Hello BBBB Friends:
We are well into the dog days of summer. Real estate in the Heights was quiet this week with fewer listings and new contracts. I have 5 new listings to share today. Keep scrolling down for price improvements, new contracts, and final sales for those homes that are Still on My List.
FUN STUFF COMING SOON
Houston Restaurant Weeks– August 1-September 6
IIt’s hard to believe, but when I moved into the Heights 30 years ago, there were only 3 or 4 restaurants in the Heights. Fast forward to today, and the Heights is a foodie destination! Houston Restaurant Weeks kicks off a week from tomorrow. This is a great opportunity to try out new menus and support our local restaurants and the Houston Food Bank! As of today, here is a list of the participating Heights restaurants:
- Alice Blue
- BB’s Tex-Orleans
- Chivos
- Coltivare
- Da Gama Canteen
- Harold’s Restaurant, Bar & Terrace
- Harold’s Tap Room
- Kin Dee Thai
- Maisan Pucha Bistro
- Mastrantos
- Savoir
- Trattoria Sofia
Brunch-$25; Lunch-$25; Dinner-$35 and $49.
White Linen Night- August 6
White Linen Night is back so don your coolest white linens and plan to join 40,000 of your closest friends along 19th Street for music, food and fun. Most of the businesses along 19th Street will be open and offer the opportunity not only to shop, but to enjoy a brief blast of air conditioning🫠. WLN isn’t limited to 19th St, business and restaurants throughout the Heights will also participate in the event with special festivities.
Have a great week and,
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
928 Nadine: $575,000
- Stude (South of East Sunset Heights)
- Contemporary c. 2005 by Open Design Development
- 3/2/1, 2507 sq ft on a 3375 sq ft lot
- High ceilings w/loft overlooking living areas
- Tri-level with two secondary bedrooms on 1st floor, living areas on 2, primary suite on 3
- Bonus kitchenette on the first floor
- 2nd-floor screened-in balcony ❤️
- Covered back patio and small yard space
- Front-entry attached 2-car garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Increasingly popular subdivision north of Cavalcade and east of Main just south of Sunset Heights featuring a combination of original 1900-1940 homes as well as new and recent construction. Houston’s premier cheese shop, Houston Dairy Maids, and the reimagined Houston Farmer’s Market are within walking distance (unless it’s 100 degrees outside).
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1420 Alexander: $799,900
- Houston Heights
- Modern Brownstone c. 2022 by Brownstone Living
- 4/3/1, 3215 sq ft on 3175 sq ft lot
- 12′ ceilings down
- All bedrooms up
- 3rd-floor game room w/wetbar
- Small green space
- Front-entry attached 2-car garage
- Additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Love Elementary
This is the 4-bedroom version of Brownstone Living’s modern brownstone-style homes. Need more outdoor space? Love Park is less than 2 blocks away and offers a playground, hiking trails, and swimming pool. (Completed new construction. The pictures are of a similar property, finishes may be different.)
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715 Bayland: $940,000
- Woodland Heights Historic District
- American Four Square c. 1920
- 3/1/1, 1872 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated in 2013
- All bedrooms up
- Raised back deck and small yard
- Secure driveway parking (no garage)
- Curbed street with iconic tree canopy
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
Curb appeal in spades! This 1920’s charmer was ordered from the Sears and Roebuck catalog. Fun fact: the average “Sears Modern Home” kit was shipped by rail, trucked to the property site had about 30,000 parts weighing 25 tons. ‘Some assembly required!’ 🛠️
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724 W Melwood: $979,500
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 1828 sq ft on 5616 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded 2022
- Architectural details include exposed shiplap and original brick chimney
- Laundry room w/ Chicago brick flooring
- Small green space in the rear, fenced front yard
- Renovated garage APT (425 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
- Driveway access w/auto gate to 2 car detached ‘garport’
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
The renovation added approximately 745 sq ft, including a complete primary suite with a huge walk-in closet. Open concept ‘garport’ provides space for outdoor entertaining. BTW, I love the fire engine red kitchen range.
