Updated: 04/14/2023

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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1037 Columbia: $795,000

• Heights South Historic District
• Queen Anne bungalow, c. 1909
• 2/2, 1177 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Renovated 2021-2022
• Wrap-around front porch with swing
• Eat-in island kitchen (not open concept)
• Party-sized covered back deck and grassy backyard
• Garage flex space, 205 sq ft, climate-controlled
• Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed Street
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

The Coombs House was built in 1909 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Queen Anne architecture is recognizable by the curved wrap-around porch and three-sided corner facade. As a bonus, the seller is offering plans for a remodel/addition that the Historic Commission has already approved. 🥳

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1101 W Melwood: $720,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
• 3/2, 1507 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Primary suite with walk-in closet
• Grassy front and side yard
• Driveway access to a 2-car attached garage ❤️☂️
• Corner lot, curbed streets
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

The front and side yards feature lovely trees and can be fenced. This home is located across from the Norhill esplanade.

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1001 Le Green: $750,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Pediment Bungalow c. 1930
• 3/2, 1872 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated in 2018
• Nicely appointed island kitchen
• Primary suite with sitting area and walk-in closet
• Graveled patio and small green space
• Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street, corner lot
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Close to Main Street. Walk to neighborhood favorites Hughie’s Vietnamese, Neve Ice Cream, Pinkerton’s BBQ and Spanish Flower.

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623 W 16th Unit A: $777,000

• Houston Heights
• Craftsman-influence, c. 2014 by Mazzarino
• 3/2/1, 2777 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
• Nicely trimmed with crown moldings, wainscoting, and built-ins
• Primary suite with raised ceiling and cove lighting
• Open game room/family room on 2nd floor & a wrap-around balcony
• Covered back porch with extended deck and above-ground salt-water POOL
• Front-entry 2-car garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Helms Elementary

Located just a half-block off Shepherd, this home is in an increasingly walkable neighborhood, where restaurants and shops are replacing once-prevalent car lots on Shepherd.

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1327 Omar: $799,000

• Houston Heights
• Victorian, c. 1996 by Creole Construction
• 3/2/1, 2152 sq ft on a 3125 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Formal living/dining areas plus family room
• Historically accurate crown moldings, wainscoting, and ornamental plinth blocks on door and window cases
• Primary suite with fireplace
• Fenced front yard provides a bit of green space
• Bricked patio between the house and garage
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Antique doors, newel posts, and stained glass windows, along with other architectural salvage sourced from New Orleans, define the signature style of Creole Construction homes. Front elevations mirror the charm of NOLA Garden District Homes. Now as proprietor of Creole Design, Sam Gianukos stands out as one of the top architects in the Heights, sought after for new construction projects and the redesign and expansion of bungalows, particularly within historic districts.

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515 Archer: $799,000

• Brooke Smith
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1935
• 3/2/1, 2230 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated/expanded in 2021
• Vaulted 14′ ceilings down, 12′ vaulted ceilings up
• Home office/flex room
• Primary suite 2nd floor, secondary bedrooms down
• Fenced front and side yards
• Attached 2 car garage ❤️☂️
• Additional driveway parking
• Minimum lot size this block ✔️
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

The to-the-studs renovation in 2021 added a primary suite on the second floor and updated the floor plan. (Shipley’s Do-Nuts is only 5 blocks away! 🍩😋)

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1032 Peddie: $840,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Pediment bungalow c. 1920
• 3/3, 2126 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Updated in 2016
• White oak hardwood floors
• Family room with whitewashed wood-plank ceiling, stone floors and fireplace
• Bonus flex room off third bedroom
• Large deck and landscaped yard
• Gated driveway parking
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Located 2 blocks from award-winning Field Elementary and within walking/biking distance of popular Heights restaurants and Proctor Park.

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1020 Dorothy: $849,000

• Houston Heights
• Contemporary/Modern, c. 2019 by Loftech Homes
• 4/2/1, 2704 sq ft on 3000 sq ft lot
• Open floor plan with 11′ ceilings and clerestory windows for added light
• 4th bedroom or office space on the 2nd floor
• Primary suite with 16′ cathedral ceilings, spa bath, and double closets
• Double-width sliding glass doors open to the backyard
• Backyard oasis with hot tub, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, pergola, dining area and green space
• Front-entry 2-car garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Love Elementary.

