Houston's Top 5: Get Your Hands Dirty With A Fixer-Upper

HOUSTON, TX — If you're looking for a home that you can transform yourself into something unique, you can find plenty of fixer-upper homes in the Houston area.

Some of those need just a little tender loving care, while other homes may require a lot more loving and a lot of patience.

Here are the top five homes in the Houston area that fit the bill.

You can find this 1950 classic in Highlands, at 213 Riverside Street. This is a waterfront home with lots of potential. Beautiful view of the San Jacinto River along with boat access. Home needs some cosmetic work and TLC. This home was previously remodeled with new energy efficient windows, insulation, sinks, toilets, shower/tub, and wiring.

The next fixer-upper is in southeast Houston at 6506 Southbrook Dr. Looking for the perfect remodeling project, look no further. Four Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Tremendous potential to restore this ranch style home with mid century touches. Over-sized lot that overlooks the bayou. Home ddn't flood during Harvey. This street is on the higher end of the bank. Formal living room as you enter plus a huge den with built in shelving and a wood burning fire place. Tear a few walls down and you have an very open concept home. Could use some TLC, but priced to sell!

The next TLC home is in Missouri City at 8606 Bird Run Dr. Investor dream in the heart of Missouri City. Clean canvas to start your dream project. Handy person's fixer upper. Not flooded. Seller will review all offers after 10 days on the market. Seller has no Survey. Home is solde as is with no warranties expressed or implied. Home has a lot to offer, spacious bedrooms, open floor plan, large living area, high ceiling, fire place and big back yard. All brick home with CPVC plumbing conversion. This home is located in the Fort Bend ISD. Good location with easy access to major roads, freeways, shopping, medical center, first colony mall, newly built community college and dinning. Great opportunity. This cash rocket is capable of producing $1400 to $1500 monthly rent. House need work. Rooms size are aprox. Don't miss this great opportunity and regret later. Call today for a Private Showing!!!!

This home is located in Spring at 4551 Algernon Dr. This tranditional style home was built in 1981and it can be all yours. This is a great house for a handyman or investor. Priced to sell quickly with a Motivated Seller. It has good bones along with a newer driveway. Please call me for a private showing.

This last home is in Conroe at 2691 S. Woodloch St. This home was damaged by Hurricane Harvey and has been gutted, so only the dedicated really need to apply. It's a great project for a contractor or investor who's ready to get their hands dirty.

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