8919 Japonica Drive4 bed ∙ 3.5 bath ∙ 2,905 sq ft ∙ $450,000
(281) 715-0300

Energy Efficiency

5-ton Trane XV18 variable-speed condenser, 18 SEER2, ENERGY STAR certified.

Comfort

You won’t often think about this house’s air—even on the hottest July afternoons—and that’s the point.

The Trane TruComfort variable-speed HVAC system runs steadily—holding temperature and humidity stable by meeting the home’s energy demand precisely—instead of blasting on and off like a conventional system. It’s hard to notice or hear the air conditioning at all when the compressor is running at 31% power.

Adjust the thermostat via the Trane Home app from bed or on the way home from vacation. Three independent zones each hold their own setpoint. The communicating variable-speed equipment adjusts cooling ratios to simultaneously meet both temperature and humidity targets. Equipment includes:

Complete $30,000 replacement in July 2023, including substantially new upstairs ductwork.

Front elevation in the early morning, with sunrise behind the house.

Construction

Energy-efficient construction with open-cell spray foam insulation (conditioned attic). ENERGY STAR v3.1 certified and HERS Index 57 (lower is better) at construction. LED lighting throughout.

RESNET Rated Home Label

Ratings & Certifications

  • RESNET HERS Index
  • ENERGY STARENERGY STAR ver.: USv3.1

HERS® Index

57 This Home Reference Home 100 0 50 100 150 More Efficient Less Efficient

Rating Details

Rating Date
April 5, 2019
Rating Provider
Energy Inspectors Corporation
Builder
Beazer Homes
Registry ID
530946898
Security camera monitor and network video recorder showing four security camera views.

Security

The house conveys with a complete, working security system: Honeywell alarm, four built-in cameras, supporting network equipment, and a network video recorder with remote phone-app access. The camera system is active—interior and exterior video is monitored and recorded.

Cost of Ownership

The property is within the jurisdiction of MUD 155 and is part of the Bonbrook Plantation Community Association, Inc. (dues $800/year). Trash (collected twice per week) and recycling (weekly) are included in MUD 155 property taxes.

Average monthly utility costs over the past twelve months are $139 for water, sewer, groundwater protection, and fire protection (MUD 155 via Si Environmental); $198 for electricity (1,328 kWh/month average, buyer’s choice of retail provider); and $46 for natural gas (CenterPoint).

AT&T fiber is installed at the home; Xfinity cable is also available for internet and television.

We retain a property tax law firm to protest the home’s appraised value annually—for 2026, that reduced the CAD’s appraisal by $16,102. A lower FBCAD appraisal lowers the cost of homeownership.