Hello BBBB Friends:
Happy first day of autumn! Let’s hope the weather starts behaving like the season.
What caught my attention this week was a higher-than-normal number of price reductions. It will be interesting to see if the average and median sales prices will be affected for September. I’m featuring five new listings this week. Keep scrolling down to see status changes, including price changes, new contracts, and final sales for homes that are Still on My List!
MARKET UPDATE FOR AUG 2023
- The median selling price for a single-family home in the Heights reached $710,000, reflecting a 4.5% increase compared to the previous year.
- Homes are now taking longer to find buyers, with an average time on the market of 59 days, which is double the duration compared to this time last year. However, the median time on the market stands at 14 days, which is very reasonable for such a slow market.
- Year-to-date, sales in the Heights have declined by 36%.
- The median list-to-sale price ratio remains consistently strong, ranging between 99% and 100%.
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
723 Euclid: $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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623 W 16th St: $839,900
- Houston Heights
- Front-entry Craftsman-influenced, c 2014
- 3/2/1, 2845 sq ft on a 2845 sq ft lot
- Nicely trimmed with crown moldings, wainscoting, coffered ceilings and built-ins
- Primary suite with vaulted ceiling, huge closet and balcony
- Large game room
- Covered back porch, artificial turf backyard with patio pavers
- Front-entry 2-car garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Situated just off Shepherd, this home is located in an increasingly walkable neighborhood, where restaurants and shops are replacing once-prevalent car lots.
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412 Cortlandt: $945,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Greek Revival, c. 2004 by Ascent Homes
- 3/2/1, 2760 sq ft on a 3960 sq ft lot
- Double-gallery front porches
- Formal living room, dining room, and family room
- Primary suite with tray ceiling and balcony
- Unfinished space above the garage
- Covered back porch, green space between house and garage
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Front parking pad
- 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, plus easy access to I-10.
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330 W 18th St: $970,000
- Bell Heights
- New Orleans inspired, c. 2017 by Rohe & Wright
- 3/3/1, 2644 sq ft on a 3726 sq ft lot
- Gated community – lock & leave
- 2nd and 3rd floor balconies
- 1st-floor guest suite
- Primary suite, secondary bedroom & laundry on 3rd floor
- Private side-yard with deck and artificial turf
- Outdoor community spaces
- Gated access to 2-car attached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Travis 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. Located only two streets away from the Historic Heights Shopping District and one block from the Hike & Bike Trail.
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916 Ridge: $1,875,000
- Ridgemont (south of Woodland Heights)
- Modern Craftsman, c. 2013 by Modern Bungalow
- 4/4, 3804 sq ft on a 7625 sq ft lot
- Classic Modern Bungalow with lots of trim work, wainscoting and built-ins
- Freshly painted, newly refinished hardwood floors
- Study or 5th bedroom down with access to a full bath
- Open game room or sitting area up
- Backyard with artificial turf and attractive brick border
- Large screened-in back porch
- Gated driveway access to 2-car garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
The porte-cochere provides additional covered parking and a convenient outdoor party space.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
PRICE REDUCED
1111 Robbie: $465,000 was $475,000
- Stude (south of E Sunset Heights)
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1940
- 2/1, 768 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Older updates to kitchen and bath
- New roof, plumbing, and gas lines
- Back porch and grassy backyard w/mature pecan tree
- Driveway parking (no garage)
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Cute starter home with the potential to expand or build new.
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PRICE REDUCED
821 E 27th St: $499,900 was $525,000
- East Sunset Heights
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
- 2/1, 1080 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
- Kitchen and bath updates
- Galley kitchen
- Original shiplap wall and exposed brick chimney in dining room
- Large backyard
- Driveway parking (no garage)
- Zoned to Field Elementary
East Sunset Heights offers convenient access to 610 and I-45 and is home to the redeveloped Houston Farmer’s Market. Additional Heights’ favorites nearby include Pinkerton’s BBQ, Puebla’s, and El Bolillo.
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PRICE REDUCED
4202 Watson: $735,000 was $749,000
- Norhill Historic District
- English bungalow c. 1930
- 2/2, 1424 sq ft on a 5300 sq ft lot
- Remodeled in 2016
- Shiplap accents in the kitchen
- Lush front and side yards, corner lot
- Driveway access to 2-car detached garage
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Browning Elementary
This home exudes curb appeal from the well-manicured and landscaped lawn to the unique front elevation.
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PRICE REDUCED
2231 Singleton: $799,000 was $815,000
- 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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BACK ON MARKET
705 Cordell: $950,000 was $975,000
- 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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BACK ON MARKET
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
- Renovated/expanded 2022
- One story
- Tall ceilings & floor-ceiling windows
- Primary suite with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Second slightly smaller primary suite
- Open-concept living, dining, and family room
- Back patio with a smidge of greenspace
- Driveway access to front-entry 2-car attached garage
- Curbed Street
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Award-winning contemporary home offering many upgrades, including a whole-home generator and motorized shades for the many floor-to-ceiling windows. Unique “semi-concealed” aircraft hanger electric folding garage door clad in matching siding.
