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Becky's Best Bungalow Bets for May 8, 2022: Happy Mother's Day!

Hello BBBB Friends:

Happy Mother’s Day! Today I am featuring two new listings, but be sure to keep scrolling down for price improvements, new contracts, and final sales for those homes that are Still on My List.

FUN STUFF

Monday, May 9: The theme for this month’s Houston Heights Association general meeting is, “Destinations, Locations, Recreation, Fun”. Guests from the Houston Film Commission, AIA Houston, and Bike Houston, will be sharing Houston’s Best Kept Secrets at the Heights Fire Station, 12th & Yale from 6:30 PM-8:00 PM.

Weekend, June 4-5: The 17th Houston Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt. 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. Early bird pricing ends May 23rd.

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


Information About Brokerage Services
TREC Consumer Protection Notice

Becky Davis
Compass Realty
832-628-8221

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). 



725 Tulane
Presented by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

725 Tulane: $950,000

  • Houston Heights (Tulane Trails)
  • Greek Revival c. 2018 by Sullivan Builders
  • 4/3, 2441 sq ft on 3300 sq ft lot
  • LEED Certified
  • Double gallery front porches including primary suite walk-out
  • Study or 4th bedroom down with full bath
  • Covered back porch
  • Landscaped green space between house and garage
  • Alley access to 2 car detached garage
  • Additional gravel parking pads along this street
  • Zoned to Love Elementary

Tulane and Ashland Trails are neighborhoods of Creole-style homes built by Sullivan Brothers. The Hike and Bike trail runs immediately to the south of the development, and, it’s located just blocks from Heights Mercantile, Donovan Park, and M-K-T.

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1615 Arlington
Presented by Boulevard Realty

1615 Arlington: $1,379,000

  • Heights East Historic District
  • Craftsman bungalow c. 1930
  • 3/2/1, 3141 sq ft on 6402 sq ft lot
  • Expanded/renovated 2012 by T&W Builders
  • Formal living/dining
  • All bedrooms up
  • Covered back porch and large yard
  • Alley access to 2-car detached garage
  • Curbed street
  • Zoned to Field Elementary

Located on arguably one of the nicest blocks in the Heights, walk or ride your bike to the Heights Esplanade and jogging trail as well as the 19th Street shopping area.

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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates

Presented by Keller Williams Metro

PRICE REDUCED

723 Key: $899,000 was $949,000

  • Norhill Historic District
  • Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
  • 3/2, 1963 sq ft on 5616 sq ft lot
  • Renovated in 2015
  • Primary bedroom up, two secondary bedrooms down
  • Additional sitting area up
  • Quarter-sawn oak mantel and built-ins with handcrafted tiles & leaded glass doors
  • Back yard
  • Garage APT (400 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen & bath)
  • Driveway access to 2-car detached garage plus carport
  • Curbed street
  • Zoned to Browning Elementary

Favorite feature: gorgeous fireplace. Note that garage apartments can no longer be built in the Norhill Historic District. Existing garage apartments are grandfathered.

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607 Harvard
Presented by Compass Real Estate

PRICE REDUCED

607 Harvard: $1,800,000 was $1,995,000

  • Heights South Historic District
  • Queen Anne c. 1920
  • 4/3/1, 3760 sq ft on 13,200 sq ft lot
  • Wrap-around double gallery porches
  • Primary & 2 secondary bedrooms on 2nd floor
  • Basement with living area, study, bedroom w/full bath
  • Full house generator
  • Grounds include POOL/spa, Palapa, outdoor kitchen
  • Garden room w/full bath in garage
  • Garage APT (805 sq ft, 1 bedroom w/full kitchen & bath)
  • Driveway access w/auto gate to 3-car elevator capable,detached garage
  • Zoned to Harvard Elementary

This is the Heights equivalent of an estate. The home retains many of the original architectural features and the grounds are stunning. It is on the corner of Harvard & White Oak just a block from Donovan Park & Heights Mercantile. and just steps from local favorite Coltivare. (Note, a Palapa typically has a grass roof)

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1208 Tabor
Presented by Pop Realty

