A recent article in the Houston Chronicle outlined the opportunities and challenges related to development on Houston’s Almeda Avenue in the Museum District. If you haven’t been down Almeda between 59 and MacGregor lately, you should. It has truly been transformed. The intersections have been paved in brick. Many of the strip centers have totally been renovated. Now that the Mosaic condominium project has found a new partner in Starwood Corp, the area will more than likely continue its upward trend.
Museum District
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Nov 09
New Townhomes in the Museum District
Builder: Carmel Builders
Neighborhood: Museum District
Number of Units: 7 total, 3 left
Price: $399,990 – $554,900
Size: 2264 – 2652 SF
Architectural Style: Traditional
Builder info: Carmel Builders is subsidiary of McGuyer Homebuilders, Inc. which has offices in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas/Ft. Worth. Their other brands include Pioneer Homes, Plantation Homes, and Coventry Homes. The Carmel brand is a relatively new brand that has focused more on inner city townhome developments. The townhomes at 4900 Caroline feature a stucco and stone exterior, 3-sided fireplaces, and hardwood floors. The kitchens feature custom maple cabinetry, stainless steel Wolf appliances, and granite countertops. This development is located just minutes away from Downtown, The Texas Medical Center, and Hermann Park.
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Nov 09
New Patio Homes in the Museum District
Architect: Intexure Architects
Builder: Mod Fab LLC.
Neighborhood: Museum District
Number of Units: 5 total, 1 left
Price: $375,000-$525,000
Size: 1850-2400
Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
Architect/Builder info: This is the 2nd phase of modern patio homes designed by Intexure Architects which a very hands-on architect/builder. These homes can be custom designed to fit the buyer’s needs. Intexture has been designing and building homes since 2001 and many of their designs have been featured in the AIA home tour.
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Nov 09
New Townhomes in the Museum District
Builder Name: Daybreak Custom Homes
Development Name: Wichita Village
Neighborhood: Museum District
Number of Units: 5 total, 3 left
Price: $349,950-$549,950
Size: 2200-3300SF
Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Builder Info: Daybreak has been building custom homes and townhomes since 2000. In addition to their townhome developments in the inner loop, Daybreak also builds custom homes in Royal Oaks, Fort Bend County, and many other parts of Houston. Wichita Village features traditional design elements like hardwood floors, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, 12′ ceilings, and stainless steel Bosh appliances. Daybreak takes many of the design features and finishes that are typical in their $1 million and above homes and applies it successfully in this project.
