Hello BBBB Friends:
Things are looking up! We’ve been savoring autumn weather for days, and the Astros won their first playoff game!
Today, I am featuring three new listings. Also, this was a big week for price reductions, with 25% of homes that are Still on My List receiving price adjustments. To see these properties, along with new contracts and final sales, keep scrolling down!
PERFECT PUMPKIN POINTERS
Observing our neighbors’ creative pumpkin displays this year has inspired me to offer some valuable tips on maintaining the perfect pumpkin presentation from now through Thanksgiving!
- 🎃 When picking your pumpkin, check thoroughly that it has no bruises or pinholes.
- ✋ Stems are not handles. They break off easily and speed up the deterioration process.
- 🧻 Keep your pumpkins dry! Especially if they are touching. This will ensure they don’t begin to rot prematurely.
- 🔎 Check your pumpkins frequently, discarding any showing signs of rot.
- 🐛 If you see a pinhole in your pumpkin, that may mean burrowing critters are getting inside. Paint the holes shut with clear nail polish.
- 📦 Protect both your pumpkin and your porch with a piece of cardboard underneath. While you may enjoy seeing the pumpkins throughout the season, you certainly don’t want a stain to linger year-round.
Head to Facebook to watch my video: https://fb.watch/8SQxBW11sr/ and share your own tips for preserving pumpkins!
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
122 Payne: $749,000
- Germantown Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 1695 sq ft on a 5100 sq ft lot
- Expanded/renovated 2014
- Refinished wood floors and plantation shutters
- Fully fenced front yard wraps around to back
- Outdoor living space with brick pavers, gas fireplace, pergola & cafe lights
- Gated driveway
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
Curb appeal and tons of charm in this renovated Craftsman bungalow located just around the corner from Woodland Park which offers lighted tennis courts, a basketball pavilion, a pool, and even a monthly organized bird watch 🐦. Also super convenient to downtown.
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711 Waverly: $1,100,000
- Houston Heights
- Craftsman-inspired, c. 2015 by RL Custom Homes
- 4/3/1, 2913 sq ft on a 4356 sq ft lot
- The kitchen and primary bath have been updated since construction
- Kitchen with island seating and floor-to-ceiling cabinets
- Primary suite with fireplace
- Covered side porch
- Backyard bricked patio and turfed green space
- Gated driveway access to front-entry attached garage
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Situated just a stone’s throw away from the MKT section of the Heights Hike and Bike Trail, you can easily walk west to the MKT shopping and dining area. Or, if you’re in the mood for more exploration, a short walk further east will take you to Heights Mercantile and Donovan Park.
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1705 Blount: $1,569,000
- Pinelawn
- Modern farmhouse inspired, c. 2023 by Modern Bungalow (MB)
- 4/4, 3488 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Classic MB with crown moldings, wainscoting and built-ins
- Study or 5th bedroom down with access to a full bath
- Kitchen with island seating, Kitchenaid Pro appliances, glass front cabinets
- Large game room on 2nd floor
- Primary suite with vaulted ceiling, spa-like bath, and large closet
- Covered back porch, landscaped and sodded backyard
- Driveway access to a 2-car front-entry attached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of Field Elementary and popular Heights eateries, including Jenni’s Noodle House, Chilosos and Jün.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
608 Enid: $519,000 was $529,000
- Brooke Smith
- Queen Anne bungalow, c. 1920
- 2/2, 1301 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and baths
- Primary suite with walk-in closet
- Grassy backyard, raised flower bed, storage shed
- Gated driveway parking (no garage)
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
- Minimum lot size this and surrounding blocks ✅
When looking in Brooke Smith, minimum lot size restrictions are important considerations for retaining future value.
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PRICE REDUCED
1138 Adele: $649,000 was $675,000
- Stude Sec 1 (south of East Sunset Heights)
- Neo-classical garage-front, c. 2019 by Loftech Homes
- 3/2/1, 2411 sq ft on a 2500 sq ft lot
- Wide-plank engineered wood flooring down
- Island kitchen w/ seating for 4 or 5
- Home office/bonus room on 2nd floor
- Primary suite with spa bath, dual primary closets, and balcony access
- Small grassy backyard
- Front-entry garage with additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Just around the corner, you’ll find the former Heights Transit Center, which is set to be transformed into a hip city park. The city has received a grant to assist with the renovation. Plans include improvements to the existing pavilion, restroom upgrades, splash pad, walking paths, and even a rain garden.
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PRICE REDUCED
2231 Singleton: $795,000 was $799,000
- Houston Heights (Gostick)
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 2/2, 1064 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Renovated in 2017
- Open-concept family, dining, and kitchen
- Backyard with POOL, patio, and green space
- Garage APT (500 sq ft, one bedroom, kitchenette & full bath)
- Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Extended driveway parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
The garage and garage apartment were built in 2020. The pool was added in 2019. (Bonus: Just a short stroll away, Chilosos is a go-to breakfast spot in the Heights.)
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PRICE REDUCED
723 Euclid: $799,000 was $824,900
- 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
705 Cordell: $900,000 was $950,000
- Brooke Smith
- Prairie style, c. 2017 by Covington Signature
- 4/3/1, 3037 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Old Chicago brick, repurposed shiplap and coffered ceiling in the family room
- Coordinating brick island in the kitchen
- Home Office/Study
- All bedrooms up
- Private balcony off the primary bedroom
- Green space in front
- Covered side patio
- Alley access to 2-car attached garage
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
- Minimum lot size on this and surrounding blocks✔️
Need more play space? This home is located just a few blocks from Monte Beach Park.
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PRICE REDUCED
714 E 13th 1/2 St: $1,750,000 was $1,798,950
- Kutschbach (Houston Heights)
- Craftsman meets Queen Anne, c. 2022, by Woodrock Homes
- 4/4/1, 4293 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
- Wide-plank engineered hardwood floors
- Study/home office
- Island kitchen with tons of counter space and Thermador appliances
- Huge primary suite
- 3 secondary bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath
- Large game room with access to the balcony
- Covered brick patio plus small yard
- Driveway access to 2-car attached garage
- Additional driveway parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
The primary suite measures over 650 square feet, with the primary bedroom and bath being approximately the same size. 😮
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OPTION PENDING
1111 Robbie: $450,000
- Stude (south of E Sunset Heights)
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1940
- 2/1, 768 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $475,000
- Days on Market: 36
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OPTION PENDING
708 Teetshorn: $775,000
- Woodland Terrace
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2, 1792 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $775,000
- Days on Market: 10
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OPTION PENDING
730 E 6th 1/2 St: $1,545,000
- Houston Heights
- Contemporary, c. 1918
- 2/2/1, 2986 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,775,000
- Days on Market: 190
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OPTION PENDING
1036 Highland: $1,695,000
- Norhill (South of 11th St)
- Craftsman, c. 2016 by Aspire Fine Homes
- 4/3/1, 3961 sq ft on a 6500 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,695,000
- Days on Market: 4
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OPTION PENDING
616 E 19th St: $2,150,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Renovated 20th Century Drugstore, c. 1920
- 3/4/1, 3796 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $2,250,000
- Days on Market: 112
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
1035 Tulane: $875,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2014 by Lucia’s Oaks
- 3/2/1, 2418 sq ft on a 3300 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $879,900
- List to Sell Ratio: 99%
- Original List Price: $899,000
- Days on Market: 55
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Repairs: $1,000
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SOLD
1208 Tulane: $1,425,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1930
- 4/4, 3349 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,450,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $1,495,000
- Days on Market: 21
- 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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