Updated:04/12/25

Each week I send out an update on my best NEW bungalow bets around the Heights, along with market and listing updates. If you haven’t already signed up to receive those, you can do so here. Below is a collection of my best bungalow bets that have been featured in previous weeks. Check back often, and as always don’t hesitate to give me a call if you’d like to see one of these gems for yourself.

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1205 Northwood: $599,000

• Brooke Smith
• Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1940
• 3/2, 1,828 sq ft home on a 4,800 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Hardwood floors plus wainscoting
• Updated kitchen with oversized island and quartz countertops
• Primary suite with reading nook, walk-in closet & spa-like bath
• Backyard with greenspace and graveled area for a patio
• Gated driveway with “Garport” and storage.
• Long driveway for additional parking
• Browning Elementary School

If you are the outdoors type then this home’s location is a winner. Only steps from Monte Beach Park, you can stroll down to the trails, water pad, basketball courts and more.

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1117 E 23rd: $635,000

• Sunset Heights
• Tri-gable Bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2/1, 1,638 sq ft home on a 6,000 sq ft lot
• Renovated 2017 and freshly painted
• Dry bar with two wine coolers
• Kitchen with in-island range and breakfast area
• Primary suite with two walk-in closets, clawfoot tub, and oversized glass shower
• Large covered patio with brick outlined turf & putting green, additonal side deck and green space.
• Gated driveway
• Curbed street
• Field Elementary School

This charming home takes the fun outside with a spacious covered patio and even a putting green to sharpen your short game.

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521 W 27th St: $625,000

• Houston Heights
• Contemporary/Modern, c. 1999
• 2/2, 1,656 sq ft home on a 6,550 sq ft lot
• Polished concrete floors and 10′ ceilings
• Galley kitchen with open shelving, subway tile, and a bold glass-panel fridge
• Plenty of wall space for showcasing art or bold design choices
• Private POOL, patio, and plenty of green space
• Front yard privacy fence
• Gated driveway for parking
• Helms Elementary School

This one-story home started its life as a warehouse—and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. The three tall metal structures added to the front do their best to soften the look, but the transformation is complete both inside and out, with 10’ ceilings, a private pool, and green space that make it feel anything but industrial.

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1026 Louise: $699,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Sunset Heights
• Bungalow, c. 1928
• 4/3/1, 2,247 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
• Recently remodeled and expanded
• Hardwood floors throughout
• Island kitchen with quartz countertops
• Primary suite with cozy reading nook and walk-in closet
• Recent addition with wet bar, family room and versatile fourth bedroom
• Gated driveway with parking court
• Curbed street
• Field Elementary School

Fun fact: the derecho in May knocked over an elevated garage apartment with parking beneath. The back addition replaced that structure.

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1430 Studewood: $699,900

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1930
• 2/2, 1398 sq ft home on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated kitchen and baths
• Patio with concrete pavers and gazebo, green space
• Driveway access 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Super cute! Busy street but great central location and just 2 blocks from public transportation. Also steps from Pure Barre, one of my favorite workout spots.

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1523 Allston: $725,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Heights West Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 2/1, 1094 sq ft home on a 6600 sq ft lot
• High ceilings
• Original hardwood floors, crown molding, and plantation shutters throughout
• Large primary bedroom with windows on two sides
• Secondary bedroom includes built-in shelving for extra storage
• Bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower combination
• Expansive raised back deck, fenced green space and landscaping
• Guest HOUSE (Efficiency, 378 sq ft with kitchenette and full bath)
• Graveled driveway
• Curbed street
• Love Elementary School

The charming guest house (casita) is too cute to resist—perfect for hosting guests, creating a cozy workspace, or even a stylish little retreat of your own.

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709 E 17th St: $725,000

• Pinelawn
• Bungalow, c. 1929
• 3/2, 2,031 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
• Original hardwood floors throughout
• Front sunroom with French doors
• Original fireplace with glass front cabinets
• Upstairs half-story is open area which is counted as the 3rd bedroom
• Back sunroom or flex space
• Back deck and green space
• Gated driveway access to a 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Field Elementary School

This 1.5-story bungalow offers flexible space with a twist—the upper half-story provides a height-restricted area that can serve as a third bedroom, office, or creative space. Fun fact: while functional, this type of space is typically valued lower per square foot in an appraisal compared to a full-height story.

