Becky's Best Bungalow Bets for Mar 10, 2024: Fresh 5 + Springing Forward

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

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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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444 W 17th #B — Presented by Coldwell Banker Realty

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

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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