Updated: 05/01/2023

Each week I send out an update on my best NEW bungalow bets around the Heights, along with market and listing updates. If you haven’t already signed up to receive those, you can do so here. Below is a collection of my best bungalow bets that have been featured in previous weeks. Check back often, and as always don’t hesitate to give me a call if you’d like to see one of these gems for yourself.

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1037 Columbia: $795,000

• Heights South Historic District
• Queen Anne bungalow, c. 1909
• 2/2, 1177 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Renovated 2021-2022
• Wrap-around front porch with swing
• Eat-in island kitchen (not open concept)
• Party-sized covered back deck and grassy backyard
• Garage flex space, 205 sq ft, climate-controlled
• Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed Street
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

The Coombs House was built in 1909 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Queen Anne architecture is recognizable by the curved wrap-around porch and three-sided corner facade. As a bonus, the seller is offering plans for a remodel/addition that the Historic Commission has already approved. 🥳

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1001 Le Green: $700,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Pediment Bungalow c. 1930
• 3/2, 1872 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated in 2018
• Nicely appointed island kitchen
• Primary suite with sitting area and walk-in closet
• Graveled patio and small green space
• Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street, corner lot
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Close to Main Street. Walk to neighborhood favorites Hughie’s Vietnamese, Neve Ice Cream, Pinkerton’s BBQ and Spanish Flower.

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623 W 16th Unit A: $777,000

• Houston Heights
• Craftsman-influence, c. 2014 by Mazzarino
• 3/2/1, 2777 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
• Nicely trimmed with crown moldings, wainscoting, and built-ins
• Primary suite with raised ceiling and cove lighting
• Open game room/family room on 2nd floor & a wrap-around balcony
• Covered back porch with extended deck and above-ground salt-water POOL
• Front-entry 2-car garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Helms Elementary

Located just a half-block off Shepherd, this home is in an increasingly walkable neighborhood, where restaurants and shops are replacing once-prevalent car lots on Shepherd.

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609 Aurora: $799,000

• Sunset Heights
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 2/2, 1711 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
• Renovated 2019
• Formal living area and a family room
• Primary suite with large California-style walk-in closet plus additional closet
• Covered backyard patio, unfenced green space in front
• Gated driveway access to an over-sized 1-car climate-controlled garage with a workshop
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Not only does the family room charm with its ample windows and double French doors to the backyard, but the primary closet also induces closet envy.

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515 Archer: $799,000

• Brooke Smith
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1935
• 3/2/1, 2230 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated/expanded in 2021
• Vaulted 14′ ceilings down, 12′ vaulted ceilings up
• Home office/flex room
• Primary suite 2nd floor, secondary bedrooms down
• Fenced front and side yards
• Attached 2 car garage ❤️☂️
• Additional driveway parking
• Minimum lot size this block ✔️
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

The to-the-studs renovation in 2021 added a primary suite on the second floor and updated the floor plan. (Shipley’s Do-Nuts is only 5 blocks away! 🍩😋)

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1131 Winston: $825,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1925
• 2/2, 1386 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Recently renovated
• Galley kitchen
• Two seating areas
• Primary suite with built-in wardrobe, shiplap accent wall
• Back deck, covered porch, green space
• Garage APT (624 sq ft, studio w/semi-enclosed bedroom area, full kitchen & bath, balcony)
• Gated driveway access to a 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary Elementary

The front of this home showcases double, clipped (jerkinhead) gables, complemented by additional clipped gables on the sides, adding a unique touch to its appearance. You’ll find favored neighborhood spots such as Teotihuacan, Spanish Flowers, Hughie’s, and various restaurants along Main Street within walking distance. Field Elementary is conveniently located less than a block away.

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1032 Peddie: $840,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Pediment bungalow c. 1920
• 3/3, 2126 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Updated in 2016
• White oak hardwood floors
• Family room with whitewashed wood-plank ceiling, stone floors and fireplace
• Bonus flex room off third bedroom
• Large deck and landscaped yard
• Gated driveway parking
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Located 2 blocks from award-winning Field Elementary and within walking/biking distance of popular Heights restaurants and Proctor Park.

