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AN EXCLUSIVE PUBLICATION OF MARTHA TURNER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY VOLUME ONE 2015
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ON THE FRONT COVER27 MOTT LANE
Miles away from its conflux with the
Houston Ship Channel, Buffalo Bayou
meanders through the leafy tracts of some
of Houstons most affluent neighborhoods.
As it plies through the Memorial Villages,
this small, enchanting river provides a
surreal, almost primordial environment
of white sandy banks and ever-changing
vistas right in the middle of Americas
fourth largest city.
One Piney Point Village residence
shares a particularly strong
relationship with the bayou.
Designed by award-
winning architects
Stern and Bucek, this
dazzling, virtuoso
Modern structure
rises from a hillcrest
that commands a grand
sweep of the waterway.
The nearly 15,000-square-
foot home merges seamlessly
into its sloping site, cloistered within
more than eight wooded acres that include
a five-acre lake with an island. According to
the seller, the lake and island are a wetland
created more than 10 years ago when the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers straightened
a stretch of the channel, transforming the
abandoned turn into a lake. Now a nature
reserve, the wetland is home to a variety of
migratory birds, native plants and animals.
During planning and construction, the
homes challenging footprint required
innovative engineering and a foundation
that cost more than $1 million, but the
resulting privacy is priceless. Molded
around commercial-grade steel framing,
the cast-concrete and zinc-tile sheath is
more than 40-percent insulated, storm-
resistant glass. Soaring, crystal-clear
walls present unobstructed views of
tiered terraces, swimming pool, native-
plant gardens, dense forest, and the
ever-changing bayou, encouraging an
integrated, indoor-outdoor lifestyle amidst
ethereal scenery.
Exotic zebra and limba wood paneling and
cabinetry by Brochsteins, cabinet maker
for the New York Metropolitan Museum,
is found throughout the public and private
rooms. Architectural elements include a
magnificent floating staircase,
hand-selected, bookmarked
Italian porcelain tile
floors, polished oak
floors and massive
built-in golden and
red onyx accent
pieces. Custom-
designed, warm teak
paneling and a unique,
Japanese teak bathtub
enhance the master bath
and dressing areas.
Everything can be controlled through an
ipad that is routed through a state-of-the-
art Savant Home Automation system,
including all exterior doors, the elevator,
interior and exterior lighting, sound and
media, security, sun shades, retracting
walls, and the underground geothermal
system and generator for essential
home functions.
MEMORIAL4 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS Price Upon Request NON-MLS
Privacy, Nature & Ever-Changing Vistas
This view from a cantilevered corner offers one of the homes finest views of the lake and Buffalo Bayou.
By Penny Jones
The homes cast-concrete and zinc-tile sheath is more than 40-percent insulated, storm-resistant glass.
The impressive reception hall boasts dramatic sculpted ceilings and a floating staircase.
The Japanese soaking tub in the master suite is made of teak and overlooks the terraces and pool.
A note from
MARTHA & TOMGreat trees grow along its banks,
meshing their branches high above it,
sparing it the bright intrusion of sun, moon and star.
From the poem, Buffalo Bayou by Larry D. Thomas,
2008 Texas Poet Laureate
WELCOME HOMEM A R T H A T U R N E R . c o m
Our Dear Readers,
If it werent for Buffalo Bayou, Houston wouldnt be here. What else could have induced
the Allen brothers to envision a great inland city in this place? Not the climate or the
gumbo soil and certainly not the mosquitoes. It was the bayou that sealed the deal; a
direct, if tortuous, trade route to the Gulf.
In this issue of PROPERTIES, we pay homage to Houstons source and earliest
strength. We explore Buffalo Bayous history and its transformation into the Houston
Ship Channel, an engineering feat that brought the world to our doorstep 100 years
ago. We visit three spectacular estates built along the bayous banks: Bayou Bend and
Rienzi, both historic house museums owned by the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and
a third residence that is stunningly, remarkably private. Designed by noted architects
Stern and Bucek, we present this bravura Modern structure as our front cover house.
Following the bayou to the west, Rivercrest Estates is a neighborhood of multi-acre
home sites that offers a unique, almost pastoral environment just 10 minutes from
the Galleria. Much of the northern half of the neighborhood ranges along the bayou.
Rivercrest homes are luxuriously expansive and we feature a distinguished selection in
our neighborhood profile.
In a change of pace, our back cover showcases an
airy, glass-walled penthouse that boasts superb
interior design amid some of the finest urban scen-
ery in Houston. The breathtaking view from the
living room travels down the Post Oak Boulevard
esplanade to the Galleria in a sweeping aerial vista.
This issue of PROPERTIES magazine is very special
for us. Please accept it with our compliments and
should any of these beautiful residences make
you think about a change of address, call us. Were
ready to assist you in Houston, across the country
and around the world through the Sothebys Inter-
national Realty network.
Tom Anderson | Co-President
Martha Turner | Founder and Co-President
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Farnham Park Designed exclusively by Mody & Mody, this masterful modern smart home unfolds on a 1 acre ravine lot behind guarded gate of Farnham Park. Double-height walls of glass, chefs dream kitchen includes sleek Boffi cabinetry, honed granite and Gaggenau ovens. Media room, fitness room and grand master suite with attached study plus solarium. Serene outdoor setting with a new pool, custom Viking summer kitchen and great entertaining spaces.
5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $5,400,000 MLS 15892224
MEMORIAL | Memorial Award-winning home by MC2 Architects & Construction with soaring ceilings, integrated spaces, minimalist luxury, museum-finish walls, oceanic blue stone and silver thorn travertine floors. Thassos stone and Nano glass surfaces, double-height butted glass walls, sleek Bulthaup cabinets, Miele appliance package and linear vents. Resort-style outdoor living/dining/kitchen, 96 ft. lap pool, filtered Koi ponds, smart-house systems and generator.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS
Offered at $4,990,000 MLS 45257914
insideCONTENT and FEATURES
A NOTE FROM MARTHA & TOM . . . . . . 1
MEMORIAL AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BUFFALO BAYOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
RIVER OAKS AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN AREA . . . . . . . 36
BAYOU HOMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
RICE MILITARY AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
MEMORIAL PARK AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
MUSEUM DISTRICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SHIP CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
WEST UNIVERSITY AREA . . . . . . . . . . .48
BELLAIRE AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
MEYERLAND AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
HEIGHTS AREA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
TANGLEWOOD AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
RIVERCREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
BRIARGROVE PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SPRING BRANCH AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
ENERGY CORRIDOR AREA . . . . . . . . . 75
KATY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
NORTHWEST AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
NORTH AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
NORTHEAST AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
FRIENDSWOOD AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
FORT BEND COUNTY AREA . . . . . . . . 91
BAY AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
GALVESTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
EXTRAORDINARY PLACES . . . . . . . . .101
LOTS AND LAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
TOWNHOMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
HIGHRISE LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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publisherMartha Turner
Sothebys International Realty
founder | co-presidentMartha F. Turner
co-presidentTom Anderson
advertising directorKristopher Reeves
magazine editorGregg Van Houten
editorial designJR Daniel
designSherry Folsom
Ashley Stephens
Gary Waters
marketing coordinator Michelle Domengoni
public relationsOn the Mark Communications
featured photographersBen Hill
Emomedia
Kolanowski Studio
TK Images
Vladimir Ambia
contributing writersPenny Jones
Chris Kelly
John Lomax
additional photos courtesy ofJulie Soefer
The Port of Houston Authority
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
locationsBriar Hollow
50 Briar Hollow Lane, Suite 700W
Houston, Texas 77027
713.520.1981
Memorial
12506 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77024
713.520.1981
Bay Area
1345 Space Park Drive, Suite B
Nassau Bay, Texas 77058
281.333.3034
The Woodlands
1440 Lake Front Circle, Suite 190
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
281.367.7637
Kingwood
1801 Kingwood Drive, Suite 120
Kingwood, Texas 77339
281.359.6800
Fort Bend
4690 Sweetwater Blvd., Suite 260
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
832.500.8300
No representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, are made as to the
accuracy of the information herein or with
respect to the suitability, usability, feasibility,
merchantability or condition of any property
described.
This Publication: 2015 Martha Turner
Sothebys International Realty.
All Rights Reserved.
