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Scott Merryman
Welcome to 2104 McKissick Drive! This stately two-story home boasts 3,523 square feet of exceptional living space with a recently upgraded and freshly painted brick and stucco elevation with charming wood shutters and mature landscaping.
Situated on a sprawling three-quarter-acre lot in the one-of-a-kind Polly Ranch Estates airstrip community, you'll enjoy a taste of everything here - park-like greenspace, walks along the banks of the creek, and watching the private planes come and go.
From the covered front porch with a fan, a pair of gorgeous scrolled iron double front doors with rainfall glass inserts for privacy open to reveal a wide hallway with views all the way to the rear of the home and beyond to the backyard oasis.
Straight ahead from the foyer, the heart of this home is centered around an impressively sized family room with fresh neutral paint, stained wood trim, an elevated gambrel ceiling, recessed lighting, and a stunning spherical chandelier.
This view of the family room captures the grandeur of the space, with natural Travertine tile floors anchored by a charming gas or wood-burning brick fireplace flanked by a pair of seamless glass windows with incredible pool views.
Bathed in sunlight streaming in through double-paned bay windows with French doors a the center, this eat-in breakfast room with a built-in granite top hutch is situated between the family room, kitchen, utility room, half bath, and custom-designed pantry storage.
The functional floorplan of this space is ideal for entertaining, with the breakfast room on one side of the kitchen, direct access to the formal dining room on the other side of the kitchen, and a wide entrance to the generously sized family room.
Fine finishes in this kitchen include gleaming granite countertops, a stacked travertine tile backsplash, creamy cabinetry with inked detailing, recessed lights, and a teardrop crystal chandelier above the peninsula with bartop seating space.
The cook of the family will certainly appreciate the stainless appliance that include a 4 burner gas cooktop & convection oven with a custom-designed vent hood, a flat front dishwasher, a sink with water filtration, and a massive professional-grade built-in refrigerator.
With direct access to the kitchen and adjoining the formal living room, this formal dining room is located at the front of the home. It offers fresh neutral paint, crown and chair rail molding, a drum-style crystal chandelier, travertine tile floors, and a front-facing window.
Off of the right side of the foyer, just inside the double front doors, a wide entrance leads into this sunlit formal living space with fresh neutral paint, crown molding, recessed lighting with sconce lights on one wall, and a window overlooking the front yard.
Secluded away from the other rooms on the first floor and located near the base of the staircase, this flex space could be utilized as a study, a playroom, an exercise or craft room. It offers an updated candelabra chandelier, fresh paint, and Travertine tile floors.
Conveniently located near the kitchen & garage entrance with direct access from the pool, this half bathroom features an ornate carved wood vanity with a granite countertop, undermount basin sink, oil rubbed bronze faucet, and a framed mirror.
The only bedroom on the first floor, this master suite boasts fresh neutral paint with crown molding, a lighted ceiling fan, varied size travertine tile floors, a front-facing window, an en suite bath, and separate his & hers closets.
The centerpiece of the master bathroom is a dark stained dresser-style vanity with a center countertop flanked by his & hers stone base trough sinks with oil-rubbed bronze hardware and newly installed framed mirrors.
Relaxation awaits beneath the cascading waters of this oversized walk-in shower with a handheld showerhead, a mosaic tile accent wall topped by a sunlit clerestory window, and a frameless glass door. A mirror is inset into the exterior tile will.
A staircase with scrolled wrought iron balusters, wood handrails, and travertine tile treads leads up to the second-floor landing, off of which you'll find three secondary bedrooms, 2 baths, and an impressive raised game room.
Five steps up from the second-floor landing, this extra-large game room measures 24'x17' and features fresh neutral paint, stained wood moldings, recessed led lights, a gas or wood-burning fireplace with brick hearth, and a pair of windows with a birds-eye view of the backyard.
The first of three secondary bedrooms on the second floor of this home offers the same varied size travertine tile floors that are found throughout the home, neutral paint, crown molding, an all white lighted ceiling fan, and a private en suite bathroom.
