Hello BBBB Friends:
Inventory levels rose again this week with another bonanza of new listings. I am featuring six new listings this week ranging in price from $500,000 to almost $2 million. Few Houston neighborhoods can boast of such diversity in price as well as home styles. Be sure to keep scrolling down for price improvements, new contracts, and final sales for those homes that are Still on My List.
COMING SOON: HURRICANE SEASON
The start of hurricane season is a little over a week away and it’s a good time to double-check that your flood insurance policy is in force. If you haven’t signed up yet, remember it takes 30 days for new policies to go into effect. An exception to the 30-day rule is made for homebuyers who are financing their new home. If you are paying cash, the 30-day waiting period applies. Just a sad reminder, 75% of homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey were located outside the 100 yr flood plain and 80% of homes impacted were not covered by flood insurance.
Have a great week and,
Let’s go look at houses or talk about selling yours!!!
Becky
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The Week’s Featured Properties
805 Archer: $505,000
- Brooke Smith
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 1291 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated in 2013
- Decked attic space for seasonal storage
- Workshop
- Covered back porch and small artificial turf greenspace
- Driveway access with auto-gate to 2 car carport
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
Carport doubles as a party pavilion. Note the 3rd bedroom is small (9×6) but perfect for a nursery or home office.
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607 E 12th St: $849,000
- Houston Heights
- Bungalow c. 1930
- 2/2, 1506 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded in 2017
- Beautiful flooring, shiplap accents, cute wallpapers
- Brick patio and nicely landscaped greenspace
- Garage APT (506 sq ft, efficiency with kitchen & bath)
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
This is my cutie patootie pick of the week. Beautifully renovated. Garage and garage apartment built in 2016.
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1029 Omar: $1,050,000
- Norhill (south of 11th/Pecore)
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1924
- 3/3, 2174 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen & baths
- Primary suite down, 2 secondary bedrooms up
- Office or 4th bedroom down with access to full bath
- 2nd-floor flex space
- Back deck and a small yard with pool potential
- Driveway access with auto-gate to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
If you want a front-row seat to “Lights in the Heights” this may be the home for you. Omar Street is a popular choice for the bi-annual event. Even without an event, this is a great porch for hanging out and greeting neighbors.
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717 E 21st: $1,050,000
- Bartholomew Place (think Sunset Heights)
- Cottage/Contemporary c. 1890
- 3/2/1, 2487 sq ft on an 8075 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded in 2017 to include 3 pods
- Walls of windows
- Uncommon loft space in each pod.
- Primary suite has its own pod
- Covered patios
- Landscaped grounds with Brazilian hardwood decks
- Parking in front
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Truly a unique property. This home consists of 3 interlinking “pods”, each with a view of the covered patio and large yard.
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2028 Harvard: $1,195,000
- Houston Heights
- Queen Anne bungalow circa 1900
- 4/3, 2328 sq ft on a 9932 sq ft lot
- Remodeled in 2016
- Large covered back porch with beadboard ceiling
- Back yard with room for a pool
- Garage APT (440 sq ft, 1 bedroom, kitchenette, bath)
- Driveway access w/automatic gate to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
A new garage with a garage apartment was added this year. Halbert Park is located on the next block and offers tennis, basketball courts, and a playground.
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1435 Tulane: $1,975,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Modern Victorian built 2006 by Solution Builders
- 4/3/1, 3836 sq ft on an 8712 sq ft lot
- Kitchen and bath updates
- Primary suite down, 3 secondary bedrooms up
- Home office/study
- Gameroom up
- Garage APT (576 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen & bath)
- Covered back deck, POOL, and large yard
- Alley access to 2 car detached garage
- Pad parking in front
- Zoned to Love Elementary
You just don’t find many cellars in the Heights but this house has one that is finished and climate-controlled. The garage apartment was updated in 2022.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
2910 Houston: $995,000 was $1,045,000
- Germantown Historic District
- Queen Anne bungalow c. 1920
- 3/3, 2303 sq ft on 5500 sq ft lot
- 2019 renovation
- Kitchen with waterfall island and built-in pet station
- Primary bedroom plus 1 secondary bedroom down
- Upstairs game room and additional bedroom with ensuite bath
- Sunroom leading to back deck
- Huge back deck and with a spectacular giant oak tree providing shade
- Greenspace on side of the house
- Driveway access with auto-gate to 1 car detached garage
- Curbed streets
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
This home is definitely home tour worthy. I love the exceptionally tall ceilings. Gorgeous pieces of art are currently featured throughout.