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636 Pizer: $799,900

• Norhill Historic District
• Pediment Bungalow, c. 1928
• 2/2, 1,506 sq ft on a 7,488 sq ft corner lot
• Expanded/renovated 2024 (kitchen not updated)
• Living room with built-ins and hidden door to custom office
• Home office/study
• Primary suite with walk-in closet
• Flex room
• Two-car detached garage with portable generator
• Back deck and large yard
• Driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Browning Elementary School

636 Pizer Street hides a surprise behind the bookshelves—a concealed office tucked neatly behind a swinging bookcase. The bold two-tone blue exterior and orange door add even more personality to this updated 1920s bungalow.

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808 W Cottage: $799,900 UNDER CONTRACT

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2, 1,681 sq ft home on a 5,512 sq ft lot
• Front porch with swing
• Hardwood floors throughout
• Large living room and kitchen/dining combo
• Renovated kitchen with island seating and original exposed chimney
• Primary suite with en-suite flex space
• Backyard with wood deck and green space
• Gated driveway access to a 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Browning Elementary School

The primary bedroom includes an ensuite flex space that houses two closets. Whether used as a workspace, nursery, sitting area, or even a larger closet, it adds extra versatility to the layout.

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609 E 24th St: $824,900

• Sunset Heights
• Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1928
• 3/2, 1,778 sq ft home on a 5,760 sq ft lot
• Renovated kitchen and primary bath
• Updated downstairs full bath with original claw-foot tub
• Two secondary bedrooms downstairs
• Primary suite upstairs with additional flex space
• Large backyard with covered deck and pergola—room for a pool!
• Garage apartment (480 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen, full bath)
• Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Field Elementary School

Back on our list almost 5 years later – not much has changed. The red exterior paint is still a bold choice that contrasts with the white bricks and trim and gives this home great curb appeal.

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902 W Gardner: $825,000

• Cash Subdivision (next to North Norhill)
• Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1930
• 3 bedrooms / 3 baths, 2,590 sq ft on a 4,623 sq ft corner lot
• Remodeled in 2013
• Breakfast room with banquette seating
• Primary suite downstairs with walk-in closet
• Two secondary bedrooms and shared bath with upstairs
• Dedicated home office nook and additional flex space off living area
• Fenced front and side yard, gorgeous mature trees
• Two-car carport
• Curbed street
• Browning Elementary School

902 W Gardner is just a block from Spanish Flowers, a Heights staple since 1979—back when dining options were limited, but the chips and salsa never were. Open 24 hours on weekends because queso cravings don’t keep a schedule.

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708 W Temple: $840,000

• Norhill | Historic District
• Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2 baths, 1,719 sq ft on a 5,616 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Living area with high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout
• Cute galley kitchen with quartz countertops and butcher block island
• Primary suite with 2 closets
• Generac generator
• Turfed backyard with refinished deck, pergola, and 16’x10′ storage shed
• Gated driveway access to detached 1-car carport with storage
• Curbed street
• Browning Elementary School

At first glance, this home looks like it has a wraparound porch—but look again. The porch is cleverly offset to give you that classic wraparound feel without actually being one.

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1817 Oxford: $875,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Houston Heights
• Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2, 1,754 sq ft home on a 6,600 sq ft lot
• Recently renovated kitchen and primary bath
• Wide plank hardwood floors and wood blinds throughout
• Bespoke galley kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a library ladder
• Two distinct living areas for flexibility and flow
• Primary bedroom with updated en-suite featuring a gorgeous stained wood cabinet with quartz top
• French doors from the family room open into the charming screened-in back porch
• Generous backyard designed with native plants to attract pollinators
• Gated driveway access to one-car detached garage with EV charging outlet
• Field Elementary School

This one grabbed my attention with its curb appeal—and the charm doesn’t stop at the front door. The screened-in back porch sealed its spot on the list (always a favorite feature of mine—especially when it keeps the mosquitoes out of my wine).

