On The Market

A groovy, far-out house shakes up the Houston real estate scene: You can just feel the shag in this baby

Editor's Note: Houston, the surrounding areas and beyond are loaded with must-have houses for sale in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. In this continuing series, CultureMap snoops through some of the best and gives you the lowdown on what's hot on the market.

Get hip in Brookshire in an ultra swank ranch-style residence with pine wood-paneled rooms, gold and orange decor accents and, of course, groovy shag carpeting throughout. The time capsule home is for sale at $275,000 in all its mid-century glory.

Walk through
Located at 6th and Purdy streets in this quiet neighboring town, the rancho deluxe house sits back on the half-acre-plus corner lot. Built in 1954 by its single owner, the one-story home offers 3,618 square feet of far-out neatness. A brick fireplace anchors the formal living room, and a lighted display niche is found in the same wall. Grasscloth covers the other walls here, and a wall of windows brings in lots of natural light.

Built in 1954 by its single owner, the one-story home offers 3,618 square feet of far-out neatness.

The funky period details continue into the formal dining room, where a mid-century light fixture hangs above the table. A wall of built-ins is perfect for displaying modernist tableware and serving pieces. Easily at hand from this room is the kitchen with sunny yellow vintage tile counters, vintage stove and conversation-worthy original wallpaper in the adjacent breakfast area

Orange shag is underfoot in the family room, which is paneled in real pine, and is also found in a white version in large secondary bedroom with ensuite bath showcasing vintage tile and original woodwork. The master suite digs a vaulted ceiling and wall of glass with access to a private brick wall-enclosed courtyard. A bright sitting area off the master bedroom could easily be used as an office. The master bath features terrazzo tile, a huge vanity and large closet space.

A third bedroom with plantation shutters offers more accommodations for family or guests, and a cool guest bath is nearby, also in a sunny yellow. All three bedrooms are extra spacious, ranging from 20-by-16 feet to 14-by-13 feet. Owners may include some of the period furnishing and accessories with the sale of the house.

Step outside . . .
Almost, at least, to the the glass-walled Florida room original to the structure. This area between indoor and outdoor living provides great overflow space for large parties. Another patio space is just beyond. The expansive lawn is full of mature trees. The attached garage is built for two cars.

Square footage: 3,618

Asking price: $275,000

Listing agent: Robert Searcy, Robert Searcy Properties

It's family time in this wood-paneled den with orange shag carpeting.

21 On the Market mid-mod ranch-style house in Brookshire 6th and Purdy streets September 2014

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It's family time in this wood-paneled den with orange shag carpeting.

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The Boom Continues

Booming Houston-area ZIP among 5 fastest-growing new neighborhoods in U.S.

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Fulshear's 77441 ZIP code was the fourth-fastest growing U.S. neighborhood from 2014-2023.

As Texas' ever-growing population generates more demand among regional housing markets, one Houston-area ZIP code has seen more growth than nearly all other ZIPs in the state — and in the country.

Fulshear's 77441 ZIP code ranks No. 4 in RentCafe's new study that analyzed the 50 fastest-growing "new neighborhoods" in America "that barely existed a decade ago." Two more more Houston-area ZIPs in Katy and Richmond also made the cut.

The study reviewed housing inventory and population growth across 32,000 U.S. ZIP codes and narrowed down the search to the top 50 locales that experienced a 51 percent minimum surge in new housing units from 2014-2023.

Overall, Texas dominated the list with 17 of the nation's 50 booming new neighborhoods.

RentCafe determined the 77441 ZIP code in Fulshear saw a 391 percent surge in housing inventory in the last decade to keep up with the area's 482.7 percent population growth over the same period.

In 2014, there were just 5,647 residents living within the bounds of 77441, which stretches across both halves of FM 1093 as far west as Sidmonton and as far east as FM 1463 Rd. During that same year, there were only 2,163 housing units in the area, which has since spiked to 10,615 units as of 2023. The ZIP code now boasts a population of more than 32,900 residents, the study found.

"Fulshear is a good example of exurban spillover as it’s located within proximity of Houston’s major employment centers, like the Energy Corridor and Texas Medical Center," the report said. "In fact, Fulshear is about 30 miles from downtown Houston, which makes it a great living option for commuters."

Fast-growing ZIPs in Houston
77493 in Katy and 77407 in Richmond respectfully ranked as the 25th and 45th fastest-growing ZIPs in the U.S. over the last decade.

The report's findings revealed Katy has more than doubled its housing inventory to 20,552 units, up from about 8,200 units in 2014. The area's population has also more than doubled, from 24,577 to 62,264 residents as of 2023.

Richmond's population has surged 123 percent over the last decade, from 11,350 to 25,284 residents, and housing inventory soared 132.4 percent to keep pace with the growth. A recent boom in apartment construction is a major factor that contributed to the suburb's expansion, the report said.

The top 10 "newest" neighborhoods in the U.S., says RentCafe, are:

No. 1 – Chino, California (91708)
No. 2 – Timnath, Colorado (80547)
No. 3 – Colorado Springs (80927)
No. 4 – Fulshear, Texas (77441)
No. 5 – Ponte Vedra, Florida (32081)
No. 6 – Jersey City, New Jersey (07311)
No. 7 – Fort Worth (76177)
No. 8 – Colorado Springs (80924)
No. 9 – Prosper, Texas (75078)
No. 10 – Melissa, Texas (75454)

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