The listing information contained herein
was obtained on February 10, 2015. Due to
production and printing schedules,
listing information cannot be generated
any later in order to conform to the
scheduled printing dates.VOLUME 1 | 2015
marthaturner.com VOLUME 1 2015 | PROPERTIES 5
MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Havershire Lane Updated traditional-colonial home with gleaming walnut pegged hardwoods,
Carrera marble, granite countertops in the kitchen plus stainless steel appliances. First floor master, library, guest quarters and a pool.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $899,000 MLS 1030448
MEMORIAL | Mooreknoll Lane Fantastic home on a cul-de-sac street featuring hardwoods, double paned
windows, plantation shutters, heat barrier roof, recent paint throughout and fenced backyard.
5 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $699,000 MLS 48505532
MEMORIAL | Riverview Way 1-story located in gated community. Welcoming open entry, kitchen with
breakfast area, dining room and bar area. Living room with high ceilings and windows overlooking green space. 2 closets in master suite and 2-car garage.
2-3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $31,000 MLS 19023194
MEMORIAL | S Creekside Court Beautiful home located in the gated community of Creekside Villas features
high ceilings, large open kitchen, dining room and formal living room perfect for entertaining. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and patio in backyard.
4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $925,000 MLS 71040704
MEMORIAL | Pebblebrook Drive 1-story with open floor plan, large formals, great room with vaulted ceiling
and brick fireplace, kitchen with a morning room overlooking the backyard and master bedroom has built-in bookcases and an expanded bath.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $795,000 MLS 43566741
MEMORIAL | Longmont Drive Free standing patio home with gated courtyard entry. Master bedroom with view of atrium, built-ins and crown molding. Block paneled study, fireplace,
floor-to-ceiling windows, wet bar and second floor deck overlooking green belt.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $489,000 MLS 52940954
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Winston Woods Drive Sophisticated and beautifully built home in gated Winston Woods. Gracious entry, library with fireplace, stunning mahogany paneled great room, island kitchen and butlers pantry off large dining room. Elevator, generator, master suite down with patio, pool and incredible green belt setting views. Attached 2-car garage.
4 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS
Offered at $4,200,000 MLS 42193161
MEMORIAL | Heritage Lane Sophisticated and extraordinary in every way. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac street, this southern plantation-style home is on a secluded 1 acre lot with a canopy of trees. Exceptional finishes throughout with a perfect flow through generously-sized rooms. Chefs island kitchen with quartzite counters and hardwood floors. Master retreat with dual sinks and sitting area. Beautiful pool, generator, 3-car garage plus ample guest parking.
5 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS
Offered at $3,975,000 MLS 38473420
Inspired by the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles and the Neoclassical, art-filled mansions of Paris 16th arrondissement, this close-in, Memorial-area estate offers interiors designed for museum-quality display of fine and decorative art. Within the European-inspired vestibule entry, sweeping vistas extend from the magnificent, double-height rotunda foyer through
marble colonnades, groin-vault galleries and palatial reception rooms.
8 Bedrooms | 7 Full Baths | 4 Half Baths | Attached 4-Car Garage 2-Bedroom Apartment with Kitchen and Laundry | 1-Bedroom Apartment with Kitchen
CARNARVON ESTATEMEMORIAL
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | North Chestwood Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and wine refrigerator. Spacious great room with vaulted ceilings, granite fireplace and French doors opening to flagstone patio in beautifully landscaped backyard.
4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,299,900 MLS 4133463
MEMORIAL | Bromley Custom home built on corner lot in Hilshire Village offers soaring ceilings, plantation shutters throughout, hardwood flooring, granite kitchen, formals and beautiful landscaped backyard with a slate patio and fountain.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $999,000 MLS 66900344
MEMORIAL | Mickey Way Ranch-Style 1-story remodeled open floor plan home on large lot. Game room, study, hardwoods, abundant storage and built-ins, gas log fireplace, granite countertops, plantation shutters, pool, hot tub and putting green.
4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS
Offered at $989,000 MLS 27399728
MEMORIAL | Sugarberry Colonial-style home in 24-hour guard gated community with large formals, great room and large outdoor patio nestled within the tree lined bayou setting. Elevator to impressive master suite and bonus room on the third floor.
4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,000,000 MLS 58935118
MEMORIAL | Alchester Lane Updated home with high ceilings, fireplace and built-in cabinets in great room. Master suite with spa-inspired bath, Programme Martin walk-in closets, double granite vanities and an oversized shower. Pool and outdoor grill area.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS
Offered at $999,000 MLS 13187542
MEMORIAL | Chimney Rock Road An expansive circular drive incorporates a dramatic porte-cochere in this mid-century modern home. Island kitchen, formals and master retreat with built-ins and custom lighting. Stone patio, sun deck terrace and bayou views.
3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS
Offered at $929,000 MLS 73746740
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | River Bend Drive Designed by J. Marshall Porterfield Architects and built by Mark Harvie of 338 LTD, LLC, this magnificent home is located on a ravine lot. The home takes advantage of natural light and spectacular scenic views of the woodland, mature trees and winding bayou. Exceptional finishes include beamed ceilings,
gathering kitchen with professional grade appliances, stunning upstairs master suite and 4 additional bedrooms appointed with baths.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $3,495,000 MLS 14724744
MEMORIAL | Ourlane Circle Magnificent in its scale and design, this contemporary home was taken back to the studs in 2011 and rivals new construction. Built with uncompromising
quality, this steel and concrete structure is built to commercial standards. Amenities include rooms of grand proportions with walls of windows and soaring ceilings, dreamy kitchen with the finest commercial appliances, exotic stone flooring throughout, authentic brick wine cellar and spectacular pool.
5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $3,495,000 MLS 81530464
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Knipp Road This impressive residence was built by Jamestown Estate Homes, named 2013 Greater Houston Builders Association Custom Builder of the Year in addition to other awards. Designed by Todd Rice, the master suite, second bedroom, study and formal living room are on the first floor. A game room, optional media room and 3 bedrooms are on the second floor. Additional amenities include a circular drive, 3-car garage, covered porch and summer kitchen.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS
Offered at $3,170,000 MLS 85102748
MEMORIAL | Smithdale Estates Drive Beautiful traditional home nestled on heavily-wooded cul-de-sac street. Comprehensively renovated by a noted New Orleans interior designer. Foyer offers 20-foot ceiling, marble floor and floating staircase. Living room flanked by wall-to-wall windows and French doors open to backyard. Study has double doors between den and foyer. Island kitchen with travertine floor, abundant cabinet storage and Thermador and Viking appliances.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS
Offered at $3,125,000 MLS 12951434
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | N Cheska Located on a tree lined cul-de-sac in Piney Point Village. Stucco and stone exterior with Durango Millennium Iron Front Doors. Reclaimed 100 year old oak wood floors up and down. Wall of doors fold into the side opening the large family room to an oversized covered loggia complete with fireplace, bead board ceiling and a summer kitchen that overlooks the pool. Fresh finishes include Carrera marble countertops, Rohl plumbing. Huge island with concrete countertops, Wolf Range and microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, dual Bosch dishwashers.
5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS
Offered at $3,279,000 MLS 84357424
EXQUISITE FRENCH-STYLE ESTATEBY RICHARD PRICE CUSTOM HOMES.
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Hedwig Clean contemporary lines, dramatic high ceilings, open living areas and light-filled glass exposures accentuate this custom built Piney Point home. Circular drive with porte-cochere entry. Ideal home for entertaining with spacious rooms that flow nicely. The well equipped kitchen with island, breakfast bar and stainless appliances opens to the great room. Master bedroom down with views to patio/pool area. Secondary bedrooms and game room up.
5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,999,000 MLS 23881387
MEMORIAL | Roaring Brook Lane Exquisite country French-style residence built by Frankel Custom Homes with magnificent entertaining areas. Amenities include a master on the first floor with luxurious bath, chefs kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and wet bar. Second floor includes 4 guest suites, game room and media room. Beautifully landscaped yard with saltwater pool and swim-jet system, summer kitchen, 3-car garage and a back-up generator for entire home.
5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS
Offered at $2,795,000 MLS 50207788
MEMORIAL | Hunters Ridge Court Beautiful home built by William Carl, perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the built-out basement featuring a weight room, full bath, theatre room, wine cellar, bar, flex room and entertaining space. Fantastic views of the pool, fire pit and playhill from the back balconies. Home includes elevator, generator, home automation wiring, heated pool and an outdoor pizza oven. Master suite with sitting area, fireplace, steam shower and soaking tub.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,995,000 MLS 78416304
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Broken Bough Drive Built by Jamestown Estate Homes and designed by Todd Rice, this beautiful elevator capable home is located in Memorial Villages. Home features the master suite, secondary bedroom, study and game room downstairs, additional game room and media room up, 2 staircases, outdoor kitchen and fireplace, covered
patio and 3-car attached garage.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS
Offered at $3,325,000 MLS 3237006
MEMORIAL | Leisure Lane New construction by Stacey Fine Homes of Texas in Bunker Hill Village. Pool being installed. Master suite on first floor features fireplace, whirlpool tub,
separate shower, 2 closets and 2 water closets. Game room up, secondary bedroom down. Study, formal living and dining, den, breakfast room, wet bar and climatized wine room. Utility rooms up and down. Elevator capable. Outdoor kitchen. 3-car garage and gated driveway with courtyard.
