Updated: 12/03/2023

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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608 Enid: $519,000

• Brooke Smith
• Queen Anne bungalow, c. 1920
• 2/2, 1301 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Primary suite with walk-in closet
• Grassy backyard, raised flower bed, storage shed
• Gated driveway parking (no garage)
• Zoned to Browning Elementary
• Minimum lot size this and surrounding blocks ✅

When looking in Brooke Smith, minimum lot size restrictions are important considerations for retaining future value.

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1128 Winston: $615,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1924
• 2/2, 1176 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated kitchen and bathrooms
• Built-in storage in bedrooms
• Raised back deck plus green space
• Gated driveway parking (no garage)
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Charming bungalow with curb appeal. Walk to Field Elementary, less than 1/2 block away.

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1138 Adele: $649,000

• Stude Sec 1 (south of East Sunset Heights)
• Neo-classical garage-front, c. 2019 by Loftech Homes
• 3/2/1, 2411 sq ft on a 2500 sq ft lot
• Wide-plank engineered wood flooring down
• Island kitchen w/ seating for 4 or 5
• Home office/bonus room on 2nd floor
• Primary suite with spa bath, dual primary closets, and balcony access
• Small grassy backyard
• Front-entry garage with additional driveway parking
• Zoned to Field Elementary

Just around the corner, you’ll find the former Heights Transit Center, which is set to be transformed into a hip city park. The city has received a grant to assist with the renovation. Plans include improvements to the existing pavilion, restroom upgrades, splash pad, walking paths, and even a rain garden.

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712 E 27th St: $650,000

• Sunset Heights
• Bungalow, c 1924
• 3/3, 1743 sq ft on a 5750 sq ft lot
• Expanded/renovated in 2022 by New Beginnings
• Wraparound porch and deck
• Home office/flex room
• Open concept living/dining/kitchen
• Primary suite with spa bath and walk-in closet
• Backyard with plenty of green space
• Gated driveway access to a new 2-car attached garage
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Field Elementary

In 2022, the original 2/1 bungalow underwent a 400 sq ft expansion and renovation, enabling the inclusion of a primary suite and an ensuite bath for one of the secondary bedrooms. An attached garage was added as well.

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821 Pizer: $668,000

• Norhill Historic District
• Brick Bungalow c. 1924
• 2/1, 1165 sq ft on a 5512 sq ft lot
• Updated kitchen, freshly painted
• Formal living/dining and galley kitchen
• Back deck and green space
• Garage APT (612 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, full kitchen & bath, recent updates, plus a large deck)
• Driveway access to 3-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

This home provides a front-row seat to everything that happens at Proctor Plaza Park. The park features a baseball field, tennis court, playground, and a community center.

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4202 Watson: $735,000

• 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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2231 Singleton: $760,000

• 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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410 W 27th St: $825,000

• Houston Heights
• Greek Revival, c. 2014 by Drake Homes
• 3/2/1, 2768 sq ft on a 3275 sq ft lot
• Home office/study
• Island kitchen with seating, 6-burner range with dual ovens
• Primary suite with double walk-in closets
• Covered back porch and flagstone patio between house and garage
• Garage APT (551 sq ft, one bedroom, full bath & kitchenette)
• Alley access to 2-car detached garage
• Front parking pads
• Zoned to Helms Elementary

One of a series of homes on W. 26th and 27th Streets by Drake Homes. Upgraded trim package with wainscoting, crown moldings, and coffered ceiling in the dining room.

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1001 Le Green: $849,000

• 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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705 Cordell: $900,000

• 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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330 W 18th St: $920,000

• 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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908 Tabor: $950,000

• Brooke Smith
• Craftsman bungalow c.1920
• 4/3, 2728 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated/expanded 2018 by Renovated Thinking
• Office or 4th bedroom downstairs with access to full bath
• Cute kitchen with lots of counter space
• Living room downstairs with second living area upstairs
• Screened back porch, patio, and small green space
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage plus porte-cochere
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

Located on a nice curbed and guttered block in Brooke Smith. The home was expanded while retaining a full garage and yard space.

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431 Arlington: $1,249,900

• 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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1009 W 13th St: $1,449,000

• Houston Heights Annex
• Contemporary/Modern, c. 2023 by Zeppelin Realty, LLC
• 4/3/1, 3560 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
• Soaring two-story and coffered ceilings down
• Island kitchen with Bosch appliances
• 1st-floor primary suite with tray ceiling and large double closets
• Expansive millwork and coffered ceilings in the dining room
• Open game room or second living area up
• Covered lanai with a sizeable backyard
• Driveway access to a 2-car front-entry garage
• Additional driveway parking
• Zoned to Love Elementary

This home is located across the street from Love Park. Love Park has tons of amenities including, a large pool with swim lanes, a basketball pavilion, a playground, and a .2-mile hike and bike trail.