In the private en-suite bathroom associated with the previous bedroom, notice the white vanity cabinet topped by a sleek granite countertop with a basin sink, oil-rubbed bronze faucet, and a combination bathtub and shower with tile surround and glass door.
Another secondary bedroom in the home offers fresh neutral paint, crown molding, a contemporary style lighted ceiling fan, travertine tile floors, a walk-in closet, and a pair of windows with front yard views.
This second-floor bathroom is off of the main landing and features dual vanities with ornate cabinetry, quartz countertops, basin sinks, oil-rubbed bronze faucets, travertine tile floors, and a combination bathtub and shower with a tile surround.
The fourth and final bedroom in the home is similar in size and features to the previous rooms, also boasting fresh neutral paint, crown molding, an updated modern-style lighted ceiling fan, travertine tile floors, a side-facing window, and a walk-in closet.
Step outdoors through the family room, breakfast room, or utility room to this sprawling park-like backyard with a sparkling pool complete with a large tanning ledge, extensive stamped cool decking, and an extra-strength pool cover for added security.
A trio of umbrella stands on one side of the pool, along with a yard full of sprawling shade trees combine to offer a respite from the brutal Texas summer heat. In this yard, you won't have to sacrifice mature trees for the pleasure of a swimming pool - you can have both!
To the right of the pool, an additional rocked courtyard is the perfect place to house a dining set or a fire pit! From this vantage point, you can truly appreciate the 3/4 acre yard dotted with towering trees of every variety.
Asphalt roads, sprawling trees, and a private airstrip add an otherworldy charm that makes you forget you're just a 30-minute drive from downtown Houston! Polly Ranch boasts a community park with playground, picnic tables, and trails along the banks of Clear Creek.
Polly Ranch Estates is well known for its oversize lots dotted with mature trees draped in Spanish moss. This unique property did not flood in Harvey and is tucked in the centermost part of the community, further from the creeks and closer to the airstrip.
Sold Transaction:
Scott Merryman represented the buyer on this sold transaction on 07/29/2021
Charming 2-story home with a sparkling pool on a sprawling 3/4 acre park-like lot in the Polly Ranch airstrip community! Set amidst towering trees & mature landscaping, this stucco & brick custom design showcases a scrolled iron & rainfall glass double front door opening to reveal a generous floorplan with fresh interior paint, double-paned low e windows, stylishly updated lighting, and tumbled travertine floors throughout. The home offers both formals, a study, and an impressively sized family room anchored by a brick fireplace & resort-quality pool views. The kitchen features granite countertops, a travertine tile backsplash, inked cabinetry, & stainless appliances including a gas cooktop & extra wide built-in fridge/freezer. Find the master suite on the first floor with all secondary bedrooms and a huge gameroom with fireplace on the second floor. Outdoors, a stunning pool with extensive cool decking, a tanning ledge, safety pool cover, & a huge shaded yard. Home has never flooded.
| District: | Friendswood |
| Elementary School: | WESTWOOD Elementary School   Excellent | |
| Middle School: | FRIENDSWOOD Junior High School Excellent | |
| High School: | FRIENDSWOOD High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $98.87 | $348,330 | 3.79% | $348,330 | 3.79% |
| 2019 | $95.26 | $335,610 | 4.31% | $335,610 | 4.31% |
| 2018 | $91.33 | $321,750 | 0.00% | $321,750 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $91.33 | $321,750 | -6.13% | $321,750 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | $97.29 | $342,770 | 6.12% | $327,015 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $91.68 | $323,000 | 19.51% | $297,286 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $76.71 | $270,260 | 0.00% | $270,260 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $76.71 | $270,260 | 0.00% | $270,260 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $76.71 | $270,260 | $270,260 |
2020 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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| Market Land Value: | $127,310 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $221,020 |
| Total Market Value: | $348,330 |
2020 Tax Rates |
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| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.4651 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD CITY: | 0.4873 % |
| FRIENDSWOOD ISD: | 1.2594 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0108 % |
| GALV CNTY CONSOLIDATED DRAINAG: | 0.1131 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.3357 % |