6 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS
Offered at $3,900,000 MLS 86026845
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Broken Bough Casually elegant stone-clad traditional with large room sizes throughout. Foyer opens to formals and leads to family room open to large island kitchen. Master down with marble bath, game room up. Adjoining guest suite with bedroom, full bath and living area with wet bar. Butlers pantry, home office, covered back porch with full bath for future pool. Expansive backyard with ravine. circular drive and 3-car garage.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,450,000 NON-MLS
MEMORIAL | Apple Tree Road Custom built home features butted glass in living and den/kitchen area for fabulous outdoor views, elegant wood and travertine flooring and soaring ceilings throughout. Stone fireplace, cooks island kitchen and study/library. Game room with wet bar and balcony access, media room and luxurious master retreat with dual vanities and walk-in closet. Tropical lagoon in backyard features saltwater pool/spa with stone waterfall and covered patio.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,999,999 MLS 75014778
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Menking Court Fantastic country French-style home with elegant open floor plan, high-end finishes, mahogany paneled study, 3-inch oak hardwoods, crown molding, custom
draperies, open kitchen with high-end appliances. Oversized master on first floor with views of the yard and putting green. Extensive sound system, security cameras, mosquito system, game room, summer kitchen and gas generator.
5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS
Offered at $2,795,000 MLS 57042156
MEMORIAL | Saddlebrook Lane Once part of an expansive country estate belonging to a prominent Houston great, Saddlebrook is a self-contained, upscale, gated enclave nestled deep in the
Memorial woods east of Chimney Rock. This magnificent, 52,000-plus sf property offers true choice: One may purchase and update the existing 6,900-plus sf contemporary-style home for gracious living, or clear the house and build a fine, custom-designed home.
7 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,100,000 MLS 99105245
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Crescent Gate Lane Located in exclusive Stablewood, this superb home boasts a floor plan perfect for entertaining. Elegant library and formals, tall ceilings, great room with French doors to terrace and pool, professional grade stainless steel appliances and marble counters/backsplash, rear staircase to media room, stone and granite in master bath with soaking tub, slate patio and decking around pool with exterior half bath and charming side garden.
5 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS
Offered at $2,395,000 MLS 25517084
MEMORIAL | Pasture View Lane Exquisite French-style traditional home located in gated and guarded Stablewood. 2-story entryway, formals, wet bar, open entertaining areas all overlooking the front and backyards. Game room and guest apartment with kitchen and bath above the garage.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,200,000 MLS 46604840
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Sleepy Oaks Circle Custom estate on 1 park-like acres just completed in Hunters Creek. Private and gated 125 foot driveway leads to architectural masterpiece. Master suites on 1st and 2nd floor. Game room, home theater, full quarters, 1,000+ bottle climate controlled wine room, elevator, generator ready, pool, spa, hot tub, large covered porches and arbor. Outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, stone circular driveway, custom carved stone fireplace mantels, planters and fountain.
7 BEDROOMS | 7.5+ BATHS
Offered at $7,775,000 MLS 9676247
STATELY OLD-WORLD EUROPEAN-INSPIRED
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Lakeside Forest Lane Spectacular custom built home on a beautiful ravine lot on the banks of historic Buffalo Bayou. Amenities include grand entertaining areas, walls of glass, remodeled kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator, several patios and expansive second story game room with wet bar. Putt-putt mini golf room, wine and media rooms, sparkling pool surrounded by lush natural landscaping, walkways, bridges and a secluded gazebo overlooking the bayou.
5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,675,000 MLS 77712458
MEMORIAL | Beauregard Drive Recent construction featuring versatile floor plan. Master, second bedroom and study down. Game room, media room, 3 bedrooms and craft room up. Open floor plan with high ceilings, circular stairs, iron banister, 3-car garage and room for pool.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHS
Offered at $1,550,000 MLS 70939734
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Tynebrook Lane Rolling, beautifully landscaped acre plus lot in Piney Point. Authentic Old World feel. Filled with European and American antique and reproduction fixtures and hardware, limestone floors, rough hewn-hand-waxed walnut floors, plaster panels. Formals, family room, library, game room, golf simulator room, hobby room, wine cellar, exercise room, outdoor kitchen/dining with A/C, generator.
7 BEDROOMS | 7.5+ BATHS
Offered at $6,150,000 MLS 79539473
SPECTACULAR FRENCH-STYLE ESTATE
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MEMORIAL AREA
MEMORIAL | Robbins Exceptional opportunity on cul-de-sac location in this expanded traditional with fine custom finishes. Amazing master suite with sitting room and dual baths. 2-story entry with grand sweeping staircase. 2-story living room overlooks the pool and spa. Study and dining room flag entry. Grand open kitchen, breakfast and great rooms. Game room and 3-car garage.
5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,395,000 MLS 14077942
MEMORIAL | Belin Manor Drive Stately Bunker Hill traditional featuring formal dining and mahogany-paneled study with fireplace. Floor-to-ceiling arched windows, hardwoods, chefs kitchen with breakfast bar that opens to covered terrace, pool and lush outdoor setting. Elegant master suite down with dual vanities and 2 large custom closets with extensive built-ins. Game room and study with built-in shelves. 3-car garage behind gated driveway plus circular driveway.
4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,245,000 MLS 28123544
BUFFALOBAYOU
Just as New Orleans sprawls along the
nearest habitable tracts of land to the mouth
of the Mississippi and St. Louis is where it is
because of the confluence of two mighty
rivers, so, believe it or not, does Houston
owe its very existence to that long-ignored
muddy stream known as Buffalo Bayou.
(Random trivia: to this day nobody is sure if
the bayou takes its name from the buffalo fish
in its waters or the bison that once roamed its
banks). Today, Houston is in the process of
rediscovering the waterway, embracing it as
a natural civic treasure as never before.
by John Lomax
Texas Monthly senior editor John Nova Lomax is also the author of a guidebook to Houston dive bars and a co-author of a compilation of notorious Houston crimes. Hes been a full-time journalist in the Bayou City since 2001.
...WHEN THE RICH LANDS OF THIS
COUNTRY SHALL BE SETTLED, A TRADE
SHALL FLOW INTO IT, MAKING IT, BEYOND
ALL DOUBT, THE GREAT INTERIOR
COMMERCIAL EMPORIUM OF
TEXAS.
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL | 1967
~the Allen Brothers
You occasionally hear it said that Houston was founded by
brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen as a real
estate scam. The legend is pretty much true. The Allen Brothers
wanted to build a town at Buffalo Bayous head of navigation the
spot where ships could easily travel in and out from the open ocean
and in 1836, attempted to site Houston on the smoldering ruins
of the town of Harrisburg. That town was eight miles downstream
and freshly torched by Santa Annas soon-to-be-obliterated army.
Failing to get clear title to Harrisburg, the Allens headed upstream
to what is now known as Allens Landing at the confluence of White
Oak and Buffalo Bayou and purchased what became Houston for
$5,000.
Their first advertisement for the town showed plenty of what
later came to be known as chutzpah. In the new Republic of Texas,
the Allens claimed ,there was no
place in Texas having an abundance
of excellent spring water and enjoying
the sea breeze in all its freshness
quite like Houston, a town they
further claimed was handsome and
beautifully elevated, salubrious and
well-watered. Well-watered it was.
After all, it was pretty much a swamp,
where mosquitoes by the billion bred
in stagnant ponds and Buffalo Bayou
ox-bow lakes, bringing with them the
yellow fever that decimated the town
over and over again through the 19th
Century.
And the Allen Brothers went on:
One day, they wrote, Houston would
command the trade of the largest and
richest portion of Texas. . . . when
the rich lands of this country shall
be settled, a trade shall flow into it,
making it, beyond all doubt, the great interior commercial emporium
of Texas.
That trade from the Texas heartland would come and Houston
would one day become not only the Lone Star States greatest
interior commercial emporium, but also the worlds. And it would
do so thanks to that little and treacherous stream known as Buffalo
Bayou.
