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Becky's Best Bungalow Bets for May 21, 2023: Top 6 + Heights Events

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Becky's Best Bungalow Bets for May 21, 2023: Top 6 + Heights Events

Hello BBBB Friends:

An influx of new listings made for an exceptional week, resulting in the Heights area achieving three months of inventory on hand. This is an improvement, but we still have a long way to go to hit a balanced market. I have selected the six new listings that I found most interesting to feature for you today. I also have a number of price reductions, new contracts, and final sales for homes that are Still on My List, so be sure to keep scrolling down!

HEIGHTS EVENTS

Here are just a few of the interesting (and inexpensive!) events coming up in the Heights:

Disco Prom. Thursday, 5/25/23, 6 PM-9 PM. Sponsored by M-K-T and Chloe Dao. Boogie the night away at a groovy Disco Prom dance party. At M-K-T, 600 N Shepherd Drive, Building 1 Courtyard. Free.

The 18th Houston Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt. Saturday, 6/10/23, and Sunday, 6/11/23. This two-day weekend event is not a race but rather a casual self-paced ride. Identify mystery objects and sights along the way for a chance to win the scavenger hunt. Both 15 and 5-mile routes are offered. $12-$25.

Bird Survey. Saturday, 6/17/23/ Join Friends of Woodland Park for the monthly Bird Survey, which seeks to collect bird counts by listening and watching. No experience is required. Bring binoculars if you have them, and dress to get muddy! At 212 Parkview- Woodland Park Community Center. Free.

Indoor Pickleball. Saturdays 10 AM- 12 PM. Wondering where to play pickleball in the Heights? The Friends of Woodland Park sponsor indoor pickleball every Saturday morning! At 212 Parkview- Woodland Park Community Center. Free.

Bingo in the Heights. Every Thursday, games start at 7 pm. At the SPSJT Lodge at 1435 Beall St., BYOB & Food. Inexpensive date night! A package of bingo cards is only $15 each.

AND DON’T FORGET!

Joystix Arcade Party. Wednesday, 5/24/23, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM: For friends of Bayou City Life at Compass and Becky’s Best Bungalow Bets. 1820 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002. Click HERE for more details!

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). 



Presented by Bernstein Realty

2205 Arlington: $947,000

  • Houston Heights
  • Craftsman bungalow, c. 1937
  • 3/2, 2118 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
  • Updated kitchen
  • Formal living, dining, and family rooms
  • Covered back porch, herringbone brick backyard, beautifully landscaped
  • Garage APT (410 sf, efficiency, full kitchen & bath, generator)
  • Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage (w/EV charger)
  • Front parking pad
  • Zoned to Helms Elementary

With its beautifully maintained landscaping and inviting porch, this charming bungalow oozes curb appeal.

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Presented by Compass Real Estate

1038 E 16th St: $949,000

  • Norhill Historic District
  • Craftsman bungalow, c. 1925
  • 3/2, 1692 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
  • Expanded & renovated in 2020 by Heights Living
  • Original features include shiplap walls, reclaimed brick chimney, wavy glass windows, and telephone nook
  • Raised ceilings in the living room, kitchen, and primary bedroom
  • Extensive home automation systems
  • Lush, green, back and side yards
  • Office in the garage (154 sq ft, climate controlled)
  • Garage APT (526 sq ft, 1-bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
  • Gated driveway access to a 1-car garage, 2-car carport
  • Curbed street plus 3 additional parking spaces
  • Zoned to Field Elementary

Great curb appeal with lovely landscaping and a front porch meant for people-watching and communing with neighbors. A back deck, complemented by a covered carport, provides an excellent outdoor entertainment space.

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Presented by Jane Byrd Properties

3006 Houston Ave: $995,000

  • Woodland Heights
  • Arts & Crafts Bungalow, c. 1920
  • 3/2/1, 1994 sq ft on an 8163 sq ft lot
  • Expanded & renovated in 2021
  • Island kitchen with seating for 3
  • Primary suite with sitting room/office on 2nd floor
  • Two secondary bedrooms down
  • Huge backyard with POOL/spa & water feature
  • Driveway parking (no garage)
  • Curbed street
  • Zoned to Travis Elementary

You may want to grab a paintbrush, but the many vibrant room colors are cheerful and make me smile. This home features an actual backyard oasis with ample green space, palm trees, and a pool with a rock waterfall feature. (Note: Houston Ave is a busy street.)

