Hello BBBB Friends:
School’s out, vacations are underway, and the summer slowdown has begun…maybe. I believe many potential buyers are still out there, and summer presents unique opportunities for those who remain in town. I have selected 5 new listings to preview for you today. Also, it was a huge week for changes among homes that are Still on My List, I have 10 final sales to report, along with 5 new contracts and 7 price reductions! Be sure to keep scrolling down to see all of these changes!
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN: HURRICANE SEASON
Hurricane season 2023 officially started on Thursday and will end on November 30. It’s a good time to double-check that your flood insurance policy is in force. If you haven’t signed up yet, remember it takes 30 days for new policies to go into effect. An exception to the 30-day rule is made for homebuyers who are financing their new home. If you are paying cash, the 30-day waiting period applies. Just a sad reminder, 75% of homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey were located outside the 100 yr flood plain and 80% of homes impacted were not covered by flood insurance.
Have a great week, and,
Let’s look at houses or talk about selling yours!
Becky Davis
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The Week’s Featured Properties
1120 Peddie: $599,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Pediment bungalow, c. 1926
- 2/1, 1038 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and bath (2021)
- Large back porch plus yard with plenty of green space
- Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Double doors in the kitchen open out onto a charming cabana-inspired back deck with a beadboard ceiling and drapes along three sides that can be drawn to enclose the space.
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729 W 18th St: $749,000
- Pinelawn (Houston Heights)
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2, 1628 sq ft on 3999 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and primary bath
- All wood flooring refinished
- Extended back deck and green space
- Gated driveway access to 1-car carport
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Charming bungalow on a tree-lined street in a lovely quiet neighborhood. Walk to Field Elementary and eateries on 20th such as Jenni’s Noodle House, Chilosos, Jun and Nam Eatery.
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815 W Cottage: $839,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 2026
- 3/2, 1594 sq ft on a 5512 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen and primary bath
- Wall of cabinets for additional storage
- Back deck and green space
- Garage APT (450 sq ft, efficiency with partial kitchenette and full bath)
- Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
Need more play space? This home is slightly more than a block from Proctor Plaza Park, a recreational area with a playground and illuminated tennis courts.
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1537 Ashland: $1,075,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Bungalow, c. 1925
- 4/2/1, 3156 sq ft on 5412 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded in 2013 by Square Stone Builders
- Formal living and dining rooms plus family room
- Primary suite with huge walk-in closet and flex space (previously a second closet) on 2nd floor
- 2 secondary bedrooms down plus one additional secondary bedroom/office space up
- Unique covered patio with bench seating, additional outside patio, plus yard with green space
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Additional off-street parking
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Centrally located within blocks of the historic 19th Street Shopping District and only 2 blocks from the Hike and Bike Trail.
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205 Tabor: $1,399,000
- Brooke Smith
- Modern farmhouse, c. 2021 by Enterra Homes
- 4/4, 3003 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- 12′ ceilings down
- Kitchen with high-end appliances and island seating
- Home office or 5th bedroom w/ access to full bath
- Open game room on 2nd floor
- Primary suite with tray ceiling and huge walk-in closet
- Covered patio, small green space
- Generator
- Porte cochere
- Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
Not everyone realizes that a section of Brook Smith is located south of Main St. The area is frequently mistaken to be part of Norhill. Homes on the west side of Tabor are zoned to Browning while homes on the east side are zoned to Travis. Confirming the school zoning for any particular home in this area is critical.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
908 Louise: $569,900 was $579,990
- Pineridge (South of East Sunset Heights)
- Bungalow, c. 1940
- 3/2, 1704 sq ft on a 3500 sq ft lot
- Renovated in 2014
- Top-down window coverings w/blackout shades
- Primary suite with large walk-in closet
- Utility room with sink & storage
- Xeriscaped front yard, and a back area with low-maintenance pavers
- Gated access to an attached carport
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Located on a charming, tree-lined block of the Pineridge subdivision south of Sunset Heights, featuring a combination of new construction and original early-1900 homes. Stroll to neighborhood favorites, Houston Dairymaids, and Golden Seafood.
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PRICE REDUCED
1114 Algregg: 795,000 was $815,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Bungalow w/ornamental gable, c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 1696 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded 2022
- Dedicated laundry room
- Primary suite w/ enclosed spa (party 🥳) shower w/slipper tub and large closet
- Covered back porch and a bit of backyard space, plus fenced front yard
- Gated driveway access to 1-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
To-the-studs renovation increasing total square footage by 721 sq ft. In addition to the expanded living quarters, the builder was also able to create a back porch and save some of the backyard space,
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PRICE REDUCED
517 E 11th St: $869,000 was $879,000
- Houston Heights
- Brownstone, c. 2001
- 3/2/1, 3036 sq ft on a 2800 sq ft lot
- Pine flooring
- Island kitchen with stained wood cabinets
- Primary suite and flex room on 3rd floor
- 2 secondary bedrooms on 1st floor
- Fenced low-maintenance turfed front yard provides green space
- Rooftop deck
- Alley access to 2-car attached garage
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Situated opposite Buchanan’s Nursery and just a short walk from some of the most popular spots in Heights, including Field and Tide and Dish Society.