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619 Oxford: $1,349,900
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman c. 2011
- 3/2/1, 2955 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Trim package with wainscoting, crown molding, and built-ins
- All bedrooms up
- Contemporary and custom wallpapers in baths and 1 bedroom
- Home office/study
- Large back yard with pool potential
- Driveway access w/auto gate to 2 car detached garage
- Air-conditioned garage w/ insulated garage door and blue pine tongue-in-groove planking
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Once upon a time, this area was considered “too close” to I-10. Now it is a much-desired location offering an easy walk to dining options, Harvard Elementary, the Hike and Bike Trail, Donovan Park, and, of course, easy access to I-10.
This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1107 Tabor: $609,990 was $625,000
- Brooke Smith
- Craftsman bungalow c. 2014 by Wiseman Builders
- 3/2, 1588 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Updated in 2018
- Nice size kitchen with plenty of counter space
- Primary bedroom with tray ceilings
- Covered back porch, small yard with patio, and artificial turf in rear
- Driveway access with auto-gate to 1-car detached “garport”
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
This is a very nice recent construction bungalow. I love the transoms above the doors and the blue cabinets in the kitchen and primary bath. The curbed and guttered street is uncommon in Brooke Smith and enhances the streetscape.
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PRICE REDUCED
2221 Gostick: $649,999 was $699,000
- Gostick (north of 20th, south of Sunset Heights)
- Cottage c. 1920
- 3/2, 2042 sq ft on 5728 sq ft lot
- Expanded in 2014 adding a primary suite
- Galley kitchen with some updates
- Primary suite with cathedral ceiling
- Extended covered back deck and greenspace
- Driveway access to 1-car attached garage
- Additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Covered outside entertainment area with double screen TVs, ready for football season. Stroll to 20th St restaurants, including Chilosos and Jenni’s Noodle House.
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PRICE REDUCED
135 E 23rd St: $925,000 was $950,000
- Milroy Park
- Craftsman-style bungalow c 2012 by Rob Ryan Constr.
- 3/2/1, 2322 sq ft on 5200 sq ft lot
- First-floor primary suite
- Open game room/sitting room up
- Home office space up
- Dog run with synthetic grass
- Brick patio with gas fire-pit
- Driveway access with autogate to 2-car attached garage
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Once again, for those of you who love bungalows but don’t want an old house, this is a recently constructed bungalow (2012). I like the pistachio-hued dining room, but if you feel differently, it is easy to repaint. Need more play space? Halbert Park is only 1/2 block away and offers a playground, basketball, and tennis courts.
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OPTION PENDING
1037 Walling: $580,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1928
- 2/1, 1154 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $580,000
- Days on Market: 29
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OPTION PENDING
1031 W Melwood: $625,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Pediment bungalow c. 1928
- 2/2, 1350 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $625,000
- Days on Market: 5
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OPTION PENDING
1033 E 16th St: $674,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Pediment bungalow c. 1928
- 3/2, 1713 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $719,000
- Days on Market: 38
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OPTION PENDING
4636 Oak Ridge: $699,900
- Norhill Historic District
- Brick Craftsman bungalow c. 1930
- 3/2, 1565 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $699,000
- Days on Market: 4
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OPTION PENDING
1117 Nicholson: $839,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival c. 2012 by Heights Homes
- 3/2/1, 2124 sq ft on 3175 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $839,000
- Days on Market: 9
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Going, Going Gone!
SOLD
801 Aurora: $566,000
- Sunset Heights
- Bungalow c. 1920
- 2/2, 1120 sq ft on 4500 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $575,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $575,000
- Days on Market: 6
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $7,000
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
2531 Nicholson: $915,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern Queen Anne c. 2002
- 3/2/1, 2666 sq ft on 4200 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $899,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 102%
- Original List Price: $899,000
- Days on Market: 3
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1536 Tulane: $1,425,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Contemporary c. 2002 by Frich Investments
- 2/2/1, 3025 sq ft on a 10,956 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,425,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,425,000
- Days on Market: 1
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
425 W 23rd St: $1,590,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern Craftsman built 2018
- 4/3/1, 4010 sq ft on a 9,825 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,599,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 99%
- Original List Price: $1,670,000
- Days on Market: 43
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $5,000
- 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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