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Considering buying a Historic Home? While the significance of a historic home can be in the location and the atmosphere it provides, the real worth is in the strength and stability of the property. When you make a decision to buy “this old house” be aware of the cost of renovating and restoring it. Get a detailed inspection from an Inspector experienced with historic homes. You may have to pay more than the average inspection cost, but the investment could very well save you thousands in the long run. A major cost of the project can be in the electrical wiring and foundation repair, so make certain they are in good shape. Get a detailed written report on the estimated cost of renovation, not just a one-page checklist. You can use this report to negotiate the price of the home.

If location of the house is classified in the National Register of Historic Properties, the kinds of renovations that can be done are usually limited on the exterior of the property. So save yourself lots of time, money and frustration by obtaining the preservation guidelines before you start the project.
Check with the area’s Historical Commission for guidelines and recommendations.

Speaking of historic homes… check out these in Houston’s Heights!

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 78. See more Homes For Sale in The Heights, Houston.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

1. $995 : 214 17th, Houston
   
   2 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 720 sq ft

   Year built: 1960

   Days on market: 3

   Listed with Lighthill Properties
2. $289,900 : 4414 Edsee, Houston
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,905 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,845 sqft

   Year built: 2007

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Listed with Cottage Properties
3. $255,000 : 1515 Dorothy St, Houston
   
   2 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,644 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,500 sqft

   Year built: 2008

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Listed with Keller Williams Realty Greater Northwest
4. $308,990 : 2423 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
5. $303,990 : 2427 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
6. $301,990 : 2413 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
7. $301,990 : 2415 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
8. $138,900 : 1603 Heights Bl, Houston
   
   2 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 893 sq ft

   Year built: 1993

   Parking spots: 1

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with ListingResults.com
9. $285,000 : 610 W 8th Street, Houston
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,600 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,200 sqft

   Year built: 2003

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 13

   Listed with Executive Global Realty
10. $695 : 211 17th, Houston
    
    1 bed, 1 full bath

    Year built: 1965

    Days on market: 14

    Listed with Goodland & Associates

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

The Houston Heights…a small town in the big city. As reported in National Geographic on Foot, “The Heights sits just four miles northwest of downtown Houston. But stroll the area’s broad, tree-canopied esplanades and side streets dotted with homes dating from the early 1900s and you may think you’ve landed in a small town. Residents wave cheerful greetings as they walk dogs, tend to gardens exploding with palms, crape myrtle trees and trumpet vines, and tote farmers market finds…” The Houston Heights Association, a nonprofit organization formed in 1973, maintains, improves and beatifies public and private spaces, and promotes and fosters friendship, goodwill, and community spirit.

Here are a few of the homes for sale in the heights.

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 78. See more Homes For Sale in The Heights, Houston.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

1. $995 : 214 17th, Houston
   
   2 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 720 sq ft

   Year built: 1960

   Days on market: 3

   Listed with Lighthill Properties
2. $289,900 : 4414 Edsee, Houston
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,905 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,845 sqft

   Year built: 2007

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Listed with Cottage Properties
3. $255,000 : 1515 Dorothy St, Houston
   
   2 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,644 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,500 sqft

   Year built: 2008

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Listed with Keller Williams Realty Greater Northwest
4. $308,990 : 2423 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
5. $303,990 : 2427 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
6. $301,990 : 2413 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
7. $301,990 : 2415 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
8. $138,900 : 1603 Heights Bl, Houston
   
   2 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 893 sq ft

   Year built: 1993

   Parking spots: 1

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with ListingResults.com
9. $285,000 : 610 W 8th Street, Houston
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,600 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,200 sqft

   Year built: 2003

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 13

   Listed with Executive Global Realty
10. $695 : 211 17th, Houston
    
    1 bed, 1 full bath

    Year built: 1965

    Days on market: 14

    Listed with Goodland & Associates

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

The Heights District was established in 1893 by millionaire Oscar Martin Carter that developed the 1700 acre tract as a “getaway from the city bustle”. These days, this historic district offers a priceless central location, stunning architecture ranging from Victorian to Craftsman to modern, proximity to trendy shopping, elegant theater, gourmet eateries, interesting museums and more. The neighborhood is constantly changing with new developments substituting old, while still preserving that unique Heights feel. Real estate selection is wide: From cute bungalows, to trendy condos and townhomes, to massive homes and everything in between.

Real estate values in the community range from $150k to $1.5 million.

Here are some homes for sale in the area.

