Hello BBBB Friends:
This week, mortgage rates saw a decline, marking their lowest point since May 2023. This is uplifting news for the housing market, especially for first-time homebuyers who closely track changes in housing affordability. Nevertheless, as the demand for home purchases starts to heat up, it will intensify the strain on an already limited supply of available properties. As we navigate these evolving dynamics, the real estate landscape promises to be dynamic and full of opportunities in the coming months.
Today, I’m featuring five new listings of varying home styles. Also, keep scrolling down to see price reductions, new contracts, and final sales for those homes that are Still on My List. Several homes are back on the market after a holiday break and have shiny new price tags so be sure to take a look!
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
613 Aurora: $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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522 W 26th: $1,000,000
- Houston Heights
- Contemporary Modern c. 1920 by ODD Design Group
- 3/2/1, 2730 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
- Elevator!
- 1st-floor bedroom or office with concrete floors, bath, and kitchenette
- 2nd-floor living with kitchen and family room and access to screened porch
- 3rd floor offers a flex space for an office or sitting area, plus the primary suite
- Unique 2-story screened porch off the 2nd floor (stairs to the 1st level)
- Large covered porch with low-maintenance cement pavers and K9 high-end pet turf
- Lap POOL 8×32′ with water feature
- Whole house generator
- Front-entry 2-car garage with high lift garage door
- Double drive for additional parking
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
This house boasts an abundance of remarkable features, enhancements, and renovations that are too numerous to list! My personal favorite is the two-story screened-in porch, which offers a “tree house” style view.
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1020 Dorothy: $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.
This residence boasts an impressive walk-score of 85, with a grocery store, restaurants, a school, and a park all conveniently located within a mere 0.2-mile radius.
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5403 Sheldon: $2,100,000
- Bradshaw (Houston Heights)
- Traditional, c. 2023 by Woodrock Homes
- 4/5/1, 4484 sq ft on 7500 sq ft lot
- New construction
- Home office or 5th bedroom with ensuite bath on 1st floor
- Three secondary bedrooms up with ensuite baths
- Game room on the second floor
- Huge primary suite (800 sq ft) with tray ceiling, sitting area, spa bath and large closet
- Covered back porch and large grassy lawn (50’x50′)
- Driveway access to a 2-car front-entry garage
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Although it’s not a recent addition to the MLS, this newly constructed home has just been finished. My favorite aspect of the property is its expansive backyard. It’s worth noting that Field Elementary is conveniently situated at the end of the street.
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- Heights East Historic District
- Victorian c. 1901
- 3/3/1, 3456 sq ft on 9900 sq ft lot
- Updated 2007
- Classic Craftsman interior with stained wood, bulls-eye trim & transom windows
- Primary bedroom with sitting room
- Open game room up
- Double gallery balconies and wrap-around back porch
- The backyard is landscaped with flagstone and brick and also features a summer kitchen, greenhouse & tree house.
- POOL/spa
- Driveway access to 1-car attached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home has retained its vintage charm. Located just one block from the Heights esplanade and jogging trail.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
BACK ON MARKET / PRICE REDUCED
705 Cordell: $875,000 was $900,000
- Brooke Smith
- Prairie style, c. 2017 by Covington Signature
- 4/3/1, 3037 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Old Chicago brick, repurposed shiplap and coffered ceiling in the family room
- Coordinating brick island in the kitchen
- Home Office/Study
- All bedrooms up
- Private balcony off the primary bedroom
- Green space in front
- Covered side patio
- Alley access to 2-car attached garage
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
- Minimum lot size on this and surrounding blocks✔️
Need more play space? This home is located just a few blocks from Monte Beach Park.
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BACK ON MARKET / PRICE REDUCED
726 E 11 1/2 St: $1,499,000 was $1,525,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern Farmhouse c. 2021 by Modern Heights Homes
- 4/4, 3700 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
- Beautiful white oak wood flooring and 11′ ceilings down
- Home office or 5th bedroom with ensuite bath on first floor
- Chef’s kitchen with 48″ professional range plus a 10′ island with seating
- Open bonus space upstairs for an additional sitting area or game room
- Primary suite with tray ceilings, spa-type bath, and a gorgeous closet
- Covered back porch and plenty of yard space
- Porte-cochere w/access to house
- Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Conveniently situated within walking distance to many local dining options, including Gypsy Poet, Bella Green, Field and Tide, and Sushi in the Heights.
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PRICE REDUCED
2016 Harvard: $1,650,000 was $1,750,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern farmhouse, c. 2015 by Renovo Homes
- 4/4, 3752 sq ft on a 6,600 sq ft lot
- 5th bedroom or home office downstairs with access to full bath
- Nicely trimmed with wainscoting, crown moldings, built-ins and ceiling treatments
- Primary suite with sitting area, spa bath and large closet
- Flex room on the second floor
- Large covered back porch and backyard with open green space
- Porte-cochere with access into the house
- Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Pretty tree-lined curbed and guttered block with a combination of mostly updated bungalows and recent construction. Located within blocks of the Heights Esplanade and restaurants and amenities along 20th and 19th Streets.
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BACK ON MARKET / PRICE REDUCED
901 Harvard: $1,979,000 was $2,000,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Renovated 20th Century Drugstore, c. 1920
- 3/4/1, 3796 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded in 2018 by Premier Remodeling & Construction
- Vaulted 14′ ceilings
- Gourmet kitchen, huge island w/seating for 4, 130+ bottle wine cellar
- Primary bedroom down, two walk-in closets
- Covered back porch with walkout to pool with turf surround and landscaping, summer kitchen
- POOL and pool bath
- Garage APT (908 sq ft, two bedroom, full kitchen & bath, balcony overlooking the pool)
- Gated driveway access to 3-car detached garage
- Curbed streets, corner lot
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
This remarkable home is a stunning renovation of a 1920’s era drugstore with countless impressive features. Of particular interest is the garage apartment, a 2/1 bungalow that was raised, and a 3-car garage built beneath it.
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PRICE REDUCED
701 E 8 1/2 St: $2,199,999 was $2,299,999
- 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 beadboard and shiplap are used as accents throughout the home
- Chef’s kitchen with island and banquette seating
- Home office or 5th bedroom downstairs with access to full bath
- Open game room/sitting area upstairs
- Primary suite with vaulted ceiling and gas log fireplace
- Huge covered porch with outdoor kitchen overlooking the garden
- Fenced front yard with lush grass and elegant side-yard garden
- Double driveway access to 2-car attached garage
- Corner lot
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Great central location. Walk to White Oak and Studewood restaurants, Donovan Park and Harvard Elementary. Also just close to the Hike and Bike Trail.
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OPTION PENDING
2231 Singleton: $750,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1927
- 3/2, 1290 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $829,000
- Days on Market: 169
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OPTION PENDING
908 Tabor: $950,000
- Brooke Smith
- Craftsman bungalow c.1920
- 4/3, 2728 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $950,000
- Days on Market: 69
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OPTION PENDING
743 Rutland: $1,550,000
- Houston Heights
- French Colonial c. 2013 by GTB Homes
- 4/4, 3490 sq ft on 5861 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,550,000
- Days on Market: 7
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
608 Enid: $516,000
- Brooke Smith
- Queen Anne bungalow, c. 1920
- 2/2, 1301 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $519,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 99%
- Original List Price: $529,000
- Days on Market: 103
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller’s Contribution to Buyer’s Closing Costs: $10,000
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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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