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Presented by Compass Real Estate

1013 Allston: $1,150,000

  • Houston Heights
  • Colonial Revival, C. 2016 by SquareStone Homes
  • 3/3/1, 3180 sq ft on 3300 sq ft lot
  • Double gallery front porches
  • 12′ ceilings
  • Slurried brick accent wall in kitchen, dining, and living areas
  • Primary suite with floor-to-ceiling bookcases and cove lighting
  • 3rd-floor game room/flex space with full bath
  • Turfed greenspace between house and garage
  • ROOFTOP terrace
  • Garage APT (441 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen & bath)
  • Alley access to 2-car detached garage
  • Front parking pad
  • Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Within just a few blocks, you will find a number of neighborhood restaurants, including Dish Society, Lola, Hando, Trattoria Sofia, and Loro.

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Presented by Keller Williams Metropolitan

239 W 16th St: $1,749,000

  • Heights West Historic District
  • Greek Revival, c. 2000
  • 4/4/1, 4169 sq ft on a 6800 sq ft lot
  • Renovated 2021
  • Double gallery front porches
  • Chef’s kitchen with Dacor appliances
  • Primary suite down, three upstairs bedrooms with ensuite baths
  • Three flex spaces on the 2nd floor
  • Covered back porch with outdoor kitchen, brick patio, and small green space
  • Garage APT (816 sq ft, 1-bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
  • Alley access to 3-car detached garage
  • Curbed street
  • Zoned to Helms Elementary

One of the standout features of this home is its stunning staircase, which is not only functional but also a visually striking centerpiece that is a photographer’s dream.

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Presented by Greenwood King Properties

901 Harvard: $2,000,000

  • Heights South Historic District
  • Renovated 20th Century Drugstore, c. 1920
  • 3/4/1, 3796 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
  • Renovated/expanded in 2018 by Premier Remodeling & Construction
  • Vaulted 14′ ceilings
  • Gourmet kitchen, huge island w/seating for 4, 130+ bottle wine cellar
  • Primary bedroom down, two walk-in closets
  • Covered back porch with walkout to pool with turf surround and landscaping, summer kitchen
  • POOL and pool bath
  • Garage APT (908 sq ft, two bedroom, full kitchen & bath, balcony overlooking the pool)
  • Gated driveway access to 3-car detached garage
  • Curbed streets, corner lot
  • Zoned to Harvard Elementary

This remarkable home is a stunning renovation of a 1920’s era drugstore with countless impressive features. Of particular interest is the garage apartment, a 2/1 bungalow that was raised, and a 3-car garage built beneath it.

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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates

Presented by Elite Texas Properties

PRICE REDUCED

1114 Algregg: $820,000 was $825,000

  • Norhill Historic District
  • Bungalow w/ornamental gable, c. 1920
  • 3/2/1, 1696 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
  • Renovated/expanded 2022
  • Dedicated laundry room
  • Primary suite w/ enclosed spa (party 🥳) shower w/slipper tub and large closet
  • Covered back porch and a bit of backyard space, plus fenced front yard
  • Gated driveway access to 1-car detached garage
  • Curbed street
  • Zoned to Field Elementary

To-the-studs renovation increasing total square footage by 721 sq ft. In addition to the expanded living quarters, the builder was also able to create a back porch and save some of the backyard space, 

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2202 Oxford
Presented by Re/Max Associates Northeast

PRICE REDUCED

2202 Oxford: $1,250,000 was $1,299,900

  • Houston Heights
  • Greek Revival, c. 2006
  • 3/2/1, 2718 sq ft on 5500 sq ft lot
  • Wraparound double gallery front porches
  • Kitchen updates, fresh paint, refinished floors
  • Living and family rooms
  • Picture-worthy curved wrought iron staircase
  • Open game room up
  • Primary suite with 12′ coffered ceilings & private balcony
  • Large back deck, above-ground endless swimming pool, small green space
  • Fenced front yard for additional green space
  • Garage APT (440 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen & bath)
  • Driveway access to 2-car detached garage
  • Corner lot, driveway parking
  • Zoned to Field Elementary

Stroll 2 blocks to Chiloso’s for some of the best breakfast tacos in the city. (Note the mirrors have been removed from the house and apartment, most likely for painting.)

