2) Review the applicable deed restrictions. 4 0 obj Also, keep in mind that you or your builder must also obtain permits from the City of Houston as required anywhere else in the city. When requirements differ between NNA and CoH HP, the more restrictive requirement prevails. https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/building-code-enforcement.html. A sample elevation or picture could be used to indicate fence styles and overall height. Germantown and Freeland do not seem to have written deed restrictions, so, here is where it might be most ambiguous. 5) Continue to work with NNA and CoH HP throughout the design process. Scroll to see the property features, tax value, mortgage calculator, nearby schools and similar homes for sale. On Oct. 13-14, the Norhill Neighborhood Association is featuring six houses on the first Norhill Bungalow Home Tour. In many Houston neighborhoods, deed restrictions require that the neighborhood civic association also approve changes to a property. 3406 Norhill A St (currently not for sale) is located in Norhill subdivision in Harris County. Location. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Source: mandellplace.org. The base of the L is contained within Key and Pecore Streets to the south, Moss Street to the east, and Fugate Street to the north. Walking distance to the light rail, the University of Houston and the Brays Bayou hike and bike trail. Deed restrictions may be referred to using a number of terms, so it’s important to carefully review the paperwork to assess precisely what you’re restricted from doing. Information that must be submitted to NNA’s Deed Compliance Chairman for final official review and approval: The NNA board is required to respond within 30 days of e-mail receipt for all requests. With the added one bedroom apartment above the garage; you also have an income producing opportunity. The district is bounded by Studewood to the west. Deed restrictions keep residents from changing the outside of the houses but the interior has every modern convenience that folks in the early 20th century could never imagine. Deed Restrictions. It was quiet and spacious, and residents could easily commute back and forth on the electric streetcar line. As only some of the owners in the Heights have applied to have their property deed restricted, there are no blanket deed restrictions, as found in neighboring sub-divisions like Norhill Heights, Woodland Heights, Garden Oaks, or Timbergrove. Norhill is a City of Houston designated Historic District and separately, is protected by Norhill Neighborhood Association (NNA) Deed Restrictions. The City of Houston Historic Preservation office (CoH HP) and NNA work together to preserve Norhill’s charm and historical architectural integrity. Different from NNA approval, CoH HP considers historically significant architectural aspects associated with home renovations. Learn more about this Pending located at 1123 E 7th Street which has 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,178 Square Feet and has been on the market for 14 Days. You'll love this quiet neighborhood that has easy access to Downtown and the Texas Medical Center. If you plan to self-construct, visit the following link for details on the process of obtaining a permit. Heights/Greater Heights houses for sale and real estate You or a title company can do a search to find out if a property is deed restricted. Areas rated "best" were all on the west side of Downtown and included Montrose, Southampton, and River Oaks, with "still desirable" ratings for Park Place, Eastwood, and Norhill. Norhill Boundaries. All Rights Reserved. Examples of renovations that require NNA review and approval: Roof replacement (if replacing with other than original style asphalt/composite shingles). Determine if your property is within Norhill, Determine if proposed renovations require NNA or CoH HP approval, Develop plans for your proposed renovations, map that indicates the boundaries of Norhill, https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/HistoricPres/, https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/building-code-enforcement.html. Within the general business meeting, submitted drawings and corresponding DCC recommendations are reviewed with an independent assessment prior to voting to approve or reject, identifying specific aspects of submittals with compliance issues. Photo examples are encouraged for any details but are specifically helpful with doors, windows and fences. There’s a lot more room for inconsistency and bias in how deed restrictions are enforced. Exterior finish details, existing and proposed. Deed Restrictions are a matter of public record and can be found in the County Clerk’s office at 1010 Preston. We hope this site will help members of our community stay connected and involved. The Norhill tour of Historic Homes is an event sponsored by the Norhill Historic Preservation Society. NNA promotes the welfare of the North Houston Historic district of Norhill. If the project is approved, the property owner receives a Certificate of Appropriateness. 