Hello BBBB Friends:
With daylight savings time rolling in, it’s not just the clocks moving forward—it’s the real estate market, too! The past two weeks have brought a welcome surge of new home listings. Today, I’m featuring five fresh listings offering diverse architectural styles. Charming bungalows, a Victorian residence, a sleek contemporary mid-century modern home, and a creatively repurposed church are among them. As always, please keep scrolling down to see price reductions, new contracts, and final sales for homes that are Still on My List.
SPRING HOME TOURS
Get ready to step into the charm of Houston’s vibrant neighborhoods with not one, but two exciting home tours coming your way!
First, mark your calendars for the Woodland Heights Civic Association’s “Homes with Heart” themed home tour on March 23rd and 24th from noon to 5:30 p.m. each day. This year’s tour features seven homes, ranging from cozy bungalows to expanded originals. Ticket prices are $35 the day of or $30 in advance.
Next up, The Houston Heights Association will present its 2024 Spring Home & Garden Tour on April 13th and 14th. Doors open from noon to 6 p.m. each day. The event features a tour of six unique homes celebrating the area’s architectural variety. The ticket price is $35, sold online only.
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
800 Aurora: $829,000
- Sunset Heights
- Gable-front repurposed chapel, c. 1926
- 4/2/1, 2589 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
- Great room currently used as a micro-theater
- 13.5′ foot curved wood-clad ceiling and shiplap walls
- The residence includes a kitchen, living area, 3 bedrooms, and a flex room.
- Exterior building/workshop and bathroom for guests
- Expansive flagstone backyard
- Driveway and street parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
This is 14 Pews, a unique cultural gem tucked away in Sunset Heights. Formerly the Sunset Church of Christ, this historic building transformed in the late 1990s when it became the home of the Aurora Picture Show, and the residence was added. In 2010 a new owner took the reins, transforming the space into a microcinema and event venue. Today, while the residence functions as an Airbnb, 14 Pews continues to engage audiences with its eclectic programming. The plan is for 14 Pews to remain open with its scheduled programming until the sale.
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1032 Peddie: $898,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Pediment bungalow c. 1920
- 3/3, 2126 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Updated in 2016
- White oak hardwood floors
- Family room with whitewashed wood-plank ceiling, stone floors and fireplace
- Bonus flex room off third bedroom
- Large deck and landscaped yard
- Gated driveway parking
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Located 2 blocks from award-winning Field Elementary and within walking/biking distance of popular Heights restaurants and Proctor Park.
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1138 Allston: $995,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1924
- 4/3, 2211 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded in 2012
- Kitchen with Viking range and walk-in pantry
- Primary suite with large walk-in closet
- Screened-in back porch
- Gravel and cement pad outdoor space
- Air-conditioned flex space in the garage
- Driveway access to 1-car garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
Situated just a stone’s throw away from local hotspots such as Lola, Dish Society, and Eight Row Flint.
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838 Nicholson: $1,449,000
- Houston Heights
- Folk Victorian, c. 2007
- 5/4/1, 3490 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Renovated 2021
- Wrap-around front porch
- Formal living and dining rooms
- 1st-floor primary suite
- 3rd-floor game room
- Bricked side yard with artificial turf
- Garage APT (1144 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, full kitchen & bath)
- Alley access to a 3-car detached garage
- Front parking pads plus
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Located on the hike and bike trail with easy access to Lawrence Park and M-K-T.
