You are, no doubt, entirely accustomed to finding perfectly pleasant homes listed for sale on HAR . . . as teardowns. Usually, a listing broker won’t even pretend to show off the virtues of a targeted house, limiting photos to exterior shots and including such enticing wording as “sold for lot value only,” “as is,” and the always alluring “do not disturb tenants.”
Which is why John Whiteside, who writes the By the Bayou blog, is especially appreciative of the “chirpy optimism” expressed in the listing for 2213 Wichita St., a home dating from 1930 and perched by the side of 288 in Riverside Terrace, on the market since the end of March. Next to this quaint photo of what looks like a well-roasted garage apartment are these encouraging words:
Owner started renovations on the large house with garage apartment off the freeway. Lot almost 10,000 sq. ft. Pick up this gem, dust it off, add polish and it will shine.
Sadly, you’re a little late to see this house shining its absolute brightest.
Below: More photos from the listing — including interior shots . . . and outdoor furniture!
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How’s it looking inside?
- You gotta have high hopes [By the Bayou]
- 2213 W. Wichita St. [HAR]
I’m all for remodels, but the city’s update to the chapter 19 ordinance will make many Riverside Terrace homes off limits….
I just can’t help but think this is an elaborate practical joke…
Have you driven in Riverside Terrace? There are several homes that look like this and several that look pretty damn good.
I could only live in that area if I build my house about 10′ off the ground.
I’d polish it…with a bulldozer.
Very strange. There’s a large brick house on the lot, which looks fairly substantial. Did the photographer get confused?
I think the gentrification is occurring on the other side of 288. The west side of 288 I see a vibrant community of monied professional African-American folks, with the gentrification blending into the Museum District. It’s an attractive neighborhood. The other side of 288, well, I see this.