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 18^th 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).

The Week’s Featured Properties

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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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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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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1 01 3 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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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

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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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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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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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

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!

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: $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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