Sold Price Range: $250,001 - $285,000 Sold on : 04/12/2022
Shown when new in 1954, (the address is a mistake, there is no such street as Glen Falls) Designed by Architect E. Kelly Gaffney, who designed a number of homes around Houston, especially in Glenbrook & Garden Oaks on the north side.
Here we are today, a classic mid-century rambler in the Historic District's desirable section 1. Double wide driveway, covered parking for 4 vehicles & beautiful mature shade trees on the big 13,088 (per HCAD) Sq Ft lot.
Beautiful trees frame the house, and note the space between the houses. For comparison, in older sections of the city like Heights, Montrose, Eastwood, etc., typically lots are around 5,000 sq ft. This is more than 2.5 x's that! The right detailing could also make this house "pop" with a more mid-century modern feel. Great find for an architect-designed home in a highly-acclaimed historic district, on a nice looking street, and still be only 8 miles from downtown!
Enter into a front living area with large picture window for great natural light, with hardwoods under the carpet. Liberate the house of it's carpet, and you change the whole feel of the place. Layout is plenty open, yet still plenty of wall space to display art.
The front space is basically an "L" shape with the dining area off to one side. Elegant vintage crystal chandelier & more good window space hiding behind the drapes. Hardwoods under carpet per seller.
Straight back is a the second living area, sellers tell me there are hardwoods here too! Double windows, door to the patio, no rear neighbors behind for added privacy, and of course the beautiful stacked flagstone fireplace, it's just begging for a starburst clock. Note the mid-mod style angled cabinetry detail on the left for the kitchen
The kitchen is a very interesting layout. Original cabinetry, big double window, lots of cabinet space that wraps around, tile flooring. Double oven. To the left, you see how it wraps around toward the utility room, creating a sort of Butler's panty/utility room style addition to the kitchen.
Stepping around into the utility room, another large window, plenty of cabinet space including the floor length ones on the right. Room for a second frig or freezer.
time capsule style vintage tile hall bathroom in the fun mid-century colors. Note the angled cabinet detail.
One of the secondary bedrooms, they're both good size. Hardwoods under carpet.
The other good-sized secondary bedroom with hardwoods under carpet.
The primary is a good size and located at the rear of the home for added privacy and quiet. There is a door to the rear patio from the primary to the back patio, perfect for letting any fur-babies out first thing in the morning.
Another cool vintage tile time-capsule bath. Just out of view is the closet and dressing area. Plenty of storage and counter space.
Large backyard with a bayou behind it, don't worry, it's never flooded. You will be hard-pressed to find a home with this kind of setting and lot at this price point, this close to downtown, UH, and the Med Center.
Unlike the cheaply built homes of today, this one is brick all the way around. This home is just waiting for your personal touches to make it your own.
Glenbrook has received a lot of positive press, being named one of the top neighborhoods by Houstonia magazine, twice! As well as by This Old House.
In recent years, a couple of neighboring homes have even graced the covers of Houston House & Home. Glenbrook was featured once in Atomic Ranch magazine, as well as culture map, the Chronicle, and Good Morning Houston with Debra Duncan. One home on this block also appeared on the website retro renovation.
Possibly the 1st home ever sold in Glenbrook, offered for sale for the 1st time in almost 55 years! A classic, swanky mid-century ranch on a huge lot, in the preferred northern section of the historic district with its good curb appeal, larger lots & typically larger homes. A rare opportunity to get a more manageable size home in the primo section at this price point. Original solid hardwoods under carpets most areas, cool vintage tile baths, all BR sizes are gracious. Gigantic utility room. Front living & dining plus den with beautiful flagstone fireplace. Large picture windows for great natural light. Per seller plumbing upgraded to PEX, transferable foundation repair warranty. 2 car garage+Carport provides covered parking for 4 vehicles. Maintained by long-term owner but now ready for your glow up! Lots of great mid-century character to work with. Glenbrook was named a top neighborhood by This Old House & Houstonia magazine. Only about 8 miles to downtown. Only 1 exit past the loop!
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Shown when new in 1954, (the address is a mistake, there is no such street as Glen Falls) Designed by Architect E. Kelly Gaffney, who designed a number of homes around Houston, especially in Glenbrook & Garden Oaks on the north side.
Here we are today, a classic mid-century rambler in the Historic District's desirable section 1. Double wide driveway, covered parking for 4 vehicles & beautiful mature shade trees on the big 13,088 (per HCAD) Sq Ft lot. 
Beautiful trees frame the house, and note the space between the houses. For comparison, in older sections of the city like Heights, Montrose, Eastwood, etc., typically lots are around 5,000 sq ft. This is more than 2.5 x's that! The right detailing could also make this house "pop" with a more mid-century modern feel. Great find for an architect-designed home in a highly-acclaimed historic district, on a nice looking street, and still be only 8 miles from downtown!
Enter into a front living area with large picture window for great natural light, with hardwoods under the carpet. Liberate the house of it's carpet, and you change the whole feel of the place. Layout is plenty open, yet still plenty of wall space to display art. 
The front space is basically an "L" shape with the dining area off to one side. Elegant vintage crystal chandelier & more good window space hiding behind the drapes. Hardwoods under carpet per seller. 
Straight back is a the second living area, sellers tell me there are hardwoods here too! Double windows, door to the patio, no rear neighbors behind for added privacy, and of course the beautiful stacked flagstone fireplace, it's just begging for a starburst clock. Note the mid-mod style angled cabinetry detail on the left for the kitchen
The kitchen is a very interesting layout. Original cabinetry, big double window, lots of cabinet space that wraps around, tile flooring. Double oven. To the left, you see how it wraps around toward the utility room, creating a sort of Butler's panty/utility room style addition to the kitchen. 
Stepping around into the utility room, another large window, plenty of cabinet space including the floor length ones on the right. Room for a second frig or freezer. 
time capsule style vintage tile hall bathroom in the fun mid-century colors. Note the angled cabinet detail. 
One of the secondary bedrooms, they're both good size. Hardwoods under carpet.
The other good-sized secondary bedroom with hardwoods under carpet. 
The primary is a good size and located at the rear of the home for added privacy and quiet. There is a door to the rear patio from the primary to the back patio, perfect for letting any fur-babies out first thing in the morning. 
Another cool vintage tile time-capsule bath. Just out of view is the closet and dressing area. Plenty of storage and counter space. 
Large backyard with a bayou behind it, don't worry, it's never flooded. You will be hard-pressed to find a home with this kind of setting and lot at this price point, this close to downtown, UH, and the Med Center. 
Unlike the cheaply built homes of today, this one is brick all the way around. This home is just waiting for your personal touches to make it your own. 
Glenbrook has received a lot of positive press, being named one of the top neighborhoods by Houstonia magazine, twice! As well as by This Old House.
In recent years, a couple of neighboring homes have even graced the covers of Houston House & Home. Glenbrook was featured once in Atomic Ranch magazine, as well as culture map, the Chronicle, and Good Morning Houston with Debra Duncan. One home on this block also appeared on the website retro renovation.
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