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Marvelous modern mansion hits the market in Piney Point for $12M

Holly Beretto
Jul 11, 2024 | 4:00 pm

A modern marvel, set among the exclusive enclave of Piney Point, is one of those see-it-to-believe-it homes. 11246 Memorial Drive both cleaves to and stands out from its surroundings, and it's on the market for $12 million, represented by Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes and Nasseim Saad with Compass Real Estate.

It sprawls over more than 12,000 square feet, with every luxury a homeowner could want. There are six bedrooms, seven full baths, three half-baths, a four-car garage, wine room with wet bar, elevator, and whole house generator. This one-acre estate also includes a summer kitchen and lavish pool.

But it's the design by Levant Luxury Homes that makes 11264 Memorial stand out. The open floor plan seamlessly integrates panoramic views of the outdoors, creating an inviting atmosphere suitable for both daily living and grand gatherings. Built on multiple levels, the home features stunning landscaping that turn it into a tranquil retreat.

The pool and spa are both focal points and gathering places. With its near-horizon design, the pool offers views of the home's expansive grounds. Just above it is the covered summer kitchen, with Fantasy Brown Leathered countertops, a natural gas grill, built-in outdoor beverage cooler, and ice maker, perfect for al fresco entertaining.

The home's entrance is anchored by a custom, pivoting steel front door imported from Austin, signaling sophistication. In the foyer, the two-story windows offer a breathtaking view of the front lawn and fills the space with natural light. The room is designed with a Harlem Caliza porcelain floor tile, Aria 6 Ring LED chandelier in polished brass, and floating white oak and steel stairs with glass and steel railing. An elevator provides access to all floors. 11264 Memorial's first-floor study has custom double doors imported from Mexico, allowing owners to create both intimate and open spaces as needed. The living room has a Montigo Gas Log Fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves. A tray ceiling adorned with a custom Venetian plaster finish completes the room's sophistication, and in-ceiling speakers provide a seamless audio experience.

Home chefs will love the kitchen, with its White Pearl Francini Quartzite countertops on the island and leathered natural stone on the breakfast table, illuminated by Modern Forms Linear Pendants in aged brass. There's a Rohl under-mount double bowl sink, complemented by Waterstone pull-out spray and pot filler faucets, which blend style and function. Off the kitchen is a scullery, providing additional storage and workspace. The wine cellar and wet bar provide ample space for keeping special bottles and entertaining.

The entrance of the primary bedroom suite sports its own sitting room, offering just a hint of the luxury to come. The bedroom has White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring, a morning bar with London Grey Quartzite countertops, and a dual-sided gas fireplace with a quartz surround, setting the scene for cozy relaxation. Glass doors lead to a terrace overlooking the grounds. The lavish bath features an Orgin Ombre Doree-Matte wall tile backdrop, a walk-in steam shower with a seamless glass door, and a Jacuzzi Unique soaking tub, complete with a Kohler deck mount tub faucet.

Additional bedrooms have treetop views, some with access to the upstairs north terrance, which has its own gas outdoor fireplace. The downstairs mudroom offers stylish storage and access to the four-car, showroom garage, which has spacious 12-foot ceilings to house even the most luxurious vehicles or personal collections.

11264 Memorial is truly a modern luxury oasis in one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods. It blends jaw-dropping beauty and plush amenities with a true sense of being a home that welcomes friends and family alike.

11264 Memorial exterior

Photos by TK Images/Courtesy of Compass

Built to capitalize on and blend into its surroundings, 11264 Memorial is a luxe, modern home.

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Houston new home prices are falling while sales climb, report says

Amber Heckler
Jun 25, 2026 | 4:00 pm
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Houston's housing market is showing good signs ahead of summer, according to the report.

A new HomesUSA.com report tracking the sales of new homes in the Houston metro has revealed a promising increase in May's new home sales, and improving prices are allowing new homes to sell at a slightly faster rate than in April.

The New Home Sales Report tracks three-month moving averages across Houston's housing market and also tracks real estate data in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.

New home sales in Houston rose to 2,169 closed transactions in May, up from 1,958 in April, and they sold for near asking price with the average sales-to-list price ratio at 95.34 percent. The average price for a new home in the Houston area fell to $398,646 last month, a $4,355 decrease from April, the report found.

Current new home prices are still over $5,000 more expensive than they were this time last year, but the month-to-month downward trend could help ease prices further into the summer.

The average days on market — meaning the average time it takes to sell a new home — also showed a slight improvement month-over-month, at 108.90 days, down from 110.70 days in April.

New homes in the city are taking longer to sell now than they were a year ago, when the days on market was 96.26 days in May 2025. However, the report adds clarification that new homes typically spend more time on the market than existing homes because many are listed for sale while still under construction.

HomesUSA.com CEO Ben Caballero predicted May's new home sales could be "the highest for the year if interest rates remain at the current level or higher."

"May brought another encouraging increase in Houston new home sales, but the market is about where it was a year ago," he said. "Houston builders are seeing homes sell a little faster than they did in April, which is good news. But higher inventory, stubborn mortgage rates and mixed year-over-year comparisons show this spring market still requires patience, pricing discipline and close attention to buyer demand."

Houston nearly leads the nation with the second-highest rate of new home construction in 2026.

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