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602 E 10th 1/2 St: $1,495,000

• Houston Heights
• Craftsman bungalow c. 1920
• 3/2, 2932 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
• Renovated/expanded
• Study/home office or 4th bedroom
• Covered back porch plus green space
• Garage APT (610 sq ft, efficiency, full bath & kitchen)
• Driveway access to 2-car detached garage
• Parking pad in front plus curbed side street for additional parking
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Pure eye candy! This is a very desirable, sizeable single-story bungalow. It was previously owned and renovated by well-known Texas interior designer Marie Flanigan. The current owner has made additional improvements. It is stunning. Be sure to check out the garage apartment.

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726 E 11 1/2 St: $1,525,000

• Houston Heights
• Modern Farmhouse c. 2021 by Modern Heights Homes
• 4/4, 3700 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
• Beautiful white oak wood flooring and 11′ ceilings down
• Home office or 5th bedroom with ensuite bath on first floor
• Chef’s kitchen with 48″ professional range plus a 10′ island with seating
• Open bonus space upstairs for an additional sitting area or game room
• Primary suite with tray ceilings, spa-type bath, and a gorgeous closet
• Covered back porch and plenty of yard space
• Porte-cochere w/access to house
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Conveniently situated within walking distance to many local dining options, including Gypsy Poet, Bella Green, Field and Tide, and Sushi in the Heights.

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714 E 13th 1/2 St: $1,749,500

• Kutschbach (Houston Heights)
• Craftsman meets Queen Anne, c. 2022, by Woodrock Homes
• 4/4/1, 4293 sq ft on 6250 sq ft lot
• Wide-plank engineered hardwood floors
• Study/home office
• Island kitchen with tons of counter space and Thermador appliances
• Huge primary suite
• 3 secondary bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath
• Large game room with access to the balcony
• Covered brick patio plus small yard
• Driveway access to 2-car attached garage
• Additional driveway parking
• Zoned to Field Elementary

The primary suite measures over 650 square feet, with the primary bedroom and bath being approximately the same size. 😮

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1535 Rutland: $1,795,000

• 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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610 E 25th St: $1,750,000

• Sunset Heights
• Modern 2-story, c. 2023 by Jamestown Estate Homes
• 4/4/1, 4574 sq ft on a 6000 sq ft lot
• Home office/study
• 4th bedroom or 2nd study with ensuite bath
• Open-concept kitchen/family room/ dining area
• All bedrooms have ensuite baths and large closets
• Huge game room
• Retractable wall of windows open out onto the covered porch
• Green space with pool potential
• Front-entry 2-car garage
• Additional driveway parking
• Zoned to Field Elementary

This property has alley access, which will make future pool construction easier.

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838 Ashland: $1,950,000

• Houston Heights
• Mediterranean, c. 2003 by Pyramid Builders
• 4/3/1, 3691 sq ft on a 10,341 sq ft lot
• Study/home office on the first floor
• Chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, island seating
• Primary bedroom on the first floor
• Beautiful curved staircase with hand-painted tile accents
• 3 secondary bedrooms plus media room on second floor
• Outdoor oasis with covered veranda, pool/spa, outdoor kitchen
• Garage APT (704 sq ft, 1 bedroom, full bath and kitchen)
• Alley access to a 3-car detached garage
• Multiple-car parking pad in front
• Zoned to Love Elementary

While Mediterranean-style homes are not commonly found in the Heights, this particular section of the Heights has several examples of Mediterranean-style homes.

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632 Harvard: $2,190,000

• Heights South Historic District
• Mediterranean, c. 2010
• 3/2/1, 3868 sq ft on a 13,200 sq ft lot
• Double gallery front porches
• Updated kitchen and baths
• All bedrooms plus media room on 2nd floor
• Expansive yard and outdoor decks
• Heated POOL with rock waterfall and spa
• GUESTHOUSE (1598 sq ft, 2-story, 1st-floor living, bedroom, and flex space on 2nd floor, kitchenette, and full bath)
• Alley access to a 3-car detached garage
• Double front driveway
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Although Mediterranean-style homes are not prevalent in the Heights, several examples can be found scattered throughout the neighborhood. The current owners of this home have undertaken extensive interior and exterior painting, giving the home a more contemporary appearance.