This residence boasts an impressive walk-score of 85, with a grocery store, restaurants, a school, and a park all conveniently located within a mere 0.2-mile radius.

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754 E 16th St: $895,000

• Pinelawn
• Brick bungalow c. 1930
• 2/1, 1129 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and bath
• Garage APT (724 sq ft, efficiency, full bath and kitchen)
• Heated salt water POOL with concrete surround and landscaping and cabana room
• Fenced front yard provides green space
• Driveway access to a 2-car detached garage w/workshop area
• Curbed streets
• Zoned to Field Elementary

A delightful modernized bungalow, yet the true highlights steal the spotlight—the garage, featuring an expansive open-concept garage apartment akin to a small house and a heated saltwater pool. The garage continues to impress with a covered dining area overlooking the pool. And, the parking area of the garage opens to the pool, providing a potential additional covered entertainment space.

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839 E 24th: $1,100,000

• Sunset Heights
• Farmhouse c. 1920
• 4/3, 2910 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
• Renovated in 2016 by Renovated Thinking
• Two first-floor living areas
• Home office or 4th bedroom down w/full bath access
• Bricked patio with grassy yard space
• Screened-in back porch ❤️
• Driveway access to a detached oversized 2-car garage
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This is an increasingly popular Heights neighborhood, with many newly constructed homes and updates to the existing home inventory. Construction crews have permanent VIP status in this neighborhood! And let’s not forget the perks of being close to Airline Drive, where you’ll find many restaurants and the redeveloped Farmers Market.

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1517 Tulane: $1,140,000

• Heights West Historic District
• Greek Revival, c. 2005 by JMD Enterprises
• 3/2/1, 2909 sq ft on a 5850 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen
• Double gallery front porches
• Formal living room or study with built-in cabinetry
• Formal dining room
• Primary suite with sitting area, fireplace, large walk-in closet
• Covered back porch, backyard with outdoor kitchen, flagstone patio and green space
• Garage APT (492 sq ft, unfinished space, central heat/air)
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Prime location in central Heights, mere blocks from the iconic Historic Heights Shopping district.

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309 E 16th St: $1,150,000

• Heights East Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/4, 2217 sq ft on a 4620 sq ft lot
• Expanded/renovated in 2022/2023
• Office or 4th bedroom down with full bath
• 2 primary suites- 1 up/1 down
• Additional guest bedroom up with ensuite bath
• Grassy backyard with mature trees
• Gated driveway access to a 1-car detached garage and carport
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Interestingly, the garage features both front and rear doors while the backyard offers access to the alley through a long automatic gate, potentially enabling a drive-thru garage setup.

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1611 Sage: $1,150,000 terminated-watching

• Woodland Heights
• Contemporary Modern c. 2000 by Allegro Builders
• 3/3, 3350 sq ft on a 4595 sq ft lot
• 12+ high ceilings & painted concrete flooring
• Open-concept living, dining and kitchen
• Island kitchen with seating, Thermador appliances
• All bedrooms on the first floor
• Primary bedroom with a custom wallpaper accent wall, updated gorgeous spa bath, and walk-in closet by California Closets
• Media room on the second floor with theatre surround sound
• Side courtyard with pavers and crushed stone
• Front-entry 2-car attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Beautiful Allegro-built residence showcasing their timeless utilization of light and wall surfaces thoughtfully crafted to display artwork.

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205 Tabor: $1,299,000

• Brooke Smith
• Modern farmhouse, c. 2021 by Enterra Homes
• 4/4, 3009 sq ft on 5000 sq ft lot
• 12′ ceilings down
• Kitchen with high-end appliances and island seating
• Home office or 5th bedroom w/ access to full bath
• Open game room on 2nd floor
• Primary suite with tray ceiling and huge walk-in closet
• Covered patio, small green space
• Generator
• Porte cochere
• Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Additional driveway parking
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

Did you know that a section of Brook Smith is located south of Main St.? This area is frequently mistaken to be part of Norhill. Homes on the west side of Tabor are zoned to Browning, while homes on the east side are zoned to Travis. Confirming the school zoning for any particular home in this area is important.

