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Dana Shinn, REALTOR ® Certified Negotiation Expert
Once in a generation does a home of this caliber come available; here is your chance to become the next steward of this storied residence. 
Nestled on a nearly 3/4 acre lot in River Oaks Country Club Estates, this 1937 Moore + Lloyd masterpiece has been expanded and rejuvenated for the way we live today while maintaining her graceful lines and scale. 
Taken to the studs and gently remodeled this home exudes timeless grace and attainable elegance. The Entry is sun dappled and leads you to the beauty that awaits.
To the right of the Entry is the Living Room featuring hardwood floors, gorgeous moldings and a wood burning, gas log fireplace with a custom stone surround.
The Living Room looking back towards the Entry.
Just beyond the Living Room is the sumptuous Library that fosters a warm, clubby vibe. On the walls is a mix of paneling, leathered faux paint treatment and a champagne colored wash that are so true to the era. The ceiling is done in a pattern of fluted moldings set on a leathered faux paint back drop. The Library also affords a view of the front Yard as well as the Back.
Just past the Library is the Sun Room with parquet floors and three sets of glass French doors that lead to three different Gardens. The Sun Room brings a bit of Palm Beach to River Oaks in the trompe l’oeil wall treatment featuring a tropical mural--replete with vine dwelling gibbons and faux lattice work.
To the left of the Entry is Dining Room, which despite its grandeur can suit either large or intimate gatherings. 
On the floor are hardwoods, on the walls are niches and glass front breakfronts all in keeping with the beauty and functionality of the room.
The Dining Room looking into the Entry, and the Wine Room, which we will see in a bit.
Situated between the Dining Room and the Kitchen is the Morning Room. The Morning Room features a built-in Sideboard, and five closets which include a Silver Closet, a Mail Drop, and a closet for electronics.
The Kitchen has been remodeled and expanded for the way we live now, but is very much in keeping with the rest of the home. The Kitchen features custom cabinets with granite counters, under counter lighting, oversized SubZero refrigerator/freezer, dual Refrigerator Drawers, Ice Machine...
...Six burner Viking Professional Range in the oversized Island, dual Dacor Ovens, Dual Dacor Warming Drawers, Dacor Microwave, dual Bosch dishwashers, glass front upper Cabinets... 
...separate Prep sink, reverse osmosis water system + Instahot tap. In addition, the Kitchen features a walk-in Pantry, plus a separate Butler's Kitchen with two burner Stove, Microwave and Sink.
In the center of the home is the Wine Room. On the floor: Marble. Up above: A two story atrium with clerestory, diamond paned windows.
The Wine Room features a climate controlled wine vault, custom cabinetry with a marble bar top, Viking beverage refrigerator, Sub Zero Beverage refrigerator and ice maker. Shall we enjoy a glass of wine while we adjourn to the Dining Room, the Grand Salon?
The Reception Hall is gateway to many more adventures within. The marble floors sparkle and provide fodder for the smoky antique mirrored panels on the coffered ceiling, which is set aglow by Deco-style leaf motif ceiling fixtures.
At the end of the Reception Hall is the Grand Salon. Warm and intimate in spite of its size; with wide plank wood floors, a labyrinthine, coffered ceiling plus a wall of windows--a bay window + dual sliding glass doors to be precise--and a wood burning, gas log fireplace with a marble mantle.
With the press of a couple of buttons on a console, the draperies slide closed, a projector drops from above and the Grand Salon morphs into the Grand Theatre!
Just to the right of the Grand Salon is a Refreshment Area so you don't have to go too far for your popcorn, Junior Mints and fizzy pop.
Ambling down the Reception Hall, the visitor is in for a big surprise behind a rather innocuous looking door...
...is a hidden staircase that leads to the BASEMENT! The Basement, currently used as storage, could be transformed into an amazing Wine Cellar that would make you the envy of all your most intimate acquaintances. There are two other luscious secrets within the Basement, but you will have to schedule a tour in order to become privy to those!
Back on the First Floor, you will find an elegantly appointed Powder Bath with a marble tile floor, mirrored vanity and barrel vault ceiling. What a lovely place to powder one's nose.
More beauty awaits at the top of the stairs.
Through these mahogany French Doors is a Master Suite experience.
The Sleeping Chamber is a romantic retreat. A custom carpet covers the hardwood floors, an oval inset with highlights accentuating a crystal chandelier spans the room. On opposite walls are windows that overlook the front and rear Gardens.
