Swamplot’s Daily Demolition Report lists buildings that received City of Houston demolition permits the previous weekday.
Demolition is not an event, it is a habit.
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Commercial Structures
- Block 94 Garage, 803 Fannin St. 77002 (SSBB; new parking garage; Regency Main Parking, LLC)
Residences
- 2125 Bellmeade St. 77019 (River Oaks Country Club Estate; photos)
- 3402 Banbury Place 77027 (Afton Oaks; photos)
- 5203 Pine Forest Rd. 77056 (Bayou Glen; new construction by Legion Homes; photos)
- 3405 Sadler St. 77093 (Camden Woods)
Photo of 2125 Bellmeade St.: HAR
I’m wondering what defects the Bellemeade house could have and what bells & whistles new construction might feature that would cause the buyer to tear down and build anew.
I just wonder how they keep the fresh cut grass out of the pool? On second thought, I’m sure they have help for that.
Age and size is what is wrong with it!
Bellemeade gets torn down because it is only a 3,500 sq ft house on a 13,500 sq ft lot. If you have a house under 8,000 sq ft in River Oaks, people at ROCO will think you are a communist.
What is really creepy is the CGI furniture in the listing on HAR. Are times so tough on realtors that they cannot afford to rent some furniture to show a 2 mil listing?
Not big enough, grand enough, or enough Tuscan with high vaulted ceilings. Granted, the baths need updating and needs a patio around that pool. No, really, it’s the fact that it’s a 1935 home dooms it for most in that area.
Ironically this looks like such a nice building. I mean even if you notice the way the land around it has been preserved and maintained, you gotta wonder how they are demolishing it.
I keep seeing more and more of these reports. I guess it’s the re-construction age??