Becky's Best Bungalow Bets for Nov 5, 2023: 4 New Listings + Holiday Events

Hello BBBB Friends:

So today is my favorite day of the year when our clocks move back an hour. I will savor this extra hour all day. However, I’m not as keen on losing the additional daylight hours for showing homes!

Today, I am featuring four new listings. Also, keep scrolling down to see price reductions, new contracts, and final sales for those homes that are Still on My List.

HEIGHTS HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR

HEIGHTS HOLIDAY HOME TOUR– After a 3-year hiatus, the Heights Holiday Home Tour is back! (Note: last year’s tour was a neighborhood walking tour; this year, you can walk through the houses!) The 5 selected homes are located fairly close together but I’m told there will be shuttle busses available. DATES: December 1 from 6-9 pm and December 2 from 3-9 pm. Tickets are available online for $30 each. Sponsored by the Houston Heights Association.

LIGHTS IN THE HEIGHTS- This year’s event will be held December 9th from 6-9 pm. Omar and Highland will be illuminated this year, and these streets will be closed from Studewood to Beauchamp from 5-9 PM. Note that this is a neighborhood event; it is not widely publicized to keep the crowd manageable. Sponsored by the Woodland Heights Civic Association.

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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832-628-8221

*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

Presented by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Green

821 Pizer: $680,000

Norhill Historic District
Brick Bungalow c. 1924
2/1, 1165 sq ft on a 5512 sq ft lot
Updated kitchen, freshly painted
Formal living/dining and galley kitchen
Back deck and green space
Garage APT (612 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, full kitchen & bath, recent updates, plus a large deck)
Driveway access to 3-car detached garage
Curbed street
Zoned to Browning Elementary

This home provides a front-row seat to everything that happens at Proctor Plaza Park. The park features a baseball field, tennis court, playground, and a community center.

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1319 Harvard: $990,000

Heights East Historic District
Craftsman bungalow c.1910
3/2, 1898 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
Expanded bungalow with 2 living areas
Updated kitchen and baths
Floor-to-ceiling windows open to the backyard
Lovely backyard with mature tree and landscaping
Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
Curbed street
Zoned to Harvard Elementary

This Craftsman bungalow emanates charm and curb appeal with its expansive front porch, distinctive gable windows, and a unique angled front door.

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Presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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
Updates include refinished flooring and freshly painted
Craftsman-style interior with stained wood, moldings, and high ceilings on the first floor
Formal living and dining rooms plus family room/kitchen on 1st floor
All bedrooms up
Extras: metal roof, Kohler generator
Huge manicured backyard
Driveway access to 2-car detached garage
Curbed street
Zoned to Harvard Elementary

In my view, the centerpiece of this home is the backyard sanctuary, complete with a patio, winding pathways, meticulously landscaped gardens, and a lovely water fountain.

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Presented by Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake/NASA

1535 Rutland: $1,799,999

Heights West Historic District
Queen Anne home, c. 1905
5/5, 3510 sq ft on a 8800 sq ft lot
Classic wrap-around porch
Expansion/renovation by Back40Builders completed in 2023
Office or 5th bedroom down with ensuite bath
Chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances and waterfall island with seating
Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling and sitting area, combined shower/tub spa, and large walk-in closet
All bedrooms have ensuite baths
Office/study on second floor
Garage APT (598 sq ft, efficiency, full bath, mini-split AC, plumbed for kitchen)
Porte-cochere with access to the house
Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
Curbed Street
Zoned to Love Elementary

Newly completed, to-the-studs renovation on a lovely tree-lined street with curbs and gutters. Centrally located: walk to restaurants and amenities on 19th St, 11th or Yale as well as Milroy Park and the library.

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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates

PRICE REDUCED

712 E 27th St: $650,000 was $699,000

Sunset Heights
Bungalow, c 1924
3/3, 1743 sq ft on a 5750 sq ft lot
Expanded/renovated in 2022 by New Beginnings
Wraparound porch and deck
Home office/flex room
Open concept living/dining/kitchen
Primary suite with spa bath and walk-in closet
Backyard with plenty of green space
Gated driveway access to a new 2-car attached garage
Front parking pad
Zoned to Field Elementary

Houston Heights
Queen Anne bungalow, c. 1905
5/5, 4607 sq ft on 12,832 sq ft lot
Original List Price: $2,795,000
Days on Market: 12

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Going, Going, Gone!

821 E 27th St: $485,000

East Sunset Heights
Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
2/1, 1080 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
Price at the Time of Contract: $499,900
List to Sell Ratio: 97%
Original List Price: $525,000
Days on Market: 35
Title Paid By: Seller

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1544 Cortlandt: $950,000

Heights East Historic District
Craftsman bungalow, c 1920
3/2, 1796 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
Price at the Time of Contract: $1,100,000
List to Sell Ratio: 86%
Original List Price: $1,149,990
Days on Market: 36
Title Paid By: Seller
Seller Repairs: $6,750

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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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