Real Estate Tour of The Heights and Shady Acres in Houston
Introduction
- Hosts: Delle (Realtor in Houston) and Megan (Realtor in The Heights area)
- Focus on a new eco-friendly development powered by Tesla.
The Heights Area
- Amenities: Close proximity to groceries, nightlife, and coffee shops.
- Coffee Shop: Visited "Wild," known for specialty CBD shots.
Neighborhood Overview
- Mix of historical homes, new modern construction, and high-rise condos.
- Proximity to trails that connect throughout the city.
Oaks of Shady Acres Community
- Developer: Utopia Homes, partnered with Tesla.
- Unique Feature: First community in the nation with Tesla-powered eco-friendly homes.
Tesla Power Walls
- Homes come with Tesla power walls included.
- Features:
- Powers entire home and charges electric vehicles.
- Two batteries sufficient for home power needs.
- Option to sell power back to the grid.
- Designed to withstand storms, remain operational during outages.
- Controlled via Tesla app.
Eco-Friendly Features
- Solar Roof:
- Tile shingles act as solar panels.
- Made of steel and glass, high durability (hail, fire, and wind resistant).
- Suitable for Houston's natural disaster-prone environment.
- EV Charger: 240-volt adaptable for any electric vehicle.
Cost Savings
- Potential savings of $3,000-$4,000 annually on electricity.
- Possibility to earn more by selling excess power.
Housing Details
- Two floor plans: Acadia (1,997 sq ft) and Solara (2,095 sq ft).
- Acadia Floor Plan:
- First floor: Office space and full bathroom.
- Second floor: Living space with kitchen, living room.
- Gas cookware, hidden microwave, quartz countertops.
- Third floor: Two bedrooms, primary bedroom with spacious walk-in closet and bathroom.
- Laundry room on the third floor for convenience.
Conclusion
- Tour of eco-friendly living in Houston highlights innovative, sustainable home development.
- Promotes energy conservation and offers modern living amenities.
As always, the tour ends with an invitation to viewers to stay tuned for more explorations and updates.