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829 Herkimer: $1,995,000
- Houston Heights
- Mid-Century Modern inspired, c. 2021
- 3/3/2, 3868 sq ft on a 7534 sq ft lot
- 14′ ceilings down
- Bamboo flooring
- Gorgeous wood ceiling in kitchen and foyer area
- Separate guest quarters
- Artist studio and workshop/gym
- Solar panels
- Beautifully landscaped backyard with artificial turf and deck surround
- Front-entry 2-car attached garage
- Front parking pads
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Contemporary-styled home boasting a stunning lawn and garden–truly a must-see.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
209 E Woodland #1/2: $565,000 was $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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PRICE REDUCED
808 W Melwood: $590,000 was $600,000
- 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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PRICE REDUCED
1001 Le Green: $750,000 was $765,000
- 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
705 Cordell: $835,000 was $850,000
- 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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PRICE REDUCED
1020 Dorothy: $899,000 was $963,000
- 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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PRICE REDUCED
444 W 17th St #B: $1,149,000 was $1,199,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2016 by Smith Family Homes
- 4/4/1, 3820 sq ft on a 3400 sq ft lot
- Double gallery front porches
- Home office/study and formal dining room
- Kitchen island with seating and Subzero refrigerator
- All bedrooms with ensuite baths
- Large game room or 4th bedroom on 3rd floor
- Covered walkway and brick patio between house and garage
- A fenced front yard provides a bit of green space
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Terrific location right off the Hike and Bike Trail and two blocks from food and fun on 19th Street.
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PRICE REDUCED
205 Tabor: $1,299,000 was $1,349,999
- Brooke Smith
- Modern farmhouse, c. 2021 by Enterra Homes
- 4/4, 3009 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
Did you know that a section of Brook Smith is located south of Main St.? This 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 important.
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PRICE REDUCED
2016 Harvard: $1,599,000 was $1,650,000
- 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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PENDING
613 Aurora: $650,000
- Sunset Heights
- Craftsman c. 1920
- 2/2, 1269 sq ft on a 4500 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $675,000
- Days on Market: 37
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OPTION PENDING
912 Cordell: $675,000
- Brooke Smith
- Greek Revival, c. 2014 by Bungalow Concepts
- 3/2/1, 2400 sq ft on a 3800 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $675,000
- Days on Market: 13
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PENDING
512 Walton: $749,000
- Brooke Smith
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1940
- 3/2, 1848 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $749,000
- Days on Market: 3
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PENDING
931 Key: $840,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1926
- 3/3, 1662 sq ft on a 5200 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $840,000
- Days on Market: 3
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PENDING
1130 Arlington: $1,450,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Gable-front bungalow, c. 1920
- 4/3/1, 3079 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,450,000
- Days on Market: 5
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PENDING
703 Tulane: $1,290,000
- Tulane Trails
- Greek Revival, c. 2016 by Sullivan Brothers
- 3/2/1, 2525 sq ft on a 4310 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,290,000
- Days on Market: 3
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
1128 Winston: $599,900
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1924
- 2/2, 1176 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $599,900
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $635,000
- Days on Market: 122
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Repairs: $3,800
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SOLD
410 W 27th St: $807,500
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2014 by Drake Homes
- 3/2/1, 2768 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $825,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $845,000
- Days on Market: 165
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
538 W 23rd St: $825,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival c. 2011 by Sullivan Builders
- 3/2/1, 2377 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $820,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 101%
- Original List Price: $820,000
- Days on Market: 11
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
826 Ashland: $1,284,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Craftsman-inspired home, c. 2012 by Bayou Banks
- 3/2/1, 2445 sq ft on a 5474 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,279,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,279,000
- Days on Market: 4
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
726 E 11 1/2 St: $1,465,350
- Houston Heights
- Modern Farmhouse c. 2021 by Modern Heights Homes
- 4/4, 3700 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,499,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $1,525,000
- Days on Market: 62
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
743 Rutland: $1,540,384
- Houston Heights
- French Colonial c. 2013 by GTB Homes
- 4/4, 3490 sq ft on 5861 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,550,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 99%
- Original List Price: $1,550,000
- Days on Market: 7
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
714 E 13th 1/2 St: $1,750,000
- Kutschbach (Houston Heights)
- Craftsman meets Queen Anne, c. 2022, by Woodrock Homes
- 4/4/1, 4293 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,749,500
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,875,000
- Days on Market: 507
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
623 W 12th St: $2,173,500
- Houston Heights
- Contemporary/Modern, c. 2017, custom construction
- 4/4, 4700 sq ft on an 8200 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $2,250,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 97%
- Original List Price: $2,250,000
- Days on Market: 10
- Title Paid By: Seller
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