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

4500 Valerie St., Bellaire: Designed by Hollenbeck Architects and built by Savannah Builders Team, this new home combines modern elements with layers of wood and stonework. It features sun-filled living areas, high ceilings, wide-plank wood floors, a floating staircase with a glass railing, a wine area with glass-enclosed walls, a linear gas fireplace and a separate serving bar with wine storage as well as a first-floor bedroom with an en-suite bath. 5 bed, 5 full, 1 half bath/5,500 square feet. Sold for $1,888,001-$2,176,000 on Dec. 4. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
4500 Valerie St., Bellaire: Designed by Hollenbeck Architects and built by Savannah Builders Team, this new home combines modern elements with layers of wood and stonework. It features sun-filled living areas, high ceilings, wide-plank wood floors, a floating staircase with a glass railing, a wine area with glass-enclosed walls, a linear gas fireplace and a separate serving bar with wine storage as well as a first-floor bedroom with an en-suite bath. 5 bed, 5 full, 1 half bath/5,500 square feet. Sold for $1,888,001-$2,176,000 on Dec. 4. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)

4500 Valerie St., Bellaire: Designed by Hollenbeck Architects and built by Savannah Builders Team, this new home combines modern elements with layers of wood and stonework. It features sun-filled living areas, high ceilings, wide-plank wood floors, a floating staircase with a glass railing, a wine area with glass-enclosed walls, a linear gas fireplace and a separate serving bar with wine storage as well as a first-floor bedroom with an en-suite bath. 5 bed, 5 full, 1 half bath/5,500 square feet. Sold for $1,888,001-$2,176,000 on Dec. 4. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)

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7216 Kirby Drive, Houston: Located minutes away from the Texas Medical Center, Rice Village and downtown Houston, this 1979 home features hardwoods, large entertaining spaces, stone floors and a gourmet kitchen with slab granite countertops. It also features a bedroom and full bathroom downstairs, a flex area, a large master retreat and a spa-like master bath as well as a full garage apartment with a kitchenette, a living area and a separate bedroom. 4-5 bed, 4 full bath/3,020 square feet. Sold for $552,001-$627,000 on Dec. 30. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
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3811 Sun Valley Drive, Houston: Built in 2008, this traditional home features an outdoor pool and spa with a lounge area. It also features a private study with built-ins, a formal dining room, a sitting area or nook and an upstairs bonus room. A multipurpose area can be found in the home, as can a finished basement. 5 bed, 3 full, 1 half bath/3,899 square feet. Sold for $717,001-$827,000 on Dec. 29. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
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6107 Lymbar Drive, Houston: Built in 1964 and recently updated, this Meyerland home features new windows, double crown molding throughout the living spaces, recessed lighting and arches throughout. 4 bed, 3 full bath/2,458 square feet. Sold for $325,001-$370,000 on Dec. 16. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
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3781 Georgetown St., West University Place: This custom-built home, first constructed in 2008, sits on the 3700 block of West University Place and features an open floor plan with views of its pool and spa. The home boasts large family and dining rooms; an eat-in island kitchen with a full-size, separate SubZero fridge and freezer; a convenient butler's pantry with wine fridge; a secondary bedroom on the first floor with an en-suite bath; and a study with custom built-ins and French doors for privacy. 4-5 bed, 3 full, 1 half bath/4,474 square feet. Sold for $1,425,001-$1,638,000 on Dec. 17. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Homes sold in December in the Bellaire-Meyerland-West University Place area included contemporary and remodeled homes, such as a brand-new, contemporary home located in Bellaire that merges modern and traditional styles with high-end finishes.
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View the highlighted homes from 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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