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Newly constructed Houston home has all the thoughtful touches and elegant features

2214 Bartlett Street
Houston, TX 77098

Neighborhood: Boulevard Oaks
Style: Traditional
Square footage: 4,605
Beds: 4
Baths: 5 full
Price: $2,495,000

The low down: Neighbors of this Southampton-area home have been eagerly following its construction journey, which was completed in April by builder Marsis Luxury Homes.

Architect Kelly Cusimano designed the classically beautiful abode to fit seamlessly into the neighborhood, with a quietly sleek exterior that's thoughtfully positioned to allow for significant green space in the backyard.

The interiors are just as elegant, with light, bright open living areas and warm wood accents that complement the creamy white coloring.

An inviting kitchen features a large island around which guests and family can gather, along with cleverly concealed appliances to keep everything looking clean.

A private study is near the entrance, while an elevator shaft can whisky everyone upstairs to a second family room (or out-of-the-way kids' play area).

The owners can escape to the luxurious primary suite, with its dreamy standalone tub and generous closet spaces. All secondary bedrooms are ensuite, as well.

This home is located in a highly sought-after location, with easy access to downtown Houston and within close proximity to Rice Village and the Texas Medical Center.

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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.

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2214 Bartlett St. is listed for $2,495,000.

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rent affordability news

Houstonians need to make nearly $68,000 to afford rent in 2025

Photo courtesy of Dolce Midtown Apartments

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A new rental report from Zillow has revealed Houston renters need to make about 23 percent more money than they did five years ago in order to afford rent in 2025.

Zillow analysts examined the income needed to afford rent in 50 major U.S. metros, and determined rent prices in each city as of April 2025.

The average Houston renter needs to make $67,731 a year to afford living in the city, the report found. To afford rent for a single-family home, the income needed increases even further to $85,017.

Despite Houston's rising rent cost of living, it's still more affordable than many other cities. Nationally, the average income needed for someone to comfortably afford rent comes out to nearly $81,000. The study says that figure has increased nearly 35 percent since 2020.

"Housing costs have surged since pre-pandemic, with rents growing quite a bit faster than wages," said senior Zillow economist Orphe Divounguy. "This often leaves little room for other expenses, making it particularly difficult for those hoping to save for a down payment on a future home. High upfront costs are often overlooked, which can keep renters in their current homes."

Rent prices in Houston averaged $1,693 last month, which is less costly than the national average rent price of $2,024. Additionally, Houstonians are spending about 24 percent of their income on rent, while the typical American spends almost 30 percent of their income on rent.

Renters are also saving hundreds of dollars in comparison to those that own their homes, as a recent SmartAsset study discovered the median monthly housing costs for a Houston homeowner came out to $2,219.

At least we're not living on the East or West Coast, where eight U.S. metros require six-figure incomes to afford rent. Residents in San Jose, California need to make $136,532 a year to afford rent, the highest out of all 50 U.S. cities. Rent prices in San Jose came out to $3,413 in April.

Here's how much money renters need to afford living in other Texas metros, according to Zillow:

Dallas – $71,413
Austin – $68,840
San Antonio – $58,590

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