In the early days, Houstons position at the head of Buffalo
Bayous navigation was more a theory than an actual fact. Challenged
to demonstrate that ships could in fact make it all the way to the docks
at Allens Landing, the Allen Brothers arranged a demonstration. In
January 1837, they commissioned the small steamer Laura to do
what had never been done before: churn upstream the eight miles
from Harrisburg to Houston. Which the Laura did accomplish, three
full days after it set off from a spot that today stands just inside the
East Loop. Clearing all the logjams and snags from the water took
the Herculean labors of all 23 crewmen and passengers throughout
what sounds a hellish 72 hours.
But it showed that Houston really could be a port and over the
next decades and against heavy odds, Houston would be a port. East
of town, along what is now the mighty Houston Ship Channel, where
the banks are now lined with tank farms and chemical plants, its
waters traversed by gargantuan tankers from Guangzhou, Piraeus
and Vladivostok, its easy to forget that a trip up Buffalo Bayou was
once akin to paddling through a South American jungle. Panthers
roamed the banks. Cottonmouths and alligators abounded in the
slow stream, the air above it was alive with mosquitoes one man
claimed were as large as grasshoppers. The nights were long and
pitch-dark and alive with ominous sounds.
Early settler Mrs. Dilue Harris
recalled a night of terror on the bayou:
We were surrounded by wolves and
water. There was a large sycamore
tree that stood in the water near us
and it was as white as snow. The
buzzards roosted in it. We could hear
owls hoot all night. Mother said it was
a night of horrors. She said the owls
were singing a funeral dirge and the
wolves and buzzards were waiting to
bury us.
Today you can get a sense of
what Harris was talking about at Terry
Hershey Park, a heavily-forested, six-
mile greenspace on both banks of the
bayou west of town, running roughly
from Highway 6 to Beltway 8. The
park is traversed by trails both paved
and unpaved and is regarded by some
as the crown jewel in Harris Countys
bicycling network, thanks in no small part to its popular Anthills bike
paths. The park takes its name from conservationist Terry Hershey
who in the 1960s, with the help of a young congressman by the name
of George Herbert Walker Bush, prevented the US Army Corps of
Engineers from pouring concrete along the bayous banks, as is it did
on both Brays and White Oak Bayous and other area waterways.
Save for little Briarbend Park, near the corner of Stoney Brook
and Woodway, all of the land between Beltway 8 and Loop 610 is
in private hands and the only way to see this stretch of wild river
with its opulent homes, golf courses and wildlife is from aboard a
canoe or kayak. Bayou Shuttle Service offers both watercraft rentals
and pick-up and drop-off at 10 access points along the bayou, from
Highway 6 all the way to Allens Landing downtown.
BUFFALO BAYOU | HOUSTON
BUFFALO BAYOU CONTD.
At Loop 610, the bayou forms the southern border of the
1,466 acre Memorial Park, just one of early 20th century developer
(and unsung Houston hero) Will Hoggs many precious gifts to the
city. On the south bank lies River
Oaks, another Will Hogg project.
Bayou Bend, the showpiece home
he shared with sister Ima Hogg for
the last few years of his too-short
life, presides on the north bank of the
bayou, just across the water from River
Oaks proper.
Just east of River Oaks the
bayou wends its way to the Shepherd
Drive bridge, the western edge of
the ongoing $58 million Buffalo
Bayou Park project. Buffalo Bayou
Partnership, the Kinder Foundation,
Harris County Flood Control District
and the City of Houston have joined
forces to redevelop 160 acres of
waterside land stretching east all
the way to the historic Sabine Street
Bridge. By the time of its completion
scheduled for this summer the
new park will include miles of jogging paths and hike and bike trails,
canoe/kayak rentals, a nature play area, performance venues and
meditation spots and the Johnny Steele Dog Park, which, like some
of the other features, has already opened.
These new developments will only enhance this stretch
of the bayous pre-existing attractions: lovely Glenwood
Cemetery, Houstons River Oaks of the Dead; the Waugh
Drive bat colony, home to a year-round population of
approximately 200,000
Mexican free-tailed bats; the
Lee and Joe Jamail Skate Park;
the collection of 19th Century
homes and churches on
display in Sam Houston Park;
and Eleanor Tinsley Park, the site of
Free Press Houstons Summerfest
pop festival and the citys yearly
Fourth of July shindigs.
Promenades line the banks of
the bayou as it wends its way through
downtown and its here that the bayou
most appeals to the history buff.
Theres the Donnellan family crypt
beneath the Franklin Avenue bridge
at Louisiana Street, the burial site of
several members of a prominent but
unlucky 19th Century Houston family.
Theres Allens Landing, formerly the
bustling hub of the Port of Houston.
Theres the former Love Street Light Circus building, once the
epicenter of hippie Houstons psychedelic music scene, the site of
several 13th Floor Elevator happenings, featuring the light shows of
noted local artist David Adickes. After languishing in disrepair for
RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB | 1973
HOUSTON COUNTRY CLUB | 1903
decades, the old Love Street
building is being refurbished as
an event center, office complex
and bike, canoe and kayak rental
facility. You can explore this
section of the bayou either on
foot, via paddle-craft, or aboad
the Buffalo Bayou Partnerships
Spirit of the Bayou boat tours.
Downtowns eastern edge
is demarcated by the McKee,
Elysian and Highway 59 bridges,
all of which cut through the site
of what was once Frost Town
Houstons epicenter of German
immigration in the 19th Century
and later El Alacran, a barrio
whose names translates as The
McKEE STREET BRIDGE | 1931
BUFFALO BAYOU PARK
BUFFALO BAYOU CONTD.
Scorpion. If you clamber under the brightly-colored
McKee Street Bridge, you will find what might be
Houstons oldest graffito -- an announcement that the
legendary hobo the King of Tramps jumped a westbound
train from near here on January 26, 1933.
Hike and bike trails follow one or both banks of the
Bayou east through the Second Ward more or less
unbroken to Lockwood Street, where the bayou turns
industrial. The Port of Houston operates a free tour
of the Houston Ship Channel aboard the M/V Sam
Houston which docks just west of the Turning Basin.
You wouldnt call it a conventionally pretty tour and the
water and air dont smell so great, but there is definitely
a fearsome awesomeness to the vistas youll see during
your 90-minute voyage. (The tour books up weeks in
advance; check the Sam Houstons web site for the next
available slots at www.portofhouston.com).
East to its mouth from there, because of national
security issues, most of the bayou is off-limits save for
authorized personnel. That holds true all the way to its
mouth at its confluence with the San Jacinto River. There
sprawls the San Jacinto Battleground, where on April 21,
1836, Sam Houstons army turned the tables on Santa
Annas pursuing forces and changed world history in
less than 20 minutes. (Since the battle took place on the
banks of both, it seems only to have been the luck of the
draw that the decisive conflict did not go into history as
the Battle of Buffalo Bayou). The 489-foot San Jacinto
Monument is topped by an observation deck offering
unparalleled views of the entire region and anchored
by a first-rate historical museum and library. Moored
nearby and open for tours is the
103-year-old battleship Texas:
the only remaining Dreadnought
on the planet.
Houstons Mother Bayou
gave rise to a world city and packs
recreation and beauty, earth-
shaking history and industry of
international import, all in a mere
53 miles. Could the same be said
for any other world waterway of
such short length? I think not:
ripple-for-ripple, this little river
takes a backseat to none other in
importance.
SAN JACINTO MONUMENT
BATTLESHIP TEXAS | DREADNOUGHT
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MEMORIAL | Lanell New construction home built by Carlton Construction in Spring Valley. Master down with spa-inspired bath and 2 walk-in closets. Dining opens to butlers
pantry/wine room. Granite island kitchen with professional-style stainless steel appliances opens to beamed ceiling great room and breakfast room. Wine grotto with wrought iron doors. Pavilion with summer kitchen opens to pool-size yard. Game room with refrigerator, wet bar and theater.
4 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS
Offered at $1,795,000 MLS 39674310
MEMORIAL | Hollow Drive Charming, partially updated 1950s 2-story on breathtaking ravine lot with creek. Light-filled island kitchen and combined
dining/living with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and hardwoods. Nestled on a lush, tree-lined street, this 37,985 sq. ft. lot has great dimensions and mature, elegant trees.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS
Offered at $1,625,000 MLS 78417765
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MEMORIAL | Blalock Forest Street Mid-century ranch with stunning hardwoods throughout, rustic timber beamed ceilings, custom designed kitchen with granite counters and butcher block island. Exquisite formals, wood burning fireplace in den area.
