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Mike Copenhaver
A traditional colonial exterior with mature oak canopy, this spotless home boasts irrigation system, lush landscape, and is situated on landscaped Esplanade Street with expansive street views.
Entry: 20 foot covered porch with recessed lighting and columns , Mahogany door with Flemish glass, meticulous landscaping with irrigation. 
The subdivision is three blocks north and four blocks south of the Esplanade. The community has updated deed restrictions, and annual dues of $125 are not mandatory. As a resident you can join the Willow Pool and enjoy the amenities at Willow Park.
An aerial view of the property showing a pool that was installed in 2014 and a roof from 2013.
Foyer: Entry hall has room for furniture and artwork and it’s highlighted by 2-light mahogany entry door.
Living Room: Generous sized living room with crown moldings, recessed can lighting, insulated windows to the front yard and access to the library.
Another view of the living room that has the stained plank oak hardwoods and offers flexible furniture arrangement because it measures 18 feet long.
Library/study: this was the original formal dining room, French doors were added to sequester it from the living area, and has an entry into the hall on the way to the kitchen. Measures 11 x 11
Dining Room: The huge dining room is almost 19 feet long and was the original family room. It has crown molding, recessed lighting, Tiffany inspired chandelier, and opens to both the family room and the kitchen pass-through breakfast bar.
Another view of the dining room showing access to the bedroom wing, large opening to the formal living, and the custom millwork.
View looking to the formal living room and the kitchen.
Stools adjacent to the breakfast bar and kitchen pass-through adorned by three pendant lights.
Kitchen: The espresso stained island topped with granite and perimeter natural maple cabinetry impart a designer feel to the custom space. The Hall leads to the front studdy, on the left is the walk-in pantry and on the right is the utility room.
Another view of the kitchen shows the under counter microwave and pot drawers in the island, the slide-in gas range by Samsung, tile backsplash, and the stainless steel apron farmhouse sink. Note the refrigerator may be conveyed.
Breakfast room: flexible space can be used as a computer nook and note the glass cabinet doors, tiled floors, and window to backyard.
Den: Oversized porcelain tile compliment the space just inside of the patio and pool scape. Beautiful Ledgestone gas log fireplace and three French doors to the backyard. To the left of the French doors a mud space could easily be developed you have over 4 feet for hooks / cubbies. Another location would be in the utility room where there’s room for a refrigerator.
View looking south from the den shows dramatic sight lines in a truly free-flowing open floor plan!
Generous size owner suite measures 16 x 13 and features a walk-in closet and an en suite bath!
Primary bathroom features custom cabinetry in an espresso stain topped with stone and mosaic backsplash. The double laboratories and the oversized walk-in shower give it an executive feel.
Second or middle bedroom: utilized as a TV or sitting room. It does offer double windows, hardwood floors, fan with light kit, and crown moldings.
Firefly construction completed the renovation and their attention to detail is noteworthy. Notice the oil rubbed bronze hardware and replaced hinges to match. Three overflow closets are an unusual amount of additional storage.
Hall bath: Notice the tub shower combination with tile surround, granite counters on custom vanity base, “arts and crafts” style beveled mirror, and neutral porcelain tile.
Third or front bedroom: hardwood floors, crown molding, two insulated windows, and a pair of closets! Makes a terrific guest suite.
Utility room: Extra room adjacent to the granite countered built-in could be used for “mud” storage or a second refrigerator. Note the gas fired water heater, the washer and dryer can be conveyed, and there’s both gas and electric hook ups for the dryer.
Another aerial view showing the two car detached garage, the recently installed north and east cedar fencing, and the artful stone and gravel detail around the pool that was built in 2014. Oversized garage with side entry offers room for workbench and extra storage.
A view of the backyard from the gate in the wrought iron that extends from the back of the house to the two car detached garage. Note at the north end of the pool is the “Fast lane” jet for swimming laps in place. Heated spa with overflow into the artful pool.
