My house finally hit the market yesterday. Here's some basic info and you can get loads more here: http://blog.jeffbalke.com/2009/05/house-for-sale/ MLS Listing: http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cfm?mlnum=99021074 My photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffbalke/sets/72157618602855486/ Agent: Jeffrey Morrison – 713.516.2730 (Suzanne Anderson Properties) MLS# 99021074 Listing Price: $239,900 1118 Alexander – 77008 Houston Heights
nevermind! a friend of mine i've known since 5th grade is an agent and his name is jeffrey morrison. different guy though. thought what a small world for a second there.
Before anyone buys your house, I want to know precisely what has gone on in the gazebo in the backyard. I demand an answer.
I wasn't really interested until I read this breathless all caps review... _____ [ZOMG!!111] THIS IS A GREAT HEIGHTS BUNGALOW IN THE HEART OF THE HEIGHTS!!!1684 SQ. FT. 3BD 1BTH HOME PLUS A 2BD 1BTH 600 SQ. FT. GARAGE APT./STUDIO IN BACK!AWESOME FRONT PORCH,TONS OF NICE PECAN TREES ALL AROUND, LARGE BACKYARD FEATURING LOW MAINTENANCE NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPING,GREENHOUSE PLUS ENTERTAING GAZEBO!CENTRALS,LARGE DEN AT BACK OF HOME,NICE UPSTAIRS ROOM,UTILITY ROOM IS ACTUALLY 13'X 12' BEDROOM!NEEDS SOME WORK,PRICED TO SELL! [/ZOMG!!111] _____ ENTERTAING GAZEBO! ---> SOLD
that's whats stinks about most of the houses in the heights...usually multiple bed rooms with only 1 small bathroom. And very little closet space
I worked at a small video store on 17th and Shepherd which is no longer there way back in the mid-90's and am familiar with the neighborhoods. Historic Heights has some awesome houses, and value is skyrocketing now. There are brand new CONDOs popping up everywhere, new businesses being established, beautification of streets, educational institutions improving their standards, etc., that add to the value. In my opinion: VALUE, LOCATION, > SIZE (that's what she said), PRICE I am in the market for homes, homes. Thank you for offering this to us CF'ers, Jeff.
I live in Oak Forest (north of the Heights and 610 Loop) and my next-door neighbor's house sold last year for that much. I could probably get close to that much for my house and I have less than 1400 square feet. Jeff's location is way more "prime" than mine is. Sounds like a bargain.
I can't believe how much the Heights has blown up since I left Houston (in 1991). It's a nice looking old-school house, for sure. However, $239K for window units is amazing. I know you'll get the price. I'm just in awe...
I also live in The Heights in one of the newer construction homes, and $239k is actually a bargain for a bungalow like this.
location is everything. heights prices will continue to rise. you guys should see what you can get in NYC for 239... diddlyZOMG!
On the price, this is actually right in range with other homes in the area. Truthfully, if I had repaired every last little thing, put granite in the kitchen and moderately re-modeled the bathroom, I could get over $300k. Whoever buys it could, if they so chose, put maybe $40k worth of work into it and probably turn it for $320-$340k. If I had the money, I'd do it myself.