3-4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS
Offered at $1,500,000 MLS 51433680
MEMORIAL | Hudson Circle Beautiful home offering island kitchen, an elevator, wide planked hardwoods and walk-in wet bar with double wine chillers. Enjoy the beautiful deck and ravine view from the master suite equipped with dual sinks and whirlpool tub.
4-6 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,465,000 MLS 24964982
MEMORIAL | Eaton Court Georgian-style home in Bunker Hill Village on cul-de-sac street. Master with adjoining study on first floor. Large yard and garden patio with covered trellis. Circular driveway, oversized 3-car detached garage and additional parking.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,495,000 MLS 11084658
MEMORIAL | Piney Point Home that features all the simplistic qualities you would need. Come by and view for yourself.
4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS
Offered at $1,450,000 MLS 75863194
RIVER OAKS | Welch Street Free standing first floor living. Industrial look with steel beams, floating staircase, stained concrete floors down, reclaimed hardwoods up. Island kitchen features quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances.
2-3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $385,000 MLS 30637748
MEMORIAL | Valley Forge Drive Elegant single story home offering oversized great room with wood burning fireplace, hardwoods, wall of windows overlooking the pool, flagstone patio in expansive yard. Granite kitchen, game room with bath and plantation shutters.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS
Offered at $1,425,000 MLS 39870749
RIVER OAKS | Willowick Bayou Breeze, a River Oaks estate on 3.7 acre bayou lot, was designed by Curtis and Windham architects with interiors superbly appointed by New York
interior designer Bunny Williams. Amenities include antique reclaimed wood floors, an elevator to all 3 floors, wine cellar with dining area, media room, separate guest house, 2-bedroom apartment over garage, pool and pool cabana, putting green and stunning garden and woodland views from every window.
6 BEDROOMS | 6.5+ BATHS
Offered at $14,995,000 MLS 9612435
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RIVER OAKS | Eastgrove Lane Occupied duplex on wooded lot. Lots of new construction on street. 1 bedroom unit up and 2 bedroom unit down.
DUPLEX
Offered at $770,000 MLS 69859802
RIVER OAKS | Merwin Street Charming 1-story home on cul-de-sac inside the loop. Open floor plan provides great entertaining space. Beautiful hardwoods, tile flooring, wood/gas log fireplace, crown moldings and French doors that lead to the side patio.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $649,500 MLS 56095084
RIVER OAKS | Dunlavy 4-story detached patio home built by Carnegie Homes features custom stained red oak flooring, large and open living room with linear fireplace, balcony and rooftop terrace. Master retreat on third floor with large walk-in closet.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $749,900-$759,900 MLS 12246114, 94923571, 34454748
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RIVER OAKS | Drexel Drive Live in it now while finalizing your building plans. Stunning green 19,530 sq. ft. lot. Take advantage of one of the
few double lots in the neighborhood and build a dream home on spectacular treed grounds. Enjoy quick access to everything from this prime location.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,950,000 MLS 89010444
RIVER OAKS | Pine Valley Drive Modernized traditional-style home was designed by Claude Hooten, a member of Housons first generation of architects. Entry with access to formals. Enlarged den has pool and patio views, a wet bar, wine storage and built-ins. Island kitchen and breakfast room with glass wall overlooking fountain and
attached garage.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,115,000 MLS 89972136
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RIVER OAKS | West Lane Drive Home in gated community offers game room, formals, spacious master suite with separate sitting area and morning room. Renovated master bath. Fresh interior paint and new deck in the backyard with ivy-covered surroundings.
5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,098,000 MLS 14616073
RIVER OAKS | Markham Street Great home that needs kitchen and bath updates. Add unique designer touch or build new. Hardwood floors throughout and under the carpet in the bedrooms. 2 bonus rooms.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $715,000 MLS 77078626
RIVER OAKS | Fairview Street Free standing patio home with first floor living, gleaming hardwoods, soaring ceilings, open granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and library. Master bath with granite, spa tub and dual sinks. 2-car garage.
2 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $474,900 MLS 69944655
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RIVER OAKS | Del Monte This impressive brick home is a City of Houston Protected Landmark. According to the Landmark Designation Report, it was built on speculation in 1935-36 by J. Leon Osborne. It is an excellent example of Tudor Revival style and is a visual reminder of the initial development of River Oaks. The homes floor plan follows a traditional pattern with formal rooms flanking the foyer which transitions into the rest of the house through arched doorways.
4 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS
Offered at $3,395,000 MLS 48965171
HOUSTON PROTECTED LANDMARK TUDOR REVIVAL STYLE HOME
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RIVER OAKS | W Alabama Street Enjoy elegant living in a Del Cielo home. This home features formal living areas, custom wood flooring, high ceilings, wine grotto, butlers pantry, study, elevator ready and second floor game room. In addition, an incredible chefs dream kitchen with Chicago fire brick vaulted ceiling, custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances and breakfast room. Backyard features professional landscaping and sprinkler system.
4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,940,000 MLS 95031294
RIVER OAKS | Colquitt Street Enjoy this amazing new construction home built by Covington Custom Homes. The traditional exterior is enhanced by reclaimed brick and large front porch. A wide foyer welcomes a wonderful open floor plan. Features include a wine grotto off the dining room, French doors that open to the grand covered veranda overlooking the huge backyard, Bertazzoni and Sub-Zero appliances, butlers bar and optional 5th bedroom down with full bath.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,579,000 MLS 70305084
RIVER OAKS | Hazard Street Mediterranean-style patio home designed by Giarrusso and Assoc and built by Allen Edwards for his personal residence. Only the finest finishes and features. Seamless flow from room to room make this home great for entertaining.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,325,000 MLS 26138680
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RIVER OAKS | Hackberry Extensively renovated and updated gated townhome offers an open, integrated floor plan with dramatic staircase and elevator. Outdoor living spaces with true
summer kitchen, pool/spa, lush gardens, elegant entertaining kitchen/gathering place, spacious formal rooms and study. Gracious master with spa bath and custom fitted closet, den/living room, home theater and gym. Finest lighting, finishes, fixtures and hardware, plus smart house systems.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,750,000 MLS 86919724
RIVER OAKS | Olympia Traditional home with classic elements of an older home and modern updates for a current lifestyle. Elegant entry foyer with descending staircase. Spacious
living room appointed with elegant molding and hardwood floors. Casual great room in back with access to backyard pool area. Cozy wood paneled den off kitchen. Central formal dining room. Kitchen features marble counters and quality appliances. Spacious quarters over the garage.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,525,000 MLS 2384447
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MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Mcilhenny Downtown views from rooftop terrace, open floor plan, large island kitchen with stainless appliances, master suite with large walk-in closet, dual vanities, large tub and separate shower. 2 guest bedrooms with en suite baths.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $448,890 - $468,975 MLS 82910134, 32739811, 85126568. 99498903
RIVER OAKS | Driscoll Street New construction free standing patio home with first floor living. Large master suite located on the second floor with granite counters, dual sinks and jetted tub. Home is elevator capable with the game room on the third floor.
3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $789,900 MLS 2239524
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MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Crocker 3-story masterpiece contemporary home offers first floor with open
living space overlooking pool and gardens. Second floor includes master suite with soaking tub and dual sinks, study, living area
and terrace with fireplace overlooking downtown. Third floor has 2 additional bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, living area and bonus
room. 3-car garage plus separate attached apartment or office space.
3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS
Offered at $2,100,000 MLS 4601085
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Sackett Stunning new construction built by Yago Custom Builders located on a secluded, wooded street. The 7,500 sf lot accommodates this lovely
residence that has 1 bedroom on the first floor, 3 bedrooms on the second floor with en suite bath. Custom millwork, custom cabinetry, an
open living area and full appliance package. Located close to West Ave shopping and dining, the Urban Harvest farmers market at Eastside
and Whole Foods Market.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,749,000 MLS 18510914
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Norfolk Street Home with large open spaces is perfect for entertaining. Features
include high ceilings, abundant natural light, large island kitchen with breakfast room, game room and smart home system controls for
lighting, HVAC and security.
4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,499,000 MLS 36726536
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MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Sul Ross Contemporary-modern home designed by award winning Houston architect Scott Ballard. Viking kitchen appliances, luxurious rain showers, soaring and open ceilings, large picture windows and expanse of glass.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $899,900 MLS 36110614
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Westgate Street Updated, while retaining all the character of a 1930s home. Covered front porch, study, hardwoods, crown molding, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters and updated and expanded master bath.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $839,000 MLS 51192058
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Cherryhurst Raised bungalow offers an inviting screened porch, large living and dining rooms with banks of windows and spacious bedrooms. House is significantly elevated and the area underneath may be converted to usable space.