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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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1123 W Melwood: $728,000 PENDING

• Norhill Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1927
• 3/2, 1290 sq ft on a 5000 sq ft lot
• Renovated 2023
• Primary suite with vaulted ceiling, bath & walk-in closet
• Green space behind the house
• Garage APT (305 sq ft, 1 room with full bath and walk-in closet)
• Gated driveway access to a 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Browning Elementary

This bungalow was purchased as a fixer-upper earlier this year and has undergone a complete facelift, including adding a primary suite.

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723 Euclid: $775,000 OPTION PENDING

• 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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743 E 7th: $800,000 PENDING

• Stude (Houston Heights)
• Craftsman bungalow, c. 1920
• 3/2, 1456 sq ft on a 6250 sq ft lot
• Kitchen and bath updates
• Study/home office or 2nd living space
• Large primary bedroom
• Bricked back yard, fenced front green space
• Garage APT (400 sq feet, efficiency, full bath, no kitchen)
• Gated driveway access to 1-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Cute bungalow, just one house off Studewood. Walk to restaurants on Studewood and White Oak Dr.

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1319 Harvard: $990,000 PENDING

• Heights East Historic District
• Craftsman bungalow c.1910
• 3/2, 1898 sq ft on a 6600 sq ft lot
• Expanded bungalow with 2 living areas
• Updated kitchen and baths
• Floor-to-ceiling windows open to the backyard
• Lovely backyard with mature tree and landscaping
• Gated driveway access to a 2-car detached garage
• Curbed street
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

This Craftsman bungalow emanates charm and curb appeal with its expansive front porch, distinctive gable windows, and a unique angled front door.

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711 Waverly: $1,100,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Craftsman-inspired, c. 2015 by RL Custom Homes
• 4/3/1, 2913 sq ft on a 4356 sq ft lot
• The kitchen and primary bath have been updated since construction
• Kitchen with island seating and floor-to-ceiling cabinets
• Primary suite with fireplace
• Covered side porch
• Backyard bricked patio and turfed green space
• Gated driveway access to front-entry attached garage
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Situated just a stone’s throw away from the MKT section of the Heights Hike and Bike Trail, you can easily walk west to the MKT shopping and dining area. Or, if you’re in the mood for more exploration, a short walk further east will take you to Heights Mercantile and Donovan Park.

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1515 Waverly: $1,850,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Modern farmhouse c. 2023 by ALP Builders
• 4/4/1, 3807 sq ft on a 5503 sq ft lot
• High ceilings and engineered white oak flooring
• Home office/ study
• Chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances and island seating
• All bedrooms are up with ensuite baths
• Primary suite with tray ceiling and huge closet
• 2nd floor open game room or sitting area
• Covered back porch and turfed yard space
• Alley access to a 2-car attached garage w/tandem storage
• Secure front parking
• Zoned to Love Elementary

Black and dark grey exterior paint colors are becoming increasingly popular. Many homeowners are embracing these dark and sophisticated hues to create a modern and striking aesthetic for their home’s exteriors.

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1134 Bayland: $2,349,000 OPTION PENDING

• 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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620 E 9th St: $2,795,000 PENDING

• Houston Heights
• Queen Anne bungalow, c. 1905
• 5/5, 4607 sq ft on 12,832 sq ft lot
• Expanded and renovated by Lucas Craftsmanship in 2017
• Authentic details like the stained wood transoms and millwork complement more contemporary features of the home, including vaulted ceilings with open beam work, lighting, and fixtures.
• Incredible climate-controlled wine room
• Primary suite plus an additional bedroom down and 3 more bedrooms up
• Home office and game room
• Wrap-around screened-in porch
• Outdoor oasis includes a POOL and beautifully landscaped lawn with decorative hedges and brick courtyard with a water feature
• Alley access to 2-car attached garage
• Parking pads in front
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

It is truly an exceptional property, inside and out. If it looks familiar, it was on the market earlier this year.

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748 Arlington: $3,495,000 OPTION PENDING

• Heights South Historic District
• Modern Farmhouse, c. 2001 designed by Jay Baker
• 2/2, 4100 sq ft on a 19,800 sq ft lot
• Wine cellar
• Bonus room on 1st floor
• An extraordinary number of windows provide abundant light
• Additional ADU (accessory dwelling unit) that could be a pool house, office, or studio
• Landscaped grounds include a pool that is visible from the walls of windows in the house
• Garage APT (650 sq ft, efficiency with full kitchen and bath)
• Side street access to a 2-car attached garage
• Front parking pad
• Zoned to Harvard Elementary

Boasting a generous 19,800 sq ft of land, this property could be categorized as an “estate” within the Heights, a neighborhood not typically associated with expansive lots. Although the main house features two bedrooms, the guest quarters are seamlessly integrated into the primary structure, offering direct access and expanding the range of housing options available.

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