Hello BBBB Friends:
It was a breakout week for new listings in the Heights! I had quite a challenge picking my favorites. I am featuring six new listings this week, but be sure to keep scrolling down for price improvements, new contracts, and final sales for those homes that are Still On My List.
DEADLINES APPROACHING FOR HOMEOWNERS
If you are currently a homeowner, two upcoming deadlines may apply to you:
April 30: Deadline to file for a homestead exemption. You only have to file once. However, it’s common for folks to forget after the stress of buying a new home. And, don’t forget to file for the “Over 65” exemption if you will reach that milestone anytime in 2022!) If you need to apply, there are a couple of ways to do it:
- The easy way is by mobile app: search Harris County Appraisal District in either Google Play or the Apple app store
- Very important! The address on your Driver’s License must match the property address.
- Fillable/printable form: Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (includes the accompanying affidavit)
May 15: Deadline to file a protest of your property taxes. Have you received your annual love note from the Harris County Appraisal District? We have, and it’s a doozy! The deadline to file a protest on your property taxes is May 15th. Remember, what you are protesting is the county’s assessment of the value of your home on January 1, 2022. Be on the lookout for an email with the date and signup info for our annual seminar on Protesting Your Property Taxes.
Let’s go look at houses or talk about selling yours!!!
Becky
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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
727 Pecore: $650,000
- Woodland Heights
- Craftsman Bungalow c. 1920
- 3/1, 1242 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen and bath
- Woodburning fireplace
- Casita (380 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen, and bath)
- Nice back yard space
- Driveway parking with auto-gate
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
This is my cutie patootie pick of the week. Lovely curb appeal plus high-end updates, including refinished hardwoods by Doro’s, and Zellige kitchen backsplash. Stroll down 2 blocks for your morning coffee from A Second Cup, my favorite coffee shop in the Heights.
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802 W Temple: $775,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Brick Tutor Cottage c. 1920
- 2/2, 1428 sq ft on 6157 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and baths
- Formal living and dining rooms plus den
- Beautiful landscaped front lawn plus fenced greenspace
- Garage APT (576 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
- Driveway access (from Watson St) to 2 car garage
- Driveway parking for multiple cars plus street parking
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
Gorgeous, large (by Norhill standards) corner lot located across the street from Proctor Plaza Park. Proctor Plaza Park offers a shaded playground, baseball field, tennis court, pavilion, and community center.
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1505 Rutland: $849,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Greek Revival c. 2010 by TBW Development
- 3/2/1, 2301 sq ft on 3300 sq ft lot
- Double gallery front porches
- Updated kitchen and baths
- 2 living areas
- Covered back porch plus brick patio and small turfed greenspace
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Lovely tree-lined street with curbs and gutters. Centrally located: walk to restaurants and amenities on 19th & 20th Streets, 11th St, and Yale, as well as Milroy Park and the library.
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733 Ashland #C: $975,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival c. 2015 by Legion Builders
- 3/2/1, 2370 sq ft on a 3643 sq ft lot
- Double gallery porches
- 2 Living areas
- Greenspace between house and garage
- Garage APT (Efficiency, 462 sq ft, full bath, and kitchen)
- Alley access to 2 car detached garage
- Graveled pad parking all along the block
- Zoned to Love Elementary
You will find a whole neighborhood of recent construction, Creole-style homes in the 700 blocks of Ashland and Tulane Streets. It’s just a short stroll along the Hike and Bike Trail (located at the end of the block) to the new M-K-T mixed-used development.
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2007 Cortlandt: $1,099,000
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman style home c. 2014
- 3/3, 3270 sq ft on a 4600 sq ft lot
- Study or 4th bedroom with full bath down
- All bedrooms up plus game room or second living space
- Large outdoor deck & pergola plus turfed greenspace
- Driveway access w/auto gate to 2 car detached garage
- Porte-cochere for additional covered parking
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Lovely curbed and guttered block. Need more play space? Halbert Park is located on the next block and offers tennis and basketball courts and a playground.
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857 E 24th St: $1,645,000
- Sunset Heights
- Contemporary c. 2017 by Cea-Loveless
- 5/4/1, 4272 sq ft on 6000 sq ft lot
- Combined living/dining areas plus family room
- 4 bedrooms, including the main primary suite, up
- Second primary suite down
- Landscaped front yard provides greenspace
- Covered patio w/POOL
- Alley access to 2 car attached garage
- Zoned to Field Elementary
I am a fan of CEA+Loveless homes. If you like contemporary style, there isn’t much not to like about this home. Corner lot, great curb appeal.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1110 E 28th St: $375,000
- Sunset Heights
- Brick cottage circa 1980
- 2/1, 1164 sq ft on 4700 sq ft lot
- Newly updated kitchen
- Grassy fenced front yard plus landscaped back yard
- Driveway access to 1 car attached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
The new Heights Farmer’s Market is just a few blocks away, offering fresh produce, restaurants, and shops, including Chris Shepherd’s new restaurant, Wild Oats.
