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Mod of the months are open to the public. You can check houstonmod.org to see the next MOTM.
I am new to this forum. Who can attend the mod of the month? I am fascinated with historic Houston homes and would welcome an opportunity to see some of them. I am particularly interested in Riverside, Riverside Terrace, and Timbercrest. I have read a lot of great information in these forums.Thanks, Mary
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403 Westminster just hit HAR for 3 mill.
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The house is no longer active on MLS but here is a pic. I'm not sure if it sold or not.
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Kudos to anyone who can live through a year of restoration (even though they were not living in the home). I'm sure that it will all be worthwhile once they are able to move in. I know I'm jealous.
I didn't realize that one of the benefits to obtaining historical designation is an exemption from property taxes on renovation costs for up to 15 years. It would certainly make major restoration less cost prohibitive for some homes in poor condition.
The article mentioned an unusual mural that was highlighted in a previous edition of absolutely! Magazine. Interesting to say the least. Here's a copy online. http://tinyurl.com/22yko2
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The Flatow Moore house was reduced today. At $152,000 tempting for some I'm sure.
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So I decided to do a drive by of Dumfries this morning on my way home from the office. Yikes! Those windows are horrid. I almost didn't recognize the house. I'm amazed that they went to that much work to reconfigure the brick to make the new windows fit.
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The Shemer Group strikes again! Talk about a lot of purchases in 2007.
Why would they keep the cabinets in the Heatherglen house but gut the kitchen in the other Wortham house on Dumfries? I haven't seen it since it was on the market but it was reported that they removed the suspended walnut cabinets.
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The victorian looking house on the corner of Wirt and Bellewood was built in 2001. Although I agree, the owner put lot of effort into the house to make it look period correct.
The house built in 1945 is across the street. It has been on the market for a long time and can be seen on HAR.com at
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August 06
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Probably one of the best threads on HAIF IMO. Fascinating stuff. This house is pending sale and is slated to close at the end of January. I wonder if the buyer knows that the house was not really built in 1856 and what the new owners new plans will be.
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Good news: Looks like the Realtor's added a few interior pics for the house on Electra.
I guess it doesn't really matter. It's now option pending. Some lucky buyer.
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331 Electra went on the market today. No interior pics on HAR though. It's on a very large ravine lot.
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I was in it about 2 years ago and it wasn't pretty. Honestly I think it would have to be completely gutted. Hopefully someone could salvage the kitchen cabinets if not have new ones built in the same design.
Personally I think it would be too much money to spend on that particular house due to it's location, nearby busy streets plus the complex that is behind is less than desirable. It's not so much visable as there is a lot of bamboo growing in the back but that doesn't help to cut down on the noise associated with multi-unit housing.
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I think the only company in Houston that still pours terrazzo is International Stoneworks but I was told that they only do it for large scale commerical projects like airports and hospitals. We used John Calarco for refinishing our existing terrazzo but I'm positive that he doesn't do new installations.
I take that back International Stoneworks only does refinishing. National Terrazzo Tile and Marble does installation for commercial projects.
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i would like to have terrazzo poured in the hallway and kitchen and was wondering if who i should go to?
I think the only company in Houston that still pours terrazzo is International Stoneworks but I was told that they only do it for large scale commerical projects like airports and hospitals. We used John Calarco for refinishing our existing terrazzo but I'm positive that he doesn't do new installations.
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was it to access the pool easier? there's one in glenbrook that has two exterior doors on the bathrooms to make them accessible from pool area
I think the MB access to door was there to cut across to the 4th bedroom which was used as a gym with the adjoining sauna. Also the utility room could not be accessed from the inside of the house only by cutting across the patio.
The plans show:
A House For Stephens' Company
Al Fairfield Builders, Inc.
Waller S. Poage AIA
12502 Winding Brook
Houston, Texas 77024
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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.
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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.
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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???
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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.
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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
I 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.
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He obviously expedited the demolition after the chron article was published...probably fearing a ground-swell of support.
He took a page from the Ashland tea room house...or from the old adage...its easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission...or something like that. y'all know what i mean.
I agree. The house changed hands sometime around the middle of September. But once the article came out he didn't waste any time getting the house demo'ed.
I drove by today to see with my own eyes and now I wish I hadn't. It's very disturbing to see something so great reduced to pieces for the landfill.
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Holy Ghost Catholic Church
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Lisa Gray has a very nice article on this subject is today's Chron: "Abandoned house, abandoned hope in Meyerland"
It mentions the forum.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...es/5298831.html
I love the interior pics both with and without the Cohens. Just to get even a small glimpse of what the interior looked like has made it all the more important to document the homes interior. I would love to see a pic of the kitchen. Does anyone have one?
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HAR says it's from 3-5. I'm sure there will be tons of people. Thank you Jason for getting it coordinated.