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PRICE REDUCED
813 Lawrence: $1,380,500 was $1,399,999
- Harding Heights (West Heights)
- Contemporary/modern, c. 2016 by CEA Loveless
- 3/3, 3003 sq ft on a 4500 sq ft lot
- Office or 4th bedroom down with access to full bath
- Gorgeous waterfall natural stone kitchen island
- Additional den/flex-room
- Primary suite with tray ceilings, double-sided fireplace, and sitting area
- Sports fan’s dream media room with 110-inch projector plus 2 additional wide-screen TVs
- Covered back porch with summer kitchen and fire pit, plus turfed backyard
- Driveway access to a 2-car front-entry attached garage
- Additional driveway and pad parking in front
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Walkable location just a block from Lawrence Park and the Hike & Bike Trail. Just a few steps further to the ever-expanding MKT mixed-use complex with a number of restaurants, shops, and office space. (PS. CEA Loveless is one of my favorite contemporary builders.)
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PRICE REDUCED
1016 Rutland: $1,484,000 was $1,489,000
- Houston Heights
- Prairie/Craftsman bungalow, c. 2015 by The Contemporary Craftsman
- 5/4, 3971 sq ft on 4400 sq ft lot
- Period elements include: reclaimed floors and doors, hardware, shiplap in dining and kitchen, Craftsman style moldings and door trims
- Home office or 5th bedroom down
- Quarters/game room (484 sq ft, full bath, and kitchenette, no exterior access)
- Screened-in porch
- Sideyard with outdoor kitchen and turfed green space
- Alley access to 2-car attached garage
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
This replica bungalow built in 2015 offers a historic feel with the conveniences of recent construction.
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PRICE REDUCED
730 E 6th 1/2 St: $1,595,000 was $1,675,000
- Houston Heights
- Contemporary, c. 1918
- 2/2/1, 2986 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded 2022
- One story
- Tall ceilings & floor-ceiling windows
- Primary suite with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Second slightly smaller primary suite
- Open-concept living, dining, and family room
- Back patio with a smidge of greenspace
- Driveway access to front-entry 2-car attached garage
- Curbed Street
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Award-winning contemporary home offering many upgrades, including a whole-home generator and motorized shades for the many floor-to-ceiling windows. Unique “semi-concealed” aircraft hanger electric folding garage door clad in matching siding.
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PRICE REDUCED
714 E 13th 1/2 St: $1,865,000 was $1,869,500
- Kutschbach (Houston Heights)
- Craftsman meets Queen Anne, c. 2022, by Woodrock Homes
- 4/4/1, 4293 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Wide-plank engineered hardwood floors
- Study/home office
- Island kitchen with tons of counter space and Thermador appliances
- Huge primary suite
- 3 secondary bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath
- Large game room with access to the balcony
- Covered brick patio plus small yard
- Driveway access to 2-car attached garage
- Additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
The primary suite measures over 650 square feet, with the primary bedroom and bath being approximately the same size. 😮
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OPTION PENDING
629 Allston: $950,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2013 by Smith Family Homes
- 3/2/1, 2520 sq ft on a 3238 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $950,000
- Days on Market: 3
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OPTION PENDING
- Houston Heights
- Garage-front Craftsman, c. 2022 by Nebula
- 4/3/1, 2925 sq ft on a 3125 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,095,000
- Days on Market: 340
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OPTION PENDING
2202 Oxford: $1,250,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2006
- 3/2/1, 2718 sq ft on 5500 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,299,900
- Days on Market: 56
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OPTION PENDING
307 E 24th St: $1,280,000
- Sunset Heights
- Modern Craftsman, c. 2016 by Ridgewater Homes
- 4/4, 3019 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,280,000
- Days on Market: 3
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OPTION PENDING
714 Highland: $1,400,000
- Woodland Heights Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, C. 1909
- 4/4, 3003 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,400,000
- Days on Market: 4
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
607 W 20th St: $625,000
- Houston Heights
- Queen Anne inspired, c. 2004 by Perry Homes
- 3/2/1, 1843 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $575,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 109%
- Original List Price: $575,000
- Days on Market: 3
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
826 Nadine: $579,900
- Pineridge (south of East Sunset Heights)
- Brownstone, c. 2022 by Brownstone Builders
- 3/2/1, 2502 sq ft on 2500 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $579,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $599,900
- Days on Market: 57
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
833 E 26th St: $701,500
- Sunset Heights
- Victorian, c. 2014 by Square Stone Homes
- 3/3/1, 2689 sq ft on 3000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $725,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 97%
- Original List Price: $725,000
- Days on Market: 11
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
227 W 18th St: $767,500
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman Bungalow with Queen Anne influences, c. 1915
- 2/2, 1782 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $750,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 102%
- Original List Price: $750,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
820 Rutland: $943,500
- Houston Heights
- Queen Anne Bungalow, c. 1914
- 3/2, 1943 sq ft on a 6468 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $920,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 103%
- Original List Price: $920,000
- Days on Market: 6
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
733 Tulane: $960,000
- Tulane Trails (Houston Heights)
- Greek Revival, c. 2018 by Sullivan Builders
- 3/2/1, 2357 sq ft on a 3300 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $950,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 101%
- Original List Price: $960,000
- Days on Market: 2
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
121 Payne: $980,000
- Germantown Historic District
- Craftsman and Folk National, c. 1900
- 4/3/1, 2464 sq ft on a 5250 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $980,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $980,000
- Days on Market: 4
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Repairs: $10,000
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SOLD
1234 Omar: $1,234,123
- Stude (Houston Heights)
- Gable front bungalow, c. 1916
- 3/2/1, 2076 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,100,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 112%
- Original List Price: $1,100,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
943 Columbia: $1,181,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Bungalow, c. 1910
- 4/3, 2760 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,195,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 99%
- Original List Price: $1,195,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1802 Columbia: $2.000,100
- Heights East Historic District
- Craftsman and Prairie influences, c. 2011 by Ridgewater Homes
- 4/3/1, 3825 sq ft on a 7920 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,999,900
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,999,900
- Days on Market: 18
- Title Paid By: Seller
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