OPTION PENDING

1208 Tabor: $659,000

  • Brooke Smith
  • Craftsman bungalow c. 1940
  • 3/2, 1903 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price:  $659,000
  • Days on Market:  3

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1040 Alexander
Presented by Martha Turner Sotheby’s

OPTION PENDING

1040 Alexander: $668,000

  • West Heights
  • Cottage c. 1936
  • 2/2, 1128 sq ft on 6000 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price:  $698,000
  • Days on Market:  20

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804 Waverly
Presented by Compass Real Estate

OPTION PENDING

804 Waverly: $995,000

  • Houston Heights
  • Greek Revival c. 1999 by Allegro Homes
  • 3/2/1, 2631 sq ft on 4399 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price:  $995,000
  • Days on Market:  4

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Presented by Coldwell Banker Realty

PENDING

857 E 24th St: $1,550,000

  • Sunset Heights
  • Contemporary c. 2017 by Cea-Loveless
  • 5/4/1, 4272 sq ft on 6000 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price:  $1,550,000
  • Days on Market:  34

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Presented by RE/MAX Signature

OPTION PENDING

1008 E 6th 1/2 St: $1,950,000

  • Norhill (south of Pecore, not historic)
  • Modern farmhouse c. 2015 by Arnold Builders
  • 3/4/1, 4735 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
  • Original List Price:  $1,950,000
  • Days on Market:  2

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Going, Going Gone!

802 Temple
Presented by Circa Real Estate

SOLD

802 W Temple: $850,000

  • Norhill Historic District
  • Brick Tutor Cottage c. 1920
  • 2/2, 1428 sq ft on 6157 sq ft lot
  • Price at Time of Contract:  $775,000
  • List to Sell Ratio: 110%
  • Original List Price:  $775,000
  • Days on Market: 2
  • Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $15,000
  • Owner’s Title Policy: Seller

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725 Harvard
Presented by Boulevard Realty

SOLD

725 Harvard: $1,155,000

  • Heights South Historic District
  • Queen Anne c. 1909
  • 2/2/1, 2470 sq ft on 9900 sq ft lot
  • Price at Time of Contract:  $1,100,000
  • List to Sell Ratio: 105%
  • Original List Price:  $1,100,000
  • Days on Market: 3
  • Owner’s Title Policy: Buyer

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2007 Cortlandt
Presented by Compass Real Estate

SOLD

2007 Cortlandt: $1,164,000

  • Houston Heights
  • Craftsman style home c. 2014
  • 3/3, 3270 sq ft on a 4600 sq ft lot
  • Price at Time of Contract:  $1,099,000
  • List to Sell Ratio: 106%
  • Original List Price:  $1,099,000
  • Days on Market: 4
  • Owner’s Title Policy: Seller

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527 Harvard
Presented by Compass Real Estate

SOLD

527 Harvard: $1,399,000

  • Heights South Historic District
  • Cottage circa 1920
  • 4/3/1, 2900 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
  • Renovated/expanded in 2021
  • Price at Time of Contract:  $1,399,000
  • List to Sell Ratio: 100%
  • Original List Price:  $1,399,000
  • Days on Market: 6
  • Owner’s Title Policy: Seller

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3007 Norhill
Presented by Boulevard Realty

SOLD

3007 Norhill: $1,750,000

  • Norhill (south of 11th)
  • Craftsman style recent construction by Aspire Fine Homes c. 2019
  • 4/3/1, 4079 sq ft on a 5350 sq ft lot
  • Price at Time of Contract:  $1,695,000
  • List to Sell Ratio: 103%
  • Original List Price:  $1,695,000
  • Days on Market: 6
  • Owner’s Title Policy: Seller

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Presented by Martha Turner Sotheby’s

SOLD

706 E 10th 1/2 St: $1,865,000

  • Houston Heights
  • Greek Revival c. 2016 by Wall Properties
  • 4/5/1, 4247 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
  • Price at Time of Contract:  $1,890,000
  • List to Sell Ratio: 99%
  • Original List Price:  $1,925,000
  • Days on Market: 27
  • Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $1,000
  • Owner’s Title Policy: Seller

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