Becky's Best Bungalow Bets for Oct 8, 2023: Short List + Pumpkin Picks & Tips

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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*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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1138 Adelle, Neoclassical Style home — Presented by South RECA

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

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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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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