Updated: 10/13/2024

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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1035 Louise: $399,990

• East Sunset Heights
• Pediment bungalow, c. 1928
• 2/1, 865 sq ft on 4000 sq ft lot
• Renovated 2020/2021
• Producing pecan and fig trees
• Storage shed
• Large deck and grassy yard
• Off-street parking space
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Looks can be deceiving; the house and yard feel much larger than their square footage would indicate. Just a block away, a new city park is being developed in the old Metro transit station.

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1131 Winston: $759,900

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1925
• 2/2, 1386 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Recently renovated
• Galley kitchen
• Two seating areas
• Primary suite with built-in wardrobe, shiplap accent wall
• Back deck, covered porch, green space
• Garage APT (624 sq ft, studio w/semi-enclosed bedroom area, full kitchen & bath, balcony)
• Gated driveway access to a 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary Elementary

The front of this home showcases double, clipped (jerkinhead) gables, complemented by additional clipped gables on the sides, adding a unique touch to its appearance. You’ll find favored neighborhood spots such as Teotihuacan, Spanish Flowers, Hughie’s, and various restaurants along Main Street within walking distance. Field Elementary is conveniently located less than a block away.

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922 Adele: $875,000

• Sunset Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2014 by Southern Green
• 4/3, 2446 sq ft on a 3600 sq ft lot
• Study or 4th bedroom down w/access to a full bath
• Open game room or second living area upstairs
• Attractive front landscaping with drought-resistant plants
• POOL and patio
• Alley access to 2-car attached garage
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Just four blocks away is the Houston Farmer’s Market, the city’s oldest, which has been in continuous operation since 1941. Originally half its current 18-acre size, the market has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. It now hosts several eateries, including Underbelly Burger and Crawfish & Noodles, along with R-C Ranch Butcher Shop, known for its Wagyu beef and Heritage pork.

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741 E 18th St: $885,000

• Pinelawn
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2, 1492 sq ft on a 6825 sq ft lot
• Renovated kitchen and bathroom updates
• Kitchen with 6-burner Wolfe range and Sub-Zero Fridge
• 3 bedrooms of approximately the same size
• Covered back patio and large landscaped side yard
• Driveway access to 2-car detached garage plus gated carport
• Corner lot
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This home has great curb appeal and a fantastic yard. While the closet space is modest, and the primary bedroom doesn’t have an ensuite bath, it is full of charm and character. Plus, Field Elementary is across the street.

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309 E 16th St: $1,050,000

• 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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511 W 17th: $1,074,900

• Houston Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2021 by Eaton Construction
• 4/3/1, 3109 sq ft on 3750 sq ft lot
• High ceilings, double crown moldings
• All bedrooms upstairs
• Primary suite with sitting area and balcony
• Covered back porch plus a concrete tile patio with additional green space
• Front-entry 2-car garage
• Double-wide driveway for additional parking
• Zoned to Helms Elementary

Centrally located within walking distance of restaurants and shops on 19th as well as Shepherd. Hike and Bike Trail is just a block away.

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333 W 27th: $1,099,750

• Houston Heights
• Modern Craftsman, c. 2016 by Frich Investments
• 4/4, 3254 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Home office or 4th bedroom down with access to full bath
• Enclosed wet bar/wine room
• Primary suite with fireplace
• Covered back porch and small grassy area between house and garage
• Garage APT (624 sq ft, efficiency, full bath, kitchenette)
• Alley access to a 2-car detached garage and carport
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Helms Elementary

For breakfast enthusiasts, Shipley’s Donuts, Starbucks and El Rey Taqueria are within walking distance. Plus, you can walk off those tasty bites on the north spur of the Heights Hike and Bike Trail, which begins just a block away.

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1118 W Cottage: $1,150,000

• 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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2707 Beauchamp: $1,395,000

• Woodland Heights
• Contemporary/modern, c. 2022 by Sullivan Homes
• 4/4/1, 3590 sq ft on a 3913 sq ft lot
• 12′ ceilings down, 10′ ceilings up
• Chef’s kitchen with island seating and GE Monogram Pro Series appliances
• Home office or 4th bedroom with ensuite bath downstairs
• Second family room upstairs
• Primary suite with tray ceiling and cove lighting
• Covered back porch and small turfed yard
• Front entrance attached 2 car garage
• Curbed street, driveway parking
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Built by the developer as his personal residence, this stunning home includes numerous upgrades and color touches, setting it apart from the monotonous white-on-white trend.

