Houston's Top 5 Head Turning Homes

Believe it or now, there are times when a house or a home speaks to you. When you are buying a home, you look and listen to see if that potential home is calling your name, or calling out to be noticed.

Our partners at realtor.com have fond a few that are definitely head turners. Here are a few that scream, 'hey, look at me.'

The first stop is in the inner loop in Bellaire, at 4308 Jim West St. Designer owned home. Modern Industrial look. Open concept has 12 ft ceilings, white oak floors, polished concrete floors and a stunning Chef's kitchen. Unique features include: a concrete fireplace wall, sliding stackable doors, double-panned windows, metal trim accents on baseboards, LED accent lights, skylights with solar shades, white oak and steel stairs, main beams of steel and more. Energy-efficient. Zoned to Horn Elementary.

The next head turning home is in Midtown, at 2412 Helena St. Beautiful Modern home in the heart on Midtown!! Set between the Med Center and Downtown this home boast spacious living combined with an out door sanctuary. This home has it all. Great for entertaining. Nuvo Custom lighting and sound thru out. Japanese soaking tub in master. Salt water pool with a water feature. Two balconies. Commercial grade roof that could be easily converted to a roof top deck. Must see!!!

This home is in Meyerland, and no it has not flooded, ever. Located at 5427 Maple St., this one is ready to move in. City Homes unique designed home with two-story entry and Living room. Designer kitchen top-of-the-line appliances; mud room with charging station off of kitchen; study center for homework and/computer; large breakfast room; 1st floor media and/or 5th bedroom with full bath; outdoor kitchen; elevator closet*; lounge off of entry across from wet bar; ideal entertaining home. Blvd. street. Master bed room with his/her closets; Great back yard room for pool.

This next home is in Uptown, located at 1409 Post Oak Blvd. If high rise living and a vew of the Houston skyline suits you, then it will call your name. A rare jewel at the Astoria with incredible views from your 18th floor unit. The residence is glamorous and elegant and you will experience a sense of graciousness, comfort and style. The living & kitchen areas make this home a center of activity and entertaining. Light streams in from abundant windows. Gather around the comfortable kitchen and trade the day's adventures. The home is paired to serene perfection without forgoing comfort or style. Furniture included. Luxurious amenities.

This one will make you want to go big. You can find it at 3001 Inwood Dr. Rare opportunity for new construction home on 1+ wooded acre lot in sought after River Oaks location. Architectural plans by Robert Dame. This traditional style luxury home will have 11,912 sq. ft. (per plans). Proportionate scale of home on generous lot allows for plenty of backyard. Plans are available for review upon request. Lot has been cleared, but construction has not started. Prior to groundbreaking, buyer can make custom changes to the current plan; or do a "build to suit" on this lot.

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