bedmondson Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Bill Baldwin's house. Although I am sure more people have seen the inside of this house than any other in the neighborhood. http://www.har.com/205-bayland-ave/sale_81984909 That wine cellar though! I really need that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 http://www.preservewoodlandheights.org/historicdistrict/woodlandheights/history/08PL70_Wm_Wilson_House_205_Bayland.pdf http://copybycook.com/stories/baldwin0307hou.pdf http://www.preservewoodlandheights.org/history/thewilsonhome.htm Interesting info about Mr. Wilson in the landmark application. And the second link has a lot of info on the renovation. Third link has a photo from way back. Great house. It has been listed a couple of times over the years. I wonder whether Baldwin really wants to sell or is just getting an idea of the market value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 http://www.har.com/1229-herkimer-st/sale_75805434 This property is pretty much obscured from the road. I always wondered about the few properties in the Heights that have walled themselves off from view when the Heights is so much about curb appeal. I guess the owners wanted some privacy from the apartment complex. But this is quite the compound they have going behind the walls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 That's not an unreasonable price for a decent size house on a huge lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 That's not an unreasonable price for a decent size house on a huge lot.I'm sure this will become a townhouse farm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm sure this will become a townhouse farm Not impossible, but I think the structure(s) on this property are worth enough that land can be had for cheaper nearby. For example, 8000 s.f. lot a couple blocks away for about $43/s.f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 1329 Waverly looks right out at the Solar warehouse. I think there was also a lawsuit over a lien on that property. The house on Herkimer backs up to the ball field at Love park. That stretch of Herkimer has a very narrow ROW. I think the City banned parking on one side of the street. The house is move in ready with a pool and veritable wildlife habitat. For about the same money, you can get @2500-3000 sq ft of new/recent construction that is stuffed into a lot that is less than half the size of the lot on Herkimer. I would hope that someone looking at that price point would be blown away by all the green space you get and would snap up that house over the usual lot filler. Two years ago, builders would fight over that lot and would probably fill it with front loaders. But builders are heading for the sidelines with the oil glut looming. So, this could be a great bargain for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 http://www.har.com/433-w-24th-st/sale_60249757 Great woodwork on the interior. Thank goodness it has been well preserved over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 http://www.har.com/433-w-24th-st/sale_60249757 Great woodwork on the interior. Thank goodness it has been well preserved over the years. Pretty much the entire opposite face of that block has front-facing garages (I think there are 8 or 9 now), despite there being a pretty decent alley for the entire length of the block. I really don't understand why a developer would make that choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 http://www.har.com/943-oxford-st/sale_55225869 The old church on Oxford. I was always curious to see how they converted it. Pretty much a loft concept inside. A bit of an odd space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 http://www.har.com/3315-white-oak-dr/sale_63742022 I watched this one go up when they were building out Coltivare. It is new from the ground up in a faux-store front style. Interesting how they did the front room with a balcony from the second floor. Not what I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 http://www.har.com/617-columbia-st/sale_66805484 This is the house on the triangular lot by the hike and bike path. It was a pretty run down house that was just a step above a shotgun shack. They certainly made the most of every square foot on that lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHouston Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I thought they did a really nice job fixing this up. Imagine living there when trains were going by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 On 8/9/2016 at 9:52 AM, s3mh said: http://www.har.com/617-columbia-st/sale_66805484 This is the house on the triangular lot by the hike and bike path. It was a pretty run down house that was just a step above a shotgun shack. They certainly made the most of every square foot on that lot. Looks great, and great location, but it's a challenging price point for a 1000 s.f. house on a 2500 s.f. lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAG Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) ^ Agreed. Every time I think Heights properties are overpriced though I'm oftentimes surprised and someone ends up paying it. But $580/sq ft is astronomically high for what's effectively a 1/1. Edited August 18, 2016 by HAG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullMan008 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 On 8/9/2016 at 9:52 AM, s3mh said: http://www.har.com/617-columbia-st/sale_66805484 This is the house on the triangular lot by the hike and bike path. It was a pretty run down house that was just a step