2 BEDROOMS | 1.5 BATHS
Offered at $675,000 MLS 23995851
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Ralph Classic European architecture and upscale interior finishes. Oasis with gracious landscaping, large rooftop terrace with incredible city views. Gourmet chefs kitchen with Thermador appliances.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $849,900 MLS 2914784
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Hawthorne Street Stunning Montrose home. Chefs kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliance package. Master suite includes granite counters, whirlpool tub and large walk-in closet. Pool/spa in lush backyard and air-conditioned garage.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $775,000 MLS 6709438
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | W Alabama Street Home sits on an oversized lot, offers the charm of a historic home but with a nice, bright, open floor plan. Large kitchen with breakfast bar opens to the dining room. Living room with fireplace and built-ins.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $603,200 MLS 8492115
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MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Sackett Street Painted brick exterior with porte-cochere home located on cul-de-sac street
with a summer kitchen, pool, beautiful landscaping, formal great room with cathedral ceilings, study, game room and many updates throughout.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS
Offered at $1,399,000 MLS 95039082
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Mandell Street Custom elevator ready home with saltwater pool, generator, high ceilings
and open island kitchen with gas range and travertine counters. Master suite with sitting room overlooking pool and patio, jetted tub and 2 closets.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,050,000 MLS 72429855
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | W Clay Street Spectacular elevator capable patio home with soaring ceilings, 2 rooftop
terraces off game room with striking city views, chefs dream kitchen, wine room off dining area and glorious master spa retreat with coffee bar area.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS
Offered at $924,000 MLS 5597894
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | Welch Contemporary designed by Marshall Reid. Entertaining space and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Mezzanine dining overlooking pool. Third floor
master suite and rooftop terrace with summer kitchen overlooking downtown.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,390,000 MLS 13209504
MONTROSE:MIDTOWN | W Clay Street 4-story patio home with an elevator, soaring ceilings, 2 rooftop terraces with spectacular views, wine room off dining and gourmet kitchen with premium
appliances. Grand master spa retreat with whirlpool tub and dual sinks.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS
Offered at $949,000 MLS 4590477
Bayou Homes:
Bayou Bend & Rienzi
by Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly is a documentary filmmaker,
former editor-in-chief of Ultra, Houston
Metropolitan and POLO magazines and a longtime Houstonian who is proud
of The Bayou City!
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature.It will never fail you. ~ FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
Natural woodlands, winding ravines, sumptuous formal gardens and a wide ribbon of Buffalo Bayou landscape the stunning
14 acres in River Oaks of Bayou
Bend. This spectacular property was
once part of the private residence
of the late philanthropist Ima Hogg,
affectionately known as Miss Ima.
When she began to develop the land
in the late 1920s, Miss Ima said it
was nothing but a dense thicket. Bart
Brechtor, the Curator of Bayou Bend
Gardens observes, Buffalo Bayou
was always meant to be a defining
boundary to the property. Miss
Hoggs preservation of the native
vegetation along the bayou is credit
to her understanding of the need
for erosion control and the untamed
nature of the bayou itself. She also
commissioned the legendary Texas
architect John Staub to design a
magnificent 18th century Georgian
style mansion and filled it with what is
now considered to be one of the finest
showcases of American furnishings,
objects and paintings in the world with
pieces dating from 1620-1870. In the
mid-1960s, Miss Ima donated Bayou
Bend to the MFAH as a museum. To
alleviate the concern of some River
Oaks residents over the increased
traffic that a museum in their
prestigious enclave would bring, she
had a charming footbridge built over
the bayou so that visitors could reach
Bayou Bend with an entrance at 6003
Memorial at Wescott and without
driving through the neighborhood.
And through the decades, people
have flocked to Bayou Bend to tour
the home and take sublime walks
through the grounds.
For more information, visit www.mfah.org/visit/bayou-bend-collection-and-gardens
As a somewhat hidden jewel in River Oaks, Rienzi is worth discovering and exploring. Tucked-in with the
neighborhoods grand homes,
theres just a small sign to let you
know that you are now at the
center for European decorative
arts for the Museum of Fine Arts
Houston. This spectacular estate
was once the home of the late
arts patrons Carroll and Harris
Masterson who generously
donated Rienzi to the museum.
Located between two ravines
that lead into Buffalo Bayou,
this 4.4 acre property is an
evocative combination of artfully
manicured gardens and Texas
forest with an abundance of
wildlife, plant species and flowers
in bloom year-round. Overlooking
all of this is the dramatic home
which the Mastersons built in
1954 and is best described as
a villa with influences from the
great Italian architect andrea
Palladio. It was here that the
Mastersons entertained in grand
style, complete with an elegant
ballroom. Today the MFAH still
holds musical concerts and
special events at Rienzi and is
open to the public for tours.
For more information, visit www.mfah.org/visit/rienzi
Bayou Homes Continued
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RICE MILITARY | Dickson Traditional custom home on corner lot with impeccable attention to detail
features study and secondary bedroom down, living area, media and luxurious master on second floor. Study with Mesquite wood floors and
Pecan bookshelves, spiral staircase, wood French doors that lead to covered porch and backyard that features an arbor and fountain. Sitting area with bar and kitchenette, wine room chiller and hidden third floor game room.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,800,000 MLS 31275734
RICE MILITARY | Rose Lovely home featuring gleaming hardwoods, gourmet kitchen and large
living/dining area. Master bath has separate soaking tub and shower with 2 walk-in closets. Large covered balcony off the kitchen.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $515,000 MLS 75018244
RICE MILITARY | Blossom Detached home located in Rice Military features a breakfast nook off the kitchen, fireplace, tile floor in entry and kitchen, hardwood floors in living
room and outdoor space. Dual sinks and soaking tub in master bath.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $429,900 MLS 43024448
RICE MILITARY | Calle Catalina Place 4-story Spanish-inspired home in gated development with an elevator
features outdoor kitchen, lanai, rooftop terrace with firepit and man-cave on first floor. Large courtyard, small pool, wine vault and open kitchen.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS
Offered at $1,390,000 MLS 55804163
RICE MILITARY | Detering Street Stately home with 3 outdoor living spaces, sprinkler system, gas log
fireplace, wood floors, terrace and front garden with Flagstone patio. Island kitchen with stainless steel appliances and master suite with 2 closets.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $510,000 MLS 99258447
CunninghamDevelopment, Ltd
Cunningham Building and Development properties exceeds
engineering standards by using stronger concrete in our
foundations and each home is built to meet LEED, Energy
Star and other green-building standards.
Inspired by the ancient walled cities of Andalusia in Spain, the sophisticated, elegant
and distinctive homes within Cceres provide residents with a genteel, polished
and private lifestyle second to none. Rice Military location puts it only minutes from
downtown, Memorial Park, museums and some of Houstons most exciting dining.
Caceres offers resale properties in addition to new construction.
3,300+ to 3,700+ square feet | manned gated entrance | elevators professionally-equipped kitchens | lavish master suites with dual sink areas
and oversized walk-in closets | private roof gardens with uniquely crafted summer kitchens and downtown/galleria views | gas log fireplaces | game rooms
two-car attached garage - additional parking on select units
RAISING THE BAR Refined Living Within Inner-Loop Houston
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MEMORIAL PARK AREA / MUSEUM DISTRICT AREA
MEMORIAL PARK | Wanita Place Beautiful home with open living and dining area, spacious kitchen with
stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and flexible space in great room. Double pane windows, tankless water heater, inviting front patio and backyard.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $750,000 MLS 18989070
MUSEUM DISTRICT | Nottingham Street 2-story home with hardwood floors and natural light throughout. 3
bedrooms upstairs and fenced backyard with detached garage. House can be residential or commercial.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $739,000 MLS 98084198
MUSEUM DISTRICT | Calumet Street Unit F Free standing home with high-end exterior brick, balconies, windows and
doors, surfaces and fixtures. 2-car garage and automatic gate upon entering property. Hand distressed hardwoods throughout.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $450,000 MLS 29814904
MEMORIAL PARK | Pickens Open floor plan with gourmet chefs kitchen, spacious rooftop terrace with
fireplace and kitchen and home automation system. Master retreat features fireplace, coffee station and custom shoe closets.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,499,900 MLS 5243875
MUSEUM DISTRICT | Addison Road 2-story brick home on a large corner lot
offering hardwood floors and large great room addition.
