Becky's Best Bungalow Bets for Apr 21, 2024: Top 5 New Listings + Mkt Update

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

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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444 W 17th #B — Presented by Coldwell Banker Realty

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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