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700 Enid: $849,000

• Brooke Smith
• Modern Farmhouse, c. 1995
• 5/3, 2472 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated and expanded in 2020 by Renovated Thinking
• Open concept living/dining/kitchen
• Primary suite and 2 secondary bedrooms down
• Additional bedroom plus game room (or 5th bedroom) up
• Generous covered back porch and small backyard
• Fenced front and side yards
• Corner lot
• Side driveway entrance to a 2-car attached garage ☂️❤️
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

Just blocks away from Monte Beach Park, this home provides easy access to a 23-acre city park featuring a basketball court, playground, and a whimsical water “sprayground” with a beach-inspired design.

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754 E 16th St: $875,000

• Pinelawn
• Brick bungalow c. 1930
• 2/1, 1129 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and bath
• Garage APT (724 sq ft, efficiency, full bath and kitchen)
• Heated salt water POOL with concrete surround and landscaping and cabana room
• Fenced front yard provides green space
• Driveway access to a 2-car detached garage w/workshop area
• Curbed streets
• Zoned to Field Elementary

A delightful modernized bungalow, yet the true highlights steal the spotlight—the garage, featuring an expansive open-concept garage apartment akin to a small house and a heated saltwater pool. The garage continues to impress with a covered dining area overlooking the pool. And, the parking area of the garage opens to the pool, providing a potential additional covered entertainment space.

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839 E 24th: $998,500

• Sunset Heights
• Farmhouse c. 1920
• 4/3, 2910 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
• Renovated in 2016 by Renovated Thinking
• Two first-floor living areas
• Home office or 4th bedroom down w/full bath access
• Bricked patio with grassy yard space
• Screened-in back porch ❤️
• Driveway access to a detached oversized 2-car garage
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This is an increasingly popular Heights neighborhood, with many newly constructed homes and updates to the existing home inventory. Construction crews have permanent VIP status in this neighborhood! And let’s not forget the perks of being close to Airline Drive, where you’ll find many restaurants and the redeveloped Farmers Market.

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309 E 16th St: $1,125,000

• Heights East Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/4, 2217 sq ft on a 4620 sq ft lot
• Expanded/renovated in 2022/2023
• Office or 4th bedroom down with full bath
• 2 primary suites- 1 up/1 down
• Additional guest bedroom up with ensuite bath
• Grassy backyard with mature trees
• Gated driveway access to a 1-car detached garage and carport
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Interestingly, the garage features both front and rear doors while the backyard offers access to the alley through a long automatic gate, potentially enabling a drive-thru garage setup.

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606 E 25th St: $1,450,000

• Sunset Heights
• Traditional, c. 2019 by Jamestown Estates
• 4/3, 3364 sq ft on 6000 sq ft lot
• Completely open-concept living space
• Home office or 4th bedroom with ensuite bath on 1st floor
• Island kitchen with seating and Dacor appliances
• Game room on the second floor
• Primary suite with tray ceiling, spa bath, and two closets
• Covered back porch, heated/chilled POOL, and turfed lawn
• Driveway access to a 2-car front-entry attached garage
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This is the builder’s personal residence, featuring enhancements, such as an upgraded security system equipped with four cameras and a doorbell camera, along with the added bonus of Christmas lights!

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1535 Rutland: $1,699,000

• Heights West Historic District
• Queen Anne home, c. 1905
• 5/5, 3510 sq ft on a 8800 sq ft lot
• Classic wrap-around porch
• Expansion/renovation by Back40Builders completed in 2023
• Office or 5th bedroom down with ensuite bath
• Chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances and waterfall island with seating
• Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling and sitting area, combined shower/tub spa, and large walk-in closet
• All bedrooms have ensuite baths
• Office/study on second floor
• Garage APT (598 sq ft, efficiency, full bath, mini-split AC, plumbed for kitchen)
• Porte-cochere with access to the house
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
• Curbed Street
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Newly completed, to-the-studs renovation on a lovely tree-lined street with curbs and gutters. Centrally located: walk to restaurants and amenities on 19th St, 11th or Yale as well as Milroy Park and the library.

