Hello BBBB Friends:
Happy long weekend! I have two homes to feature today. The first is a modern Greek Revival, and the second is a classic Colonial Revival home. What’s the difference? A Colonial Revival typically has a symmetrical front facade, pedimented doorways, porches, and dormers. While a Greek Revival typically has a symmetrical front facade with porches spanning the width of the house, columns, and low sloped roof, with or without a front gable. These architectural styles come in as many variations as there are experts and enthusiasts who disagree on how to classify them. Keep scrolling down for price improvements, new contracts, and final sales for those homes that are Still on My List.
SPOTLIGHT ON NORHILL
Next weekend will mark the Norhill Area Association’s bi-annual home tour, so I thought now would be a good time to highlight this Heights neighborhood and offer some historical context.
HISTORY: Norhill was originally a planned community for middle-income, working-class families. Will Hogg, a prosperous businessman in Houston, developed the area in the 1920s. The name refers to the area’s position north of downtown and at a higher elevation. A streetcar line ran down Studewood, connecting the neighborhood with downtown. The original neighborhood consisted of 3 sections. East and North Norhill comprise the current Norhill Historic District, while the section south of 11th Street is not restricted. The historic district was so designated in 2000. There are approximately 800 contributing homes in the district, with an additional 100 non-contributing or vacant properties.
HOME STYLES: Although Craftsman bungalows predominate in the Norhill Historic District, other architectural styles such as Prairie, Tudor, Storybook, and Colonial Revival can be found as well. In some cases, elements of different styles were incorporated into the original designs, and/or modifications have been made over the years, making identification a little tricky. Strong deed restrictions from the outset contributed to the consistency that we see in the Norhill Historic District today.
FAQs: Answers to frequently asked questions about the Norhill Historic District: 1) Existing garage apartments are grandfathered, but no garage apartments or separate living quarters can be constructed now. 2) Garages may be potentially contributing structures, but if in serious disrepair, permission may be given to demolish and replace them. 3) Front fences are allowed but must be low and not obstruct the view of the house.
Home tour specifics: Saturday and Sunday, October 15 & 16, from noon to 4 pm. Click HERE for more details.
Have a great week and,
Let’s go look at houses or talk about selling yours!!!
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).
The Week’s Featured Properties
1536 Waverly: $950,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern Greek Revival, c. 2006, by Casablanca Homes
- 3/2/1, 2959 sq ft on a 4400 sq ft lot
- Double-gallery front porches
- Updates include fresh paint and new high-end appliances
- Study
- Huge primary suite with private balcony
- Covered back porch, flagstone patio + a bit of green space w/pet friendly turf
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Front parking pad
- Zoned to Love Elementary
New landscaping with low-maintenance, pet-friendly turf provides a welcoming entrance to the home.
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1639 Arlington: $1,800,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Colonial Revival, c. 2007, by Whitestone Builders (now Aspire Fine Homes)
- 4/3/1, 4347 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen, fresh paint
- Formal living and dining rooms
- Office/study
- Wine room
- 2 walls of windows in the family room look out onto the courtyard
- Primary suite down (huge closet)
- Large game room/open space upstairs
- Bricked courtyard with water feature
- Turfed green space with pool potential
- Garage APT (440 sq ft, efficiency, full bath)
- Alley access to a 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street plus front parking space
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Just a few of this home’s distinctive features include an elliptical floating staircase, a brick-lined wine room with floor-to-ceiling wine storage, and adjustable shutters.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1118 Key: $825,000 was $849,000
- 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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PRICE REDUCED
414 Cortlandt: $899,000 was $960,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Greek Revival c. 2004 by Ascent Homes
- 3/2/1, 2760 sq ft on 3960 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and primary bath
- All bedrooms up
- Formal living & dining rooms + family room
- Oversized laundry with sink & storage
- Covered back porch & small yard w/artificial turf
- Garage APT (440 sq ft, 1-bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
- Alley access to 2 car detached garage
- Parking pads in front
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
One of a series of 3 Greek Revival-style homes by Ascent. Convenient location just a block and a half from restaurants on White Oak. Easy access to I-10.
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OPTION PENDING
2517 Cortlandt: $550,000
- Sunset Heights
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1930
- 2/1, 1018 sq ft on 5760 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $550,000
- Days on Market: 15
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OPTION PENDING
827 Key: $825,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1926
- 4/2, 1782 sq ft on a 5512 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $825,000
- Days on Market: 4
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OPTION PENDING
607 W 9th: $879,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2012 by Fisher Homes
- 3/2/1, 2459 sq ft on a 3500 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $879,000
- Days on Market: 25
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OPTION PENDING
1135 Waverly: $1,995,000
- Houston Heights
- Modern Farmhouse, c. 2021, by Ansari Homes
- 4/4, 4478 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,995,000
- Days on Market: 5
Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
4205 Watson: $575,000
- Parker (east of Norhill Historic District)
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1930
- 2/1, 1104 sq ft on a 4540 sq ft lot.
- Price at the Time of Contract: $575,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $575,000
- Days on Market: 9
- Seller Repairs: $2,000
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
511 W 10th St: $649,000
- Houston Heights
- Contemporary, c. 2020 by Topaz Ventures
- 3/3/1, 2296 sq ft on a 1769 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $649,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $649,000
- Days on Market: 3
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $6,250
- Seller Repairs: $1,500
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
2132 White Oak: $927,500
- Woodland Terrace
- Brick bungalow c. 1930
- 4/4, 3305 sq ft on a 6175 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $925,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $925,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
720 Ashland: $1,099,000
- Houston Heights (Ashland Trails)
- Greek Revival c. 2018 by Sullivan Homes
- 4/3/1, 3202 sq ft on 3255 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,099,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,099,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $1,000
- Title Paid By: Seller
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