Hello BBBB Friends:
By recent standards, it was a busy week for listing and shopping for homes in the Heights. I have selected 4 new listings for this holiday posting. Keep scrolling down for price changes, new contracts, and final sales for homes.
FUN FACTS-A BLAST FROM THE PAST
This week I found an interesting book at the Heights Library, The History of Houston Heights by Sister M. Agatha. It provides a detailed account of the neighborhood’s formation from 1891 to its annexation by Houston in 1918.
Here are a few fun tidbits from the book:
- Prices in the Heights have always been on the rise. In 1836, the price per acre of land was $1; in 1891, it had increased to $45 per acre. If we compare it to today’s average lot sale price of $77 per square foot, the current price per acre would be a staggering $3,357,720.
- The Heights was established in 1896 as a “village” under Texas law.
- Instead of going grocery shopping, the grocer would collect a list of groceries each morning and deliver the items to the doorstep in the afternoon. It’s the analog version of today’s Shipt and Instacart services!
- The Heights was the first location in the country to produce compressed wallboard. (The factory where the wallboard was produced was subsequently a pickle factory, an irrelevant but still fun fact.)
- An amusement park was built in 1895 along the banks of White Oak Bayou at the southern end of Harvard Street. It featured a natatorium that was still in use as of 1942. The park originally had a man-made lake that showcased a high-diving act, with live alligators swimming in the water.
- The book itself, written in 1956, also offers a fascinating glimpse into the Heights in the 1950s. The 1950s was a time when the neighborhood was still “dry,” meaning no alcohol was permitted to be sold, schools were segregated, and even some street names were different. The Cooley mansion was still standing in the location that is now Marmion Park and was occupied by the original Cooley family. Dr. Denton Cooley, of heart transplant fame, lived in the home as a child.
Although Sister M Agatha’s book does not provide sources for all of its information, it offers valuable insights into the fascinating history of Houston Heights, including a number of pictures. If you are interested, there is a copy of the book in the reference section of the Heights Library.
By the way, I will be on vacation next week but will be back the following week with my monthly market report and more new and interesting listings.
Let’s look at houses or talk about selling yours!
Becky
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The Week’s Featured Properties
1214 Ashland: $935,000
- Heights West Historic District
- American Foursquare, c. 2004 by Choice Homes
- 4/3, 2436 sq ft on 3829 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen & baths
- Living and family rooms
- Home office or 4th bedroom down with access to a full bath
- Primary suite with private balcony
- Backyard green space and patio
- Screened-in back porch
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Convenient to both Love and Milroy Parks, as well as restaurants along 11th Street, including Hando, a popular sushi restaurant.
*****
2202 Oxford: $1,299,900
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2006
- 3/2/1, 2718 sq ft on 5500 sq ft lot
- Wraparound double gallery front porches
- Kitchen updates, fresh paint, refinished floors
- Living and family rooms
- Picture-worthy curved wrought iron staircase
- Open game room up
- Primary suite with 12′ coffered ceilings & private balcony
- Large back deck, above-ground endless swimming pool, small green space
- Fenced front yard for additional green space
- Garage APT (440 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen & bath)
- Driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Corner lot, driveway parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Stroll 2 blocks to Chiloso’s for some of the best breakfast tacos in the city. (Note the mirrors have been removed from the house and apartment, most likely for painting.)
*****
637 Columbia: $1,575,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Greek Revival, c. 2006 by Tricon Homes
- 3/3/1, 2689 sq ft on 3000 sq ft lot
- Updates-primarily paint
- Living and family rooms
- Study/home office
- Picture-worthy curved wrought iron staircase
- Game room
- Primary suite with coffered ceilings, private balcony, and a killer primary closet
- Large back deck, POOL/spa
- Fenced front yard provides a bit of green space
- Garage APT (572 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen & bath)
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Steps from the Hike and Bike Trail and just around the corner from local favorite, Coltivare.
*****
506 Redan: $1,999,900
- Woodland Heights
- Modern Farmhouse, c. 2022 by Aspire Fine Homes
- 5/4, 4252 sq ft on 7930 sq ft lot
- Chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances
- Wood slat fireplace/feature wall in the family room
- Large picture windows looking out onto the yard
- Office or 6th bedroom down w/ensuite bath
- Primary plus 3 secondary bedrooms up, additional secondary bedroom down
- Covered back porch plus generous backyard
- Driveway access to 2-car attached garage
- Curbed streets plus additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
Located just a few doors down from Travis Elementary. Travis has one of the coolest Spark Parks around, with a rock wall, fitness center, spinning center, and dinosaur bones! (Not a new listing, but recently completed.)
