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General Description
minimizeBeautifully maintained, light-filled home with high ceilings, open first floor living, elegant finishes and gracious Mediterranean features throughout. All four bedrooms on 2nd floor. Spacious rooms and large outdoor living space with summer kitchen are designed for entertaining. Sizable backyard with tons of room to add a pool and still have grassy areas for pets & play. Luxurious master suite on 2nd floor, gorgeous staircase & stairwell, game room, media room, private study, formal dining room with stacked stone wall & adjoining butler's pantry, great curb appeal & excellent location on a quiet cul-de-sac. Come see this lovely custom home that is zoned to acclaimed Spring Branch schools.
MLS#:
3617070 (HAR)
Sold Price Range:
$1,082,001 - $1,242,000
Listing Status:
Sold
Address:
8615 Merlin Drive
City:
Houston
State:
TX
Zip Code:
County:
Subdivision:
Legal Description:
LT 5 BLK B MERLIN PLACE
Property Type:
Single-Family
Bedrooms:
4 - 5 Bedroom(s)
Baths:
3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)
Garage(s):
2 / Attached
Stories:
2
Style:
Mediterranean
Year Built:
2009 / Appraisal District
Building Sqft.:
4,334 /Appraisal District
Lot Size:
9,216 Sqft. /Appraisal District
Key Map©:
450Z
Market Area:
Rooms/Lot Dimensions
Family Room:
19x19, 1st
Dining:
16x14, 1st
Kitchen:
19x14, 1st
Breakfast:
22x9, 1st
Primary Bedroom:
18x17, 2nd
Bedroom:
12x12, 2nd
Bedroom:
13x12, 2nd
Bedroom:
10x10, 2nd
Primary Bath:
2nd
Bath:
2nd
Bath:
2nd
Bath:
1st
Game Room:
18x16, 1st
Library:
14x12, 1st
Media Room:
18x18, 2nd
Utility Room Desc:
10x10, 2nd
Interior Features
Number Of Dinning Area:
Formal Dining, Gameroom Down, Media, Study/Library
Fireplace:
2/Gaslog Fireplace
Floors:
Carpet, Stone, Wood
Countertop:
Granite
Bedroom Description:
All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom Description:
Double Sinks, Half Bath, Primary Bath + Separate Shower, Tub w/shower
Room Description:
Formal Dining, Gameroom Down, Media, Study/Library
Cooling:
Central Electric, Zoned
Heating:
Central Gas, Zoned
Connections:
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Microwave:
Yes
Compactor:
No
Oven:
Convection Oven, Single Oven
Disposal:
Yes
Ice Maker:
No
Range:
Gas Range
Dishwasher:
Yes
Energy Feature:
Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Insulated/Low-E windows, North/South Exposure, Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater
Interior:
Alarm System - Owned, Breakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Dry Bar, Fire/Smoke Alarm, High Ceiling, Hollywood Bath, Island Kitchen, Refrigerator Included
Exterior Features
Roof:
Composition
Foundation:
Slab
Private Pool:
No
Exterior Type:
Stone, Stucco
Lot Description:
Subdivision Lot
Garage Carport:
Auto Garage Door Opener
Water Sewer:
Public Sewer, Public Water
Unit Location:
Subdivision Lot
Front Door Face:
North
Area Pool:
No
Exterior:
Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Balcony, Covered Patio/Deck, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Porch, Satellite Dish, Sprinkler System
Additional Information
Dwelling Type:
Free Standing
HOA Mandatory:
No
List Type:
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Buyer Agent Compensation*:
3%
Sub Agent Compensation*:
0%
Financial Information
Financing Considered:
Cash Sale, Conventional
Other Fees:
No
Ownership:
Full Ownership
Maintenance Fee:
No
Taxes w/o Exemp:
$31, 582/2018
Tax Rate:
2.4597
Lease Information
Vacation Rental:
No
Selling Agent and Brokerage
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Property Tax
minimizeMarket Value Per Appraisal District
Cost/sqft based on Market Value
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $322.63 | $1,398,295 | 6.78% | $1,398,295 | 6.78% |
| 2022 | $302.15 | $1,309,535 | 0.16% | $1,309,535 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | $301.67 | $1,307,440 | 2.30% | $1,307,440 | 2.30% |
| 2020 | $294.90 | $1,278,107 | 0.16% | $1,278,107 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | $294.42 | $1,276,014 | -0.62% | $1,276,014 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | $296.26 | $1,283,984 | 0.00% | $1,283,984 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $296.26 | $1,283,984 | 1.50% | $1,283,984 | 2.84% |
| 2016 | $291.89 | $1,265,043 | 0.00% | $1,248,478 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $291.89 | $1,265,043 | 21.13% | $1,134,980 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $240.97 | $1,044,344 | 11.34% | $1,031,800 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $216.43 | $938,000 | 5.92% | $938,000 | 5.92% |
| 2012 | $204.33 | $885,550 | $885,550 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value
| Market Land Value: | $577,290 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $821,005 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,398,295 |
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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$6,829 Monthly
| Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below) | $ 4,488 |
| Estimated Monthly Property Tax (Based on Tax Assessment 2023) | $ 2,341 |
| Home Owners Insurance | Get a Quote |
Subdivision Facts
minimize2023 Subdivision Facts
Subdivision Name:
Merlin Place
County / Zip Code:
77055
Single Family Properties:
21
Average Bedrooms:
3.81
Average Baths:
3.67
Median Square Ft.:
3,398
Median Lot Square Ft.:
9,216
Median Year Built:
1995
Median Appraised Value:
$1,123,248
Neighborhood Value Range:
$593 - $1694 K
Median Price / Square ft.:
$357.05
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Schools
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ASSIGNED SCHOOLS
Excellent | 
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minimize8615 Merlin Drive Houston TX 77055 was recently sold. It is a 0.21 Acre(s) Lot, 4,334 SQFT, 4 Beds, 3 Full Bath(s) & 1 Half Bath(s) in Merlin Place.
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