3132 Robinhood Street is a charming three bedroom, two full bath home available for lease in the heart of West University Place. This two story home features a large remodeled kitchen with an attached breakfast area, an informal family room with a decorative fireplace, a formal living room with built-ins, hardwoods throughout the home, lush landscaping and more! 

Property Information

• House Size: 2,478 sq ft
• Lot Size: 8,400 sq ft
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Full
• Listed by Cynthia Candela
• MLS #9301166

Features

• Large lot with lush landscaping, mature trees, including a lemon tree!
• Hardwood flooring throughout the house.
• Remodeled kitchen with gourmet Viking range with double ovens and stainless steel appliances. High end granite counters. Refrigerator included with the lease!
• Family room located at the entry features hardwood floors, decorative fireplace. Formal living room located off of the family room features built-in shelving. Dining room with crown moldings, great natural light.
• Enclosed sun room at the rear of the house with double French doors leading out into the large backyard with a multitude of flowering plants.
• Zoned to West University Elementary School, Pershing Middle School, and Lamar High School. Please check availability.

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As the days get longer you might find yourself itching to fill those hours with productivity, the kind that will pay off in the long run - such as property upkeep. I know that I like to take stock of lingering items this time each year. But where to start?

In this issue of Houston Maison Magazine we provide the ultimate road map to annual home maintenance - complete with a printable calendar. But it's not all business - we'll also touch on decor such as mixing patterns and prints & entryway how to - and of course market stats.

To subscribe, please contact me at roger@rogermartin.com.

And in the meantime… make those Grand Entrances!

4908 Mayfair is a charming three bedroom, one full bath home located on a quiet street in the Loveland Terrace subdivision.

Property Information

• House Size: 1,405 sq ft
• Lot Size: 8,255 sq ft
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 1 Full
• Listed by Vicki Chu
• MLS #27215115
• Leased for $1,575

Features

• Quiet street with mature trees.
• Hardwoods throughout the home. Plentiful natural lighting.
• Updated kitchen with gas cooktop, refrigerator, an under-counter water filter, and sliding glass doors leading to the back patio.
• Garage has been converted into a large bedroom with walk-in closets, built-in shelving, and an 8' x 6' computer room.
• Huge backyard with a storage unit.
• Landlord is interested in long-term leases!

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Ah Spring!  Most of us are fond of this season. Finally the birds are chirping and our gardens beckon us to dig in and explore.

In this, our first issue of Houston Maison Magazine, we'll do just that - explore! Browse through to find art trends at every price range, discover plants that clear our air and look good while doing so, and spotlight spring activities near Downtown Houston. You'll also find market stats and my featured property rounding out this decor and lifestlye magazine.

To subscribe, contact me at roger@rogermartin.com.

And in the meantime… Welcome Spring!

402 Welch Street is a gracious three bedroom, two full bath, one half bath home located in historic Montrose. Located on a corner lot, this property was remodeled by the previous owner in 2013, including a one bed, one full bath studio garage apartment. Large porches run the width of the house upstairs and down. The first floor features an open floorplan with easy flow for entertaining. Other features include hardwood floors throughout the home, an island kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, an enclosed glass elevator leading between the family room and the master bedroom, and more!

Property Information

• House Size: 2,709 sq ft
• Garage Apartment Size: 484 sq ft
• Lot Size: 5,000 sq ft
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half
• Garage Apartment: 1 Bed, 1 Full Bath
• Garage:  2 Car/Detached
• Listed by Christopher Martin
• MLS #68930920

Features

• Porches upstairs and down. Hardwood floors, crown moldings, neutral paint, leaded glass, bay window and Fine Art Lamps chandelier
• Open floorplan. Great for entertaining!
• Island kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and built-in wine rack. Large butler's pantry
• Master bedroom suite with private office, large walk-in closet with built-in storage. Master bath features granite counters, double sinks, a jet tub, water closet with both toilet and bidet, and a frameless glass shower with both standard showerhead and ceiling mounted rainfall sprayer. Elevator between office and family room.
• Two secondary bedrooms, both with direct access to the upstairs porch, served by hall bathroom with tub/shower combo.
• Large upstairs utility room with plenty of storage space, gas and electric hookups, granite counters, and a deep soaking sink.
• 484 sq. ft. one bed, one full bath studio garage apartment above the garage.
• Lush, mature landscaping. Wrought-iron fence with automatic driveway gate.
• Zoned to William Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy, Gregory-Lincoln Middle School, and Lamar High School. Please check availability.​

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4314 Cynthia Street is a stunning, well-maintained home located in Bellaire's Southdale area! This five bedroom, four full bathroom home is an almost-new construction, having been completed in December 2018. Features include two floors of living space, with a large, open-floor plan on the first floor including an island kitchen and downstairs bedroom, while the second floor has a spacious den and four additional bedrooms, including the master bedroom suite and its attached private office.