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3309 Morrison: $899,000
- Woodland Heights Historic District
- Queen Anne bungalow c. 1990
- 3/3, 2144 sq ft on 7000 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen & bath
- New wide-plank engineered oak flooring
- Primary and one secondary bedroom down
- Bedroom plus game room & flex room up
- Large back yard and fenced front yard
- Walk-out deck over porte cochere
- Driveway access with auto-gate and porte cochere
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
This charming replica Victorian is located within a few blocks of Travis Elementary, Woodland Park, Stude Park, and the Hike and Bike Trail.
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PRICE REDUCED
239 W 16th St: $1,699,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Greek Revival c. 2000
- 4/4/1, 4169 sq ft on 6800 sq ft lot
- Renovated 2021
- Double gallery front balconies
- Primary suite down, 3 upstairs bedrooms with ensuite baths
- 3 flex spaces on 2nd floor
- Covered back porch, brick patio and small green space
- Garage APT (816 sq ft, 1-bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
- Alley access to 3 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Beautiful renovation. Current owners painted the brick and the difference is stunning.
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PENDING
404 Archer: $699,900
- Brooke Smith
- Bungalow c.1910
- 3/2/1, 2244 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $749,900
- Days on Market: 156
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OPTION PENDING
514 W Cottage: $845,000
- Brooke Smith
- Pediment bungalow c. 1928
- 4/3, 2292 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $875,000
- Days on Market: 29
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PENDING
722 Ashland: $895,000
- Houston Heights (Ashland Trails)
- Greek Revival c. 2015 by Sullivan Builders
- 3/2/1, 2304 sq ft on 3300 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $895,000
- Days on Market: 5
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PENDING
606 E 10th St: $950,000
- Houston Heights
- Farmhouse style c. 1999
- 3/2/1, 2721 sq ft on 3929 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $950,000
- Days on Market: 3
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PENDING
833 Arlington: $1,399,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Brick bungalow c. 1920
- 4/4/1, 3708 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,399,000
- Days on Market: 4
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PENDING
529 W 18th St: $1,475,000
- Houston Heights
- Prairie style home built 1994
- 3/3, 3644 sq ft on a 9825 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,600,000
- Days on Market: 59
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PENDING
602 Teetshorn: $1,499,000
- Woodland Heights
- Raised Craftsman Bungalow circa 1920
- 5/3/1, 4608 sq ft on 5025 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,499,000
- Days on Market: 15
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OPTION PENDING
1618 Arlington: $1,649,900
- Heights East Historic District
- Modified Greek Revival c. 2006 by Allegro Builders
- 5/3/1, 4245 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,695,000
- Days on Market: 13
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PENDING
3007 Norhill: $1,695,000
- Norhill (south of 11th)
- Craftsman style recent construction by Aspire Fine Homes c. 2019
- 4/3/1, 4079 sq ft on a 5350 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,695,000
- Days on Market: 6
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OPTION PENDING
706 E 10th 1/2 St: $1,890,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival c. 2016 by Wall Properties
- 4/5/1, 4247 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,925,000
- Days on Market: 27
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Going, Going Gone!
SOLD
1025 Fugate: $590,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Front gable brick bungalow circa 1924
- 2/2, 1204 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $560,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 105%
- Original List Price: $560,000
- Days on Market: 4
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SOLD
1141 Dorothy: $693,000
- Houston Heights
- Pediment bungalow c. 1935
- 3/2, 1440 sq ft on 6000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $693,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $693,000
- Days on Market: 6
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SOLD
926 Waverly: $835,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival c. 2005 by Tricon Builders
- 3/2/1, 2320 sq ft on a 4400 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $819,000
- List to Sell Ratio: %
- Original List Price: $819,000
- Days on Market:
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SOLD
621 W 16th St: $851,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern Craftsman c. 2014 by Mazzarino
- 3/2/1, 2780 sq ft on 3275 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $829,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 103%
- Original List Price: $829,000
- Days on Market: 4
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SOLD
1035 Waverly #B: $840,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival c. 2013 by Princeton City Homes
- 4/3/1, 2812 sq ft on 3300 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $834,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 101%
- Original List Price: $834,000
- Days on Market: 3
- Seller Repairs: $7,500
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SOLD
725 Columbia: $960,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c.1920
- 3/2, 2976 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $999,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 96%
- Original List Price: $1,200,000
- Days on Market: 66
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SOLD
933 Allston: $1,195,000
- Houston Heights
- Farmhouse c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 2424 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,195,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,195,000
- Days on Market: 15
- Seller Repairs: $2,600
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SOLD
602 E 10th 1/2 St: $1,310,000
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 2232 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,310,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 101%
- Original List Price: $1,300,000
- Days on Market: 3
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SOLD
1515 Harvard $1,400,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Renaissance Revival c.1912
- 3/2/1, 3199 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,400,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 97%
- Original List Price: $1,400,000
- Days on Market: 240
- Seller Repairs: $12,500
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SOLD
1515 Rutland: $1,650,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Queen Anne c. 1920
- 4/3/1, 3365 sq ft on 8800 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,700,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 97%
- Original List Price: $1,700,000
- Days on Market: 23
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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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