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105 Payne: $1,575,000

• Germantown Historic District
• Prairie Style Bungalow, c. 1920
• 4/4, 3175 sq ft on a 7700 sq ft lot
• Expanded/remodeled in 2021
• Lovely island kitchen with wine fridge and storage
• 4th bedroom or office with ensuite bath
• Game room up
• Wrap-around covered porch and turfed yard
• GUEST HOUSE-1 story (1056 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath, separate backyard and deck)
• Gated driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

This home features strong curb appeal and has been nicely renovated. It’s ready for immediate move-in and is located just a block from Woodland Park. An added bonus is the full-sized, one-story guest house with its own private greenspace—an ideal option for multi-generational families, visitors, or a potential rental opportunity. It is conveniently close to downtown and I-45.

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423 Omar: $1,650,000

• Woodland Heights
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 4/4/1, 3534 sq ft on a 7500 sq ft lot
• Expanded/remodeled in 2014 by Southland Homes
• Island kitchen with 48″ Thermador range, wine fridge and bar area
• Mudroom with doggy shower
• Study or bedroom downstairs next to full bath
• Large game room/flex space with full bath
• Covered side porch and large grassy yard
• Gated driveway access to 2-car attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

The second-floor game room/flex space has lots of possibilities, functioning almost as an efficiency apartment—minus the kitchen.

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1026 Arlington: $1,799,000 Withdrawn

• Heights South Historic District
• Queen Anne, c. 1920
• 4/4/1, 3645 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Expanded/Renovated 2023/2024 by ALP Builders
• 12′ Ceilings
• Entry nook with bookshelves and exposed chimney
• Expansive walk-in wet bar
• Office or 4th bedroom down with access to full bath
• 2nd-floor flex space
• Garage APT (537 sq ft, efficiency, full bath, plumbed for kitchen)
• Large back porch and covered walkway to the garage, plenty of grassy area
• Alley access to 2-car attached garage
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

A stunning renovation worthy of a magazine spread, this home is located in the heart of the Houston Heights.

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2710 Morrison: $1,735,000

• Woodland Heights
• Contemporary/Modern, c. 2024 by Modern Heights Homes
• 4/4, 3707 sq ft on a 5450 sq ft lot
• New construction
• Ceilings 11′ down, 10′ up
• 5″ white oak hardwood flooring
• Home wired for alarm, 5.1 surround sound, & cameras
• Private office or 5th bedroom down w/full bath access
• Media/game room upstairs
• Primary suite with beautiful bath, custom closet, and bonus space
• Large back porch overlooking a grassy backyard
• Driveway access to 2-car front-entry garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Travis Elementary

Just a few blocks from Travis Elementary, Woodland Park, Stude Park, and the Hike and Bike Trail, with convenient access to downtown and I-10.

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1712 Heights: $1,849,000

• Heights East Historic District
• Queen Anne Replica, c. 1998 by Premier Victorian
• 4/3/1, 4551 sq ft on a 10,500 sq ft lot
• Wrap-around porch
• Whole house generator
• Updates: Secondary baths, paint, lighting
• Chef’s kitchen with SubZero Refrigerator, Thermador gas cooktop and double oven
• 3rd-floor flex room
• Gorgeous landscaping and mature trees
• Covered back porch plus custom arbor over the flagstone patio
• Studio space over the garage
• Alley access to 3-car detached garage
• Curbed Street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This Queen Anne Painted Lady is one of six replica houses on Heights Blvd, located next to the most famous replica, the Cooley Mansion. Authentically executed details include 9 and 10-foot high ceilings, a circular staircase, stained glass windows, and extensive Gingerbread Trim on the exterior. The home also features complex roof lines, bay windows, and patterned shingles that add to its historical charm. The property boasts a 10,500 sq ft Texas native garden. This home won the Heights Community Improvement Award in 1999.

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• Houston Heights
• Modern Craftsman c. 2016 by Mazzarino Construction
• 4/4/1, 3544 sq ft on a 3750 sq ft lot
• Home office on the second floor
• All bathrooms with ensuite baths
• Third-floor game room with kitchenette
• Covered back porch with summer kitchen
• Backyard with pool potential
• Front-entry 2-car attached garage
• Driveway parking
• Zoned to Helms Elementary

My favorite feature is the 3rd-floor bonus room, where a wall of sliding doors opens to a covered balcony that overlooks the backyard.