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PRICE REDUCED
434 Columbia: $1,599,999 was $1,650,000
- Heights South Historic District
- Prairie-style, c. 2016 by Sugar Creek Homes
- 4/3, 4106 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Study/4th bedroom down with ensuite bath
- Formal dining room
- Chef’s kitchen with Thermador range and double ovens, large island w/seating plus a breakfast area
- Primary suite with raised ceiling and spa-like bath
- Covered back porch, landscaped front and back yards
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Front 2-car parking pad
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
This location offers convenient access to I-10 and is within walking distance of local favorite eateries, Coltivare and Onion Creek.
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PRICE REDUCED
440 W 18th St: $1,700,000 was $1,750,000
- Houston Heights
- Victorian, c. 2001 by Tricon Builders
- 3/2/1, 3516 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf range
- Home office/study
- Living and family rooms
- Primary suite with tray ceiling and sitting area
- Double gallery back porches
- Backyard saltwater POOL/spa and concrete decking plus grassy area
- Pergola with outdoor kitchen
- Alley access to 2-car detached garage
- Front parking pads
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
If walkability is your goal, this is a great choice. It’s just one block off 19th Street with many shopping and dining options. The Hike and Bike Trail also runs along Nicholson at the west end of the block.
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BACK ON MARKET
1134 Bayland: $2,390,000 was $2,590,000
- Norhill (below Pecore)
- Colonial Revival, c. 2014 by Smith Family Homes
- 4/4/2, 4301 sq ft on 6850 sq ft lot
- Renovated in 2021/2022
- Office/library
- Wine room
- Double island kitchen with quartzite countertops, Thermador, SubZero & Wolf appliances
- Gorgeous primary suite with designer closet, spa bathroom including Japanese soaking tub
- Huge flex room or 5th bedroom up with ensuite bath and separate entry/exit
- Covered patio with fireplace; outdoor kitchen with cantilever pergola
- POOL/spa updated with new coping and glass tile
- Gated driveway access to 2-car attached garage with car lift
- Curbed street
- Zoned to Travis Elementary
This home is pure eye candy. The current owners renovated and updated practically every inch of the house.
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PENDING
4611 Oak Ridge: $719,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1925
- 2/1/1, 1516 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $719,000
- Days on Market: 5
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OPTION PENDING
3006 Houston Ave: $900,000
- Woodland Heights
- Arts & Crafts Bungalow, c. 1920
- 3/2/1, 1994 sq ft on an 8163 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $995,000
- Days on Market: 120
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PENDING
1033 Tulane: $924,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2014 by Lucia’s Oaks
- 3/2/1, 2418 sq ft on a 3300 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $975,000
- Days on Market: 95
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PENDING
1809 Columbia: $1,499,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Bungalow, c. 1927
- 4/3/1, 3368 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,499,000
- Days on Market: 11
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PENDING CONTINUE TO SHOW
1637 Cortlandt: $1,575,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Queen Anne bungalow, c. 1915
- 4/3/1, 3082 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,575,000
- Days on Market: 7
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OPTION PENDING
1107 Usener: $1,595,000
- Norhill
- Modern Craftsman, c. 2022 by Vintage Bayou City
- 4/3/1, 3610 sq ft on a 5800 sq ft lot
- Original List Price: $1,595,000
- Days on Market: 18
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Original List Price: $
Days on Market:
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Going, Going, Gone!
SOLD
1102 Adele: $667,000
- Stude (south of E. Sunset Heights)
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1919
- 3/2/1, 1841 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $675,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 99%
- Original List Price: $675,000
- Days on Market: 51
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $10,000
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SOLD
4628 Oak Ridge: $785,000
- Norhill Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow, c. 1930
- 3/2, 1643 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $750,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 105%
- Original List Price: $750,000
- Days on Market: 1
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $26,525
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SOLD
2202 Oxford: $985,000
- Houston Heights
- Greek Revival, c. 2006
- 3/2/1, 2718 sq ft on 5500 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,175,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 84%
- Original List Price: $1,299,900
- Days on Market: 122
- Title Paid By: Seller
- Seller Contribution to Buyer Closing Costs: $5,000
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SOLD
504 E 12th St: $1,189,000
- Heights East Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1930
- 3/2/1, 2170 sq ft on a 7400 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,189,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,189,000
- Days on Market: 5
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
813 Lawrence: $1,250,000
- Harding Heights (West Heights)
- Contemporary/modern, c. 2016 by CEA Loveless
- 3/3, 3003 sq ft on a 4500 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,299,999
- List to Sell Ratio: 96%
- Original List Price: $1,485,495
- Days on Market: 114
- Title Paid By: Seller
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SOLD
239 W 16th St: $1,600,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Greek Revival, c. 2000
- 4/4/1, 4169 sq ft on a 6800 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,699,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 94%
- Original List Price: $1,749,000
- Days on Market: 76
- Title Paid By: Buyer
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SOLD
1229 Herkimer: $1,650,000
- Houston Heights
- Ranch style, c. 1955
- 4/3/1, 3019 sq ft on a 13,999 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $1,650,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $1,650,000
- Days on Market: 4
- Title Paid By: Seller
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1303 Ashland: $2,250,000 PENDING
- Heights West Historic District
- Queen Anne c. 2015 by Whitestone
- 4/3/2, 5073 sq ft on 8798 sq ft lot
- Price at the Time of Contract: $2,250,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 99%
- Original List Price: $2,250,000
- Days on Market: 61
- 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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