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606 E 25th St: $1,450,000

• Sunset Heights
• Traditional, c. 2019 by Jamestown Estates
• 4/3, 3364 sq ft on 6000 sq ft lot
• Completely open-concept living space
• Home office or 4th bedroom with ensuite bath on 1st floor
• Island kitchen with seating and Dacor appliances
• Game room on the second floor
• Primary suite with tray ceiling, spa bath, and two closets
• Covered back porch, heated/chilled POOL, and turfed lawn
• Driveway access to a 2-car front-entry attached garage
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This is the builder’s personal residence, featuring enhancements, such as an upgraded security system equipped with four cameras and a doorbell camera, along with the added bonus of Christmas lights!

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2016 Harvard: $1,549,000

• Houston Heights
• Modern farmhouse, c. 2015 by Renovo Homes
• 4/4, 3752 sq ft on a 6,600 sq ft lot
• 5th bedroom or home office downstairs with access to full bath
• Nicely trimmed with wainscoting, crown moldings, built-ins and ceiling treatments
• Primary suite with sitting area, spa bath and large closet
• Flex room on the second floor
• Large covered back porch and backyard with open green space
• Porte-cochere with access into the house
• Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Pretty tree-lined curbed and guttered block with a combination of mostly updated bungalows and recent construction. Located within blocks of the Heights Esplanade and restaurants and amenities along 20th and 19th Streets.

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1535 Rutland: $1,699,000

• Heights West Historic District
• Queen Anne home, c. 1905
• 5/5, 3510 sq ft on a 8800 sq ft lot
• Classic wrap-around porch
• Expansion/renovation by Back40Builders completed in 2023
• Office or 5th bedroom down with ensuite bath
• Chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances and waterfall island with seating
• Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling and sitting area, combined shower/tub spa, and large walk-in closet
• All bedrooms have ensuite baths
• Office/study on second floor
• Garage APT (598 sq ft, efficiency, full bath, mini-split AC, plumbed for kitchen)
• Porte-cochere with access to the house
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
• Curbed Street
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Newly completed, to-the-studs renovation on a lovely tree-lined street with curbs and gutters. Centrally located: walk to restaurants and amenities on 19th St, 11th or Yale as well as Milroy Park and the library.

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503 E 12th St: $1,775,000

• Heights East Historic District
• Modern Victorian c. 2004 by Design Tech
• 4/3/1, 3519 sq ft on 7331 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and primary bath, freshly painted
• Double gallery porches
• Elevator access
• Primary suite down with tray ceiling, spa bath, and large closet
• Media room on the second floor
• Walk-in attic with elevator access
• Covered back porch, flagstone backyard with POOL and landscaping
• Gated, extra-wide driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Corner lot, curbed streets
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

I love the walk-in attic space, which is easily accessible via an elevator! However, it’s worth mentioning that the third bedroom upstairs is relatively smaller and is currently configured as a closet.

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514 Woodland: $1,800,000

• Woodland Heights Historic District
• American Four Square, c. 1932
• 4/3/1, 4313 sq ft on a 6200 sq ft lot
• Renovated/expanded in 2022 by Tribe Build Co
• White oak hardwoods with herringbone patterns in several areas
• Study/home office
• High-end finishes throughout
• 420 sq ft primary closet!
• Gameroom
• Small backyard
• Driveway access to 2-car attached garage
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Within walking distance of Travis Elementary and a short distance to Woodland Park, Stude Park, and the hike and bike trail.

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829 Herkimer: $1,900,000

• Houston Heights
• Mid-Century Modern inspired, c. 2021
• 3/3/2, 3868 sq ft on a 7534 sq ft lot
• 14′ ceilings down
• Bamboo flooring
• Gorgeous wood ceiling in kitchen and foyer area
• Separate guest quarters
• Artist studio and workshop/gym
• Solar panels
• Beautifully landscaped backyard with artificial turf and deck surround
• Front-entry 2-car attached garage
• Front parking pads
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Contemporary-styled home boasting a stunning lawn and garden–truly a must-see.

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501 E 27th St: $1,931,000

• Sunset Heights
• Early 20th-century post office/drug store renovation, c. 1925
• 3/2/1, 3764 sq ft on a 12,000 sq ft lot
• Renovated in 2015
• Stained concrete floors down, reclaimed hardwood floors up
• Architectural features include exposed Old Chicago Brick, antique doors, and much more
• Chef’s kitchen with Viking stove, SubZero fridge, and raised island with seating
• Huge primary suite with TWELVE windows, Roman shades, a sitting area with fireplace, and a private terrace
• Gorgeous landscaped grounds with green lawns, pergola and brick patio, and a POOL/spa with slate surround
• Driveway access to 2-car attached/detached garage
• Corner lot
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Picture this: an authentic 1925 post office and drug store transformed into a luxurious modern home with top-notch finishes and a nod to the past. Plus, one of the extra bedrooms is as spacious as a master suite, complete with a fireplace featuring an elegant onyx surround. And don’t even get me started on the stunning grounds—endless lawns, a pool, and plenty of outdoor entertainment areas. It’s a must-see!

