Hello BBBB Friends:
Despite it being Spring Break, activity among buyers and sellers in the Heights remained brisk. Surprisingly, new listings and sales saw a slight uptick compared to last week.
Today, I am featuring five new listings including four bungalows and one recent construction home. As always, please keep scrolling down to see price reductions, new contracts, and final sales for homes that are Still on My List.
BY THE NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY 2024
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
816 W 13th St: $700,000
- Houston Heights
- Neo-Classical, c. 1930
- 2/2, 1210 sq ft on a 4356 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen & primary bath
- Open-concept kitchen/dining room/family room
- Primary suite with decorative barn doors and large walk-in closet
- Covered back porch with shiplap ceiling, stone patio w/turf inlays, water feature
- Driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Beautifully updated with tons of curb appeal, this is my cutie patootie pick of the week. Improvements include all new doors and windows—with screens❤️! It is situated adjacent to Love Park and a short block from the Hike and Bike Trail.
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623 W 16th Unit A: $799,999
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman-influence, c. 2014 by Mazzarino
- 3/2/1, 2777 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
- Nicely trimmed with crown moldings, wainscoting, and built-ins
- Primary suite with raised ceiling and cove lighting
- Open game room/family room on 2nd floor & a wrap-around balcony
- Covered back porch with extended deck and above-ground salt-water POOL
- Front-entry 2-car garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Located just a half-block off Shepherd, this home is in an increasingly walkable neighborhood, where restaurants and shops are replacing once-prevalent car lots on Shepherd.
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1505 Allston: $1,075,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/3, 2205 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- 2013 expansion/renovation by Bungalow Revival
- Formal living and dining room plus family room
- Plantation shutters
- Primary suite with walk-in closet
- Large screened-in back porch with fireplace
- Hardscaped backyard, lush green front yard
- Alley access to a 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Love Elementary
This renovation combines modern convenience with period charm on a beautiful tree-lined block with curbs and gutters.
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1112 W Cottage: $1,150,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1930
- 4/3/1, 2220 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen and bathrooms
- Formal living room and dining room
- Sunken family room with double French doors leading to outside
- 4th bedroom or home office/study down
- Primary suite with walk-in closet down
- Small yard with artificial turf
- Gated driveway access to 1-car garage and carport
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
If you love the charm of Norhill but need 4 bedrooms, this is one of the few Norhill properties that fits the bill. It’s an easy walk to restaurants on Studewood/11th and Proctor Plaza Park.
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309 E 16th St: $1,150,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/4, 2217 sq ft on a 4620 sq ft lot
- Expanded/renovated in 2022/2023
- Office or 4th bedroom down with full bath
- 2 primary suites- 1 up/1 down
- Additional guest bedroom up with ensuite bath
- Grassy backyard with mature trees
- Gated driveway access to a 1-car detached garage and carport
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Interestingly, the garage features both front and rear doors while the backyard offers access to the alley through a long automatic gate, potentially enabling a drive-thru garage setup.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
BACK ON MARKET
805 Ralfallen: $750,000
- Ridgewood
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 1633 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and bathrooms
- Office or 3rd bedroom
- Lots of bright colors!
- Flex room off primary with outdoor access
- Covered back porch, lawn and vegetable garden
- Gated driveway access to a 2-car porte cochere
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Quiet neighborhood within walking distance or a short bike ride to Field Elementary and Heights High School.
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PRICE REDUCED
1020 Dorothy: $893,000 was $899,000
- 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
431 Arlington: $1,100,000 was $1,499,900
- Heights South Historic District
- Pyramid roof bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 2955 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Expanded/renovated in 2014 by Square Stone Homes
- Formal living/dining plus great room
- Primary suite and study on the second floor
- Two secondary bedrooms down with a shared bath
- Double gallery rear porches
- Yard with pool potential
- Garage APT (550 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen and bath, built-in 2022)
- Gated driveway access to a 2-car attached/detached garage
- Long driveway provides additional parking
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Convenient location with easy access to I-10 plus walk/bike to White Oak restaurants, Donovan Park, Harvard Elementary & Heights Mercantile.
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OPTION PENDING
209 E Woodland #1/2: $565,000
- Germantown Historic District
- Pediment bungalow c. 1920
- 2/2, 1152 sq ft on a 5467 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $575,000
- Days on Market: 41
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OPTION PENDING
800 Aurora: $829,000
- Sunset Heights
- Gable-front repurposed chapel, c. 1926
- 4/2/1, 2589 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $829,000
- Days on Market: 11
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OPTION PENDING
1138 Allston: $995,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1924
- 4/3, 2211 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $995,000
- Days on Market: 3
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OPTION PENDING
444 W 17th St #B: $1,149,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2016 by Smith Family Homes
- 4/4/1, 3820 sq ft on a 3400 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,199,000
- Days on Market: 35
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OPTION PENDING
838 Nicholson: $1,449,000
- Houston Heights
- Folk Victorian, c. 2007
- 5/4/1, 3490 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,449,000
- Days on Market: 2
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
1131 Fugate: $641,500
- Norhill Historic District
- Pediment bungalow c. 1930
- 2/2, 1160 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $635,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 101%
- Original List Price: $635,000
- Days on Market: 2
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
4603 Pineridge: $785,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1926
- 3/2, 1450 est sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $823,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 95%
- Original List Price: $823,000
- Days on Market: 2
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
908 Tabor: $875,000
- Brooke Smith
- Craftsman bungalow c.1920
- 4/3, 2728 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $950,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 92%
- Original List Price: $950,000
- Days on Market: 69
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
511 Arlington: $1,692,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Pediment Bungalow c. 1920
- 5/4, 3567 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,699,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,699,000
- Days on Market: 6
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
838 Ashland: $1,695,000
- Houston Heights
- Mediterranean, c. 2003 by Pyramid Builders
- 4/3/1, 3691 sq ft on a 10,341 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,950,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 87%
- Original List Price: $1,950,000
- Days on Market: 70
- 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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