Hello BBBB Friends:

Despite the rainy forecast for today, there are over 40 open houses this afternoon, providing a great opportunity to explore new properties. This week saw a predictable post-Spring Break surge in new listings, and I have selected five to feature today. For price changes, new contracts, and final sales for homes keep scrolling down.

FUN STUFF-MARK YOUR CALENDARS

April is jam-packed with events. Here are a few Heights highlights:

• April 1, Saturday- 1^st Saturday Arts Market in the Heights. Shop artisan goods and works from dozens of local artists. Food truck bites, beer, and vino for purchase, plus free live music. (Rain date is the 3^rd Saturday of the month.) 11 am to 6 pm, 530 W 19^th St.
• April 9 and April 23, Sundays- Heights Mercantile Farmer’s Market. A classic farmer’s market with a twist. In addition to vendors with locally grown produce and artisan goods, you’ll also find unique event pop-ups like dunk booths, face painting, a live DJ, and more. 9 am to 1 pm, 714 Yale Street.
• April 10, Monday- Houston Heights Association General Meeting; 6:30 pm mix & mingle 7:00 pm meeting and program, Heights Fire Station, 12^th & Yale.
• April 13, Thursday- Monte Beach Civic Club General Meeting; 6 pm at Montie Beach Community Center, 915 Northwood Street.  
• April 22, Saturday- Halbert Fest! Hosted by the Sunset Heights Civic Club. A family-friendly Woodstock-themed party with a live band, a tie-dye station, face painting, local food trucks and more. Bring a chair!  3 pm to 5 pm at Halbert Park, 200 E 23^rd Street.
• April 29, Saturday- 2^nd Annual Pup Promenade hosted by Houston Heights Association. Self-paced walk for you and your pooch along Heights Blvd with a Pup Party at Marmion Park. There are a series of “challenges” for you and your furry friend along the way.  Collect challenge stamps for entry to the Pup Party. Start at any location, anytime between 11 am – 3 pm. End at Marmion Park, 1800 Heights Blvd.
• April 29, Saturday- Spring Concert at Marmion Park sponsored by Houston Heights Association. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and food. Featuring Walter Suhr & Mango Punch.  3 pm to 5 pm at 1800 Heights Blvd.

Let’s look at houses or talk about selling yours!

Becky

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Becky Davis
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Thinking of selling? We can front the cost for painting, landscaping, upgrades, and more. No fees or interest, EVER! Click here for more information. 

*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). 

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The Week’s Featured Properties

1132 W Gardner: $575,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1925
• 2/2, 1176 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
• Kitchen & bath updates
• Back deck & patio, raised flower beds, green space
• Gated driveway access to a detached 2-car garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

The full-height partition wall in the living and dining rooms solves the issue of where to place a TV in smaller spaces. It creates a clear separation between the two areas, with the living room side designated for the TV and the dining room side for displaying artwork. Although it deviates from the open-concept design, it enhances the functionality of the living space.

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1516 Rutland: $745,000

• Heights West Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2, 1704 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
• Kitchen and bath updates
• Interesting custom faux brick wallpaper in the dining area
• Walk-in primary closet
• Wraparound back deck and landscaped backyard, mature trees & raised flower beds
• Driveway parking (no garage)
• Curbed Zoned to Love Elementary

Convenient central location with restaurants and amenities on 19th & 20th Sts, 11th St, and Yale just a few blocks away. Milroy Park and the Heights library are also close by.

*****

629 E 13th 1/2 St: $899,900

• Kutschbach (Houston Heights)
• Gable-front bungalow, c. 1925
• 3/2, 1622 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
• Renovated 2015
• White oak flooring
• Charming kitchen with lots of cabinet space
• Folding glass doors leading out onto the back deck
• Large covered/uncovered back deck, turfed green space
• Garage APT (572 sq ft, one bedroom, full kitchen & bath, built 2018)
• Driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This property has great curb appeal with a custom fence, mature trees, landscaping, and raised flower beds along the driveway.

*****

610 E 8th 1/2 St: $1,295,000

• Creole Heights (Houston Heights)
• Greek Revival, c. 2003 by Creole Builders
• 3/2/1, 3024 sq ft on 5513 sq ft lot
• Renovated kitchen & primary bath
• Pretty kitchen with shiplap accents on island
• Primary suite with fireplace and study
• Covered back porch, patio & turfed green space
• Garage APT (approx 400 sq ft, efficiency, kitchenette & full bath)
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

This property is conveniently located within a short walking distance of restaurants on Studewood and White Oak, Harvard Elementary, Donovan Park, and Heights Mercantile.

*****

1015 E 7th St: $1,650,000

• Norhill (South of 11th)
• Traditional/Prairie style, c. 2007 by Allegro Builders
• 5/4, 3942 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and primary bath
• Home office or 5th bedroom down (w/ access to full bath)
• Primary suite w/tray ceilings, sitting room & two walk-in closets
• Temperature-controlled wine room
• Covered back porch and large yard with room for a pool
• Garage APT (660 sq ft, efficiency, kitchenette & full bath)
• Driveway access to 2-car detached ‘garport’
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Instead of a typical garage, you have an open lower level for parking or entertaining, a rear workshop/storage room, and quarters above. This setup makes the already sizable yard feel that much larger.

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