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621 E 10th St: $939,000

• Houston Heights
• Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2 baths, 1,606 sq ft on a 6,250 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Galley kitchen with marble island, 36” Bertazzoni gas range,and new 154-bottle wine fridge
• Primary suite with 16′ walk-in closet
• Backyard with heated POOL/spa (Pool bath in garage)
• Gated driveway to 2-car garage (2016)
• Harvard Elementary School

This skirted bungalow oozes curb appeal thanks to its meticulous landscaping inside and outside the front fence. The decorative gable vents add character to this picture-perfect Heights classic.

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1118 W Cottage: $949,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1930
• 4/3, 2088 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Expanded/remodeled 2023-2024
• Wide-plank engineered wood flooring
• Raised ceiling in living areas
• Dining room with cove lighting and wet bar
• Expanded primary suite with cove lighting and walk-in closet
• Garage APT (494 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen and bath)
• Driveway access to 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

Add a front fence to create an enclosed green space. Just five houses off Studewood, it’s an easy walk to restaurants around 11th and Studewood.

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931 Euclid: $925,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Woodland Heights
• Brick bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2, 1,580 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
• Wraparound front porch with detailed brick ledges
• Recent renovation
• The living room features an original fireplace and plenty of built-in bookshelves
• Island kitchen with paneled appliances and an induction cooktop
• Primary suite with multiple closets
• Screened-in back porch overlooking a turfed backyard
• Driveway access to a 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Travis Elementary School

This charming bungalow is unique with a brick exterior that leans more toward Queen Anne than Craftsman. Inside, though, the built-ins with tapered columns stay true to the Craftsman details that defined the era—they’re not original, but they had me fooled. The screened-in back porch—always a personal favorite—offers a perfect spot to enjoy the outdoors without the bugs.

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512 Highland: $1,035,000

• Woodland Heights Historic District
• Pediment Bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2 ,1,576 sq ft on a 6,200 sq ft lot
• Expanded/renovated in 2021
• Columned front porch with double doors (one operational).
• Island kitchen with breakfast bar and a dry bar with wine fridge
• Study nook with built-in desk and shelving
• Primary suite with walk-in closet
• Fenced backyard with mature trees and green space
• Garage APT (360 sq ft, efficiency, vaulted ceilings, full kitchen, and bath)
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
• Curbed Street
• Travis Elementary School

This charming bungalow was living its best life as a duplex until 2021. The only remaining clue? A set of double front doors—though only one opens now. With a fresh renovation it’s fully reimagined but still carries a hint of its past.

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414 Arlington: $1,125,000

• Houston Heights South Historic District
• Greek Revival, c. 2014 by Concord Builders
• 4/4/1, 3,568 sq ft home on a 3,300 sq ft lot
• Classic double gallery porches
• Foyer with “Old Chicago brick” accent wall
• Formal living and dining rooms plus a spacious family room
• Kitchen with two-tone cabinetry and large island with seating for five
• Skywalk connects to laundry and a private guest suite with balcony
• All bedrooms have en-suite baths
• Third-floor game room or fourth bedroom with en-suite bath
• Alley access to 2-car attached garage
• Graveled parking pads span the block
• Harvard Elementary School

The only thing working against this home is its proximity to I-10—but that hasn’t slowed it down. It’s changed hands twice since 2018, each time in short order. It’s one of six homes on this block by the same builder, each offering a slightly different take on Greek Revival style.

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610 Tabor: $1,090,000

• Brooke Smith
• Contemporary, c. 2023, by Patrick Dumana
• 4/3/3, 5,176 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
• Expansive open-concept living with wide plank White Oak flooring
• Home office
• Island kitchen with Black Honed Granite and White Quartz countertops, GE Monogram appliances, and a custom refrigerator cabinet
• Separate butler’s kitchen
• Massive upstairs game room with balcony and gas firepit
• Huge primary suite with high ceilings and large walk-in closet
• Safe room with reinforced concrete walls
• Driveway access to attached 2-car garage with epoxy flooring
• Parking pads in front
• Browning Elementary School

This unusual 5,000+ square foot home is possibly the largest in Brooke Smith. The yard is restricted to a fenced front, while a long driveway and a porte-cochere offer covered space for parties. Need more play space? Monte Beach Park is only a few blocks away.