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Following his passing, his widow traded the land for stock in the Stude Holding Association. The revenue obtained through membership dues and community fundraisers plus many hours of hard work by volunteers has enabled NNA to play a leading role in achieving: Protecting the integrity of the Norhill neighborhood by enforcing our Deed Restrictions %PDF-1.3 Understanding Deed Restrictions. The elected NNA board assembles on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for a general business meeting. If you have questions, contact the Director of Deed Compliance. The Woodland Heights neighborhood is one of the oldest and most historic in Houston, Texas. To start the design and review process, the development of a conceptual plan view sketch is recommended. Photos, Maps and Videos! Former WHCA deed restriction VP here – the Norhill property is in the original Norhill subdivision, which isn’t a historic district but most assuredly is deed restricted (and always has been, because the original restrictions were renewed upon each expiration). Timbergrove is one of the most popular and sought after neighborhood in Houston’s Inner Loop. A couple of observations (and these are just those, not strongly held beliefs): 1. Exterior home repairs or maintenance such as: Foundation leveling (Note that leveling as listed here does, Replacement of rotting wood with like materials, Removal of vinyl siding, shingles or faux tiles installed over original siding with the intent to restore original siding. The decision came a year after the Heights subdivision of East Norhill filed to extend a restriction forbidding use or occupation by non-Caucasians until 1981 (the restriction … Ownership of the property may change but the deed restrictions, once approved, are tied to the land. Deed restrictions for Mandell Place in Montrose, Houston. Specifically, they required that all houses cost at least three times as much as the lot on which they were built; that the homes be set back from the street by a certain distance, and no garages could be used for living quarters. Houston Heights Association 107 West 12th Street Houston, Texas 77008 O: 713.861.4002 F: 713.868.2455 In general, any external renovation altering or demolishing historically contributing structures requires the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) through CoH HP to ensure historically significant architectural features are preserved. If you submit drawings to NNA and CoH HP in parallel, by the time you receive a NNA response, it will likely be too late to make any changes to your submittal to CoH HP, as CoH HP requires drawings to be submitted 22 day prior to the next HAHC meeting, potentially forcing re-application, paying associated CoH application fees again, and delay. DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS FOR THE NORTH NORHILL ADDITION 031-17-2109 STATE OF TEXAS ((COUNTY OF HARRIS (THIS AGREEMENT is between property owners of lots in the North Norhill Addition of Harris County, Texas, a subdivision in the City of Houston, Texas. 6) Submit finalized plans to obtain approval from NNA and CoH HP/Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC). For those of you who are not familiar with deed restrictions, these are the documents which help us preserve the residential character of our neighborhood. The City of Houston Historic Preservation office (CoH HP) and NNA work together to preserve Norhill’s charm and historical architectural integrity. Norhill Realty October 22, 2015. The History: The community was developed on pastureland originally purchased by Henry Stude in 1873. Deed Restrictions Preservation Houston June 30, 2020 Historic District Design Guidelines Available online and at Heights Library / April 25, 2017 by Lori Bigler Historic Preservation Design Guidelines, a strategy report, is now available online and in hard copy at the Heights Library reference desk, where it will be retained on a permanent basis. As provided in Title 11 of the Texas Property Code, the restrictions contained in this agreement shall not be binding unless seventy-five (75) percent of the Lot owners in the East Norhill Addition sign this instrument and this instrument is filed at the County Clerk's Office of Harris County… More specific information and instructions are available at: Property lines and dimensioned building set-backs. Norhill is composed of East Norhill and North Norhill, collectively the Norhill Historic District. Often you can take your current survey, make copies of it and sketch on the copies. The property information herein and below is from the county … Norhill is a deed-restricted community, and these restrictions are carefully enforced. Retaining these qualities requires home owners to request approval for most external renovations. Woodland Heights Civic Association P.O. Norhill has a neighborhood association so their deed restrictions are fairly explicit and organized. The traditional floor plan features original hardwood floors, lots of natural light and new interior paint. Deed restrictions were established to protect the value of the neighborhood. Most renovations tend to be an iterative process during design and development. stream The deed restrictions also required a generous setback, creating consistently large front yards with plenty of room for grass, trees, and flowers. Developing plan sketches allows you to work through some of the details and possibilities and the sketch also provides a definitive communication tool to use with NNA, CoH HP and eventually your design agent or architect. I think the deed restrictions vs protection debate is a reasonable one, and in fact I think the deed restrictions have worked pretty well in Norhill and Woodland Heights. !b�ٺ%��.N�O�T��U&����u��A��U'�. 