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Dana Shinn, REALTOR ® Certified Negotiation Expert
5039 OAK SHADOWS DR seeks its 2nd owner now! 
Gated driveway and uniquely wooded lot setting.
Two-story foyer w/wainscotting and terrazzo flooring shows off the two flighted staircase.
Formal dining with full panel wood wainscotting, custom drapery and double glass door entry.
Another view of the Formal Dining towards the Kitchen.
Formal Living carpeted and custom draperies, a fully mirrored wall (behind the camera) and privacy sliding slated doors.
Viewing into the Formal Living w/custom mirrored wall and the Family Den just beyond the Foyer doors. 
Handsome Family Room w/paneled walls, ceiling beams and built ins surrounding the large brick gas-log burning fireplace. To add to the charm the bay windows w/a window seat gives views thru the garden room into the backyard.
Family Den is richly enhanced top to bottom: wood paneling, ceiling beams, crown moldings and a brick gas-log fireplace hugged by beautiful built-ins (more cabinets behind camera angle). 
Tiled Breakfast room surrounded by paneled wainscotting, handsome wallpaper, corner hutches and its bay window also views the backyard and garden room.
More of the Breakfast Room.
Another angle of the Breakfast Room.
Kitchen w/tons of cabinetry, a mic' nook, tiled floors good access to breakfast as well as the separate utility room. A walk-in pantry is out of view.
More kitchen views.
Another Kitchen--electric cooktop, dishwasher and a walk-in pantry off to right of these double ovens. 
Breakfast Room w/the half-bath just off the kitchen and family rooms.
Guest bath downstairs is handsomely wallpapered w/terrazzo floors and gold fixtures...and gold is back in style!
Garden Room w/tiled floors, full windows, skylights and wood paneled ceiling giving uninterrupted backyard views. 
Garden Room accesses french doors to the patio. Note the transom windows on all sides and the TV cabinet nook.
More of the Garden Room.
Backyard is lush to include magnificent trees and stamped concrete patio and walkways.
Views from the back of the lot.
Glass greenhouse sits behind the garage near this great Magnolia tree and other blooming plantings.
Master bedroom is generously sized with an ensuite bath and two separate closets and separated water closet.
Master bath is nicely sized w/2 cedar-lined closets w/mirrored doors and double sinks and private toilet.
One of two cedar lined closets within the ensuite of the master bedroom.
More of the Master Bedroom.
One of the 3 secondary bedrooms with cedar-lined closet.
Guest bath of the secondary bedrooms with wallpaper, double sinks, round mirror and separate wet area.
Another of the 3 secondary bedrooms.
Come see this "Brady Brunch", "My Three Sons" family-size home in charming Candlelight Oaks!
Sold Transaction:
Dana Shinn represented the seller on this sold transaction on 10/21/2019
Never flooded! Striking, well-cared for 2-story Traditional w/2-story foyer and a 2-flight staircase, harking to its original high-style build. All rooms generously sized: Formals, Family Den, Breakfast, Kitchen, Utility, Half-Bath, Garden Room and 4 Bedrooms. A lovely floor plan with huge potential to update for a modern entertaining home to a. Too many features to name, mostly custom, but include: recent AC, multiple built-ins, gas-log fireplace, walk-in pantry, large master w/ensuite, 2 cedar-lined walk-in closets, double-sinks and private WC. The Master Gardener here created a perennial garden-setting and added a lovely Garden Room to enjoy year-round. Spectacular trees give a landmark to this address! Glass greenhouse. Detached garage. Gated drive. No back neighbors. Close to Garden Oaks/Oak Forest and its HOT housing boom due easy access to the whole of Houston. Room measurements to be verified by buyer. MULTIPLE OFFERS, highest/best.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Smith Elementary School   Good | |
| Middle School: | Clifton Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Scarborough High School Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113.71 | $320,095 | 5.77% | $302,374 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $107.50 | $302,622 | 21.10% | $274,886 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $88.77 | $249,897 | 3.22% | $249,897 | 3.22% |
| 2020 | $86.01 | $242,105 | 5.16% | $242,105 | 11.06% |
| 2019 | $81.79 | $230,229 | 16.17% | $217,998 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $70.40 | $198,180 | -11.61% | $198,180 | -11.61% |
| 2017 | $79.65 | $224,214 | 4.44% | $224,214 | 8.23% |
| 2016 | $76.26 | $214,676 | 1.73% | $207,166 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $74.97 | $211,027 | 13.11% | $188,333 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $66.28 | $186,569 | 19.87% | $171,212 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $55.29 | $155,648 | 0.00% | $155,648 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $55.29 | $155,648 | $155,648 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $113,400 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $206,695 |
| Total Market Value: | $320,095 |
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 % |
