Hello BBBB Friends:
Today’s highlighted properties include three charming bungalows in two of my favorite styles: the Queen Anne and the Craftsman with clipped gables. Additionally, a farmhouse in Brooke Smith and a newly built modern Craftsman in the Woodland Heights area complete my top new listings for the week. As always, please keep scrolling down to see price reductions, new contracts, and final sales for homes that are Still on My List.
BY THE NUMBERS FOR MARCH 2024
The Heights real estate market once again proved its penchant for dancing to its own beat, distinct from the broader Houston metro scene. While city-wide sales slowed in March, the Heights experienced a 19% increase year-over-year, and year-to-date sales are up 10%! Inventory also received a boost, gaining over 10% in March. The sales-to-list-price ratio hovered around 98.3% however, for homes going under contract in 7 days or less, the median sales-to-list-price ratio was 100%. Although higher than last year at this time, days on market decreased from 44 days in February to 32 days in March.
Have a great week, and,
Let’s look at houses or talk about selling yours!
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
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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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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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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1230 Allston: $1,150,000
- 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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1109 E 7th: $1,849,000
- 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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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1001 Le Green: $700,000 was $750,000
- 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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PRICE REDUCED
754 E 16th St: $875,000 was $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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OPTION PENDING
1101 W Melwood: $720,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 1507 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $720,000
- Days on Market: 13
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OPTION PENDING
1327 Omar: $799,000
- Houston Heights
- Victorian, c. 1996 by Creole Construction
- 3/2/1, 2152 sq ft on a 3125 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $799,000
- Days on Market: 5
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OPTION PENDING
1020 Dorothy: $849,000
- Houston Heights
- Contemporary/Modern, c. 2019 by Loftech Homes
- 4/2/1, 2704 sq ft on 3000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,189,000
- Days on Market: 84
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OPTION PENDING
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
- Original List Price: $1,140,000
- Days on Market: 2
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OPTION PENDING
2016 Harvard: $1,549,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern farmhouse, c. 2015 by Renovo Homes
- 4/4, 3752 sq ft on a 6,600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,780,000
- Days on Market: 125
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OPTION PENDING
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
- Original List Price: $1,995,000
- Days on Market: 6
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
209 E Woodland #1/2: $555,000
- Germantown Historic District
- Pediment bungalow c. 1920
- 2/2, 1152 sq ft on a 5467 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $565,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $575,000
- Days on Market: 41
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $5,000
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SOLD
832 Arlington: $720,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 2/1, 1064 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $700,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 103%
- Original List Price: $700,000
- Days on Market: 7
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1519 Tulane: $862,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Bungalow c. 1913
- 3/2, 1724 sq ft on a 5860 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $840,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 103%
- Original List Price: $840,000
- Days on Market: 7
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
431 Arlington: $1,050,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Pyramid roof bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 2955 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,100,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 95%
- Original List Price: $1,299,900
- Days on Market: 149
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
444 W 17th St #B: $1,125,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2016 by Smith Family Homes
- 4/4/1, 3820 sq ft on a 3400 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,149,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $1,199,000
- Days on Market: 35
- Title Paid By: Buyer
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $5,000
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