fireplace.
The jewel box powder bathroom was fully updated in 2023 and now includes more storage.
There is more storage underneath the staircase.
The primary bedroom, located on the second floor, has hardwood floors, several windows with pull down shades, and multiple closets.
The stunning marble-clad primary bathroom has two sinks and a large walk-in shower.
There is tons of storage and a bench in front of the window. 
One of the secondary bedrooms, which also has several windows with pull down shades, hardwood floors, and two closets.
The third bedroom, which overlooks the front of the house, also has several windows with pull down shades, hardwood floors, and two closets. All of the bedrooms are generously sized.
The secondary bathroom has a tub/shower combo, and built-in storage.
Yards like this are hard to come by! There is ample green space, a large tree, and a great wood deck. Down the driveway and behind the gate (motor replaced 2021) there is a two car garage.
Whether you want to grill, relax by an outdoor fire pit, or host a dinner party al fresco, this deck is the perfect space.
1508 Vassar is one of the most charming 1930's homes, situated on a tree-lined street in Boulevard Oaks. This 3 bed, 2.5 bath home is renovated throughout and still has all of the charm! The first floor offers several living spaces including a light-filled sunroom, large living room, formal dining room that is open to the gourmet kitchen, huge den, and breakfast room with wet-bar. The kitchen, which has ample storage and stainless steel appliances, was remodeled in 2021. The den was updated with hardwood floors and the powder bath was completely redone. The second floor offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a primary suite with a stunning marble clad bathroom. The backyard features a wood deck that is great for outdoor entertaining, a large yard, and a two-car garage. Other updates include new roof (2024), plumbing updates (2024), fireplace update (2020), water heater (2019), HVAC replacement (2018/19), and all new duct work (2018). All updates per seller.
| 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 | $319.65 | $852,193 | 1.02% | $852,193 | 1.02% |
| 2022 | $316.42 | $843,573 | 0.00% | $843,573 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | $316.42 | $843,573 | -0.43% | $843,573 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | $317.78 | $847,203 | 0.00% | $847,203 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | $317.78 | $847,203 | 7.10% | $847,203 | 13.59% |
| 2018 | $296.72 | $791,067 | 0.00% | $745,847 | 10.00% |
| 2017 | $296.72 | $791,067 | 0.43% | $678,043 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $295.46 | $787,697 | 0.00% | $616,403 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $295.46 | $787,697 | 35.23% | $560,367 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $218.48 | $582,476 | 25.77% | $509,425 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $173.71 | $463,114 | 0.00% | $463,114 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $173.71 | $463,114 | $463,114 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $614,959 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $237,234 |
| Total Market Value: | $852,193 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| HOUSTON ISD: | 1.0372 % |
| HARRIS COUNTY: | 0.3437 % |
| HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST: | 0.0306 % |
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY: | 0.0080 % |
| HC HOSPITAL DIST: | 0.1483 % |
| HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: | 0.0049 % |
| HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: | 0.0956 % |
| HOUSTON CITY OF: | 0.5336 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.2019 % |
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