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The Kinne Group
Captivating 2 Bedroom 2 Bath home in Historic Idylwood. Along the Eastern edge of the addition is Brays Bayou with its delightful wooded banks and Hike/Bike trails.
Exterior siding and trim on house and garage recently painted. Soffits and fascia boards were repaired and new gutters with leaf guards installed.
A Breezeway connects the screened back porch to the utility room and garage.
The Entryway features a vintage light fixture and opens to the Formal Living Room. Note the original double doors leading to the Living Room. 
Alluring view of tree-lined Merry Lane and Stone Mock Fireplace (built that way) and Wood Floors. Wood Floors Repaired and refinished in 2016 and 2017.
The Living Room offers an open concept feel with wide entry to the Dininig Room.
The over-sized window is really the main attraction - beautiful, distinctive and allows for lots of natural light.
Neutral Paint, Natural Light and Vintage Chandelier are the Perfect Pallet to Entertain or Enjoy a Quiet Meal.
Large and elegant Dining Room features cool double doors to the hallway flanked by built-in cabinets. Also has a swinging door (on the right) into the Kitchen.
Front Bedroom has plenty of natural light and gleaming wood floors. 
Charming Kitchen with Decorative Original Cabinets and Updated Hardware. Rounded Shelving on both sides of the Kitchen Window. Sink Faucet Replaced in 2017. Kitchenaid Dishwasher and Samsung Gas Range installed in 2017.
As you prepare Meals, Morning Coffee or that Evening Beverage, you have easy access to the Inviting Screened in Porch.
Kenmore Refrigerator with Large Bottom Freezer is like new.
Screened in Porch is a Great spot to Enjoy the low maintenance Backyard.
Sliding Glass Door View from the Kitchen. The Door to the Right is the Access from Inside Hallway.
Knotty Pine Paneling lines the Walls of the Charming Porch.
Just inside entry you'll immediately notice the curved walls on both ends of the home's Hallway. Behind the door is a generous storage closet and to the right is the entrance to the Dining Room. It is really something to come see.
The large closet noted in previous photo. 
Alternate view of Front Bedroom off the entry/hallway which has two closets and private access to the Hollwood Bath.
Hollywood Bath was updated with vanity in '17. Shower stall pan/liner was replaced and shower floor was retiled in '16.
Shower Stall offers a Safety Bar and New Hardware installed in 2016.
The Refurbished Wood Flooring looks Amazing throughout the Home. Built in Shelving in the hall allows for more storage. This is a view from the back of the home toward the front door. The Master is on the right. The Door with the keys leads to a huge floored Attic.
View into the Master at back of home. The door opens to the screened in porch. 
Beautiful Refurbished Hardwood Floors carry through the Spacious Master Bedroom. Windows have Privacy Shades and a view into the Large Shaded Backyard.
Master Bedroom features Fresh Neutral Paint, a Private Master Bathroom and Double Closets.
Large Master Bathroom with Ample Storage, Shower and Tub. New LED Lights and Vanity 2017.
Central air conditioning installed in 2016. Entire house repiped with modern PEX tubing replacing original galvanized pipe with new hose faucets, new refrigerator water supply, new bathroom shower and bathtub faucets and toilet water supply connectors and washer water supply connections in 2017.
Grand Mature Trees surround the home providing an Abundance of Shade. In-ground sprinkler system completely overhauled in 2017
Idylwood loves its neighbors - adults, kids, dogs, and cats! This park is the site of lots of fun times!!
Climbing structures, swings and access to Bayou Greenways trail system 
It's almost always a beautiful day for a walk or bike ride here on the Bayou Greenways Hike and Bike Trail.
Walk or ride along the trail at Brays Bayou that meanders along the Eastern side of Idylwood.
Sold Transaction:
Steven Kinne represented the buyer on this sold transaction on 08/28/2018
Built in 1949, this open and airy 2 BR, 2 bath home has a Ranch-style design with notes of a Mid-Century Mod vibe. On a spacious lot (9,652 sq ft per HCAD) and curvy, tree-lined street, you can even walk to the neighborhood park and the Hike/Bike path along Brays Bayou. Notable is the large Living Room with expansive picture window and opens to the Dining Room with original built in glass front cabinets. The Kitchen has a sliding glass door to the large screened in back porch. Large Master has private bath. Tons of updates* that many older homes don't have: Roof in '10; Foundation repaired and leveled by Dawson Fdn in '16 and has transferrable warranty; A/C installed in '16; Furnace replaced in '12; house re-piped with PEX tubing in '17 so no more galvanized pipe; water heater replaced '17; 200 amp electrical service with surge protection in '16; gleeming pine floors thoughout the home were refinished ' 16-'17. More updates in Photos. 5 miles from Downtown and TX Med Ctr. *Per Seller
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Henderson J Elementary School   Good | |
| Middle School: | Navarro Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Austin High School Average |  |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $120.41 | $213,723 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $$120.41 | $$213,723 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | $$118.43 | $$210,217 | -- |
2017 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $115,515 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $98,208 |
| Total Market Value: | $213,723 |
Tax History: |
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| 2017 Assessed Value/Appraisal District: | $213,723 |
| 2016 Assessed Value/Appraisal District: | $213,723 |
| 2015 Assessed Value/Appraisal District: | $210,217 |
2017 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| HOUSTON ISD: | 1.2067 % |
| HARRIS COUNTY: | 0.4180 % |
| HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST: | 0.0283 % |
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY: | 0.0126 % |
| HC HOSPITAL DIST: | 0.1711 % |
| HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: | 0.0052 % |
| HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: | 0.1003 % |
| HOUSTON CITY OF: | 0.5842 % |
| GREATER EAST END MGMT: | 0.1500 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.6764 % |
