Real Estate and More
VE Market Update
There are currently six Venetian Estates homes/lots on the market
with prices ranging from $529,000 to $1.8 M.
Our listing at 914 Piedmont is being shown by appointment only per
the owners’ request as they complete the process of vacating the home. The
property is over ½ acre in size with gorgeous trees. Although not waterfront,
the long lake view from the backyard is amazing! It is currently priced at $529,000, but watch
for a price reduction soon! If you have friends considering a move to VE this
is an excellent opportunity for them to become a part of our neighborhood at
this price point!
We have
had tremendous interest in the lot at 115 Capri. For months the owners have
been working to clear a title issue. They are close--stay tuned! The list price
on this great lot with a recent bulkhead is $575,000; however, based on recent
sales, the sellers are considering a price increase once title is clear. For
now, the sellers will agree to go to contract with a buyer who is willing and
able to wait for title resolution—it’s a great time to put this one under
contract!
Neighbors: New and Old
We are so happy to report that our longtime neighbors, Gigi and
Russell Harbison (915 San Marino) have purchased our listing with the “million
dollar view” on 115 Tuscany (previous home of longtime neighbor, Bobbie
Davidson). Gigi and Russell have lived in VE since 1987, so their children grew
up here. Both children are now married,
living in West Houston. Their son, Matt, and his wife, Jennifer, have two
daughters, a 4-year old and an 11-month old. Matt works in sales at Encore
Wellhead and Jen is a freelance designer. Russell and Gigi’s daughter, Kate,
and her husband, Stephen Raffaele, have a 5- month old son, Jackson. Kate
teaches 2nd grade at Grace School and Stephen works at Phillips.
The Harbisons intend to build in the near future but are still early
in the planning process.
Another longtime neighbor and, really, VE icon, Aron (Doc) Seibel
passed away in the latter part of June. Our
family has fond memories of Doc and his remote-controlled boats spraying our
young girls (circa 1984) when they were standing on our dock on Lombardy (our
first home in VE). Prior to Doc’s health
deteriorating it was a daily sight to see him riding around the neighborhood in
that multi-passenger golf cart with flags flying! If you were lucky enough to
get picked up while walking around the neighborhood you would have gotten to
spend some quality time with a special, fascinating individual. Doc Seibel will truly be missed by his
Salerno neighbors and the entire neighborhood.
We sold Doc’s home in record-breaking time after being asked by
the family to represent the estate in the marketing and sale of the property. While
the estate prepared the property for market exposure and listing on the MLS, we
made calls to prospects, who requested immediate showings. These showings of
this stunning lot went very well! We had
multiple offers from our qualified prospects. The sale closed and our future
new neighbors, Tiffanie & Chris Reina are beginning to design a home for
their family and looking forward to becoming a part of this community.
Weekend Get-Away For Sale
Bud recently listed a 70-acre pleasure ranch in the sweet spot of
Texas. The lovely property is just off US 77, minutes from Hallettsville,
Victoria, Yoakum and Shiner—and only 1 ½ hours west of Houston. Approximately 60%
of the land is heavily wooded (with lots of wildlife!) and 40% is open pasture.
The land has been leased for cattle grazing for several years. The southwest
property line is the centerline of Supplejack Creek. One exceptional feature of
the ranch is that 50% of the mineral estate will be conveyed with the sale of
the property. Call or email Bud for more details!(281-413-1788, bud@fbre.net )
District 1 News
You are invited! Council member Steve Porter will hold a town hall
meeting Oct. 8th at the T.E.Harman Sr. Center on Matlage. The meet-
and-greet starts at 6PM, with the program beginning at 6:30PM. A question and
answer session will follow. Planned topics include crime stats, district
construction projects, railroad issues, and our upcoming bond election in
November. Hope to see you there!
