Seller's Agent in 2024
Tammy Bateman
Tammy Bateman Properties
(713) 557-5007
31 in this area
139 Total Sales
8320 Merlin Dr Houston, TX 77055
Spring Valley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,815,000 - $2,002,676
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,718
Sq Ft
$403/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Media Room
- In Ground Pool
- Traditional Architecture
- Valley Oaks Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- Engineered Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of June 2024Sitting prominently on a deep lot in the heart of Spring Valley Village, two-story foyer with open, wood staircase reveals site lines through an open layout. Features include wood floor living areas, impressive sized covered patio, summer kitchen, large pool, lush, green privacy with hidden air-conditioned workshop. Exterior painted-3/24. Open dining and wet bar elevate grand-scale entertaining. The stately kitchen featuring cabinet-front refrigerator, high-end appliances and large ebony island opens to great room and breakfast room. Seamless indoor-outdoor living to covered patio with summer kitchen for poolside dining and entertaining. An expansive primary suite has backyard access and levels up with an elegant stone tile bath with dramatic sconce lighting, jetted tub, oversized shower and custom closet. Upstairs, game and media rooms offer added entertaining or extra living space. Four large bedrooms have attached baths and walk-in closets. A short walk over Pech Rd bridge to VOE!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Tammy Bateman Properties License #0478464 Listed on: 04/16/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 2013
Lot Details
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- South Facing Home
- Back Yard Fenced
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Stone Siding
- Radiant Barrier
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 4,718 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Wired For Sound
- Crown Molding
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Insulated Doors
- Formal Entry
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Breakfast Room
- Dining Room
- Media Room
- Home Office
- Game Room
- Utility Room
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Walk-In Pantry
- Double Convection Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Carpet
- Travertine
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Full Bathrooms
- Double Vanity
- Single Vanity
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Hollywood Bathroom
- Separate Shower
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
- Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
- Energy-Efficient HVAC
- Energy-Efficient Insulation
- Energy-Efficient Doors
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
- Ventilation
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Gunite Pool
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
- Shed
Schools
- Valley Oaks Elementary School
- Spring Branch Middle School
- Memorial High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Programmable Thermostat
Community Details
- Spring Valley Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 16, 2024
Closed on
Jun 27, 2024
Sold by
Corrigan Ryan T and Corrigan Teresa A
Bought by
Shaffer Allan J and Shaffer Kathrine A
Seller's Agent
Tammy Bateman
Tammy Bateman Properties
Buyer's Agent
Richard Rogers
Richard Rogers Realty
List Price
$1,917,000
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$807,500
Outstanding Balance
$797,911
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,102,258
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 23, 2013
Sold by
Chalet Construction Inc
Bought by
Corrigan Ryan T and Corrigan Teresa A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 31, 2013
Sold by
Altemus Clyde S and Altemus Susan M
Bought by
Chalet Construction Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaffer Allan J | -- | Wfg Title | |
| Corrigan Ryan T | -- | None Available | |
| Chalet Construction Inc | -- | Tradition Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Shaffer Allan J | $807,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Corrigan Ryan T | $850,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chalet Construction Inc | $540,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2024 06/27/24 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/22/2024 05/22/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/02/2024 05/02/24 | Price Changed | $1,850,000 | -3.5% | $392 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2024 04/16/24 | For Sale | $1,917,000 | -- | $406 / Sq Ft |
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,488 | $1,807,500 | $704,925 | $1,102,575 |
| 2024 | $29,488 | $1,836,698 | $672,390 | $1,164,308 |
| 2023 | $29,488 | $1,805,278 | $629,010 | $1,176,268 |
| 2022 | $35,518 | $1,607,663 | $596,475 | $1,011,188 |
| 2021 | $34,718 | $1,505,802 | $569,363 | $936,439 |
| 2020 | $31,905 | $1,350,372 | $569,363 | $781,009 |
| 2019 | $34,435 | $1,400,000 | $569,363 | $830,637 |
| 2018 | $9,019 | $1,420,000 | $569,363 | $850,637 |
| 2017 | $36,462 | $1,480,300 | $569,363 | $910,937 |
| 2016 | $34,090 | $1,384,000 | $569,363 | $814,637 |
| 2015 | $30,410 | $1,424,215 | $569,363 | $854,852 |
| 2014 | $30,410 | $1,207,546 | $444,645 | $762,901 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Tammy Bateman
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Richard Rogers
R
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Richard Rogers
Richard Rogers Realty
(832) 859-0446
1 in this area
10 Total Sales
Map
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 93951292
APN: 0805540000296
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