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Dana Shinn, REALTOR ® Certified Negotiation Expert
Welcome home to 4012 Alba Road. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath offers an unprecedented value for the Garden Oaks area. This newer construction (2008) home offers an almost 7k square foot lot with NO wasted space in its floor plan or backyard area.
At 213 a foot, this home offers the lowest price per foot for homes of this size/finish out in this area-the value truly cannot be beat! Note the wide driveway and drive-in garage. It rivals even interior lots in Garden Oaks in that there is not a detached garage taking up the entire backyard. There’s also ample street parking.
No need to call a landscaper since this home features mature landscaping that’s easy to maintain with a full sprinkler system. Additionally, the Alba street drainage project has been completed and offers a wider street with sidewalks and state of the art drainage system. NO HOA FEES.
Walk in and imagine living in this beautiful 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home.
The office offers built-ins, a gas fireplace, wood floors, recessed lighting, and crown molding.
Double pane windows are throughout as well. From this angle, you can see the formal dining room.
Tons of natural light enters this home from every room.
*Virtually Staged*
The open double doors enter into the kitchen.
A view of the foyer, office, and dining room. This floor plan offers NO wasted space. It feels so much larger than its almost 3300 square feet.
The formal dining room offers a circular tray ceiling, designer fixture, crown molding, wood floors and direct access to the kitchen and the office.
The super spacious family room offers a wall full of windows that look over a spacious backyard and pergola. The room itself boasts 19 x 16 square feet and can easily handle quite a bit of furniture. It is prewired for a speaker system, has an energy efficient ceiling fan, crown molding, and recessed lighting.
From this angle you can see the wood stairs with designer runner (an expensive upgrade).
*Virtually Staged*
The entire house has been newly painted with a designer color scheme.
Gorgeous wall full of windows! SO MUCH LIGHT!
Take a look at the kitchen and it's massive pantry, breakfast nook, desk area. The hall leads to the foyer, formal dining and office. The door to the right leads you to the large 2 car garage, the half bath is conveniently located to the right of the garage door.
This incredible kitchen offers SS appliances, granite countertops, loads of cabinetry, a large eat-in island, a desk area, fresh paint and newly updated back-splash, all with views to the backyard.
The doors pictured open up to a massive pantry.
Another view of this well-appointed kitchen.
The chef in the home can see everything from this vantage point – into the dining room and office area, the living room, as well as outside.
Large eat-in island.
View from the kitchen to the big beautiful back patio and yard. Newly hung fixture in the breakfast nook.
From this angle, you can see just how open this floor plan is! From the breakfast nook, you can see the kitchen, dining room, office and foyer.
Pictured here is the half bath.
This massive master bedroom offers 19 x 19 square feet, tray ceiling with crown molding, loads of windows, a large ensuite master bath, and walk-in closet. The open door to the right leads to the ensuite bathroom.
*Virtually Staged*
The master bath boasts a jetted tub, separate shower, granite countertops, double sinks, a HUGE well-appointed closet with built-ins as well as direct access to the laundry room.
View 2 - Master Bath
Lots of hanging space in this master closet as well as built-ins.
Secondary Bed 1 - All secondary bedrooms have access to a bath, have large closets, energy efficient ceiling fans, and lush carpet. 
Secondary Bed 2
Secondary Bed 3
Secondary Bath 1 - This ensuite bath offers a tub/shower combo and sink with ample counterspace. This bath has direct access to secondary bedrooms 1 & 2.
Secondary Bath 2 – This bath offers a tub/shower combo and sink with ample counterspace. This bath has direct access to secondary bedroom 3 and is accessible from the game room and secondary bedroom 2.
All bedrooms have direct access to this large game room/flex space.
From this angle, you can see the entries to the secondary bedrooms and access to the laundry room and staircase.
Utility room that has access from the master closet as well as the game room/flex space.
This backyard is phenomenal. It features a stunning pergola with double ceiling fans, flagstone, a fire pit with bench seating, outdoor grill area with granite bar, grill, refrigerator, sink, and storage as well as a play set.
So much room for entertaining! Did we mention that is right off the living room and kitchen – such an easy flow.
A view of the pergola virtually staged.
This play set is solid pressure treated wood and super sturdy. It is site built and cost roughly 4k at install. It is NOT from a big box store and will last for years to come.
Mature landscaping abounds in this backyard paradise.
This home is in the heart of Garden Oaks and is a short distance to so many area attractions. Crow Bar, Petrol, Decant, Walking Stick and Pengu are right around the corner, Slow Pokes and upcoming Stomping Grounds are three blocks away, and St. Rose of Lima and Garden Oaks Montessori are a block away.
The first floor really wastes no space. It offers a seamless open floor plan with the family room and kitchen opening up to the backyard. From the sink and range area of the kitchen, you can see the entire first floor.
The second floor offers four bedrooms that open up to a spacious game room. The 19 x 19 master bedroom offers an ensuite bath with 2 sinks, jetted tub, separate shower, and huge walk in closet. One secondary bedroom offers an ensuite bath, and the other two bedrooms offer a Hollywood bath accessible from both rooms. The laundry room is accessible from the game room and the master closet.
There are loads of wonderful parks in the area.
4012 Alba is zoned to Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet, Black Middle School, and Waltrip High School.Now’s your chance to get your hands on one of the best values in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest area! From its FOUR bedroom, 3.5 baths, to its large play room, well-equipped outdoor kitchen, SIDEWALKS, & large yard w/ room large enough for a pool, this home truly packs a punch. The bottom floor is an entertainer’s paradise w/ its open concept flow, perfect for gatherings inside & out w/ the kitchen conveniently located in the back of the home. All bedrooms are upstairs & open up to a spacious game room/living area. The floor plan of this home wastes no space yet feels open and & airy w/ tall ceilings & ample natural light. Additional features include: updated designer color scheme, fixtures, hardware, and backsplash, SS appliances, breakfast bar & desk area, HUGE master ensuite bedroom, and a backyard that offers: a high-end outdoor kitchen w/ grill, refrigerator, sink, granite bar, & storage; a spacious pergola w/ two ceiling fans; fire pit; & high end play scape.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Garden Oaks Montessori   Good | |
| Middle School: | Black Middle School  Excellent |  |
| High School: | Waltrip High School  Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $191.07 | $628,808 | 5.88% | $618,329 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $180.46 | $593,900 | 16.22% | $562,118 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $155.28 | $511,017 | -2.44% | $511,017 | -2.44% |
| 2020 | $159.16 | $523,800 | 2.29% | $523,800 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | $155.60 | $512,068 | -1.15% | $512,068 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | $157.40 | $518,000 | 1.67% | $518,000 | 1.67% |
| 2017 | $154.81 | $509,481 | -15.65% | $509,481 | -15.65% |
| 2016 | $183.53 | $604,000 | 8.95% | $604,000 | 21.19% |
| 2015 | $168.45 | $554,364 | 9.96% | $498,395 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $153.19 | $504,149 | 22.40% | $453,087 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $125.16 | $411,898 | 10.00% | $411,898 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $113.78 | $374,453 | $374,453 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $171,504 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $457,304 |
| Total Market Value: | $628,808 |
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 % |
