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Bellaire-Meyerland-West University Place real estate: See some of the properties that sold in October 2020

4137 Villanova St., West University Place: Built in 2004, this single-family, 2.5-story, high-end home by Bardwell Builders features several amenities. A marble-honed kitchen houses a Viking appliance package that includes double ovens, a gas cooktop, a Miele dishwasher and a built-in KitchenAid refrigerator. It features a primary bedroom suite with high ceilings, hardwood flooring and a balcony. The primary bath offers large vanities with a spa tub, a walk-in shower and two large closets. It also offers a third-floor bonus area that can serve as a game room, a bedroom or a study. 4-5 bed, 4 full, 1 half bath / 4,916 sq. ft. Sold for $1,425,001-$1,638,000 on Oct. 13. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
4137 Villanova St., West University Place: Built in 2004, this single-family, 2.5-story, high-end home by Bardwell Builders features several amenities. A marble-honed kitchen houses a Viking appliance package that includes double ovens, a gas cooktop, a Miele dishwasher and a built-in KitchenAid refrigerator. It features a primary bedroom suite with high ceilings, hardwood flooring and a balcony. The primary bath offers large vanities with a spa tub, a walk-in shower and two large closets. It also offers a third-floor bonus area that can serve as a game room, a bedroom or a study. 4-5 bed, 4 full, 1 half bath / 4,916 sq. ft. Sold for $1,425,001-$1,638,000 on Oct. 13. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)

4137 Villanova St., West University Place: Built in 2004, this single-family, 2.5-story, high-end home by Bardwell Builders features several amenities. A marble-honed kitchen houses a Viking appliance package that includes double ovens, a gas cooktop, a Miele dishwasher and a built-in KitchenAid refrigerator. It features a primary bedroom suite with high ceilings, hardwood flooring and a balcony. The primary bath offers large vanities with a spa tub, a walk-in shower and two large closets. It also offers a third-floor bonus area that can serve as a game room, a bedroom or a study. 4-5 bed, 4 full, 1 half bath / 4,916 sq. ft. Sold for $1,425,001-$1,638,000 on Oct. 13. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)

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5710 Valkeith Drive, Houston: A 1963 traditional home with a recent remodel, this home features a kitchen, large family and dining rooms, and a sitting room. In addition, the home houses an oversized primary bedroom and a bathroom as well as two secondary bedrooms with an oversized tub-shower, plus a walk-in pantry and a half bath for guests. 3 bed, 2 full, 1 half bath / 2,418 sq. ft. Sold for $482,001-$552,000 on Oct. 9. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
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8426 Bluegate St., Houston: Built in 1954 and completely remodeled, this Knollwood Village home features a new roof, a new extension to the primary bath and closet, and a new full guest bath. The kitchen comes with opened walls and features Frigidaire appliances, custom wood cabinetry and a pot filler over the stove. The home also has all hardwood floors and tile. It features a backyard with a covered patio with a new rear slab for entertainment. The home features new cedar fencing, new doors and windows, a sprinkler system and epoxy flooring in the garage. 3 bed, 2 full, 1 half bath / 1,915 sq. ft. Sold for $552,001-$627,000 on Oct. 16. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
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2409 Dryden Road, Houston: A 1940 traditional house within walking distance to Rice Village, this historic home has been updated while still keeping its roots. The entry opens to a formal dining and living room with hardwood floors. An updated kitchen features silestone countertops, an island, stainless steel appliances, a built-in desk, a pantry, a coffee bar and a breakfast nook. The primary bedroom has space for a sitting room and includes large walk-in closets, plus three additional updated baths with a walk-in shower and double sinks. It additionally features guest bedrooms upstairs. 5 bed, 3 full, 1 half bath / 4,096 sq. ft. Sold for $947,001-$1,082,000 on Oct. 21. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
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4530 Elm St., Bellaire: This 2016 custom contemporary home comes with high-end finishes, including an exterior accented with steel and glass doors and a front porch, a large study that overlooks the front, an open-concept family room and a kitchen that overlooks a backyard with a Coyote grill, a fireplace, a heated pool and a turfed backyard. It also features a family room with wood beams and a folding glass wall as well as a chef’s kitchen. 5 bed, 5 full, 1 half bath / 5,445 sq. ft. Sold for $1,888,001-$2,176,000 on Oct. 1. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Homes that sold in October in the Bellaire-Meyerland-West University Place area included contemporary, historic and remodeled homes, including a historic 1940 home located near Rice Village.
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View the highlighted homes this month in the gallery above.
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By Hunter Marrow
Hunter Marrow came to Community Impact Newspaper in January 2020. Before that, Hunter covered local news in Ontario, OR for three years, covering municipal issues, crime, and education across Malheur County and across the border into Idaho.

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