The Cool Factor: 5 Homes Under 200K

HOUSTON, TX -- Yes, it's true. Homes can have a certain flair or personality, and that's probably why we fall in love with some of them.

The Houston area has a lot of homes like that, and this week's choices were pretty challenging.

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Some of these were dated and kind of cool, and others were just done right.

But they were also priced right at under $200K, and great for new families, or someone looking to downsize.

All of these are listed on realtor.com, too.

Check them out:

What a neat place! It can be a super starter home, a weekend place or your retirement villa, and its in the gated community of April Sound. You can find this one at 165 April Waters Dr, Conroe, Texas. Country club living at its finest where you have access to- golf course, swimming pool, country club, fitness classes/gym, marina, tennis courts and a manned gated entry.

Very cool 1970s style home that is ready to be owned by a 21st Century family. Lots of room to grow and its priced just right. You can see this one at 4310 Blind River Dr, Pasadena, Texas. Pride of ownership is evident in this well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home with attached 2 car garage and covered driveway.

Go back in time with this cool retro home with some stellar backyard features too. You may want to update some features, or you may think they are cool. Either way, you will fall in love with this place. Check it out at 4818 Broken Elm Dr, Spring, Texas.

This one has room to grow and a bit more too. This beautifully updated "Hill Country" inspired, ranch style home in The Woodlands is fully landscaped with river rock & stone pavers. It's a cool Texas-style villa. You can see it at 3506 Acorn Way Ln, Spring, Texas.

You can hear the surf from your front porch at this Kemah cottage. Starter cottage near the bay that perfect for the new family, or the downsizing couple looking for a get away. This is one that you will want to see up close. You can see it here at 434 Lakeside Dr, Kemah, Texas.

All listings and photos are courtesy of realtor.com

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