4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS
Offered at $799,000 MLS 56961974
MUSEUM DISTRICT | Bissonnet 1-story cottage with spacious public rooms, remodeled kitchen, sunroom
with walls of windows, beautiful hardwood flooring and great backyard with a deck. Oversized garage with additional parking in the back.
2 BEDROOMS | 1 BATH
Offered at $550,000 MLS 39654444
There was
a time, about a century
ago, when human challenges all
seemed like engineering challenges when
as long as you could dig it, straighten it,
span it, contain it or raise it, you could
make all things right. The Panama Canal
became a path between the seas in that
same heady era, connecting the Atlantic to
the Pacific. And the Houston Ship Channel
opened for business.
Between the loss of Galveston as a
safe, confident port with the Great Storm
of 1900 and the discovery of underground
oil at Spindletop near Beaumont in
1901, the Ship Channel meant that then-
sleepy Houston was open for business
too. A century later and especially after
a yearlong observance, more and more
people have come to realize that it was
actually the Ship Channel that made this
Houston the world knows possible.
People need to understand something,
offers Tom Kornigay, who worked for the
Port Authority for 37 years, the last 17 as
its executive director and recently chaired
the nonprofit called Promote Houston Ship
Channel 2014. Everything in Houston can
be tied to the Ship Channel and the Port of
Houston. Whenever Id go talk to groups
over all those years, Id always tell them: If
you dont believe that, just tell me what and
give me a try.
The dredging that gave Houston a
deepwater port sixty miles inland from
Galveston Bay as opposed to the shallow
spot at the meeting of Buffalo and White
Oak bayous developed by the city-founding
Allen Brothers in 1836 - started with a first
and hasnt stopped producing them since.
Up until that point, the federal government
had paid for all such navigational projects
and executed them via the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers on the basis of national
interest. However, when the Corps
conducted its study of this works benefits,
measured against its costs, the project got
a firm thumbs-down.
Thats when Houston did an early
version of itself. Its business leaders (men
like Jesse Jones and Tom Ball, the latter
honored by todays town of Tomball)
offered to split the cost 50/50. By all
accounts, the congressional committee
working on the proposal had never
by John DeMers
John DeMers is the author of 52 published books and the host of the Delicious Mischief radio show, heard weekly in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.
encountered such a ridiculous idea
people actually willing and able to pay for
something. But they liked where this was
going. Not only did the Ship Channel get
dredged but the 50/50 agreement became
a model for the future.
On Nov. 10, 1914, President Woodrow
Wilson pressed a button in Washington
that fired a cannon down in Houston, the
Ship Channel thereby declaring itself
operational. World War I slowed things
for a few years, since the major markets
in Europe were neither buying nor selling
much of anything. But after that, the
port and indeed Houston itself was able
to withstand the ups and downs of an
increasingly global economy. By World War
II, the port was
able to serve the
greater good with
personnel and
supplies heading for
European and Pacific
combat. And by the
golden era of NASA in the
1960s, it stood ready for all sorts of
then-high tech equipment making its way
into and out of the Houston area. Today, as
for much of its history, some 85% of the
Channels cargo relates to oil and gas.
Looking ahead to the ports second
century, there are two main challenges that
cause far more lost sleep than notions of
competition with New Orleans, Mobile or
Gulfport. The first is
funding for continued
dredging, collected by
the federal government
as the Harbor Maintenance
Tax but too-often allocated to
other projects. A new agreement
hopes to rectify that, so deepwater
ports can enjoy the depth of channels they
promise to shipping companies. And the
second challenge, perhaps predictably,
is security. When Kornigay started with
the Port Authority four decades ago, that
was mostly about people stealing cargo or
equipment. Today its about not letting bad
people from overseas sneak anything into
this country that might prove devastating.
Id hope we can continue our tradition,
Kornigay says of the next 100 years. The
Port has a list of maybe 25 or 30 different
things it did before anybody else.
I would like to see it continue
on that track, to lead as
opposed to follow.
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MUSEUM DISTRICT AREA / WEST UNIVERSITY AREA
MUSEUM DISTRICT | Milford Street Designed by highly acclaimed architect Natalye Appel. Asian-inspired modern blends nicely into a Museum District neighborhood known for unique architecture. Open plan, high ceilings and high-end finishes.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $945,000 MLS 90824469
WEST UNIVERSITY | Merrick Street Existing home is livable and rentable and features bright living spaces and hardwood floors. Mature oak trees, located near recent new construction.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $615,000 MLS 83859282
WEST UNIVERSITY | Drummond Street 13,650 sf corner lot at Buffalo Speedway and Drummond. Please drive by or walk the lot. House cannot be shown. Buyers choice to build on a double lot in beautiful Southern Oaks.
5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHS
Offered at $539,000 MLS 76308209
WEST UNIVERSITY | Durness Charming, well maintained home located in Braes Heights. Beautiful hardwood floors in formal living and dining room, great closet space and recent roof. 2-car detached garage and gated driveway. Close to Texas Medical Center.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $575,000 MLS 17780363
MUSEUM DISTRICT | Milford Street Entertain in comfort and style in this artisan-finished, newly constructed home. Spacious sports bar on first floor, large dining and living rooms with beveled oak floors, Thermador appliances in open kitchen with island and butlers pantry. Dramatic vaulted ceilings in exquisite master suite, all bedrooms with en suite baths, media/game room plus bonus room on third floor and an elevator to all floors.
4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,999,999 MLS 33128777
3 SINGLE-FAMILY PATIO HOMES
4-STORY PNEUMATIC ROUND ELEVATORS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES
NO MAINTENANCE FEE
CITY VIEW TERRACE WITH FIREPLACE
HOMEO F T E X A S
MANZEL Contemporary Homes are designed by Preston Wood and Associates
and built by Sunset Residential Builders, LLC.
In cooperation with Protg Homes, INC., Interior Design by Shellaine Henderson
and marketed by Martha Turner Sothebys International Realty.
FROM THE $850s
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WEST UNIVERSITY AREA
WEST UNIVERSITY | University Fantastic traditional home on a desirable corner lot in West University Place. Built-out quarters and a sparkling pool.
3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,250,000 MLS 13873227
WEST UNIVERSITY | Tangley Road Traditional home with quarters/guest suite above garage. Great room with built-ins and double French doors that open to backyard and breakfast room. Master bedroom with spacious office/sitting area and large walk-in closet.
4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,195,000 MLS 75074481
WEST UNIVERSITY | Rice Boulevard Stunning home featuring large chefs kichen, Wolf gas cook top and oven, wine cooler, granite island with vegetable sink, neutral marble flooring, 2-sided gas log fireplace, study and large master with 2 walk-in closets.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,149,500 MLS 67281149
SHADYSIDE
SHADYSIDE | Longfellow Lane One of William Ward Watkins finest private residences. Completed in 1926, this mediterranean-style revival estate has been beautifully restored and offers a grand reception hall paneled in English walnut, hand-forged French hardware, generously proportioned formals and bedrooms, solarium with Palladian-style windows and groin vault ceiling. 2 acre park-like grounds with tennis court, pool, artist cottage and carriage house with staff apartments.
5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $6,900,000 MLS 29702444
MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL ESTATEBEAUTIFULLY RESTORED
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WEST UNIVERSITY AREA
WEST UNIVERSITY | Ruskin Street Soft contemporary home on a dead-end street with high-end finishes has hardwoods, tall ceilings, neutral paint finishes, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas cooktop. Master is pure retreat with abundant closet space and dual sinks. Backyard features covered patio and fireplace. Third floor bonus room.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,575,000 MLS 36892084
WEST UNIVERSITY | Maroneal Stunning recent construction in Braes Heights. The heart of this home is a fabulous kitchen with a huge center island and high-end appliances. Special features include media room, covered porch with built-in grill and 3-car garage.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,449,000 MLS 65285485
WEST UNIVERSITY | Charlotte Traditonal home featuring master suite down, elevator, rich hardwoods, paneled library and wood burning fireplace. Kitchen offers granite counters, Sub-Zero refrigerator and gas cook top. 3-car garage and backyard with patio.
