Hello BBBB Friends:
In spite of the horrific weather this week, the Heights saw a slight uptick in listings and new contracts. 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. Just a hint, but the highest-price home to sell in the Heights is one of this week’s sales!
HEIGHTS 2023 MOST EXPENSIVE HOMES SOLD
I want to share another blog I wrote this week. Click below for a glimpse into the top 10 most luxurious homes that found new owners in 2023! Enjoy!
Top 10 Selling Properties in the Houston Heights in 2023
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
538 W 23rd St: $820,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival c. 2011 by Sullivan Builders
- 3/2/1, 2377 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
- Nice millwork with built-ins, wainscoting, and crown moldings
- Plantation shutters
- Separate living and family rooms
- Rear balcony and covered back porch
- Herringbone brick patio and small green space between house and garage
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
High walkability (walk score of 87) with proximity to the new HEB, the Hike and Bike Trail, restaurants, and shops along 19th and 20th Streets.
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1611 Sage: $1,150,000
- Woodland Heights
- Contemporary Modern c. 2000 by Allegro Builders
- 3/3, 3350 sq ft on a 4595 sq ft lot
- 12+ high ceilings & painted concrete flooring
- Open-concept living, dining and kitchen
- Island kitchen with seating, Thermador appliances
- All bedrooms on the first floor
- Primary bedroom with a custom wallpaper accent wall, updated gorgeous spa bath, and walk-in closet by California Closets
- Media room on the second floor with theatre surround sound
- Side courtyard with pavers and crushed stone
- Front-entry 2-car attached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
Beautiful Allegro-built residence showcasing their timeless utilization of light and wall surfaces thoughtfully crafted to display artwork.
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527 Columbia: $1,299,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Contemporary/Modern c. 2007
- 3/4/1, 2338 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Kitchen remodel 2020, updated baths
- Primary suite up with balcony, double closets, and loft flex area
- Two secondary bedrooms down
- Pool house- approx 300 sq ft with full bath
- Decked back yard with saltwater lap POOL and spa
- Private grassy area in front
- Generac generator
- Gated access to 2-car carport
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Contemporary residences are not common in the Heights, yet they enjoy immense popularity. Despite its unassuming front elevation, this home reveals its stunning beauty, thanks to the abundant natural light streaming in through multiple sliding glass doors and clerestory windows.
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606 E 25th St: $1,475,000
- Sunset Heights
- Traditional, c. 2019 by Jamestown Estates
- 4/3, 3364 sq ft on 6000 sq ft lot
- Completely open-concept living space
- Home office or 4th bedroom with ensuite bath on 1st floor
- Island kitchen with seating and Dacor appliances
- Game room on the second floor
- Primary suite with tray ceiling, spa bath, and two closets
- Covered back porch, heated/chilled POOL, and turfed lawn
- Driveway access to a 2-car front-entry attached garage
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Field Elementary
This is the builder’s personal residence, featuring enhancements, such as an upgraded security system equipped with four cameras and a doorbell camera, along with the added bonus of Christmas lights!
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- Heights East Historic District
- Modern Victorian c. 2004 by Design Tech
- 4/3/1, 3519 sq ft on 7331 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and primary bath, freshly painted
- Double gallery porches
- Elevator access
- Primary suite down with tray ceiling, spa bath, and large closet
- Media room on the second floor
- Walk-in attic with elevator access
- Covered back porch, flagstone backyard with POOL and landscaping
- Gated, extra-wide driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Corner lot, curbed streets
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
I love the walk-in attic space, which is easily accessible via an elevator! However, it’s worth mentioning that the third bedroom upstairs is relatively smaller and is currently configured as a closet.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1128 Winston: $599,900 was $615,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1924
- 2/2, 1176 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen and bathrooms
- Built-in storage in bedrooms
- Raised back deck plus green space
- Gated driveway parking (no garage)
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Charming bungalow with curb appeal. Walk to Field Elementary, less than 1/2 block away.
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PRICE REDUCED
808 W Melwood: $615,000 was $625,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1930
- 2/1, 1366 sq ft on a 5512 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and bath
- Home office/flex room
- Backyard with patio and green space
- Gated driveway access to 1-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
Listed earlier this year, the home has undergone a facelift with interior and exterior paint and is now staged. The home is located just a stone’s throw away from Proctor Plaza Community Center and Park, where you’ll find lighted tennis courts, a playground, and an outdoor pavilion.
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BACK ON MARKET
821 Pizer: $668,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Brick Bungalow c. 1924
- 2/1, 1165 sq ft on a 5512 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen, freshly painted
- Formal living/dining and galley kitchen
- Back deck and green space
- Garage APT (612 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, full kitchen & bath, recent updates, plus a large deck)
- Driveway access to 3-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
This home provides a front-row seat to everything that happens at Proctor Plaza Park. The park features a baseball field, tennis court, playground, and a community center.
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PENDING CONTINUE TO SHOW
824 E 26th St: $710,000
- Sunset Heights
- Craftsman-inspired c. 2014 by Squarestone Homes
- 3/2/1, 2941 sq ft on a 3000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $710,000
- Days on Market: 14
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PENDING
522 W 26th: $1,000,000
- Houston Heights
- Contemporary Modern c. 2007 by ODD Design Group
- 3/2/1, 2730 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,000,000
- Days on Market: 3
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PENDING
714 E 13th 1/2 St: $1,749,500
- Kutschbach (Houston Heights)
- Craftsman meets Queen Anne, c. 2022, by Woodrock Homes
- 4/4/1, 4293 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,875,000
- Days on Market: 507
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
602 Aurora: $655,206
- Sunset Heights
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1928
- 2/2, 1371 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $674,900
- List to Sell Ratio: 97%
- Original List Price: $674,900
- Days on Market: 2
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
412 Arlington: $925,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival built in 2014 by Concord Builders
- 3/3/1, 3568 sq ft on a 3300 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $949,900
- List to Sell Ratio: 97%
- Original List Price: $949,900
- Days on Market: 26
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller’s Contribution to Buyer’s Closing Costs: $1,500
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SOLD
632 Harvard: $2,100,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Mediterranean, c. 2010
- 3/2/1, 3868 sq ft on a 13,200 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $2,140,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $2,190,000
- Days on Market: 44
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller’s Contribution to Buyer’s Closing Costs: $19,175
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SOLD
1134 Bayland: $2,100,000
- Norhill (below Pecore)
- Colonial Revival, c. 2014 by Smith Family Homes
- 4/4/2, 4301 sq ft on 6850 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $2,249,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 93%
- Original List Price: $2,990,000
- Days on Market: 117
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller’s Contribution to Buyer’s Closing Costs: $1,000
- Seller Repairs: $1,000
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SOLD
748 Arlington: $3,325,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Modern Farmhouse, c. 2001 designed by Jay Baker
- 2/2, 4100 sq ft on a 19,800 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $3,495,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 95%
- Original List Price: $3,495,000
- Days on Market: 13
- 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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