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 78. See more Homes For Sale in The Heights, Houston.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

1. $995 : 214 17th, Houston
   
   2 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 720 sq ft

   Year built: 1960

   Days on market: 3

   Listed with Lighthill Properties
2. $289,900 : 4414 Edsee, Houston
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,905 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,845 sqft

   Year built: 2007

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Listed with Cottage Properties
3. $255,000 : 1515 Dorothy St, Houston
   
   2 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,644 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,500 sqft

   Year built: 2008

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Listed with Keller Williams Realty Greater Northwest
4. $308,990 : 2423 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
5. $303,990 : 2427 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
6. $301,990 : 2413 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
7. $301,990 : 2415 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
8. $138,900 : 1603 Heights Bl, Houston
   
   2 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 893 sq ft

   Year built: 1993

   Parking spots: 1

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with ListingResults.com
9. $285,000 : 610 W 8th Street, Houston
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,600 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,200 sqft

   Year built: 2003

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 13

   Listed with Executive Global Realty
10. $695 : 211 17th, Houston
    
    1 bed, 1 full bath

    Year built: 1965

    Days on market: 14

    Listed with Goodland & Associates

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

1.  One of the Heights newest eateries, as well as one of my favorite places to eat, whether it’s breakfast, brunch or  dinner is Down House Restaurant, Coffee House and Bar all in one.   Whatever your flavor, Down House is sure to tantalize your palate.  Located between 18^th and 19^th street at 1801 Yale, you can enjoy the atmosphere while sipping on a warm cup of coffee, cold brew, or feast on a delectable a meal fit for a king.  And best of all, the restaurant is open from 7:00 a.m. until 2 a.m. in the morning.
2. Move down the road a few miles to 911 W. 11thStreet and visit Java Java Café, Heights Premier Gourmet Coffee House serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.  The food is fabulous at this eatery as well.
3. Sushi Anyone?  Check out the Dragon Bowl located at 1221 W. 11^th street.
4. Pizza Night, take out or dine in visit Pink’s Pizza Pies located at 1404 Heights Blvd.
5. A Sandwich is all I need.  Carter & Cooley Delicatessen located in the Historic Downtown  Heights shopping district at 375 W. 19^th St. serves the freshest breads, meats, cheeses, and veggies that are thoughtfully made to order.  They have been serving fresh in the Houston Heights for over 23 years.  They simply make the best sandwiches anywhere. 
6. Texas Cafeteria, located in the Houston Heights just inside the loop at 2400 N. Shepherd  offers good home styled cooking serving one of my favorite dishes;  blackened chicken breast with black eyed peas and cornbread.   This family owned and operated cafeteria has been a part of the Heights Community for over 40 years.
7. Relax with weekend entertainment and Great Food by stopping by the Hickory Hollow Restaurant located at 101 Heights Blvd and enjoy some Live Acoustic Music while you dine.
8. How about a little cheese, please?   Stop on by Jus’ Mac, a Mac and Cheese Eatery serving everything cheesy. From , American, Colby, Pepper Jack, you name it, they will probably have it., Oh, by the way, would you like a hamburger patty or hotdog with your cheese?  They can accommodate you there also.  Jus Mac is located at 2617 Yale in the Heights.
9. Mexican taste bud; Berryhill Baja Grill serving Tacos, Tamales, Ritas and mucho Mas located at 702 E.  11^th St.
10. Finer Dining, visit the Rainbow Lodge at 2011 Ella Blvd.  This is one of the near Houston Height’s original Lodge Restaurant featuring seafood and wild game situated inside a historic log cabin on an acre of grounds.

By the way, here are a few homes for sale in the area.

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 78. See more Homes For Sale in The Heights, Houston.
(all data current as of 5/19/2012)

1. $995 : 214 17th, Houston
   
   2 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 720 sq ft

   Year built: 1960

   Days on market: 3

   Listed with Lighthill Properties
2. $289,900 : 4414 Edsee, Houston
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,905 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,845 sqft

   Year built: 2007

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Listed with Cottage Properties
3. $255,000 : 1515 Dorothy St, Houston
   
   2 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,644 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,500 sqft

   Year built: 2008

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Listed with Keller Williams Realty Greater Northwest
4. $308,990 : 2423 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
5. $303,990 : 2427 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
6. $301,990 : 2413 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
7. $301,990 : 2415 Beall, Houston
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,078 sq ft

   Year built: 2012

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with Urban Living
8. $138,900 : 1603 Heights Bl, Houston
   
   2 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 893 sq ft

   Year built: 1993

   Parking spots: 1

   Days on market: 12

   Listed with ListingResults.com
9. $285,000 : 610 W 8th Street, Houston
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,600 sq ft

   Lot size: 2,200 sqft

   Year built: 2003

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 13

   Listed with Executive Global Realty
10. $695 : 211 17th, Houston
    
    1 bed, 1 full bath

    Year built: 1965

    Days on market: 14

    Listed with Goodland & Associates

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.