*****
This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1114 Algregg: $850,000 was $890,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Bungalow w/ornamental gable, c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 1696 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded 2022
- Dedicated laundry room
- Primary suite w/ enclosed spa (party 🥳) shower w/slipper tub and large closet
- Covered back porch and a bit of backyard space, plus fenced front yard
- Gated driveway access to 1-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
To-the-studs renovation increasing total square footage by 721 sq ft. In addition to the expanded living quarters, the builder was also able to create a back porch and save some of the backyard space,
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- Houston Heights
- Garage-front Craftsman, c. 2022 by Nebula
- 4/3/1, 2925 sq ft on a 3125 sq ft lot
- Wide-plank white oak wood flooring
- Island kitchen with professional-grade appliances
- Small wine room/second pantry area
- Skylights in the staircase area provide tons of natural light
- Primary suite vaulted ceiling, sitting area, and private balcony.
- Back porch and small backyard w/view of Stude Park
- Garage-front access to 2-car attached garage
- Additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
Stude Park is located just steps away. Fun fact: Stude Park and the streets Studewood and Studemont were named after the Stude Family. Henry W Stude was a prominent baker and the proprietor of the Texas Baking Company. Stude Park was created by combining 22.4 acres donated by the family and 20 acres already owned by the city. Stude Park features a swimming pool, water playground, playground, sports field, gym, and trail.
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PRICE REDUCED
1838 Arlington: $1,250,000 was $1,295,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Greek Revival, c. 2005
- 3/2/1, 2836 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Double gallery front and back porches
- Updates are primarily paint
- Trims include crown moldings, built-ins and plantation shutters
- Living room and family room
- Custom refrigerated wine storage w/300 bottle capacity
- Open sitting area/game room on 2nd floor
- Small yard with flagstone patio
- Garage APT (484 sq ft, efficiency with full kitchen & bath, exterior lift)
- Driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Great location just two blocks off Heights Boulevard with easy access to restaurants and shopping on 19th and 20th Streets. Note: Heights’ favorite Neo Baguette, less than a block away, was rebranded in early 2022 to Le cafe Josephine, a French Moroccan restaurant.
*****
PRICE REDUCED
730 E 6th 1/2 St: $1,675,000 was $1,775,000
- Houston Heights
- Contemporary, c. 1918
- 2/2/1, 2986 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded 2022
- One story
- Tall ceilings & floor-ceiling windows
- Primary suite with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Second slightly smaller primary suite
- Open-concept living, dining, and family room
- Back patio with a smidge of greenspace
- Driveway access to front-entry 2-car attached garage
- Curbed Street
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Award-winning contemporary home offering many upgrades, including a whole-home generator and motorized shades for the many floor-to-ceiling windows. Unique “semi-concealed” aircraft hanger electric folding garage door clad in matching siding.
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915 Pizer: $700,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2, 1432 sq ft on 5200 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $700,000
- Days on Market: 4
*****
1130 Jerome: $799,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1949
- 3/2, 1821 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $799,,000
- Days on Market: 142
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216 Byrne: $999,000
- Woodland Heights Annex
- American Foursquare, c. 2006 by Choice
- 3/3, 2500 sq ft on 5500 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $999,000
- Days on Market: 6
*****
1234 Omar: $1,100,000
- Stude (Houston Heights)
- Gable front bungalow, c. 1916
- 3/2/1, 2076 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,100,000
- Days on Market: 5
*****
509 E 25th St: $1,590,000
- Sunset Heights
- Modern farmhouse, c. 2016 (custom home)
- 4/4/1, 3351 sq ft on 7500 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,590,000
- Days on Market: 6
*****
843 Allston: $1,699,900
- Houston Heights
- Modern farmhouse style, c. 2019 by Heights Construction
- 5/4/1, 4257 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,850,000
- Days on Market: 46
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Going, Going, Gone!
755 Dorothy $485,000
- Park Place in the Heights
- 3-story modern “Biscuit Box”, c. 2014
- 3/3/1, 1904 sq ft on a 1428 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $482,500
- List to Sell Ratio: 101%
- Original List Price: $482,500
- Days on Market: 6
- Title Paid By: Seller
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414 Cortlandt: $870,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Greek Revival c. 2004 by Ascent Homes
- 3/2/1, 2760 sq ft on 3960 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $899,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 97%
- Original List Price: $985,000
- Days on Market: 154
- Title Paid By: Seller
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1435 Allston: $1,200,000
- Houston Heights
- Bungalow, c. 1908
- 2/2/1, 2710 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,075,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 112%
- Original List Price: $1,075,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Title Paid By: Seller
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809 Herkimer: $1,274,000
- Houston Heights
- Contemporary, c. 2023 by Jamestown Estate
- 4/5, 3502 sq ft on a 3960 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,274,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,274,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Title Paid By: Seller
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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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