above a shotgun shack. They certainly made the most of every square foot on that lot. Cool looking house. The porch looks great and its in a good location. If you can put up with the WO weekend traffic, its a wonderful spot. $$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 The market in the Heights is returning to normal. Buyers are expecting to be able to negotiate at least a 10% discount on the list price. No more price wars (for now). I doubt the owners are expecting to get $599k. But 1,000-1,500 sq ft bungalows that are nicely updated are in short supply and are getting good prices. I have seen @1,500 sq ft bungalows getting $550-575k. Yes, those are on bigger lots with garages. But this is now the "entry level" home in the Heights and there is a lot of demand at this price point. So, $599k won't happen, but $520-540k might considering the prime location and magazine worthy renovations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 http://www.har.com/1524-allston-st/sale_62267748 Bungalow Revival did most of the renovations and Broman did the screened porch addition. I have always done my best to peek in the windows on walks without being creepy. Nice to be able to see all the lovely work on the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 http://www.har.com/1801-columbia/sale_17066649 So rare these days to see so much original interior woodwork that hasn't been painted over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 http://www.har.com/605-peddie-st/sale_17497822 it's the Peddie house with the amazing garden. The interior is as colorful and lovely as the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 https://www.har.com/508-euclid-street/sale_19210818 The best craftsman architecture is in Woodland Heights. Hopefully the new owner will keep the understated renovations and won't go on a marble and subway tile spree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 It's Honker the Goose's house. My kids have had their picture taken with Honker. And we got a hollowed out goose egg from Honker. So sad to see Honker and his lovely owner move out. https://www.har.com/723-w-12th-street/sale_30672358 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/A-jungle-paradise-in-the-Heights-10798099.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Jeff Law was an exemplar of what made the Heights the Heights. It was a sad day when he closed October Gallery. This house really needs a "caretaker" owner who respects its history and charm, as Ms. Hargrove clearly did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 0:47 PM, s3mh said: It's Honker the Goose's house. My kids have had their picture taken with Honker. And we got a hollowed out goose egg from Honker. So sad to see Honker and his lovely owner move out. https://www.har.com/723-w-12th-street/sale_30672358 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/A-jungle-paradise-in-the-Heights-10798099.php Love this story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 https://www.har.com/122-e-5th-street-e/sale_40797064 This one is on the national register of historic places as the Paul Roffall house. As best I can tell it was one of two homes built by Samuel H. Webber. The other being the brick Victorian at 407 Heights Blvd. No idea who Paul Roffall was. Two great original fireplaces and lots of great woodwork. Double wrap around porch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 https://www.har.com/homedetail/1642-arlington-st-houston-tx-77008/2971763 Long time Heights residents will recall that there was an Italian restaurant called La Bella Cucina in this house 20+ years ago. La Bella Cucina later moved to the building that currently houses Better Luck Tomorrow. This building has been stucco-ed up on the outside as long as I can remember. The interior design is about what you would expect and is pretty over the top. But there are some amazingly well preserved original woodwork all over the house. That is a nice surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 The colors in the photos had me rinsing my eyes with cold water, but that's what paint is for. Nice looking Chambers Model C in the kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 https://www.har.com/homedetail/1435-rutland-st-houston-tx-77008/2969610 Only non-historic home I have put on this thread. I have to say that the interior is a bit underwhelming, but that may be more due to the random updating. I am sure whoever buys this will rip everything out and completely redo the interior. Gary Eades designed it and I always liked the building. The many McVics that came after and the current awful fad of the modern Victorian farmhouse look very cheap compared to the well thought out homage to classic Victorian homes that Eades did here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 This is a rare time capsule Midcentury Modern over in Lazybrook. No info on the architect. But almost everything looks to be original. https://www.har.com/homedetail/2442-brooktree-dr-houston-tx-77008/7911476 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 This modern has been under construction (off and on again) since 2013. If you frequent the hike and bike path on Nicholson below 11th, you will recognize this one. Frame is structural concrete. If you are worried about a cat 5 hurricane, nuclear first strike, F5 tornado or Zombie apocalypse, this is the home for you. https://www.har.com/homedetail/917-nicholson-st-houston-tx-77008/9247323 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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