HoustonRealtor Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 This foreclosure was listed in MLS this morning. www.har.com/1014039 It sold for $323,000 in 1999. http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/MediaDisplay/16/hr2046116-1.jpg http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/MediaDisplay/16/hr2046116-2.jpg http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/MediaDisplay/16/hr2046116-3.jpg http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/MediaDisplay/16/hr2046116-5.jpg http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/MediaDisplay/16/hr2046116-6.jpg http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/MediaDisplay/16/hr2046116-7.jpg http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/MediaDisplay/16/hr2046116-8.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Is this a "lot value" kind of sale? or does the price reflect a salvageable structure? I have looked at two foreclosed townhouses, one's asking price was almost $75K less than what was loaned on it, the other similar, so it could be possible to get this for a lot less than asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...mp;backButton=YShame it's on a busy street or I may pursue it.flipperP.S. for Vicman, This house is zoned to the following schoolsHigh: BellaireMiddle: JohnstonElementary: KolterOption: Pin Oak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Note merged duplicate topics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowisp Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 My wife absolutely loves this house. We have noticed it looking unmanaged lately. I'd say it's high for lot value but you never know.Can any of you with the experience of going to the Meyerland plans office go and check the plans out and see who the architect is?Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Looks like a lot of money for a pretty shabby piece of real estate ... what do I know though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...mp;backButton=YP.S. for Vicman, This house is zoned to the following schools High: Bellaire Middle: Johnston Elementary: Kolter Option: Pin Oak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missjanel Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) My wife absolutely loves this house. We have noticed it looking unmanaged lately. I'd say it's high for lot value but you never know.Can any of you with the experience of going to the Meyerland plans office go and check the plans out and see who the architect is?JasonI can go tomorrow and pick up the plans if they are still available. I heard a while back that this house is actually the "House of Formica", not the house on Moonlight Drive as previously mentioned in the other thread. I'm not sure which one is correct, but just something I was told by a lifetime Meyerland resident. Edited November 28, 2007 by missjanel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I need to look through some folders, but I think I may have an old newspaper clipping on this one. I have one about a house with octagon shaped room(s) over on S. Braeswood. I think this may be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenH Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Very interesting house, one of my favorites. Never been able to get a decent picture of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowisp Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 We're going to try to get over to see it asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 This one might actually be the next Moonlight Drive. Looks like it needs a lot of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missjanel Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) I stopped by MCIA this morning and no one who was authorized to check out plans was there. I'll stop back by this afternoon or tomorrow morning hoping for better luck. I stopped by the house and snapped some pics. Two are posted here and more can be found here http://tinyurl.com/2pead5 This house is in pretty good shape considering that it is a forclosure. I think it has ton's of potential. Very few modifications have been made over the years. The original sconces in the living area, hallway and master are very striking. I also really like the rocket shaped door hinges. There was lots of formica, included on the walls too. Edited November 28, 2007 by missjanel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehou Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) Wow. You should send these photos to the realtor to replace some of the ones on HAR.With the photos the realtor posted, it's almost as if she WANTS it to be torn down. Edited November 28, 2007 by nativehou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 With the photos the realtor posted, it's almost as if she WANTS it to be torn down.That's precisely why I asked my original question. The house looks pretty good from missjanel's photos. The realtor doesn't seem to want to get that across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehou Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Willowisp: Can we make this the next Mod of the Month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 HEXAGON HOUSE HAS LOTS OF 60 AND 120 DEGREE ANGLES with apologies to LOLcats everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonRealtor Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Wow. You should send these photos to the realtor to replace some of the ones on HAR.With the photos the realtor posted, it's almost as if she WANTS it to be torn down.I don't do foreclosures, but if I did, I would have to sign up for the Crappy Photos 101 class. Foreclosure listing agents (or their $6/hour guy that runs errands for them) get the WORST pics I have ever seen. I think with some good pics some of the foreclosures could sell much faster as buyers may actually want to LOOK at the houses after seeing them online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnu Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I don't do foreclosures, but if I did, I would have to sign up for the Crappy Photos 101 class. Foreclosure listing agents (or their $6/hour guy that runs errands for them) get the WORST pics I have ever seen. I think with some good pics some of the foreclosures could sell much faster as buyers may actually want to LOOK at the houses after seeing them online. I like how the HUD foreclosures usually have the "mandatory" photo of the taped down toilet lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I have to add my voice to the props for Miss Janel. We expect a doctor to be able to use a stethoscope, a carpenter to be able to use a saw, and a mechanic to be able to use a wrench. Why don't realtors know how to use a camera properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missjanel Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Why don't realtors know how to use a camera properly?I take offense to that. But seriously people need to realize that taking