Hello BBBB Friends:

Congratulations to the Houston Astros for making it to the ALCS championship series! This week, it appears folks were more focused on the Astros than house hunting or listing their homes! In addition to my short lineup of new listings, there were several price changes, new contracts, and final sales that you will want to check out, so keep scrolling down!  And don’t forget, there are plenty of properties Still on My List!

You may notice something a little different this week. This is the first time I have featured a condominium in BBBB. Bell Heights is the adaptive reuse of the former Bell South Building circa the 1950s. The building was redeveloped in 2016 into a showcase of “lock and leave” loft-style units within walking distance of the 19th Street shopping and dining district. While these units do not come on the market frequently, one of the penthouse units sold earlier this year for approximately $1.5 million.

Have a great week!

Becky

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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). 

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The Week’s Featured Properties

This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates

BACK ON MARKET

914 Rutland: $775,000

• Houston Heights
• Cottage c. 1910
• 3/2, 2082 sq ft on 5324 sq ft lot
• Kitchen and bath updates
• All bedrooms down
• Game room/office/flex space up
• Backyard with deck, patio, and artificial turf
• Climate-controlled bonus room in the garage
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Front parking space
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

The pictures really do not communicate the charm of this cottage! Great location, mere blocks from MKT, Heights Mercantile, and the Hike and Bike Trail.

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PRICE REDUCED

924 W Gardner: $825,000 was $835,000

• Cash (east of Norhill Historic District)
• Arts and Crafts bungalow, c. 1930
• 3/2/1, 1884 sq ft on a 4630 sq ft lot
• Expanded/renovated in 2022
• Primary suite with raised ceiling and beautiful bath w/walk-in closet
• Covered back porch with a small strip of greenspace
• Driveway parking (no garage)
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

The renovation included a spacious master bedroom, complete with an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. It’s refreshing to see the use of color, something other than white on white. However, it may be too late to turn back if you decide you hate the color green.

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BACK ON MARKET

1507 Ashland: $995,000 was $1,050,000

• Heights West Historic District
• Gable Front Bungalow c. 1915
• 3/2, 1960 sq ft on 8800 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and primary bath
• High ceilings plus a vaulted ceiling in the living room
• 3-panel picture window sliding doors open to the backyard
• Wrap-around deck overlooking landscaped back & side yards
• Landscaped front and back yards
• Gated access to driveway parking
• Parking pads in front
• Zoned to Love Elementary

 A mural painted by Daniel Anguilu, a well-known street artist, is one of the prominent features of this home. The mural was first painted on the back wall of the home’s exterior. To accommodate an expansion, the mural was removed, and half of the mural is now an art installation in the living room that also includes the original window. The remaining half is on view in the backyard. I’d love to see this home on the Heights home tour!

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OPTION PENDING

339 W 23rd St #C: $935,000

• Houston Heights
• Modern Greek Revival, c. 2016 by Distinctive Living
• 3/2/2, 2674 sq ft on 3275 sq ft lot
• Original List Price:  $935,000
• Days on Market: 4

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OPTION PENDING

724 W Melwood: $959,500

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
• 3/2, 1828 sq ft on 5616 sq ft lot
• Original List Price:  $979,999
• Days on Market: 88

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OPTION PENDING

915 Heights Blvd: $999,500

• Heights South Historic District
• Bungalow c. 1922
• 3/3, 2785 sq ft on 7500 sq ft lot
• Original List Price:  $999,500
• Days on Market: 3

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Going, Going, Gone!

135 E 23rd St: $850,000

• Milroy Park
• Craftsman-style bungalow c 2012 by Rob Ryan Constr.
• 3/2/1, 2322 sq ft on 5200 sq ft lot
• Price at Time of Contract:  $899,900
• List to Sell Ratio: 94%
• Original List Price:  $899,900
• Days on Market: 97
• Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $3,400
• Title Paid By: Seller

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1001 Aurora: $975,000

• Sunset Heights
• Colonial Revival c. 1948
• 4/3, 2682 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
• Price at Time of Contract:  $975,000
• List to Sell Ratio: 100%
• Original List Price:  $975,000
• Days on Market: 2
• Title Paid By: Seller

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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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