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701 Archer: $1,350,000 Terminated

• Brooke Smith
• Bungalow, c. 1920
• 2024 Renovation/Expansion
• 4/4/1, 3,994 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft corner lot
• The original bungalow (928 sq ft) was taken to the studs and elevated
• Study/home office with storage
• Two primary suites — one on each floor
• Kitchen with large island, hidden butler’s pantry with secondary fridge
• Expansive game room
• Flex space could serve as 5^th bedroom
• Laundry room with built-in mud area, and dog-washing station
• Oversized 24-foot-long 2-car garage with EV charging station
• Gravel parking pad for additional parking
• Browning Elementary School

This renovation/expansion takes an unexpected approach. The original 928 sq ft bungalow was taken to the studs, elevated, and given a new front elevation, while a two-story addition appears seamlessly attached to the side. The contrast between the crisp white bungalow and the dark gray extension makes it feel like the bungalow decided to bring along a much bigger plus-one.

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1101 Heights Blvd: $1,395,000

• Heights East Historic District
• Victorian, c. 1903
• 5/3/1, 3,310 sq ft on a 7,170 sq ft lot
• Wraparound front porch
• Original pocket doors, high ceilings, and original woodwork
• Three fireplaces: front parlor, dining room, breakfast area
• Island kitchen with double ovens, glass-front cabinets, and breakfast bar
• Second-floor primary suite with tray ceiling and walk-in closets
• Bonus sunroom with treehouse-like views of Heights Blvd
• Lush landscaping, small green space
• Ground-floor space (shell)
• Alley access to 2-car garage
• Additional secure parking adjacent to the garage
• Curbed street
• Love Elementary School

The Perry-Swilley House, built in 1903, was moved one lot north in 2008 to make room for corner retail. The original woodwork has been beautifully restored Inside the home, including stained trim with bullseye corner blocks. A sunroom projecting over Heights Blvd offers the perfect perch for people-watching. The ground level is an unfinished shell with 8-foot ceilings, electrical, plumbing, and A/C in place.

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421 Arlington: $1,495,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Houston Heights
• Pediment bungalow, c. 1920
• 4/4, 3,628 sq ft home on a 6,600 sq ft lot
• Expanded/renovated in 2018/2019
• Home office or 5th bedroom with ensuite bath
• Dining room with floor-to-ceiling credenza with built in cabinets
• Kitchen with oversized island, large walk-in pantry and professional appliance package
• First and 2nd floor primary suites plus two additional secondary bedrooms up
• Covered side patio with an extended deck, mega outdoor kitchen plus turfed green space
• Alley access to a gated 2-car attached garage and secure parking space
• Front parking pad
• Harvard Elementary School

From the street, this bungalow looks like a modest bungalow, but step inside and you’ll see it’s had a serious transformation—going from underdog to heavyweight with a 2019 expansion that more than tripled its original size.

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731 Arlington: $1,499,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Heights South Historic District
• Craftsman, c. 1920
• 4/4, 3,000 sq ft home on a 6,600 sq ft lot
• Expanded/ remodeled in 2023 with camel-back addition
• Formal living area
• Study/home office
• Family room with soaring ceilings and gas log fireplace
• First-floor primary suite with access to the backyard and private covered porch
• Upstairs secondary bedrooms, each with en-suite bath and custom closets
• Porte-cochere for covered parking and outdoor entertaining
• Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage with alley access
• Harvard Elementary School

This Heights home may have started its life in 1920, but after a major rebuild, it’s now a mix of old soul and new bones. The original portion keeps its charm with reclaimed hardwoods and carefully chosen architectural salvage, including stunning accordion wood doors.

