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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1327 Omar: $799,000

• Houston Heights
• Victorian, c. 1996 by Creole Construction
• 3/2/1, 2152 sq ft on a 3125 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Formal living/dining areas plus family room
• Historically accurate crown moldings, wainscoting, and ornamental plinth blocks on door and window cases
• Primary suite with fireplace
• Fenced front yard provides a bit of green space
• Bricked patio between the house and garage
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Antique doors, newel posts, and stained glass windows, along with other architectural salvage sourced from New Orleans, define the signature style of Creole Construction homes. Front elevations mirror the charm of NOLA Garden District Homes. Now as proprietor of Creole Design, Sam Gianukos stands out as one of the top architects in the Heights, sought after for new construction projects and the redesign and expansion of bungalows, particularly within historic districts.

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754 E 16th St: $895,000

• 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: $1,100,000

• 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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1517 Tulane: $1,140,000

• 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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501 E 27th St: $1,931,000

• 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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1109 Oxford: $1,995,000

• 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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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates

BACK ON MARKET – PRICE REDUCED

503 E 12th St: $1,775,000 was $1,799,000

• 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, 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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PRICE REDUCED

514 Woodland: $1,800,000 was $2,000,000

• 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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PRICE REDUCED

829 Herkimer: $1,900,000 was $1,995,000

• 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

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OPTION PENDING

832 Arlington: $700,000

• Heights South Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 2/1, 1064 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Original List Price: $700,000
• Days on Market: 7

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OPTION PENDING

825 Oxford: $1,295,000

• Houston Heights
• Bungalow, c. 2000 by Oxford Construction
• 3/2/1, 2313 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Original List Price: $1,295,000
• Days on Market: 4

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OPTION PENDING

1016 Ashland: $1,375,000

• Houston Heights
• Gable-front contemporary, c. 2023 by Unika
• 3/3/1, 3022 sq ft on a 3575 sq ft lot
• Original List Price: $1,375,000
• Days on Market: 6

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809 Redan: $1,775,000

• Woodland Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2019 by Modern Bungalow
• 4/4, 3767 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
• Original List Price: $1,775,000
• Days on Market: 3

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OPTION PENDING

919 Tulane: $1,899,550

• Houston Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2024 by Heights Construction & Renovation
• 4/4/1, 3935 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Original List Price: $1,899,550
• Days on Market:3

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Going, Going, Gone!

SOLD

1138 Allston: $984,501

• Heights West Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1924
• 4/3, 2211 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Price at the Time of Contract: $995,000
• List to Sell Ratio: 99%
• Original List Price:  $995,000
• Days on Market: 3
• Title Paid By: Buyer

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611 E 7th 1/2 St: $1,590,000

• Houston Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2010 by Modern Bungalow
• 3/3, 2753 sq ft on a 5125 sq ft lot
• Price at the Time of Contract: $1,367,000
• List to Sell Ratio: 116%
• Original List Price:  $1,367,000
• Days on Market: 2
• Title Paid By: Seller

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