musicman Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Guess I'm done pimping out shady acres for now. is this by the shady tavern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannomad Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 (edited) It's about 2 blocks south of there @ Beall and 18th. Edited May 15, 2007 by Urbannomad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 It's about 2 blocks south of there @ Beall and 18th.gotcha...i always wondered the name of the hood there. i ride my bike through there quite frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I agree with the suggestion to look at Norhill.And musicman makes an excellent point. No matter how "homogenous" a neighborhood may be in the loop, there are always some non desirable elements mixed in. Even Woodland Heights has a couple of tenement-style slum apartments, + the scary convenience store on Bayland.If you're willing to wait for a while until the developers have had their way with the Heights and replaced all the old houses with McVictorians, I'm sure all the lesser elements will be driven out. Just make sure you're prepared to pay $800K for a starter home.All replies are correct and this one is truly an honest one. As in most parts of the city we could live on a nice street go over 2 blocks and its Bosnia. I do love Heights dont live there but worked on 19th street for a good while where I was lucky to meet and know many of the long time locals. The near Northside ie; N Main around Poppa Burger area is one to be reckoned with too bad its so close. That is the only short coming to deal with. Homeless galore. Enter via Pecore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 The near Northside ie; N Main around Poppa Burger area is one to be reckoned with too bad its so close. That is the only short coming to deal with. Homeless galore. Enter via Pecore.Umm....I thought we were talking about the Heights? What does Poppa Burger have to do with the Heights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VicMan Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Also, you may wish to check proposed residences for their zoned schools, although magnet schools and private schools are plentiful in the city of Houston.Use: http://dept.houstonisd.org/ab/abcx_tool/search.asp - This will help you determine the zoned schools for the residences.To check the quality of the schools, use http://www.greatschools.net to see how well the schools stack up. If you like the first impressions, you should schedule campus tours to get a feel of the assigned campuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usonia Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hey, I love Poppa Burger. It's the real deal. And the Sand Dollar at Main and Quitman has fantastic bargains for those unafraid to venture inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 What does Poppa Burger have to do with the Heights? Nothing. But it has a great hamburger-but not as good as Someburger ! So sure Vertigo, if you are like many on HAIF you'll avoid the Heights because you might have an uneducated idea of the market. On the other hand, those that want to take the leap might want to make an offer on our 1918 bungalow on N. Main that we bought for $73,000 in 2000 and will take $218,000 (that's a bargain) if it were for sale-(but it's not). If you'd rather have a newer property, there are another two townhouses going up on E. 27th between Oxford and N. Main. From the scuttle I've heard, you can pick up one of them for the price of two of ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtrip Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 The difference between the Heights area and West U are schools. If you have kids and you want them to have a good education in the Heights you will have to send them to private school for high school, that's a given. Leaving out HS, you should try to get zoned to Travis Elementary if you have kids that age. With West U you don't have to worry about schools, every school zoned to it is top notch. For elementary you will have either Roberts or West U, both amazing schools. You'll have Pershing middle school and Lamar HS both of which are very good.Forgetting about schools I like the character of the Heights homes better. Houses tend to be bigger with larger lots here. West U is pricier and doesn't have many of the grand older houses that the Heights has every corner.Also both areas are Flood prone, you should know that going in. Any hard rain will flood the streets making it an adventure driving home, you will get used to it! So whichever area you choose, be sure to ask if the house was flooded during hurricane Allison. If it was your home insurance will be high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyheights Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 (edited) Not advocating you look over here, but I'd just like to give you a description of our area for what it is worth.We moved over here, west of Heights, four years ago...started building five years ago...it was a long process. Anyhow, we have watched our little hundred block change over that time.On our block, there are now a majority of families in their 30s-40s. The other houses include people who have been here for the long haul, one older couple who built their dream home, and one lesbian couple who recently built. There are two new babies on the way, one just born, and one turning two. The divorcees's children come and go depending on the week.So, life west of Heights changes quickly. Five years is a short time to go from rentals to families (all kinds of families -- something we like).We have our problem people, too. The businesses don't bother us. Overall, life over here is fine. Edited May 28, 2007 by lilyheights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbro Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I didn't see anyone mention Timbergrove Manor. It's adjacent to the Heights, and quite a hot neighborhood. It has all the modern conveniences, like sidewalks and drainage culverts, not open ditches like parts of the Heights. It is more "homogeneous" than the Heights, with predominantly 50's-60's ranch-style homes. Though the mega-mansions have recently broken up this homogeneity. A downside is a proclivity to flood in certain portions of the nbhd. Make sure to check the flood plains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wunderbar Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Uhhmmm (clears throat, a little embarassed) - Thanks again for all your input. Believe it or not, it was very helpful in a housing search that lasted over 4 months. I