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General Description
minimizeA true midcentury modern 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath family home in the heart of Spring Valley Village. The U-shaped house plan embraces the pool and reveals nature views on all sides. Vaulted ceilings throughout, including bedrooms, living room, dining, and garage. A perfect home for entertaining, inside and out. Remodeled completely in 2006 and updated again in 2020-2022. New kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, insulation, drywall, flooring, HVAC, Hardie siding, energy efficient doors/windows, lighting, swimming pool, irrigation system and much more. Never flooded. Short walking distance to the Valley Oaks Elementary and Moritz Park.
MLS#:
37369825 (HAR)
Sold Price Range:
$947,001 - $1,082,000
Listing Status:
Sold
Address:
8501 Merlin Drive
City:
Houston
State:
TX
Zip Code:
County:
Subdivision:
Legal Description:
LT 250 BLK 15 SPRING OAKS SEC 3
Property Type:
Single-Family
Bedrooms:
4 Bedroom(s)
Baths:
2 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)
Garage(s):
2 / Attached
Stories:
1
Style:
Contemporary/Modern
Year Built:
1959 / Appraisal District
Building Sqft.:
2,304 /Appraisal District
Lot Size:
10,800 Sqft. /Appraisal District
Key Map©:
450Z
Market Area:
Rooms/Lot Dimensions
Living:
35 * 14, 1st
Dining:
22 * 12, 1st
Kitchen:
19 * 9, 1st
Breakfast:
9 * 8, 1st
Primary Bedroom:
14 * 14, 1st
Bedroom:
9 * 14, 1st
Bedroom:
10 * 11, 1st
Bedroom:
10 * 10, 1st
Primary Bath:
8 * 8, 1st
Bath:
8 * 5, 1st
Bath:
9 * 8, 1st
Utility Room Desc:
7 * 9, 1st
Sunroom:
9 * 6, 1st
Interior Features
Floors:
Engineered Wood, Tile
Room Description:
Breakfast Room, Family Room, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House
Kitchen Description:
Island w/o Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Soft Closing Cabinets, Soft Closing Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting
Bathroom Description:
Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo, Secondary Bath(s): Separate Shower
Bedroom Description:
All Bedrooms Down, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
Heating:
Central Gas
Cooling:
Central Electric
Connections:
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Disposal:
Yes
Ice Maker:
No
Range:
Gas Cooktop
Dishwasher:
Yes
Microwave:
Yes
Oven:
Double Oven
Compactor:
No
Energy Feature:
Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Insulated Doors, Insulated/Low-E windows, Insulation - Batt, Radiant Attic Barrier
Interior:
Alarm System - Owned, Fire/Smoke Alarm, High Ceiling, Prewired for Alarm System, Refrigerator Included
Exterior Features
Roof:
Composition
Foundation:
Slab
Private Pool:
Yes
Private Pool Desc:
Gunite, In Ground
Exterior Type:
Brick, Cement Board, Wood
Lot Description:
Corner, Subdivision Lot
Water Sewer:
Public Sewer
Unit Location:
Corner, Subdivision Lot
Front Door Face:
North
Area Pool:
Yes
Exterior:
Back Yard Fenced, Fully Fenced, Patio/Deck, Porch
Additional Information
List Type:
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Dwelling Type:
Free Standing
HOA Mandatory:
No
Buyer Agent Compensation*:
2%
Sub Agent Compensation*:
0%
Financial Information
Financing Considered:
Cash Sale, Conventional
Other Fees:
No
Maintenance Fee:
No
Taxes w/o Exemp:
$17, 541/2021
Tax Rate:
2.3056
Selling Agent and Brokerage
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Selling Broker
Property Tax
minimizeMarket Value Per Appraisal District
Cost/sqft based on Market Value
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $434.72 | $1,001,605 | 22.39% | $1,001,605 | 22.39% |
| 2022 | $355.19 | $818,356 | 7.57% | $818,356 | 7.57% |
| 2021 | $330.21 | $760,797 | 4.00% | $760,797 | 4.00% |
| 2020 | $317.52 | $731,565 | 0.36% | $731,565 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | $316.38 | $728,942 | 3.18% | $728,942 | 3.18% |
| 2018 | $306.62 | $706,463 | 0.00% | $706,463 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $306.62 | $706,463 | 0.52% | $706,463 | 8.84% |
| 2016 | $305.04 | $702,801 | 0.00% | $649,056 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $305.04 | $702,801 | 16.27% | $590,051 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $262.35 | $604,461 | 23.95% | $536,410 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $211.65 | $487,646 | 4.22% | $487,646 | 4.22% |
| 2012 | $203.08 | $467,887 | $467,887 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value
| Market Land Value: | $603,200 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $398,405 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,001,605 |
2023 Tax Rates
| SPRING BRANCH ISD: | 1.0789 % |
| HARRIS COUNTY: | 0.3501 % |
| HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST: | 0.0311 % |
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY: | 0.0057 % |
| HC HOSPITAL DIST: | 0.1434 % |
| HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: | 0.0048 % |
| SPRING VALLEY CITY OF: | 0.3950 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0090 % |
Estimated Mortgage/Tax
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$5,859 Monthly
| Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below) | $ 4,182 |
| Estimated Monthly Property Tax (Based on Tax Assessment 2023) | $ 1,677 |
| Home Owners Insurance | Get a Quote |
Subdivision Facts
minimize2023 Subdivision Facts
Subdivision Name:
Spring Oaks (Houston)
County / Zip Code:
77055
Single Family Properties:
356
Average Bedrooms:
3.56
Average Baths:
3.00
Median Square Ft.:
2,230
Median Lot Square Ft.:
9,760
Median Year Built:
1953
Median Appraised Value:
$807,385
Neighborhood Value Range:
$434 - $1620 K
Median Price / Square ft.:
$384.27
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Schools
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ASSIGNED SCHOOLS
Excellent | 
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Property Map
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