Becky's Best Bungalow Bets for Mar 17, 2024: Top 5 New Listings + Mkt Update

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

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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Title Paid By: Seller

Seller Repairs: $

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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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