4) It is encouraged that you contact and work with NNA and CoH HP in the initial stages of consideration to guide design efforts, to minimize cost and delay associated with uninformed design development. 1) Determine if your property is within Norhill using the map that indicates the boundaries of Norhill, within which lots are governed by NNA and CoH HP. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 total baths. For Sale - 819 W Melwood St, Houston, TX - $615,000. Check out some of the reasons why Timbergrove is popular: 1. The Norhill Historic District is an L-shaped area. Areas rated “best” were all on the west side of Downtown and included Montrose, Southampton, and River Oaks, with “still desirable” ratings for Park Place, Eastwood, and Norhill. Imagine hiring an architectural firm, spending several weeks to months developing and perfecting a design, developing a corresponding complete set of drawings and the associated cost, only to find out that substantial design aspects do not comply with restrictions or historic district guidelines. This charm is likely the reason you purchased your home in Norhill. Listed below are suggested steps to minimize confusion and maximize success with proposed renovations: These steps are explained in greater detail below. Houston homes for sale in East Norhill. Although it is encouraged to work with both NNA and CoH HP in the early stages of consideration, it is recommended that you obtain final NNA approval prior to submitting drawings to CoH HP for final review and approval. 7) Pending approval of finalized plans, obtain applicable permits from the Houston Permitting Center (HPC). The process starts with completing a Plan Review. MLS# 39083845. The civic association’s regulations and standards may differ from those of the City. If you are working with a legitimate contractor, the contractor will obtain permits when required, for your project. You can find deed restrictions for your area within Norhill at: 3) Determine if proposed renovations require NNA or CoH HP approval. A standing Deed Compliance Committee (DCC) consisting of architects, engineers, lawyers and longtime residents assembles, generally, on the 1st Tuesday of each month to review and assess submittals in detail with respect to deed restrictions, to make recommendations to the elected NNA board. The stem of the L is comprised to the east by Michaux Street, and at an angle, North Main Street. Norhill is a City of Houston designated Historic District and separately, is protected by Norhill Neighborhood Association (NNA) Deed Restrictions. Fence installation:  A plan drawing indicating the proposed fence location, with dimensions from property lines and details indicating of overall height and materials. Beautifully updated 3 bedroom home in highly sought after University Oaks. The civic association’s regulations and standards may differ from those of the City. Once a deed restriction is put in place, it can be very difficult to have it removed, and in many cases removal may be impossible. City of Houston Historic Preservation Manual. Norhill Neighborhood Association © 2021. Pergolas, statues, and other architectural additions. It is comprised of over 60 subdivisions, the majority of which are protected by Deed Restrictions. Deed restrictions for Mandell Place in Montrose, Houston. Article II, Section 12 of the Norhill deed restrictions specifies that remodels and additions must “be in harmony” with existing structures, but what exactly does that mean? The Deed Compliance Chairman is the point of contact for all communications and is responsible for organizing and processing all deed compliance related reviews, meetings, correspondence and records. Box 7754 Houston, Texas 77270-7754 In many Houston neighborhoods, deed restrictions require that the neighborhood civic association also approve changes to a property. Members of the WHCA Board worked tirelessly with the members of the Norhill Deed Restrictions Committee to help shepherd the Norhill Deed Restrictions through to approval, ensuring that a large portion of our beautiful neighborhood is protected by reasonable and balanced deed restrictions. Welcome to the official website of the Norhill Neighborhood Association in Houston, Texas. Members of the WHCA Board worked tirelessly with the members of the Norhill Deed Restrictions Committee to help shepherd the Norhill Deed Restrictions through to approval, ensuring that a large portion of our beautiful neighborhood is protected by reasonable and balanced deed restrictions. If you have questions regarding deed restrictions, please download our affidavit (in PDF format) Last updated August 11, 2014 Located in this "charming" Norhill Heights" historic district; this Craftsman Bungalow style home offers the unique opportunity to restore this home and add modern touches. 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