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1019 Allston: $1,150,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Modern Craftsman c. 2014 by Allegro
• 3/2/1, 3024 sq ft on 4400 sq ft lot
• Charming wrap-around porch
• Study with beamed ceiling detail, stained wood wainscoting and builtins
• Island kitchen with Thermador range and double wall ovens
• Primary suite with fabulous closet
• Covered porch with cast stone fireplace, flagstone patio with pergula, and green space
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

This home is a porch lover’s dream, featuring a charming wrap-around front porch perfect for welcoming guests and an inset back porch with a cozy fireplace, patio, and green space—ideal for entertaining.

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2005 Cortlandt: $1,200,000 OPTION PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Modern Craftsman built 2014
• 4/3, 3344 sq ft on a 5520 sq ft lot
• Double wrap-around porches with fans
• Study or 4th bedroom down with ensuite bath
• Handsome kitchen with coffered ceilings and coordinating wall-papered accent wall
• Open game room up
• Primary suite with tray ceiling, separate sitting area, boutique-style closet
• Covered back porch, turfed lawn, patio with pergola
• Gated driveway access to 2-car attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Situated on a beautiful block with well-maintained curbs and gutters, this home offers an easy walk to the restaurants and amenities of the Heights Shopping District. Although situated next to 20th Street, the house is quiet and has a high fence and lush trees to ensure privacy.

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725 W Cottage: $1,299,999 PENDING

• Norhill Historic District
• Bungalow, c. 1920
• 4/3, 2500 sq ft on a 5616 sq ft lot
• Expanded/remodeled 2023-2024 by Delta Homes
• Reclaimed wood flooring
• Formal living room or study with fireplace
• Chef’s kitchen with an open scullery
• Primary suite and one secondary bedroom on the 1st floor
• Two additional secondary bedrooms on the 2nd floor
• Screened-in back porch and grassy yard space
• Driveway access to 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

The expansion added 1,386 square feet to the home’s footprint, including a newly built second floor. I love the use of pocket doors downstairs, offering ultimate flexibility by seamlessly connecting the spaces. The scullery kitchen, open to the main kitchen area, serves as a prep space, pantry, and potential breakfast nook.

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1548 Cortlandt: $1,545,000 OPTION PENDING

• Heights East Historic District
• Gable-front bungalow, c. 1940
• 4/3/1, 3101 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated/expanded in 2016
• Shiplap accent walls in several rooms
• Home office
• 1st-floor guest suite
• Brick wood-burning fireplace
• Gameroom or 5th bedroom upstairs
• Covered side porch and abundant green space with front and side yards
• Gated driveway access to 2-car attached garage
• Corner lot, parking pad
• Zoned to Field Elementary

While this home may appear to be an unassuming, somewhat plain bungalow at first glance, it’s actually a beautifully expanded original bungalow. The shiplap accent walls in several rooms give a nod to its history.

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503 E 12th St: $1,697,000 PENDING

• 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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1618 Arlington: $1,950,000 PENDING

• Heights East Historic District
• Modified Greek Revival c. 2006 by Allegro Builders
• 5/3/1, 4245 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Double gallery porches
• Remodeled Chef’s kitchen
• Formal living or study
• Master suite down, four secondary bedrooms up
• Flex space upstairs with built-in desks, shelving
• Back courtyard with pavers, greenspace is in front
• Garage APT (Efficiency, 506 sq ft, full bath, kitchenette)
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street plus additional front parking space
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This is arguably one of the prettiest blocks in the Heights. Walk or ride your bike to the Heights esplanade and jogging trail as well as 19th St shopping and dining. 

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1534 Herkimer: $2,200,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Modern Farmhouse, c. 2023 by L&B Limited Co.
• 4/4/1, 3834 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Contemporary styling inside
• Wide-plank engineered wood flooring
• Office/study
• Chef’s kitchen with waterfall island, high-end appliances
• Open game room/living area up
• All bedrooms up and have ensuite baths
• Covered back porch with summer kitchen
• Backyard with POOL/spa and green space
• Driveway access to 2-car front-entry attached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Dark and moody colors like black and dark grey have become popular choices for exterior paint, while earthy blues, greens and stained wood are trending for interior spaces like kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Meanwhile, white remains a classic, versatile option that never goes out of style.

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