2024 HOME TOUR

Homes with heart

A Heartfelt Thank You for a Successful Home Tour!

As the dust settles on what was an unforgettable Woodland Heights Home Tour, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this event a resounding success. The turnout was beyond our expectations, and it was truly heartwarming to see our community come together to celebrate the unique charm and history of Woodland Heights.

A special thank you goes out to the generous homeowners who opened their doors to the public. Your willingness to share your homes has provided us all with inspiration and a deeper appreciation for the architectural diversity and personal stories that make our neighborhood so special.

We also extend our immense gratitude to our sponsors, whose support was pivotal in bringing this event to life. Your contributions not only enhanced the Home Tour experience but also reinforced the strong sense of community that defines Woodland Heights.

Thank you once again to everyone involved — from the volunteers and docents to the visitors and supporters. Your enthusiasm and participation are what make the Woodland Heights Home Tour a highlight of our community calendar. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2026!

Special thanks to Hogg Middle School, Kati Ozanic's class, for this masterpiece. See more of Kati's art at www.yakwerks.com

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Our wonderful neighborhood businesses help make the tour possible. Please reward these firms with your business and let them know you appreciate their support!

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2024 FEATURED HOMES

611 Euclid

This home features tall ceilings downstairs with rolling library ladders providing access to upper cabinets in the gourmet kitchen for this family of cooks. A corner fireplace in the living room, preserved shiplap and a new second story for family bedrooms makes a charming and livable home. The side patio includes access to an unusual-for-Houston tucked away cellar.

3513 Michaux

Originally a duplex, the renovation company converted it to a single-family home, reconfiguring the front door on a wide and welcoming porch. A matching pair of white brick fireplaces face each other across a central hall. A hallway of windows opens onto a courtyard area, leading to the bedrooms added to the back, keeping the home to a single story.

312 Teetshorn

The owners were determined to preserve as much of the original grocery storefront as possible and incorporate it into the home. This required an extensive hunt for matching brick, and a careful shoring up the neglected structure during construction. The old storefront now wraps around a gym, half bath and courtyard area. Brick is repeated in columns at the back of the home, opening to a pool and more green space. The interior is inspired by Ukrainian design in tribute to the national heritage of the store owners.

“We are excited to include this special feature home that, while mostly new, encapsulates and preserves a key part of the neighborhood’s history, the Paul Barabash Grocery store on the corner of Teetshorn and Sabine,” added co-chair Peggy Sparks. “I grew up in Woodland Heights and visited here with my family back in the day. Even post its mercantile days, the building served as a studio for an internationally acclaimed artist couple, so we are glad that its story is continuing.”

1046 Usener

The homeowner lived in the house for a number of years before tackling the renovation, which added about 250 square feet in the back for a second bath and enlarged bedroom. The traditional fireplace, bookcase and window set-up in the living room is complimented by modern lights that are art in themselves. A wall of shiplap is preserved in the dining room, which opens into an updated kitchen and from there to the inviting deck and backyard.

1003 Woodland

Expanded back and up, the home features a primary suite on first floor with a large, original bathtub. Along the east side of the house, three matching sets of French doors provide access to the side porch from the family, dining and mud rooms. Other special touches are the shiplap ceilings, a two-sided fireplace warming both the office and family room. An area at top of the stairs functions as a playroom.

931 Ridge

In adding a second story, the homeowners kept the original footprint downstairs and replicated the exterior brick on the second story addition. Thanks to careful brick staining, the differences are almost impossible to spot. A previously enclosed front porch is now a playroom, and the bright open kitchen features long, narrow windows along the west wall between counter and cabinets to add even more light.

411 Highland

This William Wilson house retains many original features including wood trim, staircase, fireplace, and floors. It was refreshed in 2021 with the addition of a new kitchen and a sunny breakfast room overlooking the new pool and gardens. Many aspects of prior renovations were retained for charm, including Bradbury & Bradbury historic wallpapers, while new design details and collections reflect the colorful and eclectic personality of the current owners.