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1016 Rutland
Presented by Elite Texas Properties

PRICE REDUCED

1016 Rutland: $1,494,000 was $1,499,000

  • Houston Heights
  • Prairie/Craftsman bungalow, c. 2015 by The Contemporary Craftsman
  • 5/4, 3971 sq ft on 4400 sq ft lot
  • Period elements include: reclaimed floors and doors, hardware, shiplap in dining and kitchen, Craftsman style moldings and door trims
  • Home office or 5th bedroom down
  • Quarters/game room (484 sq ft, full bath, and kitchenette, no exterior access)
  • Screened-in porch
  • Sideyard with outdoor kitchen and turfed green space
  • Alley access to 2-car attached garage
  • Zoned to Harvard Elementary

This replica bungalow built in 2015 offers a historic feel with the conveniences of recent construction.

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Image 514 Woodland
Presented by Boulevard Realty

514 Woodland: $1,925,000 was $1,949,000

  • Woodland Heights Historic District
  • American Four Square, c. 1932
  • 4/3/1, 4198 sq ft on a 6200 sq ft lot
  • Renovated/expanded 2022 by Tribe Build Co
  • White oak hardwoods with herringbone patterns in several areas
  • Study/home office
  • High-end finishes throughout
  • Large primary suite with tray ceiling, huge primary closet
  • Gameroom
  • Small backyard
  • Driveway access to 2-car attached garage
  • Zoned to Travis Elementary

Within walking distance of Travis Elementary and a short distance to Woodland Park, Stude Park, and the hike and bike trail.

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1015 E 27th St #A
Presented by Compass Real Estate

PRICE REDUCED

1015 E 27th St #A: $2,000,000 was $2,100,000

  • Sunset Heights
  • Contemporary, c. 2020, by Gotham Builders
  • 3/4/1, 4048 sq ft on 11,700 sq ft lot
  • 12′ ceilings down
  • Library/study
  • 1 guest bedroom down, primary suite plus a secondary bedroom up
  • Patio deck off primary suite
  • Owned solar panels
  • Garage APT (860 sq ft, one bedroom w/full kitchen, and bath, separate yard)
  • Backyard with POOL, outdoor kitchen, patio with fire pit, and green space
  • Driveway access to 3-car attached garage
  • Zoned to Field Elementary

Gorgeous contemporary home with lots of bells and whistles. Stunning living area with floor-to-ceiling retractable walls looking out to the yard and pool.

*****

Presented by Coldwell Banker Realty

OPTION PENDING

912 Nadine: $599,900

  • Pineridge (South of East Sunset Heights)
  • Brownstone, c. 2022 by Brownstone builders
  • 3/2/1, 2502 sq ft on a 2500 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price: $599,900
  • Days on Market: 14

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Brown home w/ stepeple front
Presented by Compass Real Estate

OPTION PENDING

938 Oxford: $749,000

  • Houston Heights
  • Pediment bungalow c. 1920
  • 2/1, 1286 sq ft on 4650 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price: $749,000
  • Days on Market: 4

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Queen Anne Bungalow
Presented by Greenwood King Properties

OPTION PENDING

820 Rutland: $920,000

  • Houston Heights
  • Queen Anne Bungalow, c. 1914
  • 3/2, 1943 sq ft on a 6468 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price: $920,000
  • Days on Market: 6

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White Greek Revival home
Presented by eXp Realty

OPTION PENDING

833 Waverly: $1,780,000

  • Houston Heights
  • Colonial Revival, c. 2014 by Whitestone Builders
  • 4/3/1, 3748 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price: $1,780,000
  • Days on Market: 4

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Presented by Boulevard Realty

OPTION PENDING

1802 Columbia: $1,999,900

  • Heights East Historic District
  • Craftsman and Prairie influences, c. 2011 by Ridgewater Homes
  • 4/3/1, 3825 sq ft on a 7920 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price: $1,999,900
  • Days on Market: 18

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Going, Going, Gone!

Presented by Compass Real Estate

622 E 14th St: $815,000

  • Kutschbach (Houston Heights)
  • Original Farmhouse c. 1925
  • 4/2, 1530 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
  • Price at Time of Contract:  $799,000
  • List to Sell Ratio: 102%
  • Original List Price:  $799,000
  • Days on Market: 4
  • Title Paid By: Seller

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637 Columbia
Presented by Boulevard Realty

637 Columbia: $1,607,985

  • Heights South Historic District
  • Greek Revival, c. 2006 by Tricon Homes
  • 3/3/1, 2689 sq ft on 3000 sq ft lot
  • Price at Time of Contract:  $1,575,000
  • List to Sell Ratio: 102%
  • Original List Price:  $1,575,000
  • Days on Market: 1
  • Title Paid By: Buyer

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