Owner: Steve and Donna Wright

Purchased: 2010

Original Build: 1943

Reason for Buying: They wanted a fixer-upper and sought the walkable, small-town feel of the Heights. They chose this house after a five-minute tour!

Initial Appeal or Favorite Features: Solid foundation, high ceilings, large closets, nice-sized yard, lots of potential

Home Style: French Farmhouse

Renovations: Donna designed the remodel plans for the home and garden, including new landscaping, a new outdoor kitchen, a firepit, raised garden, outdoor dining area, completely rebuilt kitchen inside, and an added wine room.

This home is generously underwritten by Goosehead Insurance.

Owners: Scott and Eric Martinez

Purchased: 2013

Original Build: 1934

Reason for Buying: They love the historic charm of the neighborhood and walkability to restaurants and stores.

Initial Appeal or Favorite Features: The coziness and charm of the home

Home Style: Eclectic

Renovations: The addition was completed by Olivo Remodeling. Permitting delays caused major surprises! They redid all molding in the origianl home to match the addition in a traditional crafstman style.

This home is generously underwritten by Olivo Remodeling.

Owners: Brie and Scott Kelman

Purchased: 2012

Original Build: 1920

Reason for Buying: Brie and Scott found their home through a friend. The house was part of the "wholesale market;" the previous owner's children were eager to sell, presenting an opportunity they couldn't resist!

Initial Appeal or Favorite Features: The Kelmans were initially drawn to the Heights neighborhood's character, with century-old live oaks and its proximity to the Heights Boulevard trail.

Home Style: Craftsman

Renovations: The original renovation plans were denied by the Historic Commission but the Kelmans successfully appealed. This prompted Brie to become a Historic Commissioner herself! She used the Houzz website extensively to plan the remodel. Something very important to her was being able to see shiplap and transom windown from any spot in the house!

This home is generously underwritten by Steel Door Group.

Owner: Elane Shaffer

Purchased: 2021

Original Build: 2011

Reason for Buying: The Heights has a neighborhood feel similar to where Elane grew up. It's close to the city and highly walkable!

Initial Appeal or Favorite Features: The back yard and wine room

Home Style: "Fun, different, very much me"

Renovations: Elaine, a home designer and stager herself, opened up the first floor by removing a wall, painted throughout, added a wine room, and redesigned the office ceiling. Leonardo Chappiello art is featured throughout the home!

This home is generously underwritten by the Deveau Realty Group.

Owner: Jordan Chismar

Purchased: 2018

Original Build: 2013

Reason for Buying: A friend at work's cousin was selling the house! Jordan loves the Heights' small-town feel within the big city. It's great for kids and a wonderful place to grow their family.

Initial Appeal or Favorite Features: The home is built for hosting; it's pefect for filling with friends and family.

Home Style: 

Renovations: The discovered several shortcuts from previous work but solved the issues with great contractors. They renotaved the primary bedroom and bathroom, laundry room, and pantry. Set Roots did the landscape design.

This home is generously underwritten by Set Roots Landscaping.

Owner: Paul Lamnatos

Purchased: 2023

Original Build: 2023

Reason for Buying: Paul discovered the house while driving down Heights Boulevard. His family has been on Heights Boulevard since the late 1980s when his grandfather bought the apartment complex across the street.

Initial Appeal or Favorite Features: The location and the way the space feels

Home Style: "Clean Craftsman"

Renovations: This was originally a family home, then a "cat house," and is now the office for Blink Lending & Investments! They demolished and rebuilt the original hom, adding 400 sq ft. Project delays and trouble extended the timeline to nearly a year, but the rebuild was worth it. The home features wood windows, metal glass doors, cement siding, and a pier-and-beam foundation.The evergreen dryscape was done by Yards by Julio.

This home is generously underwritten by Blink Lending & Investments.