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503 E 12th St: $1,750,000

• Heights East Historic District
• Modern Victorian c. 2004 by Design Tech
• 4/3/1, 3519 sq ft on 7331 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and primary bath, freshly painted
• Double gallery porches
• Elevator access
• Primary suite down with tray ceiling, spa bath, and large closet
• Media room on the second floor
• Walk-in attic with elevator access
• Covered back porch, flagstone backyard with POOL and landscaping
• Gated, extra-wide driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Corner lot, curbed streets
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

I love the walk-in attic space, which is easily accessible via an elevator! However, it’s worth mentioning that the third bedroom upstairs is relatively smaller and is currently configured as a closet.

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514 Woodland: $1,800,000

• Woodland Heights Historic District
• American Four Square, c. 1932
• 4/3/1, 4313 sq ft on a 6200 sq ft lot
• Renovated/expanded in 2022 by Tribe Build Co
• White oak hardwoods with herringbone patterns in several areas
• Study/home office
• High-end finishes throughout
• 420 sq ft primary closet!
• Gameroom
• Small backyard
• Driveway access to 2-car attached garage
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Within walking distance of Travis Elementary and a short distance to Woodland Park, Stude Park, and the hike and bike trail.

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829 Herkimer: $1,900,000

• Houston Heights
• Mid-Century Modern inspired, c. 2021
• 3/3/2, 3868 sq ft on a 7534 sq ft lot
• 14′ ceilings down
• Bamboo flooring
• Gorgeous wood ceiling in kitchen and foyer area
• Separate guest quarters
• Artist studio and workshop/gym
• Solar panels
• Beautifully landscaped backyard with artificial turf and deck surround
• Front-entry 2-car attached garage
• Front parking pads
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Contemporary-styled home boasting a stunning lawn and garden–truly a must-see.

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501 E 27th St: $1,840,000

• Sunset Heights
• Early 20th-century post office/drug store renovation, c. 1925
• 3/2/1, 3764 sq ft on a 12,000 sq ft lot
• Renovated in 2015
• Stained concrete floors down, reclaimed hardwood floors up
• Architectural features include exposed Old Chicago Brick, antique doors, and much more
• Chef’s kitchen with Viking stove, SubZero fridge, and raised island with seating
• Huge primary suite with TWELVE windows, Roman shades, a sitting area with fireplace, and a private terrace
• Gorgeous landscaped grounds with green lawns, pergola and brick patio, and a POOL/spa with slate surround
• Driveway access to 2-car attached/detached garage
• Corner lot
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Picture this: an authentic 1925 post office and drug store transformed into a luxurious modern home with top-notch finishes and a nod to the past. Plus, one of the extra bedrooms is as spacious as a master suite, complete with a fireplace featuring an elegant onyx surround. And don’t even get me started on the stunning grounds—endless lawns, a pool, and plenty of outdoor entertainment areas. It’s a must-see!

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1122 Harvard: $2,200,000

• Heights East Historic District
• Victorian c. 1901
• 3/3/1, 3456 sq ft on 9900 sq ft lot
• Updated 2007
• Classic Craftsman interior with stained wood, bulls-eye trim & transom windows
• Primary bedroom with sitting room
• Open game room up
• Double gallery balconies and wrap-around back porch
• The backyard is landscaped with flagstone and brick and also features a summer kitchen, greenhouse & tree house.
• POOL/spa
• Driveway access to 1-car attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home has retained its vintage charm. Located just one block from the Heights esplanade and jogging trail.

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NOW UNDER CONTRACT…

The following properties are now under contract, but that doesn’t mean they will stay that way. It is not uncommon for homes to fall out of contract during the option period for any number of reasons, including inability to negotiate repairs and, commonly, buyer’s remorse.

If the status is listed as Pending Continue to Show, this may mean that the sale is contingent on the sale of another house, or for some reason, the listing agent feels that this deal may need a backup contract, just in case.

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911 Key: $625,000 PENDING

• Norhill Historic District
• Brick bungalow, c. 1926
• 2/1, 1246 sq ft on a 5200 sq ft lot
• 2018 kitchen and bath remodel
• Woodburning fireplace
• Backyard with mature tree
• Flex space in garage w/window airconditioner
• Gated driveway entrance to 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

Timeless red-brick bungalow with a pretty, patterned brick porch and great curb appeal.

