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General Description

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MAJOR $350,000 PRICE REDUCTION! NEW PRICE IS FIRM. Restore this building to its original grandeur! Home has been the personal residence of various diplomats over the years. Flooded in Harvey, gutted, and has been vacant ever since. Several impressive features including capability of a commercial kitchen, 3M blast proof film on all exterior windows, sewer lift station, 2 tankless water heaters, 8 HVACs. Located on a huge 1.38 acre lot, right on Buffalo Bayou inside the guard protected subdivision of prestigious Farnham Park. Shoreline protected with erosion control barrier in 1996. 3 car garage, in ground pool, circular driveway. Architect William Van Reed Furbush, Builder James L. Goette. Contemporary and one of a kind. First time in decades to be available for sale. Accompanied showings only.

MLS#:

46801568 (HAR)

Sold Price Range:

$1,638,001 - $1,888,000

Listing Status:

Sold

Address:

17 Farnham Park Dr

City:

Houston

State:

Zip Code:

77024

County:

Harris County

Subdivision:

Farnham Park (View subdivision price trend)

Legal Description:

LT 17 FARNHAM PARK

Property Type:

Single-Family

Bedrooms:

6 Bedroom(s)

Baths:

6 Full & 3 Half Bath(s)

Garage(s):

3 / Attached

Stories:

Style:

Contemporary/Modern

Year Built:

1976 / Appraisal District

Building Sqft.:

7,609 /Appraisal District

Lot Size:

1.38 Acres /Appraisal District

Maintenance Fee:

$ 6500 / Annually

Key Map©:

490R

Market Area:

Memorial Villages

Rooms/Lot Dimensions

Living:

1st

Dining:

1st

Kitchen:

1st

Breakfast:

1st

Primary Bedroom:

22x20, 2nd

Bedroom:

12x21, 2nd

Bedroom:

12x21, 2nd

Bedroom:

20x10, 2nd

Bedroom:

12x21, 2nd

Bedroom:

12x21, 2nd

Extra Room:

22x11, 2nd

Utility Room Desc:

1st

Interior Features

Fireplace:

Countertop:

Marble

Floors:

Carpet, Concrete

Bathroom Description:

Bidet, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Half Bath, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo, Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo, Vanity Area, Primary Bath: Jetted Tub

Bedroom Description:

All Bedrooms Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet

Room Description:

Breakfast Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining, Formal Living, 1 Living Area, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House

Heating:

Central Gas

Cooling:

Central Electric

Connections:

Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections

Microwave:

Dishwasher:

Ice Maker:

Compactor:

Disposal:

Energy Feature:

Ceiling Fans

Interior:

2 Staircases, Balcony, Crown Molding, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling

Exterior Features

Roof:

Composition, Other

Foundation:

Slab

Private Pool:

Yes

Private Pool Desc:

Gunite, In Ground

Exterior Type:

Brick, Wood

Lot Description:

Subdivision Lot

Water Sewer:

Water District

Area Pool:

Exterior:

Back Yard, Back Green Space, Back Yard Fenced, Covered Patio/Deck, Porch, Private Driveway, Controlled Subdivision Access

Additional Information

HOA Mandatory:

Yes

List Type:

Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Dwelling Type:

Free Standing

Buyer Agent Compensation*:

Sub Agent Compensation*:

*Disclaimer: Listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.

Financial Information

Financing Considered:

Cash Sale, Investor, Other

Other Fees:

Maintenance Fee:

Mandatory / $6500 / Annually

Maint Fee Includes:

Limited Access Gates, On Site Guard

Selling Agent and Brokerage

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Selling Agent

Marnie Greenwood

4.99/5.0

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Selling Broker

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

4200 Westheimer Rd. Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77027

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Property Tax

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Neighborhood Tax Rates for Farnham Park


Tax Type	Tax Name	Tax Rate
CITY	MEMORIAL VILLAGES WA	0.0255%
CITY	PINEY POINT VILLAGE CITY OF	0.2551%
COUNTY	HARRIS COUNTY	0.3437%
COUNTY	HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION	0.0049%
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT	HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST	0.0306%
HOSPITAL DISTRICT	HC HOSPITAL DIST	0.1483%
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRING BRANCH ISD	1.2688%
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY	PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY	0.0080%

Specific Tax Rates for this property are unavailable at this time. Tax Rates shown represent rates applicable within Farnham Park, individual properties will vary. Certain entities such as MUD, ESD, and School district may vary across a neighborhood and individual properties are generally serviced by only one o

Estimated Mortgage/Tax

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$7,066 Monthly

Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below)	$ 7,066
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Subdivision Facts

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2023 Subdivision Facts

Subdivision Name:

Farnham Park

County / Zip Code:

77024

Single Family Properties:

Average Bedrooms:

5.08

Average Baths:

6.88

Median Square Ft.:

7,715

Median Lot Square Ft.:

36,600

Median Year Built:

1978

Median Appraised Value:

$2,782,489

Neighborhood Value Range:

$1254 - $3898 K

Median Price / Square ft.:

$233.22

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Schools

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