texasdago Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 That 419 Isolde in Memorial Bend will soon be coming up for sale. From what I was told, it will list for somewhere around $240K. Now... the current owner has done some stupid things to it but several are reversible. Besides, from what I recall of the house, it has some cool original features, including:A japanese style atrium in the living room areaA shoji screen separating the dining room from the living roomA kitchen that is really well placed for entertaining (open and in the middle of the house)Very cool planar facade with post and beam construction, clerestory windows and some nice wood screens in the front that provide a nice modern lookOriginal narrow-board hardwoodsI really really hope the right person snatches this one up when it is listed. We're thinking of popping in and taking a look. It was designed by Floyd and there are two other examples in the neighborhood. One is in really bad shape (Beltway 8 location) and the other is owned by a former CRS architect who unfortunately removed the atrium and the shoji screen.On a related note, this house (http://openhouse4u.com/houston/listingpages/listingdetails.asp?refno=9303083) is about to get razed for a McMansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 The house now has a "For Sale By Owner" sign. Someone needs to snatch up this house before some builder razes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgs1419 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Does anybody have time to jot down the FSBO phone number and save me a trip out west?Any photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 I'll grab the number and post it. Here is an old photo (landscaping has improved markedly): It is similar to this house: ...although with more original features. Here is a description of the second picture from 1958 but the houses are nearly identical. The one for sale has a cool wood screen by the front door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 713-416-0881Please post the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin'enKan Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 713-416-0881Please post the price<{POST_SNAPBACK}>3 bedrooms, 2 baths$239,900Shin'enKan (home of the faraway heart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Anyone have any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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