Bring Your Hammer: Five Fixer-Uppers In Greater Houston

There are homes that are move-in ready and there are homes that need a complete makeover to make them almost habitable. It's never an easy task to take on a fixer-upper project, especially if it's brand-new endeavor. But if you've got stellar building material knowledge, and your tool belt is ready to go then there are home projects and fixer-upper homes on the market that can be transformed.

Here are some of the top homes in the Houston area that are perfect for flipping or transforming for your family, that can be had for much lower than market value.

Here's a 3 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home with front and back porches. This one is located at 1211 Ashland Dr, Conroe, TX 77385. Located on just under 1/2 acre with 3 storage buildings and double carport on cul-de-sac dead end street. This would be a great income property or home for someone who wants a project. Home needs cosmetic work. Home has split floor plan with open concept. Extra 10 x 23 add-on room would be great for office, craft or exercise room.

There isn't a lot of available information on this property. It is a vacant home that sits on a large lot at 6130 Antha St, Houston, TX 77016. The home was built in 1964 and it's 1,152 square feet not. It's unknown if it has been flooded in its history. This is in the northwest Houston area south of Spring.

This home has been nearly completely updated on the inside, but there's always room for a little more. This home was built in 1948 and is located at 311 Rustic Dr, Pasadena, TX 77502. Like a lot of older homes, this one sits on a pretty large lot. That means there's a lot of space to add on to this 1,150 square foot home.

This home has seen better days too. It is located at 7842 Martin Wood Ln, Spring, Texas. It was built in the 1970s and while it is tiled throughout, there's some updating that's needed. The owners said it did not flood during Hurricane Harvey. This nearly 1,500 square-foot home is in Klein ISD.

This 1,656 square-foot home is located at 12419 S Garden St, Houston, TX 77071. No flooding. Great opportunity to purchase in sought after, established Southmeadow Patio Home. This quite neighborhood has it all. Covered patio, updated cabinets, soaring ceilings, and mature trees. Home needs work but is priced accordingly.

All home listings are courtesy of realtor.com.

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