View of the backyard from the rear fence showing all brick veneer construction, a brick chimney, recent roof from 2013, and plenty of yard left for backyard entertaining.
A view of the home at dusk showing the recessed lighting, the detailed landscaping framed by the Oak canopy.
An aerial view from the house looking north east showing within 5 miles the Galleria, Greenway, and Texas Medical Center. In the left foreground you’ll see the tennis courts in Willow Park and the roof of Red elementary school.
Trafton Academy located on McDermed Dr across the street from Willow Park is a private school offering a high-quality education for grades K-8.
Meyer Park shopping center is anchored by Randalls on the south end Walmart on the north, Kohl’s and Burlington on the east. Offers four eateries, dental center, cleaners, and a myriad of other shops.
Red Elementary school is the community HISD program and offers a magnet for math and science.
Located at West Belford and S. Post Oak Rd., Meyer Park is only six blocks north of the subject property.
Within 2 miles there are four grocery stores including the new H-E-B in Meyerland, Foodarama on Post Oak, Randalls, and Kroger.
Willow Park with his covered pergola offers playground equipment, tennis courts, and practice fields and it’s part of the Houston city park system.
Some of the playground and practice fields associated with Red elementary and Willow Park
The Willow Pool serves as a center for both social and summer fun and offers memberships to residence of the adjoining communities. It’s open from May to September and it’s noted for its terrific swim team.
FLOORPLAN: Note the addition of the family room enabled the formal dining room of the original home to be turned into a library. The open concept and sight lines truly impress. Note this floor plan is for marketing purposes only and all room sizes need to be verified.
Sold Transaction:
Michael Copenhaver represented the buyer on this sold transaction on 05/28/2021
Pristine exterior of this Traditional mid-century belies the outstanding open 2500+sf floorplan. Totally remodeled since 2013, notice the ebony-stained plank hardwoods, great sight-lines to granite island kitchen w/ SS appliances / apron sink, & maple cabinetry; Library w/ Gas’s doors, Den w/ ledgestone fireplace & porcelain floors to triple French doors to pool w/ Fastlane jet feature & heated spa. Primary suite features generous walk-in, expanded en-suite bath w/ huge shower & double lavs, replaced hall bath, plus remarkable attention to detail. Note 3-panel Craftsman doors & custom millwork. Great location in popular Willow Bend, Short commute to Medical Center, Greenway & Galleria! Adjacent to bike ‘n hike trails along Braes Bayou, convenient to Meyerland & Meyer Park shopping. No history of flooding & lies outside of both 500 / 100 yr flood plains per HAR flood mapping tool (Check with your insurance agent to confirm)
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Red Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Meyerland Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Westbury High School  Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $169.75 | $427,932 | 6.20% | $427,932 | 6.20% |
| 2021 | $159.83 | $402,942 | 5.58% | $402,942 | 5.58% |
| 2020 | $151.38 | $381,637 | -4.24% | $381,637 | -4.24% |
| 2019 | $158.09 | $398,543 | 1.73% | $398,543 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | $155.39 | $391,747 | 0.00% | $391,747 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $155.39 | $391,747 | -10.74% | $391,747 | -10.74% |
| 2016 | $174.08 | $438,866 | -0.57% | $438,866 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | $175.08 | $441,378 | 1.18% | $441,378 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | $173.03 | $436,212 | 73.35% | $436,212 | 73.35% |
| 2013 | $99.82 | $251,636 | -0.11% | $251,636 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | $99.92 | $251,906 | $251,906 |
2022 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $168,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $259,932 |
| Total Market Value: | $427,932 |
2022 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| HOUSTON ISD: | 1.0944 % |
| HARRIS COUNTY: | 0.3769 % |
| HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST: | 0.0335 % |
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY: | 0.0087 % |
| HC HOSPITAL DIST: | 0.1622 % |
| HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: | 0.0050 % |
| HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: | 0.0991 % |
| HOUSTON CITY OF: | 0.5508 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.3307 % |