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300 E 26th St: $1,450,000

• Sunset Heights
• Victorian, c. 2010, by Distinctive Living
• 3/2.5, 2,648 sq ft home on a 6,000 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and remodeled primary bath
• Wrap around double gallery porches
• Two living spaces, a sunroom (2023), a dry bar with wine storage, and a humidor
• Primary suite with coffered ceiling and Juliet balcony
• Upstairs home office/study
• Covered patio with outdoor kitchen; hardscaped, fenced pool and spa; turfed backyard
• Garage APT (697 sq ft, 1 bedroom with full kitchen, bath, washer/dryer and back-up generator)
• Gated driveway access to 3 car detached garage
• Curbed street (on Cortlandt St side)
• Helms Elementary School

Inspired by the famous Wedding Cake House in New Orleans’ Garden District, this home brings a unique architectural touch to the Heights. Herringbone brick pavers surround the front and side, accented by thoughtful landscaping—including a fun topiary bunny.

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815 Ridge: $1,449,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Woodland Terrace
• Craftsman Bungalow, c. 1920
• 4/4.5, 3,403 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
• Living room with wood-burning brick fireplace and custom built-ins
• Home office with coffered ceiling and designer paint
• Open kitchen with oversized kitchen island, quartz countertops, and slab backsplash
• First-floor bedroom with en-suite bath
• Upstairs game room with secret storage behind custom-built bookshelves
• All bedrooms have en-suite baths
• Small backyard with green space
• Driveway access to attached 2-car garage
• Curbed street
• Travis Elementary School

Construction is now complete on this expanded and reconstructed home. This Craftsman bungalow is located just a short walk from Stude Park and the White Oak Hike and Bike Trail, with convenient access to I-10.

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2708 Morrison: $1,697,000

• Woodland Heights
• Modern Farmhouse, c. 2024 by Domain-97
• 4/3/1, 3,388 sq ft home on a 5,450 sq ft lot
• 12′ ceilings with energy-efficient low-E windows
• Kitchen with 48” Thermador gas range, and scullery
• Spacious family room with formal dining area
• Wide-plank white oak flooring throughout
• Covered back porch, small yard
• Driveway access to detached 2-car garage
• Curbed street
• Travis Elementary School

This Craftsman-inspired home is located just a short walk from Travis Elementary and Woodland Park. Convenient access to I-10.

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706 Wilken: $1,750,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Pinelawn
• Craftsman, c. 2003 by Renwick Homes
• 4/3/1, 3,619 sq ft home on a 10,000 sq ft lot
• Formal living/dining room combination
• Kitchen is open to a small den
• Open living area upstairs
• Primary suite with huge bedroom
• Fenced, landscaped green spaces
• Guest house (915 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen, full bath, loft space)
• Guest house has a large covered porch and saltwater POOL
• Gated driveway access with porte-cochere leading to detached 2-car garage
• Field Elementary School

While the main house is ready for a few updates, the guest house is a standout. With a vaulted wood ceiling, accordion glass doors opening to the pool, and a loft accessed by a sliding ladder, it’s a bright and airy retreat that feels like a staycation.

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720 Redan: $1,750,000 WITHDRAWN

• Woodland Heights
• Modern farmhouse, c. 2024 by Renovative Thinking
• 5/4, 4,002 sq ft home on a 6,250 sq ft lot
• Kitchen with Thermador appliances and a scullery
• Attractive wood accent wall in the dining room and wall-papered accent wall in kitchen/breakfast aea
• Primary suite with a private sitting area
• Study or 5th bedroom down with an adjacent full bath
• Large second-floor game room
• Wide-plank engineered white oak flooring
• Spacious backyard with a covered patio
• Driveway access to 2-car front-entry garage
• Curbed street
• Travis Elementary School

Using accent walls and painted cabinets/built-ins is a beautiful departure from the typical white or grey palette often seen in new construction, adding character and charm.

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919 Redan: $1,799,000

• Woodland Heights
• English Cottage, c. 1925
• 4/3/1 baths, 3,913 sq ft on a 6,250 sq ft lot
• Expanded/renovated in 2019 by Modern Bungalow
• Home office/study
• Living room with fireplace
• Island kitchen with quartz counters, breakfast bar, and butler’s pantry
• Upstairs primary suite with vaulted ceiling
• Gameroom upstairs
• Backyard with covered patio and green space
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car attached garage
• Curbed Street
• Travis Elementary School

The original 1925 structure featured triple-clipped gables—distinctive enough on their own. But with the renovation, two more clipped gables were added, giving the façade a layered, petal-like effect you won’t forget. The full-width porch with corner brick pillars adds presence, but this isn’t your typical Craftsman. Whatever it is, it’s not shy about it—and the result is both bold and beautifully balanced.

