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No one wants the formica house. Dropped to 305k today.

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that would probably be a lot funnier if I hadn't driven by just before the cops got there....several angry people standing by a pick up with the windows shot out

Yeah, it looked like a pretty scary scene.

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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A minor accident led to a chase and a second wreck in southwest Houston.

According to officials, two cars were involved in a minor crash near West Bellfort and South Post Oak. One of the cars apparently didn't stop and the other driver pursued him. A METRO bus was sideswiped during the chase. No one on the bus was hurt.

Eyewitnesses reported the two cars involved in the chase were shooting at each other. Police have not confirmed that at this time.

That's about the worst news report I've ever read. Anyone hear anything else?

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There were about 10 HPD cruisers, 2 ambulances and a firetruck on W. Bellfort just east of S. Post Oak at about 7:00pm last night

There was a Black 4 door F-250 with the windows busted out, a stopped metro bus and tons of cops keeping people out of the parking lot by the dialysis place. There appeared to be atleast a dozen little evidence cards set up throughout the parking lot.

I haven't seen anything on the news or the interwebs.

Anyone else know anything?

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I'm crossing my fingers for a Chipotle

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Anyone know what's going on at this Shell station? They took out the underground tanks and the pumps last week. They backfilled the hole and the windows and doors have been boarded up since.

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Price was reduced to 324,900 on 3/21.

Went under contract yesterday 4/10.

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As others have said, if you are concerned about crime, you are looking in the wrong area.

I agree with the notion that you should rent first so you can better learn where in the city you want to live.

If you are dead set on buying, I would look into Westwood (77025) and Post Oak Manor (77035). They are a 4-5 mile straight shot up Main St. from Rice.

It's not rare to pick up a house ~$140,000 in those 2 neighborhoods.

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Stumbled across this place in Meyerland with a tennis court! Notice the house slightly NW too

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&...6&encType=1

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I noticed the other day that the billboard is gonzo!

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http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...mp;backButton=Y

Looks like it's being advertised mostly for the land.

It's zoned to the following schools:

High: Yates

Middle: Ryan

Elementary: Lockhart

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This is the same house that hosts the newly expanded "SIGN O RAMA" business on the freeway side of the house. Hilarious.

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Dern near 6 acres:

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&...9&encType=1

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5.1 acres:

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&...5&encType=1

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http://maps.live.com is awesome

Zoom around and post cool stuff!

Here's one: http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&...2&encType=1

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Someone find a bigger swimming pool:

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&...1&encType=1

Good to hear/see! The Tall Timbers section, in my opinion, is one of the coolest places to have a modern house just because of the stately Georgian and French variety that typifies the River Oaks home. It's a nice contrast, and from what can be seen looks like it will be a neat project.

I find it a little bit humorous that a stucco mcmansion going up amongst ranchers, bungalows etc. is offending to many, while a mostly monolithic (appearing in this case) monstrosity is a "nice contrast" to the dominant surrounding architecture.

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ps. I'm just playing devil's advocate, as I prefer the monolith.

architectural record

I felt it was worth posting this link here as well... given the strength of this thread. A lot of terrific press on this home, Granit deserves special attention given what was stated in the AR article.

Link no worky for me.

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Awesome. Congrats rps. Isn't Bill England a builder/investor also?

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I'm going to be surprised if they really mean that that is the lot price. If that's the lot price, than they are all going to be 3-5 Million dollar homes. I'm not thinking that is going to be the case.

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I'm sure they will do well. People priced out of New Construction in Afton Oaks and River Oaks will fit the bill.

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It was the August 2007 Mod of the Month at 4987 Dumfries in Meyerland, by architect William F. Wortham, that suffered the above mentioned desecration.

I have not heard about any changes at 3611 North Braeswood.

I'm very familiar with the investor who bought 4987 Dumfries.

I'm guessing it will be back on the market soon.

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I voted in there one year when I lived in the area. I remember it being very mildewy/musty smelling and that the AC wasn't working well.

I'm curious to see what the price point is going to be for the townhomes.

That's a great part of town to live in. It will be nicer once they repave buffalo speedbump though.

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Current shots:

I drove by about two weeks ago and snapped this:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/zoo...pg?t=1198025054

This is from Sunday afternoon:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/zoo...pg?t=1198025082

Notice that there are new stacks of lumber in the front yard and no sign of a bulldozer? Is this an extreme rennovation or demolition on the cheap?

Looks like a remodel. Those are concrete pilings for foundation repair in the yard.

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Formica rules.

Love the boomerang pattern.

If you had that done in your place, PM me your installers info if you don't mind.

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I swear this one boggles my mind. According to the MLS, this "lot" was the 5th most expensive "lot" purchase in MLS area 17 as far back as the MLS keeps track.

Granted, some "lots" are listed as houses when they sell, but this is ridiculous. This sale puts this property (in braeswood) on par with Shady Side, West U, Southampton.

Even though the land is half an acre, they grossly overpaid in my opinion.

I'm perplexed.

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