Hello BBBB Friends:
The insanity that is the real estate market continued this week. Have you seen the TikTok video about the apple? If not, you really have to see this! 🤣
I have 6 new listings to share with you today and as always I have updated the status and prices of homes Still on My List.
HEIGHTS REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Single-family home sales in the Heights in March increased 54% with 130 closings. The average number of closings in the previous five years for March is only 83 sales. Average and median sale prices declined slightly year over year by approximately 2%
Let’s go look at houses or talk about selling yours!!!
Becky
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Becky Davis
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*Note: For purposes of BBBB, the “Heights” is defined as the area between I-10 and Loop 610 N and between Shepherd and I-45).
The Week’s Featured Properties
1103 Walling: $599,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c.1930
- 2/1, 1206 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Kitchen and bath updates
- Side and front yards provide green space
- Deck w/pergola between house and garage
- Garage APT (688 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
- Driveway access to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Charming bungalow on a corner lot. Walk to Teotihuacan, Spanish Flowers, Hughie’s, and other Main Street restaurants (not to mention Shipley’s which is just down the street and open 24 hours.) 😋
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820 E 25th St: $675,000
- Sunset Heights
- Modern Farmhouse c. 2013 by FHG Houston
- 4/3/1, 2612 sq ft on 3000 sq ft lot
- Open concept first floor
- Craftsman details include shiplap paneling
- Wide plank hardwoods
- Large primary suite with enviable closet
- Screened-in back porch/outdoor dining area plus a bit of green space
- Alley access to 2 car attached/detached garage ❤️ ☂️
- Parking pad in front for additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Definite wow factor walking into this home. Switch the dining and family room for an expanded living/family room.
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3548 Pineridge: $755,000
- Norhill Addition (south of 11th)
- Brick Craftsman bungalow c.1926
- 3/2, 1700 sq ft on 5006 sq ft lot
- Renovated in 2014 by Southern Green Builders
- Large back patio with a bit of green space
- Driveway access to 1 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
Located on a corner lot with the home facing the playing field at Hogg Middle School. Large trees line the street in front of the field and provide a relaxing view. The side street is Pecore/11th which is a busy street, however, my favorite coffee shop, A Second Cup, is just a block away.
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622 E 14th St: $775,000
- Kutschbach
- Farmhouse c. 1925
- 4/2, 1530 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and baths
- 4th bedroom or office/den down with ensuite bath
- Huge landscaped back yard
- Garage APT (480 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, full kitchen & bath)
- Driveway access with auto-gate to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
This is my cutie patootie pick of the week. The large back yard is beautifully landscaped and has fruit trees and a giant pecan tree. There is also a luxury chicken pen and hen house that comes with or without chickens!
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928 Waverly #B: $890,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival c. 2010 by TBW
- 3/2/1, 2280 sq ft on 3300 sq ft lot
- Double gallery porches
- Covered back porch overlooking a saltwater POOL
- Garage APT (306 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen, bath, parking space)
- Alley access to 2 car detached garage
- Parking pad in front
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Green space? Not so much but you are only a block off the Hike and Bike Trail and within easy walking distance of Lawrence Park and the new MKT development with shops and dining options.
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1245 Tulane: $1,100,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1930
- 4/3/1, 3216 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded in 2011
- Primary bedroom down
- 4th bedroom or office with ensuite bath down
- Open game room w/office built-ins plus 2 bedrooms up
- Small landscaped green space
- Auto-gate to 2 car detached carport
- Parking pads for additional parking
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Pavilion-style carport expands entertainment possibilities for the back yard. Central location within easy walking distance to Love and Milroy parks as well as the Hike and Bike Trail. Restaurant choices include area favorites Lola and Dish Society.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
BACK ON MARKET
936 Nadine: $499,000 was $535,000
- Pineridge (just south of Sunset Heights East)
- Bungalow c.1920
- 2/2, 1400 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and baths
- Back patio plus greenspace
- Gated driveway access to 1 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Charming updated bungalow. This area of the Heights continues to grow in popularity. Walk to the new Houston Farmer’s Market and restaurants on Airline.
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PRICE REDUCED
302 E 24th St: $1,150,000 was $1,179,000
- Sunset Heights
- Craftsman Bungalow c.1910
- 3/3, 2800 sq ft on 9000 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded 2005
- Primary bedroom plus secondary bedroom down
- Secondary bedroom plus game room area up
- Sunroom/flex room leads to the backyard
- Back deck plus small yard with pool potential
- Side street driveway access with auto-gate to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed streets provide additional parking
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Tons of curb appeal plus a personal favorite: a red front door. East 24th is an attractive street with new/recent construction and mostly updated bungalows.
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PRICE REDUCED
1617 Columbia: $1,574,000 was $1,599,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Craftsman c. 2011 by Hersh & Zack Levitt
- 4/3/1, 4380 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Primary suite down
- Huge unfinished/decked attic space
- Backyard patio, POOL/ spa (greenspace is in front)
- Alley access to 2 car attached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Favorite feature: floor-to-ceiling windows in the kitchen/family rooms overlooking the back yard pool with water features. The primary bedroom and study also look out to the pool area.
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OPTION PENDING
2616 Columbia
- Price at time of contract: $499,000
- Original List Price: $525,000
- Days on Market: 113
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OPTION PENDING
211 E 22nd
- Price at time of contract: $499,900
- Original List Price: $499,900
- Days on Market: 6
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PENDING
714 Ralfallen
- Price at time of contract: $750,000
- Original List Price: $750,000
- Days on Market: 3
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OPTION PENDING
1040 Dunbar
- Price at time of contract: $775,000
- Original List Price: $775,000
- Days on Market: 3
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OPTION PENDING
915 Harvard
- Price at time of contract: $849,900
- Original List Price: $849,900
- Days on Market: 3
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OPTION PENDING
1112 W Cottage
- Price at time of contract: $875,000
- Original List Price: $875,000
- Days on Market: 25
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PENDING
716 E 18th St
- Price at time of contract: $1,150,000
- Original List Price: $1,179,000
- Days on Market: 11
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Going, Going Gone!
SOLD
1002 Fugate
- Sales Price: $692,500
- Price at Time of Contract: $650,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 107%
- Original List Price: $650,000
- Days on Market: 3
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SOLD
2009 Harvard
- Sales Price: $715,000
- Price at Time of Contract: $700,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 102%
- Original List Price: $700,000
- Days on Market: 3
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SOLD
1704 Heights Blvd
- Sales Price: $911,000
- Price at Time of Contract: $895,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 102%
- Original List Price: $895,000
- Days on Market: 4
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SOLD
116 E 25th St
- Sales Price: $1,080,000
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,050,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 103%
- Original List Price: $1,050,000
- Days on Market: 5
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SOLD
1123 Ashland
- Sales Price: $1,100,000
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,050,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 105%
- Original List Price: $1,050,000
- Days on Market: 3
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SOLD
743 Rutland
- Sales Price: $839,000
- Price at Time of Contract: $839,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $839,000
- Days on Market: 38
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But wait, there’s more…
This is just the latest and greatest; however, there are still lots more on my list that you can check out here:
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