Jersey01 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 There is an open house on the 16th, this weekend, at this 1969 contemporary home. It is 7,057 square feet, and has the potential to be a really cool place. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...mp;backButton=Y Any guesses as to who the architect is? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 The house is zoned to in Spring Branch ISD:* Memorial Drive ES* Spring Branch MS* Memorial HS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 VicMan, what is the point of always listing the schools? lol You do that in every thread with a HAR link.The house is beautiful but the owners have ruined the interior with that semi-french country/provencial/smooshed together style.If someone bought it and restored it to a true mod interior, it would be awesome. I LOVE the study and the game room, though they both need some de-rich-old-man-ifying.If I had the money, I'd jump on this one. Horrible property taxes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 This is the first non-foreclosure, non-auction listing I have seen where there has been a sealed bid process. Experts out there, does it really bring a higher price or is it a gimmick to bring interest to a property? Are they required to take the highest bid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 VicMan, what is the point of always listing the schools? lol You do that in every thread with a HAR link. The HAR link does not specify exactly what schools are zoned to the residence... "District: SPRING BRANCH Elem Sch: SBISD Middle Sch: SBISD High Sch: SBISD" It only specifies the school district Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Don't see the value in listing the schools, etc. We're discussing these houses more from an architectural standpoint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Don't see the value in listing the schools, etc. We're discussing these houses more from an architectural standpoint...But people buy the houses for reasons besides architecture. That doesn't mean we should not focus on architecture, but we also discuss issues such as "Is the neighborhood safe?", etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Don't see the value in listing the schools, etc. We're discussing these houses more from an architectural standpoint... Though I don't care so much about the schools, from a search engine standpoint, this is another piece of info that someone outside HAIF might find interesting. For better or worse, we stopped focusing exclusively on architecture a long time ago, LOL. Besides, everyone on here has their role at HAIF. There are the preservationists, anti-zoners, rail lovers, real estate insiders, etc. Vic happens to be the school zoning guy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 the school listings could be helpful since the house is on the market, and the linked information is lacking specificity. oftentimes it could be a selling point (or not) for the house.as for the house, quite interesting - though i don't dig the fireplaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey01 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) Though I don't care so much about the schools, from a search engine standpoint, this is another piece of info that someone outside HAIF might find interesting. For better or worse, we stopped focusing exclusively on architecture a long time ago, LOL.Besides, everyone on here has their role at HAIF. There are the preservationists, anti-zoners, rail lovers, real estate insiders, etc. Vic happens to be the school zoning guy . Good point, though, guiltily, I've also always wondered why the school zones are always posted. But I just chuckle and move on. The school zoning doesn't help me, but may help someone else. Edited September 13, 2007 by Jersey01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatSleepMOD Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) Interesting house. The school info is very helpful as well. Why shun a helpful bit of info that is relevant? If you don't like a posting, you could start your own forum and make rules that no one can post anything other than architecture. In all seriousness, could it ruin our architectural discussions that much? Edited September 13, 2007 by EatSleepMOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) That's the house the Piney Point Mayor and Co. bought in secret for the new town hall. They got busted and proven wrong about their claims of no rental property available. So its being auctioned off Edited September 13, 2007 by KatieDidIt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapillionWyngs Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 That's the house the Piney Point Mayor and Co. bought in secret for the new town hall. They got busted and proven wrong about their claims of no rental property available. So its being auctioned offAre you SERIOUS????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Are you SERIOUS?????Yes. They claimed there wasn't anything to rent for a good price for the town hall and night court. So they bought a mega-million dollar mansion in residental Piney Point. They did it under and alias so "they could get a fair market price." Apparently if it was the City of Piney Point buying it, they would have to pay more...not to mention shooting lots of red flags up in the air, revealing their business practices. I think they felt was much more cost efficent to have a big swimming pool for parties in the back and a glamourous office/suite for the social climbing mayor. It was a big deal around here.The residents banned together and found them a place to rent right down the street. It didn't take them the "monthes and monthes of searching to no avail," like it did the "powers that be." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 here is the other thread - http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...showtopic=11048 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Vic Man, I appreciate your school info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 this house was put on the last updates on the Houston Mod website, "available mod properties" list. There were a couple of interesting ones that popped up this last go around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenH Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 this house was put on the last updates on the Houston Mod website, "available mod properties" list. There were a couple of interesting ones that popped up this last go around.I noticed the Flatow, Moore... house on South Macgregor in Riverside Terrace is for sale. Hopefully they won't tear that one down. It's in the Architecture guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I noticed the Flatow, Moore... house on South Macgregor in Riverside Terrace is for sale. Hopefully they won't tear that one down. It's in the Architecture guide.Is that the one on "the list" on Houston Mod? On the bayou-side of Macgregor? It backs up to a small apartment complex, which is what makes that one a tough sell.I am still sick over the one they tore down on Roseneath right around the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I noticed the Flatow, Moore... house on South Macgregor in Riverside Terrace is for sale. Hopefully they won't tear that one down. It's in the Architecture guide. yep - unfortunately, the HAR description isn't very hopeful : "Property being sold as-is. Priced to sell fast. Located in Riverside Terrace close to The Texas Medical Center, minutes from Midtown and Downtown destinations." http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...mp;backButton=Y the guide reads: "Albuquerque architect Max Flatow designed this house for his brother's family. The cantilevered entrance canopy and the panelled walls exude the optimistic spirit of '50s modernism." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 No interior pics =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonRealtor Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I noticed the Flatow, Moore... house on South Macgregor in Riverside Terrace is for sale. Hopefully they won't tear that one down. It's in the Architecture guide.Unfortunately, the previous listing, at $270,000, specifically stated that it was priced at lot value only.No interior pics =(From two listings ago, in 2005:This is the first non-foreclosure, non-auction listing I have seen where there has been a sealed bid process. Experts out there, does it really bring a higher price or is it a gimmick to bring interest to a property? Are they required to take the highest bid?I think it's sealed bid because the city owns it. I think they have to sell it that way to ensure that everything is fair and legitimate. Otherwise an insider might get a real sweet deal on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonRealtor Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 230 Blalock was reduced yesterday by $101,000. At the new price of $1,549,000, the City of Piney Point Village will be taking a loss. Tax dollars hard at work!!! Here is the email flyer that went out: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I noticed the Flatow, Moore... house on South Macgregor in Riverside Terrace is for sale. Hopefully they won't tear that one down. It's in the Architecture guide.I sent an email to the broker two days ago asking about the general condition of the house, told him I might be interested in keeping the house. Got no reply yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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