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OPTION PENDING
723 Key: $899,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 1963 sq ft on 5616 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $949,000
- Days on Market: 26
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OPTION PENDING
1517 Waverly: $1,279,000
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman bungalow c. 2013 by Titan Premier
- 4/3, 2952 sq ft on 5280 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,279,000
- Days on Market: 9
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OPTION PENDING
1536 Tulane: $1,425,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Contemporary c. 2002 by Frich Investments
- 2/2/1, 3025 sq ft on a 10,956 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,425,000
- Days on Market: 1
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OPTION PENDING
920 Columbia: $1,499,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Greek Revival c. 2007 by Whitestone Builders
- 4/3/1, 3652 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,499,000
- Days on Market: 6
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OPTION PENDING
900 Bayland: $1,749,000
- Woodson Place (think Woodland Heights)
- Modern farmhouse built 2020 by L & B Limited
- 5/5, 3943 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,749,000
- Days on Market: 4
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Going, Going Gone!
SOLD
1110 E 28th St: $360,000
- Sunset Heights
- Brick cottage circa 1980
- 2/1, 1164 sq ft on 4700 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $375,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 96%
- Original List Price: $379,000
- Days on Market: 51
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $3,125
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
407 Enid: $639,000
- Brooke Smith
- Pediment bungalow c. 2014 by Wiseman Builders
- 3/2, 1650 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $639,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $639,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1348 Heights Blvd: $910,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Colonial Revival c. 1910
- 2/2, 1994 sq ft on 7838 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $979,900
- List to Sell Ratio: 93%
- Original List Price: $979,900
- Days on Market: 18
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $3,925
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1105 W Cottage: $948,500
- Norhill Historic District
- 2-story brick Craftsman c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 2519 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $975,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 97%
- Original List Price: $975,000
- Days on Market: 46
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
102 Northwood: $1,107,500
- Woodland Heights Annex (north of Pecore)
- Farmhouse style c. 2016 by J Michael Homes
- 3/3, 2954 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,000,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 111%
- Original List Price: $1,000,000
- Days on Market: 6
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1633 Arlington: $1,311,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Queen Anne Bungalow c. 1920
- 4/3, 2555 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,225,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 107%
- Original List Price: $1,225,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Title Paid By: Buyer
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SOLD
602 Teetshorn: $1,425,000
- Woodland Heights
- Raised Craftsman Bungalow circa 1920
- 5/3/1, 4608 sq ft on 5025 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,499,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 95%
- Original List Price: $1,499,000
- Days on Market: 15
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $8,250
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1142 Arlington: $1,550,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Greek Revival c. 2005 by Allegro Builders
- 4/3/1, 3832 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,500,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 103%
- Original List Price: $1,500,000
- Days on Market: 4
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1618 Arlington: $1,625,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Modified Greek Revival built 2006 by Allegro Builders
- 5/3/1, 4245 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,649,900
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $1,649,900
- Days on Market: 13
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
837 Waverly: $1,850,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival c. 2015 by Whitestone Builders
- 4/3/1, 4250 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,875,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,875,000
- Days on Market: 19
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $5,000
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1008 E 6th 1/2 St: $2,000,000
- Norhill (south of Pecore, not historic)
- Modern farmhouse c. 2015 by Arnold Builders
- 3/4/1, 4735 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,950,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 103%
- Original List Price: $1,950,000
- Days on Market: 2
- 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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