Hello BBBB Friends:
The week before school starts is usually slow and this week was no exception. New listings outstripped new contracts but listing withdrawals and terminations reduced the number of available single-family homes in the Heights to just 238. I’m featuring 5 new listings today. Plus, keep scrolling down to check out price changes and new contracts for homes that are Still on My List.
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Let’s go look at houses or talk about selling yours!!!
Becky
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The Week’s Featured Properties
1020 W Gardner: $575,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman Bungalow c. 1926
- 2/1, 1092 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Kitchen and bath updates
- Back porch and small yard
- Driveway access w/auto-gate to 1 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
The wood shake pattern on this house is unique and interesting
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1139 Nadine: $575,000
- Stude (just south of East Sunset Heights)
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1928
- 3/2, 1612 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded in 2018
- Small yard space
- Gated driveway access to 2-4 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
A former Heights Transit Center and future city park is located just around the corner. The city has received a grant to assist with the renovation. Plans include improvements to the existing pavilion, restroom upgrades, splash pad, walking paths, and even a rain garden. The project is expected to take 2 years.
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1027 W Melwood: $579,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman Bungalow c. 1926
- 2/2, 1050 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Remodeled 2020-2021
- Home comes furnished
- Walk-in closets and ensuite baths for both bedrooms
- Small back yard
- Driveway access w/auto-gate to 2 car detached garport
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
This is my cutie patootie pick of the week. One of the new features added by the current seller is a “garport”. A garport is an off-street parking structure that doubles as a covered pavilion. This structure has a ceiling fan and a locked storage room. Add a garage door for more privacy.
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606 Merrill: $1,275,000
- Woodland Heights
- Cape Cod cottage c. 1920/2010
- 3/3/1, 3092 sq ft on a 5350 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and baths
- All bedrooms plus game room upstairs
- Greenspace is the fenced front yard
- Decked back yard with POOL
- Pergola with outdoor kitchen
- Driveway access w/auto-gate to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
This home was torn down and rebuilt on the original foundation in 2010. The garage is structurally engineered to allow for a future garage apartment.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
4035 Norhill: $559,000 was $579,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Pediment bungalow c. 1939
- 2/2/1, 1094 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Kitchen and bath updates (2008)
- Backyard with pavers and small green space
- Corner lot with side street access for 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
Climate-controlled attic space is accessed via pull-down stairs. The Norhill Esplanade is across the street for additional green loveliness.
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PRICE REDUCED
121 E 18th St: $748,800 was $779,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Queen Anne Bungalow c. 1920
- 2/2, 1482 sq ft on 7920 sq ft lot
- Wrap around porch
- Ready for updates
- 11′ Ceilings
- Huge yard with flagstone decking and green space
- Garage APT (624 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
- Corner lot with side street access for oversized 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Located on a corner lot, next to Marmion Park and across the street from the iconic Truxillo home at 1801 Harvard. A backyard swimming pool was recently removed which explains the flagstone decking in the backyard.
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PRICE REDUCED
1015 Nadine: $999,000 was $1,099,000
- Stude (south of E Sunset Heights)
- Modern farmhouse c. 2019 by Hubley Homes
- 4/3/1, 3212 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Study or 5th bedroom down w/ensuite bath
- Open play/sitting area up
- Covered back porch and small yard
- Driveway access with auto-gate to porte cochere and 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
This subdivision is undergoing a lot of change with new construction and renovation of existing homes. This home is located just a few blocks from Houston Dairymaids and the new farmer’s market.
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OPTION PENDING
901 E 24th St: $445,000
- Sunset Heights
- Bungalow c. 1920
- 2/1, 840 sq ft on 4000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $445,000
- Days on Market: 22
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OPTION PENDING
545 W 26th St: $719,000
- Houston Heights
- Victorian c. 2009 by SSH Homes
- 3/2/1, 2407 sq ft on 3275 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $719,000
- Days on Market: 3
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701 Ridge: $625,000 OPTION PENDING
- Woodland Terrace
- Brick bungalow c.1920
- 2/1, 1364 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $659,000
- Days on Market: 66
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Going, Going Gone!
SOLD
828 E 25th St: $540,000
- Sunset Heights
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 2/1, 1204 sq ft on 6000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $525,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 103%
- Original List Price: $525,000
- Days on Market: 6
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SOLD
1121 Key: $547,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Pediment bungalow c.1930
- 1/2, 1366 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $549,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $549,000
- Days on Market: 5
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SOLD
912 Cortlandt: $612,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 2/2, 1248 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $560,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 109%
- Original List Price: $560,000
- Days on Market: 6
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SOLD
429 W 21st St: $726,000
- Houston Heights
- Victorian c. 2003 by Renwick Homes
- 3/3/1, 3004 sq ft on 3500 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $699,900
- List to Sell Ratio: 104%
- Original List Price: $734,000
- Days on Market: 39
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SOLD
1325 Allston: $855,500
- Heights West Historic District
- Queen Anne bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 2212 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $925,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 92%
- Original List Price: $950,000
- Days on Market: 30
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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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