5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,349,000 MLS 71111804
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WEST UNIVERSITY AREA
WEST UNIVERSITY | Darcus Street Gorgeous Southside Place home with a sweeping staircase, high
ceilings, arched doorways, hardwood floors and granite island kitchen with French doors overlooking the pool and hot tub. Backyard summer
kitchen includes gas grill, 2 gas burners, refrigerator, granite topped bar and smoker. Paneled study with French doors and built-ins. Master
suite offers coffered ceiling, recessed lighting and large closet with excessive storage and built-ins.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,799,000 MLS 45656484
WEST UNIVERSITY | Drummond Traditional home designed by Rice Residential and built by Covington
Custom Homes on a corner lot. Game room and 3-car garage. Features include open kitchen and great room, high-end stainless
steel appliances and butlers bar. Great room has beamed ceiling and stone fireplace, French doors to the yard and patio. Master retreat with
sunroom and luxurious bath. Charming front porch and covered patio overlooking an expansive pool-size yard.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,750,000 MLS 92934334
WEST UNIVERSITY | Georgetown Built by Mirador Builders, this fine home offers the best features
of a traditional home but with the hint of a modern edge. Gleaming hardwoods throughout, wrought iron fixtures, open island kitchen with
leathered granite counters, high-end stainless appliances, antique brick fireplace, iron and glass doors leading to covered patio with
fireplace and generously sized backyard. Terrific master retreat with cathedral ceiling and luxurious marble bath.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,675,000 MLS 85679323
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WEST UNIVERSITY AREA
WEST UNIVERSITY | University Custom home by Sterling Homes Corp. with the finest finishes and detail. Grand foyer, master down, custom kitchen with butlers pantry, wet bar with wine storage, formal dining and living with gas fireplace, game and media rooms. Dramatic 12 ft. coffered ceilings, elevator closet, wired for smart house technology, in-wall pest control system, covered patio and garage quarters with full bath.
5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,600,000 MLS 61754460
WEST UNIVERSITY | Sunset Impressive new construction home. Open floor plan with flexible bedroom and bath downstairs, game/media room up. Covered outdoor kitchen and patio. Certified Energy Star Home.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,200,000 MLS 16494937
WEST UNIVERSITY | Carolina Way 1938 home located in Pemberton Place. This eclectic and cool historic home sits on 3 lots. Home features basketball court, horseshoe pit, pegged hardwoods, kitchen that opens to breakfast room with wet bar and sunroom that overlooks backyard and pool. The master bedroom has a tree-house feel overlooking the patio, pool and grounds. Back staircase leads to space over garage that offers 2 bedrooms, game room and full bath with shower.
4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $2,100,000 MLS 99357963
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BELLAIRE AREA / MEYERLAND AREA
BELLAIRE | Pine Street Custom built Larry Skelton 2004 Bellaire Showcase home located on a
prime .5 acre lot. Oversized dining room and large office. 2-story great room that is semi open to kitchen. Master bedroom has wall of windows
overlooking pool. Chefs kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, game room, pool house with kitchen and bath. Outdoor grill and
movie screen, mosquito system and generator to power the house.
5-6 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,699,000 MLS 43570541
BELLAIRE | Bellaire Boulevard Unique oversized lot with a beautiful traditional custom home. Amenities
include lighted tennis court, heated pool and spa, home generator, Sentricon termite system, home theater room and complete irrigation system. Gas
fireplace, mirrored wet bar with built-in wine cooler, French doors in dining room that lead to the pool and open island kitchen with stainless steel
package. Master suite with sitting area, fireplace and dual sinks.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $1,525,000 MLS 8024910
MEYERLAND | Chanteloup Drive 1-story home on corner lot with a small fenced yard features open island
kitchen, plenty of cabinet space, gas range and 2-car garage. This home is perfect for investors or first time home buyers.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $120,000 MLS 55584494
BELLAIRE | Holt Street A great opportunity to live in Bellaire. This beautifully remodeled expanded bungalow offers granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and master suite with walk-in closet. Fenced backyard is great for entertaining guests.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $475,000 MLS 5796323
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MEYERLAND AREA
MEYERLAND | Hummingbird Street Updated home in the Parkwest community with handscraped wood floors, site-built cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, bonus game room and backyard. Spacious master suite with ample closet space.
4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $490,000 MLS 71271473
MEYERLAND | Braesheather Drive Separate air conditioning unit for enlarged master retreat with its own access to landscaped patio area, double pane windows, granite and custom touches throughout. Park-like setting in backyard and tankless water heater.
4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $429,900 MLS 3768719
MEYERLAND | Landsdowne Charming updated home featuring granite counters, recent maple cabinets and under cabinet lighting in kitchen, corner fireplace and built-ins in den. Screened-in oversized porch with vinyl windows and spacious backyard.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $374,600 MLS 11717844
MEYERLAND | Hazelton Beautiful curb appeal and nicely updated home with an open floor plan and large backyard with patio. Gourmet kitchen features granite countertops and is open to great room. Gated driveway with community park nearby.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $449,000 MLS 88271256
MEYERLAND | McKnight Open living areas, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, crown molding. Remodeled granite island kitchen with white cabinetry, gas cooktop, travertine tile backspash, designer fixtures and vaulted beamed ceiling in great room.
4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $385,000 MLS 35752642
MEYERLAND | Mullins Spacious home with fantastic floor plan. Kitchen, dining, breakfast and living room all open; perfect for entertaining. Office/sitting room off the master and 2 large rooms.
3-4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $329,900 MLS 79933370
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MEYERLAND AREA / HEIGHTS AREA
MEYERLAND | Ashcroft Drive Exceptionally recently updated home featuring formal living room with built-ins
and hardwoods, kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, grand master with large shower and double sink and yard with patio.
4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $499,000 MLS 18607919
HEIGHTS | Prince Street Open floor plan with hardwood floors, arches and custom window treatments, study, wine room with wetbar, balcony and fenced backyard. Kitchen features
stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets and 3D back splash.
3-4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $439,900 MLS 78998668
HEIGHTS | Terrace Brook Drive Builders model home with many upgrades. Stone and brick entry, wood floors,
granite countertops, undermount sink, upgraded plumbing fixtures, custom window treatment, gas log fireplace, game room and media/study room.
4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $225,000 MLS 23984728
MEYERLAND | Wallington Home features remodeled island kitchen with granite counters, 10 ft. ceilings
in living room and formal dining room with bay window overlooking the cul-de-sac. Study with double doors and game room can hold a pool table.
3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $545,000 MLS 98554218
HEIGHTS | Forest Nook Court Grand custom home on cul-de-sac. Large rooms with beautiful finishes
throughout. Generously sized lot with landscaped yard, gated driveway and tree shaded patio. Kitchen with granite counters and double ovens.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $519,000 MLS 39593528
HEIGHTS | W 24TH Street Gated Mediterranean-inspired home featuring a fenced courtyard with a patio,
hardwood and stone floors, gas fireplace, wine bar with refrigerator, stone countertops, copper accents and architectual beams. Great for entertaining.
3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS
Offered at $430,000 MLS 12113156
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HEIGHTS AREA
HEIGHTS | Tulane New home built by local builder, Lucias Oaks. Home boasts island kitchen, stainless steel appliances, ample sized bedrooms, pine floors, custom made cabinets, door and wood trim.
3-4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $699,900 MLS 71872774
HEIGHTS | E 8TH Street Expanded bungalow combines modern conveniences while retaining original charm. Home features eat-in island kitchen with marble counters, stainless appliances, large master with walk-in closet and soaking tub. Side deck.
3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $649,000 MLS 81504174
HEIGHTS | E 21ST Street Recent construction home with open floor plan, second floor game/media room and master suite with spa-like bath. Home offers custom trim, double crown molding, coffered ceilings and marble counters in the island kitchen.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $549,900 MLS 72280845
HEIGHTS | Oxford Street Terrific curb appeal in this historic Heights home. Viking professional range, Bosch dishwasher and refinished hardwood floors down. Master up with access to decked balcony plus game room and 2-room studio with half bath.
4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS
Offered at $675,000 MLS 11910695
HEIGHTS | Oriole Street Fully fenced property with off-street parking and auto-gate, only blocks away from Garden Oaks and Heights areas. Convenient location, solid rental history, excellent improvements and upkeep.
BEDROOMS | BATHS
Offered at $575,000 MLS 2411404
HEIGHTS | Nashua Street 2-story open floor plan patio home on double lot with 75 ft. pool in backyard oasis. Gourmet island kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Stained concrete on first floor and hardwoods.
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS
Offered at $529,900 MLS 79569818
Modern Craftsman in Sunset HeightsCutting edge development at Porch Street on Adele offers far more than
your average craftsman-style home. The modern architecture retains
key craftsman features with floor-plans that are open, yet spaces remain
obvious in their purpose. The energy efficiency realizes benefits normally
reserved for $1M+ homes such as a standing-seam metal roof and
spray foam insulation for an air-tight barrier thats co