Becky's Best Bungalow Bets for Feb 4, 2024: Short List + Constable Program 411

Hello BBBB Friends:

In the world of bungalows, there’s a perfect fit for everyone. Much like Goldilocks, who sought out the “just right” experience, I have three bungalows to share with you today: the small, the medium, and the super-sized (for a bungalow)! All three are located in historic districts and have been expanded and renovated, maintaining character and charm while also providing modern comfort and convenience. As always, please keep scrolling down to see price reductions, new contracts, and final sales for those homes that are Still on My List.

HEIGHTS CONSTABLE PROGRAM 411

Did you know that there are two constable programs serving the Heights community? The Houston Heights program, sponsored by the Houston Heights Association, covers both the Houston Heights and Sunset Heights neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the Woodland Heights Civic Association operates a program that specifically serves the Woodland Heights area. Please note that as of now, the Norhill and Brooksmith neighborhoods are not covered by a constable program.

Apart from the valuable increase in law enforcement presence within the neighborhood, these programs offer several benefits to their subscribers, including:

Responding to alarm calls.
Addressing HPD Dispatch requests.
Conducting vacation watches.
Conducting complimentary home security inspections for subscribers.
Issuing tickets and making arrests.
Sending crime alerts

If you reside in the Houston Heights area, subscriptions for the 2024 Constable Patrol Program are currently open and cover February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. The annual fee is $385, which amounts to less than $1.05 per day. For more details and to view the coverage area, please click here.

For residents of Woodland Heights, subscriptions are not tied to a specific period; they are valid for a full year from the date of signup. The annual fee for this program is $350, which is equivalent to less than 96 cents per day. To learn more and access the service area map, please click here.

It’s important to note that these subscriptions are funded entirely by community members, and neighbor participation is crucial in enabling the provision of this vital service to our neighborhoods.

Have a great week, and,

Let’s look at houses or talk about selling yours!

Becky Davis

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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

209 E Woodland #1/2: $575,000

Germantown Historic District
Pediment bungalow c. 1920
2/2, 1152 sq ft on a 5467 sq ft lot
Renovated/expanded in 2020
Open living area (living/dining/kitchen)
Mudroom
Primary bath with walk-in closet
An accessible ramp leading to the back porch
Large, grassy backyard
Driveway parking
Curbed street
Zoned to Travis Elementary

Benefits of Germantown include easy access to Woodland Park, the Hike and Bike Trail, and Downtown. Plus, it’s zoned to Travis Elementary.

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4603 Pineridge: $823,000

Norhill Historic District
Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1926
3/2, 1450 est sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
Expanded/renovated 2022-2024
Wrap-around front porch
Open living area (living/dining/kitchen)
Primary suite with walk-in closet
Side porch with pergola roof
Backyard with POOL
Driveway parking
Curbed street – corner lot
Zoned to Field Elementary

Wrap-around porches are typically more common in Prairie and Queen Anne bungalows, but occasionally, you can find them in Craftsman-style houses, just like the one featured here.

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511 Arlington: $1,699,000

Heights South Historic District
Pediment Bungalow c. 1920
5/4, 3567 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
Expanded/renovated in 2016 by Modern Bungalow
Study or 5th bedroom down with full bath
Formal living room and separate family room
Island kitchen with seating plus breakfast area
All bedrooms have tray ceilings and plantation shutters
Sideyard with POOL/spa with water feature, turfed green space, and custom tree-house
Alley access to 2-car attached garage
Secure driveway parking and front parking pad
Zoned to Harvard Elementary

The front elevation of this charmer is deceptively simple and belies the massive expansion and renovation. The location provides easy access to I-10 and is within walking distance to Coltivare and other White Oak restaurants.

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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates

PRICE REDUCED

613 Aurora: $650,000 was $675,000

Sunset Heights
Craftsman c. 1920
2/2, 1269 sq ft on a 4500 sq ft lot
Renovated kitchen and primary bedroom/bath in 2020
Open-concept kitchen/dining/family room
Large 8×8 primary closet with washer/dryer
Backyard features: raised deck with pergola, additional patio, plus landscaped green space
Converted climate-controlled shed (199 sq ft) currently used as an office
Gated driveway access to 1-car garage
Curbed street
Zoned to Field Elementary

Originally renovated in 2010, the current sellers updated the kitchen and primary bathroom in 2020. Additional recent improvements include PEX plumbing, water heater and HVAC.

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PRICE REDUCED

1001 Le Green: $765,000 was $799,000

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

1020 Dorothy: $1,089,000 was $1,189,000

Houston Heights
Contemporary/Modern, c. 2019 by Loftech Homes
4/2/1, 2704 sq ft on 3000 sq ft lot
Open floor plan with 11′ ceilings and clerestory windows for added light
4th bedroom or office space on the 2nd floor
Primary suite with 16′ cathedral ceilings, spa bath, and double closets
Double-width sliding glass doors open to the backyard
Backyard oasis with hot tub, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, pergola, dining area and green space
Front-entry 2-car garage
Curbed street
Zoned to Love Elementary.

Houston Heights
Modern Farmhouse, c. 2016 by L&B Limited Co.
5/5/1, 4,568 sq ft on a 6,250 sq ft lot
Original List Price: $2,299,999
Days on Market: 28

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Going, Going, Gone!

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