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Custom-built beauty offers luxurious living for lucky buyer in River Oaks area

3020 Ella Lee Lane
Houston, TX 77019

Neighborhood: Avalon/River Oaks
Style: Traditional
Square footage: 5,450
Beds: 5
Baths: 5 full, 2 half
Price: $3,250,000

The low down: This exquisite home, custom-built by Bardwell in 2007, is a perfect fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary comfort. Boasting a thoughtfully designed layout with premium finishes, this residence provides an exceptional living experience for the most discerning of buyers.

As you step through the front door, a gracious entry foyer welcomes you, flanked by elegant formal living and dining rooms. The attention to detail is immediately evident, with crown moldings, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and beautifully tumbled travertine floors. Natural light floods the home, creating an inviting atmosphere throughout its spacious interior.

The heart of the home is undoubtedly the chef’s kitchen, designed for both functionality and style. It features a large granite island, a high-end Thermador gas cooktop, dual ovens, and dual Asko dishwashers — perfect for effortless entertaining. The open-concept design seamlessly connects the kitchen to the expansive family room, allowing for uninterrupted time together.

A secluded office on the main level offers a quiet workspace. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite provides a true retreat with its spacious layout, sitting area, and an en-suite bath complete with a walk-in closet. Three additional secondary bedrooms each have their own en-suite baths and ample closet space. A versatile bedroom/study provides even more flexibility, while the third floor offers a bonus space that can serve as an additional bedroom or a game room, complete with a full bath.

For even more privacy, the detached garage apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living area, a bedroom, and a bath — ideal for extended family, guests, or even rental potential.

3020 Ella Lee Houston house Photo by TK Images

The beautifully landscaped backyard is a serene retreat, featuring a covered back porch, a small heated pool, and a convenient outdoor-accessible pool bath.

Situated within walking distance of top-rated schools, fine dining, and upscale shopping, this home offers unparalleled convenience in one of Houston’s most sought-after communities. With its stunning design and unbeatable location, this home is a rare gem that must be seen to be fully appreciated.

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This home is on the market with Walter Bering of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty. Click here to see more photos, details, and to contact the agent.

Photo by TK Images

3020 Ella Lee Lane is listed for $3.25 million.

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Homebuying strategy

The best time of year for deals on Houston homes is coming soon

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Back-to-school season turns out to be prime homebuying season.

Back-to-school season turns out to be prime homebuying season in Dallas-Fort Worth and the state’s three other major metros.

A new report from real estate brokerage Redfin finds mid-September reigns as the best time for homebuyers to score a deal in Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.

The report pegs late August as Austin’s best period for nailing down a home deal, while late September is Houston’s sweet spot.

“Each homebuyer has their own timeline based on personal circumstances. But seasonality trends suggest buyers in these places looking to score a bargain may want to hit the pavement as summer comes to a close and the leaves start falling,” Asad Khan, a senior economist at Redfin, says in a release.

“Sellers who put their home in the market in the spring or early summer and haven’t offloaded it yet may be open to dropping their price or offering concessions,” Khan adds.

Redfin cautions that the best time to buy is more complicated than when a homebuyer is most likely to land a deal. Redfin economists recommend balancing choice and competition when shopping for a home.

“More inventory to choose from improves the chance of finding the home that’s right for them, and more competition creates more urgency and requires stronger offers to win a home, decreasing the likelihood that buyers will get a deal,” says Redfin.

Redfin emphasizes that most places in Texas are now buyer’s markets, equipping buyers with negotiating power. In fact, the majority of Texas markets have roughly twice as many buyers as sellers, according to Redfin.

The Redfin analysis, based on data from Home Economics, looked at three metrics for determining the best times for homebuyers to make a deal:

The week when the number of new listings is the greatest compared with the annual average.
The week when the number of active listings on the market for 60 days or less is the greatest compared with the annual average.
The time when the average home price drops the most heading into late fall or winter.