Pricey Real Estate

Not so Lazy: Houston street is the 4th most expensive thoroughfare in the nation

With Houston recently named No. 1 for the fastest growing population of multi-millionaires, it probably won't come as surprise that one of the most expensive streets in the nation is located here.

A new ranking from real estate website Zillow found that Lazy Lane, located in the exclusive River Oaks neighborhood, is the No. 4 most expensive street in America. The street, which is less than one mile in length and surrounds tiny Homewood Park, has a median home price of $15.42 million.

Among the well-heeled Houstonians who called Lazy Lane home are Courtney and Christopher Sarofim, Jan Duncan, Mary and Tony Gracely, Terri and John Havens, Ginni and Richard Mithoff, Laura and John Arnold, Mo and Ric Campo, Nancy and Rich Kinder and Barbara and Gerald Hines.

The No. 1 most expensive street in the country — Indian Creek Island Road in the extremely wealthy village of Indian Creek, located just outside of Miami — has a median home price of $21.48 million. Coming in at No. 2 is Beverly Park Circle, located in the elite gated community of Beverly Park in Los Angeles, where the median home price was found to be $16.24 million. The No. 3 most expensive street, Beverly Park Terrace, is located in the same community and has a median home price of $15.81 million.

Five of the 15 most expensive streets in the nation hail from Los Angeles and Malibu, and another four are located in and around Miami.

Zillow ranks the five most expensive streets in Houston:

· Lazy Lane

· Carnarvon in Memorial

· River Oaks Boulevard

· Timberwilde in Tanglewood

· Knollwood in River Oaks

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Stunning 2-house Heights compound hits market for $3.6 million

Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

Explore the gracious living and exceptional spaces of 216 E. 26th St.

A property touted as the largest residential tract ever offered in the Heights is on the market. 216 E. 26th St. is a spacious compound with luxe amenities set across eight contiguous lots. Protected by four motorized gates and sprawling over 24,000 square feet, this must-be-seen-to-be-believed property is on the market for $3.6 million and represented by Leann Salmons with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.

This warm, inviting home offers luxury living and exquisite details. Prospective owners will find antique wood floors, stained-glass accent windows, and elegant millwork throughout. The entryway has a bay window, leaded glass door, and a grand staircase. A formal living room features views of the outdoors and high ceilings that flood the room with natural light.

An open floor plan connects the kitchen and additional living room, providing plenty of space for entertaining and gathering. A game room upstairs offers endless possibilities. The upstairs primary bedroom has treetop views and a renovated, spa-like bathroom entered via French doors. Like the home’s four other bedrooms, it has its own private porch.

Outside, across the expanse of the resort-like grounds, sits 2,217-square-foot pool house. With two bedrooms and four baths, including two exterior country-club-style full baths, it’s perfect for guests. It also has an arched window, elevator, full kitchen, and billiard/game spaces. A tiki-style grill/bar, putting green, and lighted sport court with pickleball potential complete the outdoor spaces.

Above the garage is an additional one bedroom, one bathroom apartment. On-site guest parking, a circle drive, and a covered pavilion for five cars complete the estate.

This city oasis offers privacy and elegance. Even though it’s close to all that Houston has to offer, its spaciousness makes it a restful retreat.

Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

Explore the gracious living and exceptional spaces of 216 E. 26th St.

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