Hello BBBB Friends:
Good news! Rates have dropped half a point since last week! I’m crossing my fingers …and my toes… for further drops!! Hopefully, the tide is turning!
Today, I’m featuring 5 new listings of varying home styles and price points. Also, keep scrolling down to see price reductions, new contracts, and final sales for those homes that are Still on My List.
BY THE NUMBERS FOR OCTOBER 2023
- The median selling price for a single-family home in the Heights reached $764,950, reflecting a 17.7% increase compared to the previous year. The average sales price for October was $917,312, a 27.1% increase over the prior year.
- Homes are now taking longer to find buyers, with an average time on the market of 51 days, which is 25% longer than this period last year. However, the median time on the market stands at 28 days, only 12% longer than Oct 2022.
- The median list-to-sale price ratio remains consistently strong, ranging between 99% and 100%.
REMINDER: The monthly Heights Association Meeting will be held tomorrow evening from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Fire Station. This week, meet and mingle with HHA business members. There will be adult and family-friendly refreshments and door prizes! See you there!
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).
The Week’s Featured Properties
1001 Le Green: $875,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Pediment Bungalow c. 1930
- 3/2, 1872 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated in 2018
- Nicely appointed island kitchen
- Primary suite with sitting area and walk-in closet
- Graveled patio and small green space
- Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street, corner lot
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Close to Main Street. Walk to neighborhood favorites Hughie’s Vietnamese, Neve Ice Cream, Pinkerton’s BBQ and Spanish Flower.
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908 Tabor: $950,000
- Brooke Smith
- Craftsman bungalow c.1920
- 4/3, 2728 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded 2018 by Renovated Thinking
- Office or 4th bedroom downstairs with access to full bath
- Cute kitchen with lots of counter space
- Living room downstairs with second living area upstairs
- Screened back porch, patio, and small green space
- Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage plus porte-cochere
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
Located on a nice curbed and guttered block in Brooke Smith. The home was expanded while retaining a full garage and yard space.
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602 E 10th 1/2 St: $1,495,000
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 2932 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded
- Study/home office or 4th bedroom
- Covered back porch plus green space
- Garage APT (610 sq ft, efficiency, full bath & kitchen)
- Driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Parking pad in front plus curbed side street for additional parking
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Pure eye candy! This is a very desirable, sizeable single-story bungalow. It was previously owned and renovated by well-known Texas interior designer Marie Flanigan. The current owner has made additional improvements. It is stunning. Be sure to check out the garage apartment.
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1515 Waverly: $1,850,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern farmhouse c. 2023 by ALP Builders
- 4/4/1, 3807 sq ft on a 5503 sq ft lot
- High ceilings and engineered white oak flooring
- Home office/ study
- Chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances and island seating
- All bedrooms are up with ensuite baths
- Primary suite with tray ceiling and huge closet
- 2nd floor open game room or sitting area
- Covered back porch and turfed yard space
- Alley access to a 2-car attached garage w/tandem storage
- Secure front parking
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Black and dark grey exterior paint colors are becoming increasingly popular. Many homeowners are embracing these dark and sophisticated hues to create a modern and striking aesthetic for their home’s exteriors.
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632 Harvard: $2,190,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Mediterranean, c. 2010
- 3/2/1, 3868 sq ft on a 13,200 sq ft lot
- Double gallery front porches
- Updated kitchen and baths
- All bedrooms plus media room on 2nd floor
- Expansive yard and outdoor decks
- Heated POOL with rock waterfall and spa
- GUESTHOUSE (1598 sq ft, 2-story, 1st-floor living, bedroom, and flex space on 2nd floor, kitchenette, and full bath)
- Alley access to a 3-car detached garage
- Double front driveway
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Although Mediterranean-style homes are not prevalent in the Heights, several examples can be found scattered throughout the neighborhood. The current owners of this home have undertaken extensive interior and exterior painting, giving the home a more contemporary appearance.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1128 Winston: $615,000 was $635,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1924
- 2/2, 1176 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen and bathrooms
- Built-in storage in bedrooms
- Raised back deck plus green space
- Gated driveway parking (no garage)
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Charming bungalow with curb appeal. Walk to Field Elementary, less than 1/2 block away.
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PRICE REDUCED
723 Euclid: $775,000 was $799,000
- Woodland Heights Historic District
- English bungalow c. 1930
- 3/2, 1427 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Kitchen and bath updates
- Abundance of windows and natural light
- Dining room and breakfast room
- Galley kitchen with long butcher-block counters
- Back deck/pergola, graveled yard with landscaping
- Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
Very nice tree-lined block in Woodland Heights. Easy access to I-10 via Watson.
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PRICE REDUCED
410 W 27th St: $825,000 was $835,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2014 by Drake Homes
- 3/2/1, 2768 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
- Home office/study
- Island kitchen with seating, 6-burner range with dual ovens
- Primary suite with double walk-in closets
- Covered back porch and flagstone patio between house and garage
- Garage APT (551 sq ft, one bedroom, full bath & kitchenette)
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Front parking pads
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
One of a series of homes on W. 26th and 27th Streets by Drake Homes. Upgraded trim package with wainscoting, crown moldings, and coffered ceiling in the dining room.
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PRICE REDUCED
610 E 25th St: $1,750,000 was $1,850,000
- Sunset Heights
- Modern 2-story, c. 2023 by Jamestown Estate Homes
- 4/4/1, 4574 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
- Home office/study
- 4th bedroom or 2nd study with ensuite bath
- Open-concept kitchen/family room/ dining area
- All bedrooms have ensuite baths and large closets
- Huge game room
- Retractable wall of windows open out onto the covered porch
- Green space with pool potential
- Front-entry 2-car garage
- Additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
This property has alley access, which will make future pool construction easier.
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OPTION PENDING
808 W Melwood: $599,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1930
- 2/1, 1366 sq ft on a 5512 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $599,000
- Days on Market: 15
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OPTION PENDING
703 Mosby Circle: $1,400,000
- Sterling Heights
- Victorian-style home, c. 1993 by Sterling Victorian Homes
- 3/2/1, 2924 sq ft on a 10,029 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,400,000
- Days on Market: 2
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
122 Payne: $710,000
- Germantown Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 1695 sq ft on a 5100 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $699,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 102%
- Original List Price: $749,000
- Days on Market: 9
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $3,500
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SOLD
921 Bayland: $849,000
- Woodson Place (Woodland Heights area)
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1935
- 3/2, 2020 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $849,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $849,000
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
434 Columbia: $1,562,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Prairie-style, c. 2016 by Sugar Creek Homes
- 4/3, 4106 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,599,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $1,650,000
- Days on Market: 46
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $15,400
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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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