4.95/5 View Ratings
The living room with soaring ceilings with dining area beyond
Wonderful low profile contemporary with spacious garden. Entry is through a courtyard with door just behind the crepe myrtle.
Here you see the additional parking to the left of the two car garage.
Front view with entry door to courtyard
Front view with gate to side garden
The brown door leads to a private courtyard entry which opens to the front door.
Here is the courtyard looking through the entry door to the street.
Front door entry
The interior entry looking out to the courtyard and front yard beyond.
Here you see the living room with a focus on the book storage and the stairwell to the second level.
This view from the end of the living room area to the dining area allows a view to the back yard through the glass door.
Looking from the living room back to the entry, front door and courtyard beyond
The same view focusing on the bookcases and stairwell
Another view of the dining room showing the relationship to the family/breakfast area and southern garden.
Here one looks from the dining room to the front of the home. In front of the second level windows is the bridge providing access to both sides of the upstairs.
This inviting dining room opens to the rear garden which is accessible through the center glass door. The buffet on the wall to the right is reserved by the the owners.
Here you are looking at the kitchen from the rear of the family room The living area is through the door to the left and the south garden is to the right.
This same view shows more of the outside southern garden.
The perfect outdoor space - a porch screened on three sides to keep the bugs at bay and allow the breezes to blow, so you can enjoy the Spring and Fall weather.
Turning back to the kitchen you can see the clean, efficient, yet inviting lines of this very functional space. Notice how much the outside is a part of this kitchen
Here you see more storage cabinets and the wet bar on the counter against the wall.
Once again the lines of this home provide a sense of living in a garden 
The way the windows reach the counter top you have no sense of a barrier to the outdoors.
The garden and patio are an inviting aspect of the property. The window over the sink provides that same vista to the cook.
Looking to the rear of the property you can again see the door to the garden and, through the family room, the door the attached screened porch.
First floor full bath
This home is full of bookcases and this front study reflects that. One can read and enjoy the entry courtyard which opens behind the chair
The master bedroom is large enough for two queen sized beds and a dresser. There is a hurricane shutter to block all the light from the window wall for those who like to sleep in total darkness.
The master bath has two sinks in the long counter, a separate tub and shower, private water closet and built in drawers in the inset to the right.
Master bathroom with cultured marble whirlpool tub
This view is taken from the second level bridge and shows the large office or game room to the left and the stairs to the right
Here you are looking at the bridge which overlooks the front of the property.
The bridge brings you to this large office or playroom with more book storage. The partial wall overlooks the living room and across to the stairway.
Looking the other way in this area you see the wet bar. Behind the wall is a fourth bath and fourth bedroom bedroom
Second floor bedroom
This bedroom continues the option for more bookcases and is being used as an additional study. There are two closets in this bedroom.
Second floor bathroom with cultured marble counter-tops
Second floor bedroom
Another second floor bathroom
The garden has this large patio and a covered area in which to grille should one choose to do so. Here is an access to the kitchen on the left under cover as well as to the garage.
Outdoor space looking back into the dining area
How fortunate to find such a well located, private home with wonderful walkability to River Oaks shopping and dining. Combine that with the unique contemporary all brick exterior and pitched roof, which appears to be flat from the front, plus this inviting yard and you have a unique gem in the city awaiting your enjoyment. This wonderful single-family home in a private setting w/in walking distance of River Oaks Shopping Cntr is a soft contemporary flooded in natural light, w/an inviting 2-story central living area. The entry is accessed from an enclosed courtyard which opens to the living & dining room off of which is a porch, screened on 3 sides. The kitchen, brkfst & family room open to the garden on the south side of the site & the master suite & study which are on the north side, complete the downstairs. Upstairs: a large gameroom/office overlooking the living area, a full bath & bedroom (south side) & 2 additional bedrooms & a bath (north side). There's an abundance of library shelving throughout. This efficient yet intriguing floorplan is designed for entertaining. The bedrooms could work for a downsizing owner w/guests or a family wanting private bedroom spaces. The location, condition & plan combine to provide an outstanding opportunity which is difficult to find & one which shouldn't be missed.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Ella J Baker Montessori 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 | $393.49 | $1,330,000 | 26.43% | $1,330,000 | 26.43% |
| 2022 | $311.24 | $1,052,000 | 4.96% | $1,052,000 | 4.96% |
| 2021 | $296.55 | $1,002,328 | -2.53% | $1,002,328 | -2.53% |
| 2020 | $304.25 | $1,028,355 | 21.94% | $1,028,355 | 21.94% |
| 2019 | $249.51 | $843,330 | -8.67% | $843,330 | -8.67% |
| 2018 | $273.19 | $923,386 | 0.00% | $923,386 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $273.19 | $923,386 | 0.00% | $923,386 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $273.19 | $923,386 | -9.50% | $923,386 | 3.45% |
| 2015 | $301.86 | $1,020,283 | 11.03% | $892,593 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $271.87 | $918,928 | 24.57% | $811,449 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $218.25 | $737,681 | 6.74% | $737,681 | 6.74% |
| 2012 | $204.47 | $691,121 | $691,121 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $750,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $580,000 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,330,000 |
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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