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1101 W Melwood: $720,000 OPTION PENDING

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
• 3/2, 1507 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Primary suite with walk-in closet
• Grassy front and side yard
• Driveway access to a 2-car attached garage ❤️☂️
• Corner lot, curbed streets
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

The front and side yards feature lovely trees and can be fenced. This home is located across from the Norhill esplanade.

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805 Ralfallen: $739,000 PENDING

• Ridgewood
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
• 3/2, 1633 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and bathrooms
• Office or 3rd bedroom
• Lots of bright colors!
• Flex room off primary with outdoor access
• Covered back porch, lawn and vegetable garden
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car porte cochere
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Quiet neighborhood within walking distance or a short bike ride to Field Elementary and Heights High School.

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800 Aurora: $829,000 PENDING

• Sunset Heights
• Gable-front repurposed chapel, c. 1926
• 4/2/1, 2589 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
• Great room currently used as a micro-theater
• 13.5′ foot curved wood-clad ceiling and shiplap walls
• The residence includes a kitchen, living area, 3 bedrooms, and a flex room.
• Exterior building/workshop and bathroom for guests
• Expansive flagstone backyard
• Driveway and street parking
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This is 14 Pews, a unique cultural gem tucked away in Sunset Heights. Formerly the Sunset Church of Christ, this historic building transformed in the late 1990s when it became the home of the Aurora Picture Show, and the residence was added. In 2010 a new owner took the reins, transforming the space into a microcinema and event venue. Today, while the residence functions as an Airbnb, 14 Pews continues to engage audiences with its eclectic programming. The plan is for 14 Pews to remain open with its scheduled programming until the sale.

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1020 Dorothy: $849,000 OPTION PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Contemporary/Modern, c. 2019 by Loftech Homes
• 4/2/1, 2704 sq ft on 3000 sq ft lot
• Open floor plan with 11′ ceilings and clerestory windows for added light
• 4th bedroom or office space on the 2nd floor
• Primary suite with 16′ cathedral ceilings, spa bath, and double closets
• Double-width sliding glass doors open to the backyard
• Backyard oasis with hot tub, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, pergola, dining area and green space
• Front-entry 2-car garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Love Elementary.

This residence boasts an impressive walk-score of 85, with a grocery store, restaurants, a school, and a park all conveniently located within a mere 0.2-mile radius.

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1517 Tulane: $1,140,000 OPTION PENDING

• Heights West Historic District
• Greek Revival, c. 2005 by JMD Enterprises
• 3/2/1, 2909 sq ft on a 5850 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen
• Double gallery front porches
• Formal living room or study with built-in cabinetry
• Formal dining room
• Primary suite with sitting area, fireplace, large walk-in closet
• Covered back porch, backyard with outdoor kitchen, flagstone patio and green space
• Garage APT (492 sq ft, unfinished space, central heat/air)
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Prime location in central Heights, mere blocks from the iconic Historic Heights Shopping district.

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1230 Allston: $1,150,000 OPTION PENDING

• Heights West Historic District
• Queen Anne bungalow, c. 1913
• 3/3, 2508 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Remodeled in 2011 with ongoing updates
• Two living areas
• Painted Craftsman trim & architectural features
• Primary suite plus 1 secondary bedroom up, addt’l secondary bedroom down
• All bedrooms are ensuites or have access to a full bath
• Raised back deck and lovely grassy backyard
• Garage APT (455 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen & bath, balcony)
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage (EV charging station)
• Gated front driveway for additional parking
• Zoned to Love Elementary

This charming home is just two doors away from Milroy Park. Milroy Park boasts an extensive play area featuring abundant slides, climbing structures, swings, and monkey bars. Adjacent to the play area is a spacious grassy area with picnic tables and benches, a tennis court, a t-ball backstop, and a sand volleyball court.

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825 Oxford: $1,295,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Bungalow, c. 2000 by Oxford Construction
• 3/2/1, 2313 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Primary suite down
• Secondary bedrooms each have a study/play nook
• Covered back porch, green space between house and garage plus side yard
• Garage APT (786 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
• Alley access to 3-car detached garage
• Front parking pads
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

I particularly like the kitchen’s ornamental wood doors, reminiscent of church style, and the dining area’s stained glass door in this house.