Custom mouldings and cornices are throughout the room; a built in television niche blends seamlessly into the room. A subtle striped fabric has been applied to the walls giving the room great acoustics and making the inhabitants feel far away from the world outside.
The Master Bath carries the romantic vibe from the Suite. Dual vanities feature marble counters and floors, brass sconces with a filigree detail, coupled with impressive millwork.
The Master Bath features a separate wet area with a garden style Roman Tub, and a cavernous marble clad Shower. At the other end is a private water closet with a commode and bidet.
Soft, stunning marble surrounds you in the shower, which features a plethora of shower heads and an oversized bench.
The Master Closets feature closet systems by Programme Martin including clear front drawers, pull downs on the upper racks and a packing station with drawers and shelves beneath.
The Second Closet also features a Programme Martin closet system with full length mirrors and a private, hidden Water Closet.
In the center of the Second Floor is the Den featuring hardwood floors and built-ins.
At one end of the Den is an overlook to the Wine Room. At the other end of the Den is a terrace that overlooks the Pool and Rear Garden.
Just off the Den is a Kitchenette with custom cabinetry, a microwave and beverage fridge. Don't worry about running out of dishes and glasses as you have a dishwasher in the Kitchenette.
The Guest Suites are as luxuriously comfortable as the rest of the home. Within this Suite you will find hardwood floors, crown molding, a step-in closet and a window seat. No suite would be complete without...
...an en-suite Bath with marble counters and tub surround.
This Guest Suite features a coffered ceiling, three windows with spectacular views of the grounds, a step-in closet, and...
...another marble swathed Bath with custom vanity, and shower/tub combination.
Besides the front Staircase and the return Staircase at the rear of the home, the home is also equipped with an Elevator.
At the rear of the home are two Guest Suites....
...that share an updated Hollywood bath.
The Back Yard is magnificent. Shaded by ancient Oak trees is this Shamrock worthy pool lined in baby blue mosaic tiles, surrounded a Pennsylvania Blue Stone deck.
Formal Gardens surround the home on the nearly 3/4 acre lawn.
Above the Loggia and Summer Kitchen is a terrace with a commanding view of the Back Yard.
Private and gorgeous.
A view of the Back Yard from the Terrace.
Within these walls are formal Gardens and serene intimate fields. Can't you hear the trickling water as it gently falls beneath the cattails?
A bird's eye view of the home and grounds of 3208 Chevy Chase in all her majesty. 
Blending the classic with the contemporary is this historic, stunningly updated home on a spectacular corner lot in esteemed River Oaks Country Club Estates. Once in a generation... Once in a generation does a home of this caliber come available; here is your chance to become the next steward of this storied residence. This 1937 Moore + Lloyd masterpiece has been expanded + rejuvenated for the way we live today while maintaining her graceful lines + scale. Whether for family or entertaining, the First floor suits both. Gracious Entry is flanked by Dining Room + Living Room that flows into Library + Sun Room. Sunken Den doubles as a Theater with glass doors that lead to Summer Kitchen, Loggia + impressive grounds with Shamrock worthy pool + ancient oak. Updated Kitchen features large island + custom cabinets. Master is finer than a suite at the Ritz with dual closets, ravishing Master Bath + intimate Bedroom. Guest Suites feature updated baths + stately appointments. Additional luxuries include: whole house generator, Quarters, Exercise Room, 4 car garage + basement--with delicious secrets--all within the confines of a ¾ acre lot in Country Club Estates.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | River Oaks 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 | $662.59 | $5,928,891 | -23.56% | $5,928,891 | -23.56% |
| 2022 | $866.84 | $7,756,477 | 15.20% | $7,756,477 | 15.20% |
| 2021 | $752.48 | $6,733,171 | -5.70% | $6,733,171 | -5.70% |
| 2020 | $798.00 | $7,140,533 | 0.46% | $7,140,533 | 0.46% |
| 2019 | $794.37 | $7,108,034 | 10.32% | $7,108,034 | 10.32% |
| 2018 | $720.05 | $6,442,992 | 0.00% | $6,442,992 | 5.13% |
| 2017 | $720.05 | $6,442,992 | 9.50% | $6,128,773 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $657.56 | $5,883,820 | 0.00% | $5,571,612 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $657.56 | $5,883,820 | 16.85% | $5,065,102 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $562.74 | $5,035,432 | 20.29% | $4,604,639 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $467.82 | $4,186,036 | 10.00% | $4,186,036 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $425.29 | $3,805,488 | $3,805,488 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $5,821,820 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $107,071 |
| Total Market Value: | $5,928,891 |
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 % |