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501 Highland: $1,795,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Woodland Heights Historic District
• Craftsman, c. 1920
• 3/3/2, 3,340 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft lot
• Expanded/renovated in 2015
• Wrap-around porch
• Home Office/Study
• Kitchen with leathered Quartzite countertops, paneled appliances
• Upstairs primary suite with an oversized bath featuring a copper soaking tub
• Versatile upstairs den currently being used as a studio.
• Landscaped brick courtyard with pergola cover, side brick patio
• Driveway access to an attached 2-car garage
• Curbed streets, corner lot
• Travis Elementary School

With a blend of Craftsman meets Prairie style, this home oozes curb appeal with a beautifully landscaped, fenced front yard. While stucco is common today, it was far less so in the early 20th century—but when it was used, it was built to last—case in point: the many stunning stucco homes in Galveston that have stood the test of time.

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501 E 27th St: $1,890,000

• Houston Heights
• Modern Farmhouse, c. 2024 by Ansari Homes
• 4/4, 3,578 sq ft home on a 5,425 sq ft lot
• New Construction
• Formal dining room
• Home office or 5th bedroom with bath access
• Open-concept family room with hardwood floors and French doors leading to the back deck
• Kitchen with quartzite countertops, white oak island, and Thermador appliances plus breakfast area
• Primary bedroom with ensuite bath, lovely closet, and tray ceiling
• Fully fenced backyard with sprinkler system
• Garage apartment (530 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen, bath)
• Alley access to a 2-car detached garage with a covered walkway
• Curbed street
• Love Elementary School

Luxury home in a terrific location with parks, trails, and dining options nearby.

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943 Redan: $1,899,270

• Woodland Heights
• Craftsman-inspired new construction, c. 2025 by Renovative Thinking
• 4 bedrooms / 4 baths, 4,221 sq ft home on a 6,250 sq ft lot
• Home office or 5th bedroom with access to a full bath
• Formal dining room with designer wallpaper
• Chef’s kitchen with 48” built-in fridge, 48” gas range, quartz island with seating, and built-in breakfast banquette
• Open game room on 2nd floor landing
• Upstairs primary suite with wood beam coffered ceiling and spa-style bath with custom tile and wallpaper
• Two laundry rooms—one up, one down
• Oversized covered patio pre-plumbed & wired for future outdoor kitchen plus grassy yard
• Gated driveway access to 2-car garage (attached/detached configuration)
• Curbed street
• Travis Elementary School

At first glance, you might think: oh good, another new construction with white-on-white décor—perfect for customizing but kind of a snooze. Not this one. Here, the details do all the talking. From light taupe walls (where the wallpaper stops) to wood beam accents, an arched entry to the primary bath, and kitchen backsplash tile that’s refreshingly not subway, it’s full of thoughtful touches. And the primary closet? It has my name all over it.

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1030 Voight: $1,989,000

• Usener
• Modern Farmhouse/Contemporary, c. 2020 by Julee Irland Homes
• 5/5/1, 4,259 sq ft home on a 5,000 sq ft corner lot
• Designed by LA-based celebrity designer Julie Ireland
• White oak wide plank flooring, reclaimed wood, high tray ceiling in living/dining area
• Home office on 1st floor, open game room on 2nd floor
• Kitchen with quartzite and marble countertops, waterfall island, and wine room
• Primary suite with glass-walled walk-in closet
• Third-floor den with access to sky deck
• Guest quarters with private entrance (654 Sq ft, bedroom, kitchenette, and full bath)
• Wraparound porch, outdoor kitchen, and fully fenced yard for entertaining
• Oversized attached 2-car garage with additional storage space
• Curbed street (Forester St side)
• Travis Elementary School

Step inside, and it feels like a magazine spread—high-end finishes at every turn, from reclaimed wood ceilings to designer fixtures. Located across from Stude Park, the area stays lively in good weather. (P.S. The primary suite closet has sliding glass doors—that would not be a good look at my house. 🙈)