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1016 Ashland: $1,375,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Gable-front contemporary, c. 2023 by Unika
• 3/3/1, 3022 sq ft on a 3575 sq ft lot
• All bedrooms up with ensuite baths
• Primary suite with 14′ cathedral ceiling
• Home office
• Gameroom/second living area
• Covered patio with summer kitchen
• Backyard with POOL/spa and low-maintenance turf
• Front-entry 2-car attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Love Elementary

My favorite features of this home are the retractable glass doors that open up to a covered patio with a summer kitchen and a sparkling pool.

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809 Redan: $1,775,000 PENDING

• Woodland Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2019 by Modern Bungalow
• 4/4, 3767 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
• Typical MB extensive trim package with crown moldings, wainscoting, and lots of built-ins
• Home office or 5th bedroom down, access to full bath
• Butler’s pantry with second dishwasher, wet bar, and beverage fridge
• Open flex-space upstairs
• Large primary suite with tray ceiling and wall of windows
• Generous covered back porch overlooking yard with low-maintenance turf
• Driveway access to 2-car attached garage ❤️☂️
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Book lovers rejoice! The living room boasts a full wall of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and additional glass-front cabinetry surrounds the fireplace. As a bonus, this home also includes a whole-home generator.

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1109 E 7th: $1,849,000 OPTION PENDING

• Norhill (south of 11th St- not historic)
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2014 by Vintage Homes
• 4/4, 3841 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
• Extensive trim package with crown moldings, wainscoting, and lots of built-ins
• Home office or 5th bedroom down, access to full bath
• Primary suite with tray ceiling and sitting area
• Covered back porch w/summer kitchen, POOL/spa, green space
• Driveway access to front-entry 2-car attached garage ❤️☂️
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

My favorite feature of this house is the covered back porch, which boasts a beadboard ceiling, a fan, and a summer kitchen overlooking the pool. Moreover, E 7th Street is one of my favorite streets in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. It’s a beautiful streetscape, blending new and recently constructed homes with well-preserved original Heights residences along a broad, curbed, and guttered street.

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919 Tulane: $1,899,550 OPTION PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2024 by Heights Construction & Renovation
• 4/4/1, 3935 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• New construction
• Chef’s kitchen with Miele appliances, island seating, cabinet front refrigerator
• Home office or 5th bedroom down, access to full bath
• Open game room/sitting area on 2nd floor
• Covered back porch and grassy backyard
• Driveway access to front-entry 2-car attached garage ❤️☂️
• Zoned to Love Elementary

This beautiful home boasts a backyard with enough “room for a pool or pickleball court.” True, a 20’x44′ pickleball court can squeeze into the 50’x46′ space — a tight fit, but for the pickleball aficionado, it’s a dream come true.

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1109 Oxford: $1,995,000 OPTION PENDING

• Heights East Historic District
• Contemporary/Modern, c. 2008 by Solution Builders
• 4/2/1, 4044 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Home office and game room
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in the living area
• Chef’s kitchen with bamboo cabinets and Viking appliances
• Enviable walk-in closet in primary bath
• Huge tiled back balcony overlooking the pool and yard
• Large backyard with heated POOL
• Covered patio and summer kitchen with beadboard ceiling
• Front-entry 2-car attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Calling all foodies and entertainers! This home is your dream spot. But if you prefer dining out, stroll around the corner to find hotspots like Field & Tide, 1891 American Eatery & Bar, Sushi by the Heights, and The Gypsy Poet.

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5403 Sheldon: $2,100,000 PENDING

• Bradshaw (Houston Heights)
• Traditional, c. 2023 by Woodrock Homes
• 4/5/1, 4484 sq ft on 7500 sq ft lot
• New construction
• Home office or 5th bedroom with ensuite bath on 1st floor
• Three secondary bedrooms up with ensuite baths
• Game room on the second floor
• Huge primary suite (800 sq ft) with tray ceiling, sitting area, spa bath and large closet
• Covered back porch and large grassy lawn (50’x50′)
• Driveway access to a 2-car front-entry garage
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Although it’s not a recent addition to the MLS, this newly constructed home has just been finished. My favorite aspect of the property is its expansive backyard. It’s worth noting that Field Elementary is conveniently situated at the end of the street.

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