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1109 Oxford: $1,995,000

• Heights East Historic District
• Contemporary/Modern, c. 2008 by Solution Builders
• 4/2/1, 4044 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Home office and game room
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in the living area
• Chef’s kitchen with bamboo cabinets and Viking appliances
• Enviable walk-in closet in primary bath
• Huge tiled back balcony overlooking the pool and yard
• Large backyard with heated POOL
• Covered patio and summer kitchen with beadboard ceiling
• Front-entry 2-car attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Calling all foodies and entertainers! This home is your dream spot. But if you prefer dining out, stroll around the corner to find hotspots like Field & Tide, 1891 American Eatery & Bar, Sushi by the Heights, and The Gypsy Poet.

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1122 Harvard: $2,200,000

• Heights East Historic District
• Victorian c. 1901
• 3/3/1, 3456 sq ft on 9900 sq ft lot
• Updated 2007
• Classic Craftsman interior with stained wood, bulls-eye trim & transom windows
• Primary bedroom with sitting room
• Open game room up
• Double gallery balconies and wrap-around back porch
• The backyard is landscaped with flagstone and brick and also features a summer kitchen, greenhouse & tree house.
• POOL/spa
• Driveway access to 1-car attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home has retained its vintage charm. Located just one block from the Heights esplanade and jogging trail.

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NOW UNDER CONTRACT…

The following properties are now under contract, but that doesn’t mean they will stay that way. It is not uncommon for homes to fall out of contract during the option period for any number of reasons, including inability to negotiate repairs and, commonly, buyer’s remorse.

If the status is listed as Pending Continue to Show, this may mean that the sale is contingent on the sale of another house, or for some reason, the listing agent feels that this deal may need a backup contract, just in case.

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209 E Woodland #1/2: $565,000 PENDING

• Germantown Historic District
• Pediment bungalow c. 1920
• 2/2, 1152 sq ft on a 5467 sq ft lot
• Renovated/expanded in 2020
• Open living area (living/dining/kitchen)
• Mudroom
• Primary bath with walk-in closet
• An accessible ramp leading to the back porch
• Large, grassy backyard
• Driveway parking
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Benefits of Germantown include easy access to Woodland Park, the Hike and Bike Trail, and Downtown. Plus, it’s zoned to Travis Elementary.

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808 W Melwood: $590,000 PENDING

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1930
• 2/1, 1366 sq ft on a 5512 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and bath
• Home office/flex room
• Backyard with patio and green space
• Gated driveway access to 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

Listed earlier this year, the home has undergone a facelift with interior and exterior paint and is now staged. The home is located just a stone’s throw away from Proctor Plaza Community Center and Park, where you’ll find lighted tennis courts, a playground, and an outdoor pavilion.

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911 Key: $625,000 PENDING

• Norhill Historic District
• Brick bungalow, c. 1926
• 2/1, 1246 sq ft on a 5200 sq ft lot
• 2018 kitchen and bath remodel
• Woodburning fireplace
• Backyard with mature tree
• Flex space in garage w/window airconditioner
• Gated driveway entrance to 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

Timeless red-brick bungalow with a pretty, patterned brick porch and great curb appeal.

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832 Arlington: $700,000 PENDING

• Heights South Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 2/1, 1064 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and bath
• Double French doors in the primary bedroom and kitchen lead to the back porch
• Spacious back porch and large yard
• Alley access possible
• Driveway parking
• Parking pad in front
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Under current historic district guidelines, an addition of up to 1840 square feet (for a total of 2904 square feet) is permitted, along with a detached garage apartment of up to 528 square feet.

