Houston's Top 5 Round Up: Homes That Make An Awesome First Impression

HOUSTON, TX — Everyone knows that first impressions are important, but what most never think of is whether or not a home makes a good first impression on the buyers. Our friends at realtor.com have compiled a sizable list of impressionable homes in the Houston area. Take a look at some of these and see if you're blown away.

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This amazing home is located in Willis, TX at 5109 Kingston Cove Circle. The outside of this home will make you think "wow," but so will the inside. Exquisite lakefront 5BR prop w/120' open waterfront view.New exterior/interior paint and carpet in areas.Enjoy lake views with large patio deck, pool w/hot tub, dock w/boat lift/two jet ski lifts. Custom home features ensuite bedrooms, guest quarters w/kitchen, island kitchen with granite.Incredible game room with wet bar area and balcony for amazing lake views.Entertain with rotating floor in living area for lake views/movie time, beer tap, wet bar, game room, whole house generator.

Our second stop is at 30 N. Fremont Ridge in Spring, and if the outide of this magnificent home doesn't make you want to move in, the amazing staircase entry just might. Beautiful breathtaking custom home!!! Incredible architectural details. Outdoor cover patio with summer kitchen made to entertain. Media room with theater seating. Beautiful staircase and high ceilings, gourmet island kitchen, huge breakfast bar, stainless appliances, formal dinning, incredible master suite with huge bath and closet.

Call this one a vertical step up, or vertical living at its finest. Either way, it's kind of cool, and it has an elevator, too. This home is in the heart of Houston's Montrose area, at 1602 Nevada St. This cool home is in downtown in secluded low maintenance gated community. Stunning view of skyline from fourth floor terrace. Three bedrooms with private baths and a versatile room which can be quarters with full bath or media/study. This open plan has high ceilings, hardwood floors and plantation shutters. Upgrades galore. Elevator/alarm/cameras/two wet bars. Kitchen features Thermador stainless steel appliances, including gas range/oven and quartz countertops. Large master suite/marble bath.

The next stop on the first impression tour is in Friendswood, at 1102 Tall Pines Dr. The front door is awesome enough and will make you think you should be wearing something nice when you walk in. Seriously though, there is nothing that isn't really awesome about this place. Here is what the realtors have to say about it: Gorgeous mediterranean style custom home completely renovated! This home has been redone from top to bottom! Lifetime Tile Roof, Cantera Style Iron Front doors, Alder wood beams, exotic granite, engineered distressed 6 inch wood plank floors, outside fireplace, additional 1500 square feet added and the list goes on and on! Come see this beauty!

The final stop on this amazing first impression tour is in Kemah, at 404 Bay Ave. Maybe it's the feel of a warm seabreeze that brings you peace, or maybe you'd love the idea of fishing off the end of your own dock. Either way, you have to admit you're pretty impressed. Beautiful waterfront home w/ stunning views of Galveston Bay, easy access to the Kemah boardwalk & the best views of fireworks in Kemah. Enjoy fishing from your private 213 foot pier with fishing lights & sink w/ running water. Relax on your screened-in porch or on the 2nd floor terrace, both w/ sweeping views of the bay and gorgeous morning sunrise views. This stunning home includes an elevator, plantation shutters, and replaced/upgraded air handling system w/ UV filtration.

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