am delighted (but, as indicated, a little embarassed) to say we found a SMALL bungalow in West U. It is a great location with regards to parks and amenities, and the schools definitely weighed in on the final decision too. However, as our family grows and we start to learn about Houston and its charms, the Heights will always be a place to consider for the next house! And, in the meantime, we will be frequent guests for shopping/fun/entertainment and dining. Thanks again for all the thoughtful responses, and our best to you all. Now ... flame away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Only an idiot would flame you for choosing to live inner-loop - especially on your first try. Welcome to H-Town, and as a suburb dweller who can't afford West-U, I envy you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannomad Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks again for all your input. Believe it or not, it was very helpful in a housing search that lasted over 4 months. I am delighted (but, as indicated, a little embarassed) to say we found a SMALL bungalow in West U. It is a great location with regards to parks and amenities, and the schools definitely weighed in on the final decision too.Congratulations and welcome to Houston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbro Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Is your new bungalow in good shape, or is it a "tear down"?West U is nice. We live across Kirby from West U, in the Southgate neighborhood. Whenever I go for a walk in West U, I'm envious of the good streets and sidewalks. It's frustrating to pay all that property tax, but get crappy City of Houston services. You probably get a 5-minute response time on police/fire calls in West U, versus 3 hours in Houston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehou Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Uhhmmm (clears throat, a little embarassed) -Thanks again for all your input. Believe it or not, it was very helpful in a housing search that lasted over 4 months. I am delighted (but, as indicated, a little embarassed) to say we found a SMALL bungalow in West U.No reason to be embarassed. It's tough to move to a new town, and you chose a great area to get started in. Good luck, and keep us informed. Post pics if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintCyr Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Just bought a house (close on the 18th) at 12th and Yale (southwest corner)... Next door is an eyesore and huge home/pile of materials. Anyone have any idea what this large red "thing" is? I was down the ally the other day and got eyeballed by a short guy who eventually went into the property. You can't see much because of the 12ft high sheet metal wall. Someone has to know something about this??? Thanks, D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJXterra Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 http://www.click2houston.com/news/13460989/detail.html I run by there 3 times a week...not completely sure which house this is...but I can bet neither of them are getting back under a house any time soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 This is one street over from my house. 941 Oxford is the second lot from the corner of Oxford and East 10th, on the west side of the street. It is next door to the former LDS church that was converted (badly) to loft space.Pretty hectic when it happened. I was working at the computer, when all of the HFD sirens started going. When the sirens get loudest...then stop...you get that funny feeling, knowing that something is going on nearby. I thought it was a fire, but smelled and saw no smoke. When I heard the news choppers overhead, I knew it was serious, so I walked over to Oxford and saw the commotion. You could see the house clearly off kilter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 From what I could see from the newscast, I believe it's the bungalow immediately south of the former Mormon church that has been converted (so to speak) to a residence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 From what I could see from the newscast, I believe it's the bungalow immediately south of the former Mormon church that has been converted (so to speak) to a residence.That is correct. In fact, the photo on Channel 2's website, showing HFD strapping the man to a gurney, is actually in the front yard of the converted church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Last night on ABC13 they said that they were trying to raise the house by 16 FEET....I'm thinking they meant inches...but then again, you never know when a survivalist next door might be preparing for a flood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 It was inches. 13 missed it by a mile...well, 14 feet 8 inches, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 It was inches. 13 missed it by a mile...well, 14 feet 8 inches, anyway.The "News" also said they were tearing down the house.. This right? Why would someone be crawling around under a house if it is to be demolished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teertsnotelgnis Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 where do most of you read or get news relating to the Heights area? other then of course 'The Ledger'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanith27 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 For me at least....www.chron.com/heightshttp://www.woodland-heights.org/phpBB2/index.phphttp://www.houstonheights.org/index.htmplus the neighborhood flyers, or local magazines that I can browse thru at the OC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 There is a sign up on the lot behind Someburger (many of you probably remember the rumors that Tillman bought that lot. those rumors actually lead me to this wonderful website!) with a rendering of a pretty standard looking, 2 story strip center. It says something about "patio and drive through space available." Any one know anything more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogulette Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 does anyone know what is going on at that five way intersection of east 20th/n. main/cavalcade/studemont? I'm wondering what is to become of the abandoned eckerds and that shopping strip on the other side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 The TABC notice in the window indicated a Spec's Liquor store was going in that building. However, it has sat empty for months, so I do not know if that plan is still in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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