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205 E 25th St: $2,050,000 UNDER CONTRACT

• Sunset Heights
• Contemporary/Modern, c. 2015
• 4/4/1, 3,138 sq ft home on an 11,872 sq ft double lot
• Expansive living space with 31′ ceilings and an industrial glass-and-steel staircase
• Bonus nook under the stairs features low windows with views of the pool
• Kitchen with 15+ ft quartz island, hidden walk-in pantry, Gaggenau built-in fridge
• Primary suite with cathedral ceiling and dual headed oversized shower
• First-floor guest suite with en-suite bath and wall of custom closets
• Upstairs game room
• Panoramic retractable glass door seamlessly connects indoor living to the backyard
• Heated pool/spa, wood deck, and lush landscaping with an grassy side yard
• Garage-front 2-car attached garage with EV charging outlet
• Helms Elementary School

Finding a lot this size in the Heights is rare—this one comes with a stunning modern home, a pool, and an entire second lot of open green space. Inside, a multitude of windows flood the home with natural light. The possibilities here are as big as the yard.

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811 Allston: $2,100,000

• Houston Heights
• Traditional, c. 2024 by ALP Builders
• Wide-plank engineered white oak hardwood floors
• Study or 5th bedroom down with full bath access
• Thermador kitchen appliances with large island and a walk-in working pantry
• Primary suite with vaulted ceilings, larg closet with packing island
• Second-floor game room with double tray ceiling
• Covered patio overlooking a grassy backyard
• Gated driveway access to 2-car front-entry garage
• Harvard Elementary School

An advantage to this location is you are only a few blocks from just about anything but a full grocery store: shopping and dining at MKT and Heights Mercantile, plus Lawrence Park, Donovan Park, and the Hike and Bike Trail.

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1133 E 7th 1/2 St: $2,100,000

• Norhill (Woodland Heights area)
• Modern farmhouse, c. 2024 by Aspire Fine Homes
• 5/5/1, 4,477 sq ft home on a 7,860 sq ft lot
• Home office
• 5th bedroom with ensuite down
• Kitchen with Thermador appliances and working pantry
• Wide-plank engineered white oak flooring
• Open game room upstairs
• Covered patio with summer kitchen and small lawn
• Driveway access to 2-car front-entry garage
• Curbed street, corner lot
• Travis Elementary School

Stunning bold black exterior, while trending, is less common in the Heights. The location at Studewood and 7th 1/2 is challenging but has a great upside, being close to dining.

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716 E 10th St: $2,199,000

• Houston Heights
• French Colonial, c. 2021 by Aspire Fine Homes
• 4/3/1, 4,107 sq ft home on a 6,250 sq ft lot
• 11-foot ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, and designer lighting throughout
• Paneled home office/study
• Double island kitchen with quartz countertops, tons of storage and Thermadour appliances
• First-floor primary suite with tray ceiling and enviable walk-in closet
• Covered back patio leads to attached “pavilion”
• Whole-home Generac generator
• Alley access to attached 2-car garage
• Double front parking pad
• Harvard Elementary School

With so many stunning features, it’s hard to pick just one to geek out over—but if I had to, it’d be the front porch. Floor-to-ceiling divided-light windows with operational shutters, a double divided-light glass door, and even a coffered ceiling make it a showstopper. Add in the double dormers; this home is gorgeous—especially when lit at night.

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1910 Oxford: $675,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Pediment Bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2,1,339 sq ft home on a 4,750 sq ft lot
• Raised front garden beds with irrigation
• Updated 2018
• Hardwood floors refinished in 2021
• Galley kitchen with Carrera marble countertops
• Primary suite with walk-in closet, renovated bath with wet room and soaker tub
• Backyard with large deck, low-maintenance turf, and a stock tank POOL
• Gated driveway for one vehicle
• Additional driveway parking and graveled parking pad in front
• Field Elementary School

With professionally designed and planted raised garden beds, the front yard is a showstopper—ready to burst into color each season. After tending to your blooms, cool off with a quick dip in the unique stock tank pool integrated into the large back deck.

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