Janice Pekema

There is a beautiful mod on Kimberley Drive that I have admired for a while now. It is located at 13022 Kimberley Dr. in Memorial Plaza and looks to be a Floyd original though I will have to check for sure. I drive past this house every day and have always admired it.

What DISTURBS the he*l out of me is the HAR listing says, "Investors and Builders, if you're looking for a great deal, this is it!" The reason that frightens me so is because David Weekley and other builders have bought three homes and have torn them down in the past year just in Memorial Plaza...which is small to begin with. I think it would be a travesty if this house were torn down. I wish I could buy it, because I would in a heartbeat. The neighborhood is great--it's right near Rummel Creek Elementary, and it's a large sized house that is absolutely beautiful. Why it is priced so low I have NO idea (unless it has foundation or pipe issues)...I checked their taxes and they look all paid up to date...anyway, it's a great house! Someone save it from the McMansion Wrecking Ball... I think if the word can spread among the masses that care that this house is priced so well (I think it is around $89 per square foot) it might go to someone that actually wants to live there. It's in pristine condition from what I can see.

Mod House Listing 13022 Kimberley Drive

The house is back on the market for $235,000 come to save it!

This house was built in 1960, has all the lines of a Floyd design, can anyone verify for sure.

Is is www.har.com 3510874

That's totally rude and uncalled for!

My guess is Janice isn't aware of the history of the neighborhood, or how much the area needs to be preserved. Janice, are the owners willing to finance? Can you tell us a little about what the sellers have found wrong with the home?

Thanks for popping on Janice!! It's a GREAT house. I'd buy it if I could. I live right around the corner in Georgetown so I pass it all the time!

The house has had an addition, plus the skylight has leaked for some time. A low pitch roof is very difficult to drain properly. I am very aware of protecting homes, sometimes it is a fine line. The first person with the cash gets the home, one of you step up to the plate and save this home. It is not up to me, if I had the money I would do it myself. But a few years ago I did a house at 210 Foust in Memorial Bend, I will never do that again. The owner is not willing to finance. So you see it is really up to you, while you are at it their is a copy of this house on Memorial right at the Chevron station.

I am the Listing agent on this home, what Homedopot special?

Kimberley is priced to sell it is a great deal but needs work. The master bath is original. Thats it.

I am sorry if you feel I am dangerous, but the house was built in 1960 and needs work.

What Neighborhood do you live in, lets make sure your story is correct. Last time I checked I did not need you to tell me what color walls or type of carpet I could use. GOD help us when it comes to that. I see why neighbors build such large fences, you need to get a life, and get out of mine. GOD HELP US ALL.

Janice Pekema

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If you have a chance check the other MOD as well.

It is located at 1507 Imperial Crown, it might be a William Floyd, this home is in wonderful shape

for a 1960's home. Please go see it and tell me if it is a Floyd.

quote name='GoAtomic' date='Friday, October 7th, 2005 @ 1:09pm' post='51890']

ACK !!!!

This is one of the noted houses from the "Contemporary Center" promotion of Kimberly as "Houston's One Block Long Idea Street."

The listing realtor is dangerous to original houses. The same realtor worked the purchase of a contemporary house in my neighborhood that had original period bath tile, light fixtures, etc, and 'rehabbed' it into just another yucky homedepot special. They've now got it for sale for an unrealistic price, didn't get approval for any of the work they did, etc.

What CAN be done is for the Kimberly house .... a concerned neighbor or individual could talk to the owner and convince them to put a clause into the contract to prevent the house from being torn down for x years. It might be worth a shot.

And, yes, Memorial Plaza is turning into teardown central. Those houses are too nice to have this happen.

Somebody save it, please ....

I am the Listing agent on this home, what Homedopot special?

Kimberley is priced to sell it is a great deal but needs work. The master bath is original. Thats it.

I am sorry if you feel I am dangerous, but the house was built in 1960 and needs work.

What Neighborhood do you live in, lets make sure your story is correct.

Janice Pekema

Premier Properties

quote name='GoAtomic' date='Friday, October 7th, 2005 @ 1:09pm' post='51890']

ACK !!!!

This is one of the noted houses from the "Contemporary Center" promotion of Kimberly as "Houston's One Block Long Idea Street."

The listing realtor is dangerous to original houses. The same realtor worked the purchase of a contemporary house in my neighborhood that had original period bath tile, light fixtures, etc, and 'rehabbed' it into just another yucky homedepot special. They've now got it for sale for an unrealistic price, didn't get approval for any of the work they did, etc.

What CAN be done is for the Kimberly house .... a concerned neighbor or individual could talk to the owner and convince them to put a clause into the contract to prevent the house from being torn down for x years. It might be worth a shot.

And, yes, Memorial Plaza is turning into teardown central. Those houses are too nice to have this happen.

Somebody save it, please ....