Property Information

• Home Size: 3,723
• Lot Size: 5,125 sq ft
• Listed by Sachin Chowdhry
• MLS #67269949

Features

• Well-maintained and lightly lived in! Home finished in December of 2018.
• Entry hall with custom chandelier.
• Wide-plank hardwood flooring throughout the first floor. Neutral carpeting througout the second floor.
• Dining room overlooks front porch. Storage closet for China storage.
• Open floor-plan incorporating the island kitchen, living room, and breakfast room as the center of the downstairs living area.
• Island kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel Thermador oven, gas cooktop, and dishwasher, Bosch stainless steel double French door refrigerator with bottom drawer freezer, pendant light fixtures, and a pantry closet that opens to the understair storage area.
• Breakfast room off of the kitchen overlooks the backyard.
• Large living room with full-light windows, built-in bookshelves, and a gas log fireplace.
• Ground floor 'bonus' room with closet and adjoining full bathroom is well-suited for use as a study, playroom, or first floor bedroom.
• Second floor den located at the top of the stairs.
• Master bedroom suite with an ensuite bath, two large walk-in closets, private office, and a direct connection to the utility room.
• Master bath features double vanities, tile floors, quartz counters, soaking tub, and a separate glass-enclosed shower.
• All upstairs secondary bedrooms feature large closets. Two bedrooms connected by a Hollywood-style full bathroom, third adjoins the hallways full bath.
• Generous backyard with slate-covered staircase leading up to the backyard.
• Zoned to Horn Elementary School, Pershing Middle School, and Bellaire High School. Please check availability.

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After a week of mixing crushed Nutter Butters and dogfood, our young friend next door finally captured this Midnight Marauder!  Yes, that's a racoon - the bandit mask is a dead giveaway.  And yes, our racoon is cuter than a six-pack of stuffed toys.  But those darling little fingers have very sharp and pointy claws, so beware:  Best to let the pros handle him from this point on.

Next step was to call the City of West University Place - Unfortunately, West U animal control people won't take racoons.  Happily, grandpa loaded up the pickup and drove to the Missouri City animal control folks, who will release our critter back into the wild.  Thank you, grandpa!

6528 Mercer Street is a 14,000 sq.ft. lot. 50’x260’ plus 50’x20’ abandoned easement attached on the back. There is a livable soft contemporary 4 bedroom 3 bath home on the property, currently leased, for income while you design and pull permits. The home had about 2 inches of water in Harvey that was remediated with new flooring, sheetrock and paint downstairs. Accompanied and easy to show, please do not disturb the tenant. Sold for lot value only, Seller will make no repairs. Owner/Agent

Property Information

• House Size: 3,054 sq ft
• Lot Size: 14,000 sq ft
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3
• Listed by Roger Martin
• MLS #73626881

Features

• Oversized 14,000 sq ft. West University place lot. Lot dimensions are 50' x 260', along with an abandoned 50' x 20' easement at the back of the property.
• Currently has a 3,054 sq ft contemporary/modern home built on the lot. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. Livable, currently tenanted.
• Property took about two inches of water on the first floor during Hurricane Harvey. Damage was remediated with new ceramic tile floors, fresh sheetrock and insulation on first floor.
• Current floorplan is designed for entertaining, with first floor bedroom and full bath, informal living area and kitchen, and formal dining area and large living room with sliding doors leading out onto the patio.
• Second floor living, with master bedroom with walk-in closet, full bathtub, and walk-in shower, utility room, and two secondary bedrooms with walk-in closets and balcony overlooking the yard.
• Owner/Agent is Roger Martin of Roger Martin Properties. 
• Seller is selling property as a lot, will make no repairs..
• Excellent location near Colonial Park, West University Elementary School, the West University Public Library, the West University City Center, and the Medical Center. 
• Zoned to West University Place Elementary, Pershing Middle School, and Lamar High School. Please check enrollment availability.

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2826 Jarrard Street is a beautiful cleared lot for sale by well-known Architect/builder Craig Hughes. Builder is selling lot. At buyers option, builder will contract for custom build. Ask to see floor plans. Lot size 50' x 105'. Quiet West University location. Cleared and ready for new construction!

Property Information

• Lot Size: 5,250 sq ft
• Listed by Roger Martin
• MLS #7666586
• Sold for $740,000

Features

• 50' x 105' cleared lot.
• Ready for building.
• Quiet interior street location.
• Great local amenities.
• Zoned to West University Place Elementary School, Pershing Middle School, and Lamar High School. Please check availability.

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6012 Buffalo Speedway is a spectacular 15,000 square foot wooded lot in West University Place. Listed at lot value, this 1940's home has three beds, two and a half baths, hardwoods, porches, a circular drive, and more! Livable fix 'er 'upper, or build new!

Property Information

• House Size: 2,412 sq ft
• Lot Size: 15,000 sq ft
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2.5
• Listed by John Marshall
• MLS #95331322

Features

• Beautifully landscaped front yard
• Convenient front circle driveway.
• Re-finished hardwood floors throughout.
• Flex room great as an office, breakfast nook, or play area.
• Spacious living and dining rooms.
• Three porches with original mosaic tile floors
• Stainless steel appliances in kitchen. New island in the center.
• Secondary bedrooms have great natural lighting.
• Oversized master bedroom has own door leading to enclosed porch.
• Quarters over the garage. Full bath with shower.
• Screened in porch overlooks the backyard of the house.
• Large backyard with mature trees, grape arbor, and pergola

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