Hello BBBB Friends:
It was another snoozer of a week for real estate in the Heights. There are only so many ways to say inventory is low and buyers are hanging out on the fence. However, I do have four new listings to share today. And don’t forget, there are plenty of properties Still on My List!
I love Halloween, but If you are new to the Heights, Halloween can be traumatic. The Heights is a destination for trick-or-treaters from all over the city. We have a reputation for being a safe and easy place to make a big haul of candy. For my new BBBB’ers, here is my ‘go-to’ list for surviving and thriving Halloween in the Heights.
Have a great week!
Becky
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The Week’s Featured Properties
1708 Ashland: $889,000
- Bell Heights
- New Orleans inspired, c. 2015, by Rohe & Wright
- 3/3/1, 2453 sq ft on 1696 sq ft lot
- Gated community – lock & leave
- 2nd & 3rd floor balconies
- Primary + 1 secondary bedroom on 3rd floor
- 1st-floor guest suite
- Outdoor community spaces
- Gated access to 2-car attached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
One of the twenty single-family homes in the gated community of Bell Heights. Owners have access to the Bell Tower rooftop amenities, including a plunge pool, putting green, outdoor kitchen, lounge & sun terrace. There is also a fitness center. Only two streets away from the Historic Heights Shopping District and one block from the Hike & Bike Trail.
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1647 Columbia: $975,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Colonial, c. 1982
- 4/2/1, 2052 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Remodeled in 2020
- Downstairs layout includes separate living room, dining room, and kitchen
- All bedrooms up
- Primary suite with spa shower and walk-in closet with custom built-ins
- Backyard with pool and patio and a bit of greenspace + fenced front yard
- Alley access to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Fun fact: Fewer than 100 homes were built in Heights in the 1980s. The styles were predominantly Victorian or bungalows with a few one-offs, such as this simple Colonial home. (Info derived from HAR)
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540 W 26th St #A: $985,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival inspired with front-loading garage, c. 2020, by Titan Homes
- 3/3/1, 3191 sq ft on 3275 sq ft lot
- High-end finishes and gorgeous trim work
- Chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances
- First-floor living, all bedrooms on the second floor
- Game room and home office/study on three
- Covered terrace off the game room
- ELEVATOR
- Covered brick terrace and manicured greenspace with pool potential
- Front loading 2-car garage and driveway parking
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
This home may look familiar. It sold in August after only 2 days on market at 107% of the then-list price of $900,000. There were multiple offers. In theory, lacking other options, those buyers should still be in the market. PS- I still think it’s a great lock-and-leave home with first-floor living and an elevator.
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1130 Ashland: $2,195,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Greek Revival inspired custom home, c. 2007, by Carabella Homes
- 4/3/2, 4788 sq ft on 8580 sq ft lot
- Some updates to the original
- Grand entryway with 23′ ceilings
- Island kitchen with Thermador appliances including 6-burner stove w/double ovens
- First-floor primary suite
- Formal study with stained wood built-ins
- Open game room upstairs with balcony
- Media room
- Large backyard with POOL, travertine decking, and artificial turf
- Front-entry attached 2-car garage
- Circular drive provides additional parking
- Zoned to Love Elementary
The child’s playhouse is adorable, complete with dormers and window boxes.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1118 Key: $775,000 was $825,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1930
- 3/2/1, 1920 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded in 2021/2022
- Open-concept living/dining/kitchen
- Primary suite with spa shower added
- Lovely and green front, side, and back yards
- Currently, street parking only
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
This home’s unique, symmetrical triple-clipped-gable roof reveals that the building was constructed as a duplex in the early 20th century. Having fallen into disrepair, it was purchased in 2021, expanded, and given a new life as a single-family home.
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BACK ON THE MARKET
915 Heights Blvd: $999,500
- Heights South Historic District
- Bungalow c. 1922
- 3/3, 2785 sq ft on 7500 sq ft lot
- Expanded and renovated
- Formal living and dining areas
- Office/study
- 1st-floor primary suite
- 2 secondary bedrooms up
- Guest quarters (350sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen & bath)
- Landscaped front and back yards (back yard is artificial turf)
- Gated driveway access to 1-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Located on the Boulevard, in close proximity to Donovan Park and Heights Mercantile, this home’s distinctive front elevation incorporates aspects of the Craftsman, Queen Anne, and Storybook architectural styles.
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PRICE REDUCED
325 W 17th St: $1,850,000 was $1,899,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern Farmhouse c. 2021, by IBuild Concepts
- 4/4, 3819 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Wide-plank oak flooring throughout
- Chef’s kitchen w/waterfall island & high-end appliances
- Office or 4th bedroom down w/ensuite bath
- Game room on the second floor
- Covered porch with outdoor kitchen
- Cocktail pool and plenty of turfed green space
- Guest HOUSE (385 sq ft, 1-bedroom, kitchenette & full bath)
- Front-entry garage
- A double-wide driveway provides additional parking
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Great walkability with easy access to the Hike and Bike Trail as well as restaurants and shops on 19th & 20th Streets.
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OPTION PENDING
924 W Gardner: $825,000
- Cash (east of Norhill Historic District)
- Arts and Crafts bungalow, c. 1930
- 3/2/1, 1884 sq ft on a 4630 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $835,000
- Days on Market: 64
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OPTION PENDING
1111 Ashland: $1,145,000
- Houston Heights
- Prairie inspired, c. 2017, by Modern Bungalow
- 3/3, 3144 sq ft on a 4400 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,175,000
- Days on Market: 23
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OPTION PENDING
726 10 1/2 St: $1,749,000
- Stude (Houston Heights)
- Craftsman inspired, c. 2019 by L&B Limited
- 5/3/1, 3835 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,749,000
- Days on Market: 14
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
307 Archer: $455,000
- Brooke Smith
- Queen Anne bungalow c. 1930
- 2/1, 1347 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $479,990
- List to Sell Ratio: 95%
- Original List Price: $499,990
- Days on Market: 50
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $5,500
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
921 W Gardner: $650,000
- Cash subdivision
- Arts & Crafts bungalow c.1930
- 2/2, 1572 sq ft on 4850 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $660,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $660,000
- Days on Market: 25
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
920 W Temple: $735,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 1384 sq ft on 5200 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $749,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $749,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $3,000
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
225 W 25th St: $932,500
- Sunset Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2020 by Hubley Homes
- 3/2/1, 2660 sq ft on 3275 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $925,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 101%
- Original List Price: $925,000
- Days on Market: 2
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
1339 Rutland: $1,125,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Colonial Revival c. 1920
- 3/3/1, 2319 sq ft on an 8712 sq ft lot
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,199,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 94%
- Original List Price: $1,199,000
- Days on Market: 8
- 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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