good photographs requires expensive equipment and a trained eye for what looks good. I spent many years in portrait photography and technology before I became a realtor. The photographs that I posted were taken with a DSLR with a wide angle lens and off camera flash. Not every agent is able to spend several thousands of dollars for photographic equipment or spend months in the classroom learning to use such equipment. Agents do the best that they can with what they have or they hire a professional to do it for them. No agent listing a foreclosure is going to have a professional come out and take the shots. At least I have yet to see a professional marketing piece spread for a foreclosure. The prices are usually low enough that the house sells itself or people buy it just because they 'think' they are getting a good deal.FWIW I think the photos I took are awful but I didn't have a tripod with me and I was in a huge hurry as I had someone waiting in the car for me. I hope to go back and retake them when I have a little more time.I don't want to sound ungrateful for the praise because I'm not ungrateful. It's just that I see both sides. The greatest compliment though would come from someone actually buying the house because of the photographs posted on this forum. That would be awesome. Anyone, anyone??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Janel, I didn't mean to offend you, particularly in offering a compliment. And your background and equipment certainly explains the quality of your pictures. However, I strongly feel there's a middle ground. With a decent digital camera and tripod, a modicum of study, even independently from books or the web, and software to fix the really bad lighting situations, one can take dramatically better pictures right away. As good as yours, no, but far better than random point and shoot with no thought to lighting or flash range. Not to mention the choice of what to highlight, how to crop, and just getting the junky clutter out of the picture. I've spent a good deal of time on HAR, both for architectural interest and because my family is planning to move in the next twelve months, and I have seen a very wide variation in the quality of photos. The worst of them make the unfortunate houses look very unattractive, and I stand by my comment in those cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missjanel Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 No offense taken, hence the seriously comment. I do agree that some realtors don't really make much effort but for the most part realtors really do try. But I don't want to turn this into a debate a photographic quality or good and bad realtors. The topic is really about what great potential this house has and highlighting it's original features. I hope my pictures did that and I'm glad you enjoyed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 So a couple questions for one of the realtors on this board. Has this house flooded? It would seem likely given its location. Secondly, what is a realistic estimate of what it will go for? I believe on most foreclosures you can see what the bank loaned on it, etc to give a ballpark figure. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cw4044 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I went and saw this house yesterday, and it has some amazing features. I think it's likely that it is the House of Formica, for every surface--walls, cabinets, bars, etc.--is covered in Formica. I don't think there's is a drop of paint anywhere. But the house is also really odd. I like strange, and this one is strange without being cool. Some of the design features just aren't right. Therefore, it's possible that we're heading for another Moonlight. I hope not, but I doubt the house will go for anything above lot value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowisp Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 We are looking into this house as December's Mod of the Month. We have another house in Meyerland nearly confirmed for the 16th, so it would be perfect.And hey, I just realized the Texans will be playing on Thursday that week so we don't have to worry about that conflict...Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missjanel Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I don't have any knowledge of the home previously flooding but it very may well haven given it's proximity to the bayou. A sellers disclosure is not available since the house is a foreclosure. The current asking price is just under $103 per square foot which is one of the lowest priced homes in Meyerland. The house is large and the lot too is quite large. The downside is that it's at a busy intersection. But it's pretty well preserved and has lots of potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apower Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I went and saw this house yesterday, and it has some amazing features. I think it's likely that it is the House of Formica, for every surface--walls, cabinets, bars, etc.--is covered in Formica. I don't think there's is a drop of paint anywhere. But the house is also really odd. I like strange, and this one is strange without being cool. Some of the design features just aren't right. Therefore, it's possible that we're heading for another Moonlight. I hope not, but I doubt the house will go for anything above lot value.What are people's thoughts in general on the idea of Formica on walls? The previous owners of our house painted every last surface with cheap white paint including the paneling. We have been toying with the idea of covering the paneling with formica instead of luan or something else. This is the design - http://www.formica.com/publish/site/na/us/...9012.0001.html#And we were going to hang it horizontally instead of vertically. We plan to be here for a while but not the rest of our lives so I'm worried that it would scare off even modern minded people that would be looking at the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Therefore, it's possible that we're heading for another Moonlight. I hope not, but I doubt the house will go for anything above lot value.I doubt it. No reason to risk putting a spec a lot on a main drag when interior lots are available. flipperAnd we were going to hang it horizontally instead of vertically. We plan to be here for a while but not the rest of our lives so I'm worried that it would scare off even modern minded people that would be looking at the house.I like it, but it will scare off ~80% of the buyers IMO. Plus, what if you change your mind on where you want your pictures hung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbles Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 With most sellers paying 6% commish to sell their homes and with most people looking on the internet these days, I would think having a decent DSLR would be a requirement for real estate agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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