Popular Post Urbannizer Posted November 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2014 http://www.surgehomes.com/ http://www.surgehomes.com/hs-fs/hub/416784/file-1919030784-jpg/Property_Sites/4819_Caroline_St/Condo_01/Caroline_Condos_Elevation.jpg http://www.surgehomes.com/hs-fs/hub/416784/file-1800181531-jpg/Property_Sites/4819_Caroline_St/Aerial_Photos/aerial_2.jpghttp://www.surgehomes.com/hs-fs/hub/416784/file-1796966158-jpg/Property_Sites/4819_Caroline_St/Aerial_Photos/aerial_1.jpg 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 wow! surge is on the ball... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 This is going to be one packed block (already is...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I feel bad for the condos on the lower half of the building. Really only the top two floors will have good views. Maybe the corner balconies on the lower floors have better views up and down Caroline. I'm happy to see these type of projects fill in the inner loop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 The lower floors will probably be cheaper, which in my opinion, is good. Not everyone can afford a 300k condo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 This is going to be one packed block (already is...) I like it. How big is the lot they are squeezing it on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surge Homes Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 The lower two floors are parking with four stories of condos above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I've always wondered what would happen to these boxed-in lots. I hope the tide is shifting away from town homes to higher density developments like this in Midtown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 The lower two floors are parking with four stories of condos above. Do you have pricing info, floor plans, etc for any of these complexes available yet ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surge Homes Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Yes we do. All floorplans and pricing are available on our website, www.surgehomes.com. Please be sure to register to see our full website and access the plans and pricing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 You can't get information like this anywhere but HAIF. Straight from the developer. Welcome to the site and hope you enjoy critiques. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) The lower floors will probably be cheaper, which in my opinion, is good. Not everyone can afford a 300k condo. Are the prices that low on something like this? I seriously doubt their 1b/1b units go for below 350k. Edit: I've registered and will check it out later. Edited November 11, 2014 by Montrose1100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Are the prices that low on something like this? I seriously doubt their 1b/1b units go for below 350k. Edit: I've registered and will check it out later. They start at $125K Edited November 11, 2014 by HoustonMidtown 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 They start at $125KReally? Wow I am completely shocked! I haven't received my e-mail notification that I'm registered... I'm eager to see more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Really? Wow I am completely shocked! I haven't received my e-mail notification that I'm registered... I'm eager to see more.They're pretty tiny (414sq ft) but will sell like hot cakes I bet.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 They're pretty tiny (414sq ft) but will sell like hot cakes I bet....I finally got access. I knew there was a big catch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Actually that's a pretty small one.. Damn I'm funny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Actually that's a pretty small one.. Damn I'm funny The prices aren't too bad on the bigger units. At lot less then what is currently on the market (Apart from their bigger units Downtown). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple addict Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 anyone know how many units there are? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surge Homes Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 The exact number of units hasn't been determined yet. We are testing the idea of condos or single-family homes on our website to see which type of property there is more interest in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 The exact number of units hasn't been determined yet. We are testing the idea of condos or single-family homes on our website to see which type of property there is more interest in. The condos are actually very nicely priced, the HOA fees aren't too shabby either. The $15,000 extra parking spot is a big frown from me. Will there be an amenities if they are built? I saw the pool for the Downtown units, but not on the Museum District or Midtown project. I'm super anxious to buy something, but I should probably be smart and not buy at the top of the market. That, and I plan to run away to New York City or Germany in 3 years. But there is also rental potential! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I hope surge homes catches on and buys something in first ward. So much opportunity with the warehouses selling! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Its refreshing to see a developer take the time to respond to questions and concerns. I noticed a response on Swamplot to concerns about signage and they took the sign down almost overnight once it was brought to their attention that it was in the bike right of way. I'm glad they are trying to play fair. I know some could care less. Edited November 11, 2014 by bobruss 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Its refreshing to see a developer take the time to respond to questions and concerns. I noticed a response on Swamplot to concerns about signage and they took the sign down almost overnight once it was brought to their attention that it was in the bike right of way. I'm glad they are trying to play fair. I know some could care less. I dealt with them quite a few years ago when they built the Vistas in Midtown - I was going to buy one, but they had some construction delays that I couldn't wait for.....they were good to work with back then... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 A bit off topic, but what's happening over by Memorial? