Hello BBBB Friends:
The needle for real estate activity in the Heights moved slightly this week with a pick-up in new listings. I’ve selected five properties to preview today, from a beautifully expanded Craftsman bungalow to a sleek modern twist on a classic. Remember to explore price reductions, new contracts, and final sales for homes that are Still on My List. Scroll down to see all of these changes.
Have a great week, and,
Let’s look at houses or talk about selling yours!
Becky Davis
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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).
** Still On My List is a compilation of those homes I’ve reviewed previously that have yet to sell.
The Week’s Featured Properties
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2, 1,664 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded in 2013
- Updated kitchen with quartz countertops and a mobile island
- Original hardwood floors and decorative brick fireplace
- Primary suite with vaulted shiplap ceiling, two walk-in closets, a shower and a soaking tub
- Stamped concrete tile patio and private fenced backyard with green space
- Gated driveway access to a 1-car garage and tandem carport
- Curbed street
- Field Elementary School
Its rebuilt, fully operational original windows contribute to the home’s vintage charm. In the newer addition, low-E windows enhance energy efficiency while blending seamlessly with the home’s historic character.
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1523 Allston: $795,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 2/1, 1094 sq ft home on a 6600 sq ft lot
- High ceilings
- Original hardwood floors, crown molding, and plantation shutters throughout
- Large primary bedroom with windows on two sides
- Secondary bedroom includes built-in shelving for extra storage
- Bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower combination
- Expansive raised back deck, fenced green space and landscaping
- Guest HOUSE (Efficiency, 378 sq ft with kitchenette and full bath)
- Graveled driveway
- Curbed street
- Love Elementary School
The charming guest house (casita) is too cute to resist—perfect for hosting guests, creating a cozy workspace, or even a stylish little retreat of your own.
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610 Tabor: $1,290,000
- Brooke Smith
- Contemporary, c. 2023, by Patrick Dumana
- 4/3/3, 5,176 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
- Expansive open-concept living with wide plank White Oak flooring
- Home office
- Island kitchen with Black Honed Granite and White Quartz countertops, GE Monogram appliances, and a custom refrigerator cabinet
- Separate butler’s kitchen
- Massive upstairs game room with balcony and gas firepit
- Huge primary suite with high ceilings and large walk-in closet
- Safe room with reinforced concrete walls
- Driveway access to attached 2-car garage with epoxy flooring
- Parking pads in front
- Browning Elementary School
This unusual 5,000+ square foot home is possibly the largest in Brooke Smith. The yard is restricted to a fenced front, while a long driveway and a porte-cochere offer covered space for parties. Need more play space? Monte Beach Park is only a few blocks away.
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415 Aurora: $1,450,000
- Sunset Heights
- Contemporary/Modern, c. 1920 (remodeled 2016 and 2022)
- 4/3, 3,095 sq ft home on a 6,000 sq ft lot
- Home office/study
- Double-gable entrance with 25-ft ceilings in living area
- Custom spiral staircase and stained white pine floors throughout
- Kitchen with Carrara marble countertops, Bertazzoni Italian gas range, and stainless steel appliances
- Primary suite with custom-built cabinetry, oversized closet, and French doors to a large deck
- Secondary bedrooms feature solar-tinted windows and unique lighting fixtures
- Backyard with brick patios and summer kitchen, green space
- Gated driveway access to attached 1-car garage with tandem carport and breezeway
- Curbed street
- Field Elementary School
Aurora Street is not only home to this stunning modern bungalow but also a hidden neighborhood gem: Angela’s Oven at 507 Aurora, famous for its artisan bread and pastries.
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815 Ridge: $1,599,000
- Woodland Terrace
- Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1920
- 4/4.5, 3,403 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
- Living room with wood-burning brick fireplace and custom built-ins
- Home office with coffered ceiling and designer paint
- Open kitchen with oversized kitchen island, quartz countertops, and slab backsplash
- First-floor bedroom with en-suite bath
- Upstairs game room with secret storage behind custom-built bookshelves
- All bedrooms have en-suite baths
- Small backyard with green space
- Driveway access to attached 2-car garage
- Curbed street
- Travis Elementary School
Construction is now complete on this expanded and reconstructed home. This Craftsman bungalow is located just a short walk from Stude Park and the White Oak Hike and Bike Trail, with convenient access to I-10.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
741 E 18th St: $850,000 was $885,000
- Pinelawn
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2, 1492 sq ft on a 6825 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen and bathroom updates
- Kitchen with 6-burner Wolfe range and Sub-Zero Fridge
- 3 bedrooms of approximately the same size
- Covered back patio and large landscaped side yard
- Driveway access to 2-car detached garage plus gated carport
- Corner lot
- Zoned to Field Elementary
This home has great curb appeal and a fantastic yard. While the closet space is modest, and the primary bedroom doesn’t have an ensuite bath, it is full of charm and character. Plus, Field Elementary is across the street.
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PRICE REDUCED
105 Payne: $1,450,000 was $1,575,000
- Germantown Historic District
- Prairie Style Bungalow, c. 1920
- 4/4, 3175 sq ft on a 7700 sq ft lot
- Expanded/remodeled in 2021
- Lovely island kitchen with wine fridge and storage
- 4th bedroom or office with ensuite bath
- Game room up
- Wrap-around covered porch and turfed yard
- GUEST HOUSE-1 story (1056 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath, separate backyard and deck)
- Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
This home features strong curb appeal and has been nicely renovated. It’s ready for immediate move-in and is located just a block from Woodland Park. An added bonus is the full-sized, one-story guest house with its own private greenspace—an ideal option for multi-generational families, visitors, or a potential rental opportunity. It is conveniently close to downtown and I-45.
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PENDING
1035 Louise: $389,900
- East Sunset Heights
- Pediment bungalow, c. 1928
- 2/1, 865 sq ft on 4000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $423,000
- Days on Market: 128
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- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1930
- 2/1, 1,118 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $580,000
- Days on Market:8
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OPTION PENDING
208 Tabor: $848,000
- Brooke Smith
- Queen Anne Bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2, 2,182 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $848,000
- Days on Market: 17
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OPTION PENDING
1546 Rutlandt & 242 W 16th: $1,975,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Pediment Bungalows, c. 1999
- 3/2/1, 2570 sq ft on a 14,045 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $2,100,000
- Days on Market: 6
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OPTION PENDING
3325 Morrison: $2,195,000
- Woodland Heights Historic District
- American Foursquare c. 1907
- 3/2/1, 2752 sq ft on a 9750 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $2,595,000
- Days on Market: 89
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Going, Going, Gone!
516 Teetshorn: $890,000
- Woodland Heights
- Queen Anne Bungalow, c. 1926
- 3/2, 1913 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $895,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 99%
- Original List Price: $895,000
- Days on Market: 10
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $10,000
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SOLD
1548 Cortlandt: $1,472,500
- Heights East Historic District
- Gable-front bungalow, c. 1940
- 4/3/1, 3101 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,545,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 95%
- Original List Price: $1,545,000
- Days on Market: 75
- 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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