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816 W 13th St: $700,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Neo-Classical, c. 1930
• 2/2, 1210 sq ft on a 4356 sq ft lot
• Renovated kitchen & primary bath
• Open-concept kitchen/dining room/family room
• Primary suite with decorative barn doors and large walk-in closet
• Covered back porch with shiplap ceiling, stone patio w/turf inlays, water feature
• Driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Beautifully updated with tons of curb appeal, this is my cutie patootie pick of the week. Improvements include all new doors and windows—with screens❤️! It is situated adjacent to Love Park and a short block from the Hike and Bike Trail.

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805 Ralfallen: $739,000 PENDING

• Ridgewood
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
• 3/2, 1633 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and bathrooms
• Office or 3rd bedroom
• Lots of bright colors!
• Flex room off primary with outdoor access
• Covered back porch, lawn and vegetable garden
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car porte cochere
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Quiet neighborhood within walking distance or a short bike ride to Field Elementary and Heights High School.

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705 Cordell: $825,000 PENDING

• 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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800 Aurora: $829,000 PENDING

• Sunset Heights
• Gable-front repurposed chapel, c. 1926
• 4/2/1, 2589 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
• Great room currently used as a micro-theater
• 13.5′ foot curved wood-clad ceiling and shiplap walls
• The residence includes a kitchen, living area, 3 bedrooms, and a flex room.
• Exterior building/workshop and bathroom for guests
• Expansive flagstone backyard
• Driveway and street parking
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This is 14 Pews, a unique cultural gem tucked away in Sunset Heights. Formerly the Sunset Church of Christ, this historic building transformed in the late 1990s when it became the home of the Aurora Picture Show, and the residence was added. In 2010 a new owner took the reins, transforming the space into a microcinema and event venue. Today, while the residence functions as an Airbnb, 14 Pews continues to engage audiences with its eclectic programming. The plan is for 14 Pews to remain open with its scheduled programming until the sale.

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1519 Tulane: $840,000 PENDING

• Heights West Historic District
• Bungalow c. 1913
• 3/2, 1724 sq ft on a 5860 sq ft lot
• 2021 expansion/renovation
• Primary suite with vaulted ceiling, spa bath & walk-in closet
• Backyard space with stone pavers, fountain, and grassy area
• Wrap-around back porch with wood ceiling & fan
• Gated (secure) driveway parking
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Whether the decision not to have an open-concept kitchen/living space in this home was due to necessity or simply following a trend isn’t clear, but there is a resurgence in favor of kitchens being distinct, cozy spaces. No need to fret if you are in the “open spaces” camp, open-concept layouts will continue to be popular because they encourage connection, flow, and a more communal atmosphere in homes.

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1505 Allston: $1,075,000 PENDING

• Heights West Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
• 3/3, 2205 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• 2013 expansion/renovation by Bungalow Revival
• Formal living and dining room plus family room
• Plantation shutters
• Primary suite with walk-in closet
• Large screened-in back porch with fireplace
• Hardscaped backyard, lush green front yard
• Alley access to a 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Love Elementary

This renovation combines modern convenience with period charm on a beautiful tree-lined block with curbs and gutters.

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431 Arlington: $1,100,000 PENDING

• Heights South Historic District
• Pyramid roof bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2/1, 2955 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Expanded/renovated in 2014 by Square Stone Homes
• Formal living/dining plus great room
• Primary suite and study on the second floor
• Two secondary bedrooms down with a shared bath
• Double gallery rear porches
• Yard with pool potential
• Garage APT (550 sq ft, efficiency, full kitchen and bath, built-in 2022)
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car attached/detached garage
• Long driveway provides additional parking
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Convenient location with easy access to I-10 plus walk/bike to White Oak restaurants, Donovan Park, Harvard Elementary & Heights Mercantile.

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444 W 17th St #B: $1,149,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Greek Revival, c. 2016 by Smith Family Homes
• 4/4/1, 3820 sq ft on a 3400 sq ft lot
• Double gallery front porches
• Home office/study and formal dining room
• Kitchen island with seating and Subzero refrigerator
• All bedrooms with ensuite baths
• Large game room or 4th bedroom on 3rd floor
• Covered walkway and brick patio between house and garage
• A fenced front yard provides a bit of green space
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Helms Elementary

Terrific location right off the Hike and Bike Trail and two blocks from food and fun on 19th Street.