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmladineo Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Surge, what's the latest with 4819 Caroline? Still a wait and see on the condo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 This one is more likely to be townhomes now. http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/02/houston-developer-crowdsources-plans-for-new.html?page=2 At Surge Homes' Museum District location, the developer was planning to build a six-story, 55-unit condominium project on Caroline Street. However, buyers wanted townhomes and single-family homes on the site instead, again because of the walkability of the neighborhood, Conrad said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 yeah because more townhomes is whats going to set your development apart from the pack. This Surge Homes developer seems to be run by nothing but focus groups. Chilling..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Buyers wanted townhomes because of the walkability of the neighborhood? Dont condos also get you walkability? I dont get that logic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 This is right across from the Oaks at Caroline. Having seen the site first hand, this is not surprising. It seemed too small for condos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Townhomes it is. http://www.virtualbx.com/construction-preview/22782-museum-at-caroline-an-out-of-the-box-condo.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 They have had townhome renderings on the sign on the property for the last few weeks, so this makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREJAY Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) This one is a go, launch is October 3rd. https://www.surgehomes.com/houston-tx/4819-caroline-st 50 unit, prices from $144,300 to $327,292. Edited September 30, 2016 by AREJAY 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Nice price range. Nice to see something like this where the units don't start at $550,000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 23 hours ago, jmitch94 said: Nice price range. Nice to see something like this where the units don't start at $550,000 Agreed. I don't know what clientele are looking to put up $50K or more for a down payment on a one bedroom unit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AREJAY Posted October 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2016 Official PR release:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/surge-homes-launches-new-museum-district-condo-community-300337899.html Quote Located at 4819 Caroline Street, Museum BLVD is an $11 million, 50-condominium, mid-rise development, located in close proximity to the cultural and recreational amenities of the Museum District. Buyers can choose between lofts, one-and two-bedroom homes, and penthouses with large terraces and skyline views that range from 420 square feet to 1,099 square feet and include private, reserved parking in the gated garage on the building's first floor. Homes are priced from the $140s to the $340s, which are in contrast to the median home values of $745,000 in the Rice/Museum District market area, as cited by the Houston Association of Realtors. Quote "In 2014 when we originally started consulting with thousands of Houstonians, we saw a great demand for affordable condominiums or townhomes for this great site on Caroline Street. However, we kept listening to our future homeowners and saw that demand shifted overwhelmingly towards condos in 2016. Houston's Inner Loop real estate market is clearly moving more and more towards affordable, worry-free new condos in sought-after areas offering walkability. It is the hottest residential product in the city right now," said Ben Lemieux, co-owner of Surge Homes 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/02/14/houston-condo-developer-doubles-down-on.html Museum BLVD attracted more than 100 interested buyers, each of whom put a $1,900 deposit down to reserve the right to purchase one of 49 condo units. The $11 million condo project is proposed for 4819 Caroline St. in the Museum District, where the median home price is $745,000. Condos in Museum BLVD range in size from 420 to 1,099 square feet and in price from $140,000s to the $340,000s. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 420 square feet?!?!?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 420 is a decent size for a studio or efficiency, but absolutely tiny for a 1 bedroom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Ah that's how they managed a "1 bedroom" in only 420 sq ft - no walk in closet, bathroom is absolute minimum size, and the kitchen is more just a wall decoration. I wonder how that bedroom feels with both the pictured double bed AND a dresser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Yeah but think of how many times you get to say "ayyy sqft blaze it" 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREJAY Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Triton said: 420 square feet?!?!?! 420 sqft at $140,000 in the this location is much better than what The Ivy was attempting with 304 sqft at $120,000 in east downtown. Over 100 deposits shows there's a lot demand. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 If this works out well, I wonder if Surge would have any interest in the land being sold by the Oaks on Caroline developer just across the way. They seem to have found a good price point for these types of projects. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted May 1, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2017 Final design: 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 http://realtynewsreport.com/2017/08/08/construction-financed-for-condo-development-in-houstons-museum-district/ HOUSTON – Museum Boulevard Condominiums, a residential building in Houston’s Museum District has obtained construction financing, according to Transwestern’s Structured Finance Group. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Fenced off, cleared and some culvert pipes on site. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/06/19/houston-developer-begins-construction-on-museum.html Construction has begun on a 37-unit mid-rise condominium project in the Museum District. After preselling more than 50 percent of the condos, Houston-based Surge Homes secured construction financing through the Houston office of Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank to build Museum Blvd, according to a press release. Construction began in May on the $12 million project, which is expected to be completed fall 2019, a spokesperson said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 They’re moving dirt and laying the plumbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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