Hello BBBB Friends:
The number of single-family homes available in the Heights slipped again this week after a strong week of sales (new contracts). I have 6 new listings to highlight today. Be sure to scroll down to check out price changes, new contracts, and final sales for homes that are Still on My List.
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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
211 E 22nd St: $499,900
- Houston Heights
- Victorian style c. 1940
- 3/3, 2052 sq ft on 4400 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and baths
- Pretty portrait windows in living and dining areas
- Plenty of green space front and back (esp for a smaller lot)
- Driveway access with auto-gate to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Convenient location. Stroll to restaurants and shops on 19th and 20th or to Halbert Park just around the corner.
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1234 Rutland: $650,000
- Heights West Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 3/2, 1410 sq ft on 5640 sq ft lot
- Renovated kitchen and primary bath
- Side & front yards for green space
- Party-sized back porch
- Alley access to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Love Elementary
Located on a lovely tree-lined block, just a few blocks from Milroy and Love Parks as well as the Hike and Bike Trail.
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714 Ralfallen: $750,000
- Ridgewood
- Craftsman bungalow c.1929
- 4/2, 1917 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Recent kitchen renovation, bath updates
- All bedrooms down
- Gameroom/Office on 2nd floor
- Small side yard for green space
- Driveway parking w/auto-gate access
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Expanded in the mid-2000s to add a master suite with raised tray ceilings and a walk-in closet plus a second-floor bonus area. Quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to Field Elementary and Heights High School.
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1040 Dunbar: $775,000
- Stude (Main/Cavalcade/Airline Triangle)
- Farmhouse c. 1946
- 3/2/1, 2776 sq ft on a 7500 sq ft lot
- Double wrap-around porch
- Freshly painted inside and out
- Primary bedroom down
- Huge game room
- Lots of yard space front, back, and side
- Auto gate to front entry 2 car attached garage
- Zoned to Field Elementary
This farmhouse underwent a major renovation in 2006 adding the attached garage and a master suite.
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915 Harvard: $849,900
- Heights South Historic District
- Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
- 4/3, 2026 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Updated kitchen and downstairs bath
- 4th bedroom or office with ensuite bath down
- Garage APT (450 sq ft, 1 bedroom with full kitchen and bath)
- Driveway access with auto-gate to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed street provides additional parking
- Zoned to Harvard Elementary
Great location! Steps from Harvard Elementary plus easy walk to Heights Merchantile and Donovan Park. Added bonus: overflow parking for parties at the Baptist Church next door.
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719 Wilken: $1,399,000
- Pinelawn
- Modern Farmhouse c. 2021 by Maddock Construction
- 5/4, 3465 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Nicely trimmed with lots of built-ins
- Small green space
- Porte-cochere
- Driveway access with auto-gate to 2 car detached garage
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Wilken is that street that no one knows about unless you live on it or are a realtor. Not a through street, it dead ends at Field Elementary.
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This Week’s Price Reductions & Status Updates
BACK ON MARKET
818 Allston: $799,990 was $850,000
- Houston Heights (not in a historic district)
- Queen Anne bungalow circa 1920
- 2/2, 1390 sq ft on 6600 sq ft lot
- Older kitchen and bath updates (stained wood)
- Garage APTS (yes 2 of them)
- POOL with water features and spa
- Only green-space is fenced in front
- Auto-gate to 2 car detached garage
- Zoned to Harvard
What’s better than 1 income-producing garage apartment? Two, and this one has a huge 2 bedroom garage apartment plus a weensy little efficiency (perfect if you only own 3 outfits 😉).
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BACK ON MARKET
419 E 24th St: $1,050,000 was $1,070,000
- Sunset Heights
- Craftsman bungalow circa 1910
- 3/3, 3351 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
- Updated yet maintains its period charm
- One bedroom down with access to full bath
- Owner’s suite up with wet bar and sunroom
- Climate controlled wine cellar
- Side porch overlooks a landscaped side yard
- Alley access to 3 car attached garage☂️❤️
- Curbed streets provide additional parking
- Zoned to Field Elementary
Authentic Craftsman trim work throughout. Two blocks from Halbert Park.
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PRICE REDUCED
716 E 18th St: $1,150,000 was $1,179,000
- Pinelawn
- Modern Craftsman c. 2017 by CTC Luxury Homes
- 4/3/1, 3242 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
- Study with hidden closet
- All bedrooms plus game room up
- Large back porch overlooking small landscaped yard
- Alley access to 2 car attached garage
- Double parking pad in front
- Zoned to Field Elementary
New-ish construction in a cozy neighborhood. Field Elementary is only half a block away.
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PRICE REDUCED
302 E 24th St: $1,179,999 was $1,199,000
- Sunset Heights
- Craftsman Bungalow c.1910
- 3/3, 2800 sq ft on 9000 sq ft lot
- Renovated/expanded 2005
- Primary bedroom plus secondary bedroom down
- Secondary bedroom plus game room area up
- Sunroom/flex room leads to the backyard
- Back deck plus small yard with pool potential
- Side street driveway access with auto-gate to 2 car detached garage
- Curbed streets provide additional parking
- Zoned to Helms Elementary
Tons of curb appeal plus a personal favorite: a red front door. East 24th is an attractive street with new/recent construction and mostly updated bungalows.
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OPTION PENDING
1024 Algregg
- Price at time of contract: $490,000
- Original List Price: $490,000
- Days on Market: 4
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UNDER CONTRACT
1016 E 14th St
- Price at time of contract: $550,000
- Original List Price: $550,000
- Days on Market: 4
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OPTION PENDING
411 Omar
- Price at time of contract: $535,000
- Original List Price: $535,000
- Days on Market: 6
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PENDING
345 W 27th St
- Price at time of contract: $727,000
- Original List Price: $727,000
- Days on Market: 8
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OPTION PENDING
303 Teetshorn
- Price at time of contract: $1,075,000
- Original List Price: $1,150,000
- Days on Market: 18
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OPTION PENDING
721 E 17th St
- Price at time of contract: $1,089,000
- Original List Price: $1,089,000
- Days on Market: 4
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OPTION PENDING
611 Ridge
- Price at time of contract: $1,549,900
- Original List Price: $1,675,000
- Days on Market: 145
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OPTION PENDING
609 E 9th St
- Price at time of contract: $1,599,999
- Original List Price: $1,625,000
- Days on Market: 174
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Going, Going Gone!
SOLD
541A West 23rd St
- Sales Price: $839,000
- Price at Time of Contract: $839,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 100%
- Original List Price: $839,000
- Days on Market: 38
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SOLD
813 Nicholson
- Sales Price: $912,500
- Price at Time of Contract: $935,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 98%
- Original List Price: $950,000
- Days on Market: 17
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SOLD
1525 Cortlandt
- Sales Price: $1,200,000
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,274,999
- List to Sell Ratio: 94%
- Original List Price: $1,274,999
- Days on Market: 16
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SOLD
941 Cortlandt
- Sales Price: $1,216,920
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,200,000
- List to Sell Ratio: 101%
- Original List Price: $1,200,000
- Days on Market: 2
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SOLD
1300 Harvard
- Sales Price: $1,430,000
- Price at Time of Contract: $1,274,999
- List to Sell Ratio: 94%
- Original List Price: $1,274,999
- Days on Market: 17
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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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