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1112 W Cottage: $1,150,000 PENDING

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1930
• 4/3/1, 2220 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated kitchen and bathrooms
• Formal living room and dining room
• Sunken family room with double French doors leading to outside
• 4th bedroom or home office/study down
• Primary suite with walk-in closet down
• Small yard with artificial turf
• Gated driveway access to 1-car garage and carport
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

If you love the charm of Norhill but need 4 bedrooms, this is one of the few Norhill properties that fits the bill. It’s an easy walk to restaurants on Studewood/11th and Proctor Plaza Park.

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3501 Oak Ridge: $1,199,000 PENDING

• Norhill (not in the historic district)
• Cottage c. 1920
• 4/4, 2144 sq ft on a 6832 sq ft lot
• Extensive remodeling in 2012 by Bungalow Revival
• Home office or 4th bedroom downstairs with en suite bath
• Primary suite downstairs
• Party-sized screened-in back porch
• Heated POOL and outdoor kitchen
• Plenty of green space: front and side yards
• Remodeled garage APT (efficiency, 418 sq ft, full kitchen & bath)
• Gated driveway access to 2-car attached garage & carport
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Charming cottage located across from Hogg Middle School. Walking distance to restaurants on Studewood and 11th Streets, including Shokku Ramen, which is open 24/7 to satisfy those middle-of-the-night sushi cravings.

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825 Oxford: $1,295,000 OPTION PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Bungalow, c. 2000 by Oxford Construction
• 3/2/1, 2313 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Primary suite down
• Secondary bedrooms each have a study/play nook
• Covered back porch, green space between house and garage plus side yard
• Garage APT (786 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath)
• Alley access to 3-car detached garage
• Front parking pads
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

I particularly like the kitchen’s ornamental wood doors, reminiscent of church style, and the dining area’s stained glass door in this house.

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1016 Ashland: $1,375,000 OPTION PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Gable-front contemporary, c. 2023 by Unika
• 3/3/1, 3022 sq ft on a 3575 sq ft lot
• All bedrooms up with ensuite baths
• Primary suite with 14′ cathedral ceiling
• Home office
• Gameroom/second living area
• Covered patio with summer kitchen
• Backyard with POOL/spa and low-maintenance turf
• Front-entry 2-car attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Love Elementary

My favorite features of this home are the retractable glass doors that open up to a covered patio with a summer kitchen and a sparkling pool.

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809 Redan: $1,775,000 OPTION PENDING

• Woodland Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2019 by Modern Bungalow
• 4/4, 3767 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
• Typical MB extensive trim package with crown moldings, wainscoting, and lots of built-ins
• Home office or 5th bedroom down, access to full bath
• Butler’s pantry with second dishwasher, wet bar, and beverage fridge
• Open flex-space upstairs
• Large primary suite with tray ceiling and wall of windows
• Generous covered back porch overlooking yard with low-maintenance turf
• Driveway access to 2-car attached garage ❤️☂️
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Book lovers rejoice! The living room boasts a full wall of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and additional glass-front cabinetry surrounds the fireplace. As a bonus, this home also includes a whole-home generator.

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919 Tulane: $1,899,550 OPTION PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2024 by Heights Construction & Renovation
• 4/4/1, 3935 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• New construction
• Chef’s kitchen with Miele appliances, island seating, cabinet front refrigerator
• Home office or 5th bedroom down, access to full bath
• Open game room/sitting area on 2nd floor
• Covered back porch and grassy backyard
• Driveway access to front-entry 2-car attached garage ❤️☂️
• Zoned to Love Elementary

This beautiful home boasts a backyard with enough “room for a pool or pickleball court.” True, a 20’x44′ pickleball court can squeeze into the 50’x46′ space — a tight fit, but for the pickleball aficionado, it’s a dream come true.

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5403 Sheldon: $2,100,000 PENDING

• Bradshaw (Houston Heights)
• Traditional, c. 2023 by Woodrock Homes
• 4/5/1, 4484 sq ft on 7500 sq ft lot
• New construction
• Home office or 5th bedroom with ensuite bath on 1st floor
• Three secondary bedrooms up with ensuite baths
• Game room on the second floor
• Huge primary suite (800 sq ft) with tray ceiling, sitting area, spa bath and large closet
• Covered back porch and large grassy lawn (50’x50′)
• Driveway access to a 2-car front-entry garage
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Although it’s not a recent addition to the MLS, this newly constructed home has just been finished. My favorite aspect of the property is its expansive backyard. It’s worth noting that Field Elementary is conveniently situated at the end of the street.

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