3. Schleser House 1123 Harvard, 1912

The Alamo-styled bungalow was built by brick contractor Joseph Schleser as his family residence in the early 1900s. The structure, with its elaborate contrasting exterior trim, is considered the most notable structure of its kind in the city. It's also among the most intact rehabilitated homes in the Heights area.

2. Drumheller House 1525 Cortland Street, 1911

The three-bedroom, two bathroom Brumheller House, completed in 1911 is among the area's most impressive Craftsman bungalows. Dark wood trim stands out against the structure's light gray exterior. Cement steps leading to the front porch, which runs along the entire front of the home, are home to two stone lions. Minimal landscaping allow the home's understated and functional design to dominate the property.

1. Milroy House 1102 Heights Boulevard, 1896

Built by developer Henry F. MacGregor in 1896, the home at the top of our list is likely an adaptation of Design No. 30 in Cottage Souvenir No. 2, a 1891 pattern book by Knoxville architect George F. Barber. MacGregor sold the home to John A. Milroy, one of officials associated with Omaha & South Texas Land Company. A landmark in the area, it's the only remaining original structure of dozens of grand homes that lined Heights Boulevard most of which were owned by company officials. A large wrap-around porch and distinctive tower are among the home's most notable architectural elements. The large grounds, surrounded by a low wooden fence, contain a large Magnolia tree.

Special thanks to AIA Houston and Gerald Moorhead, FAIA for the photographs used in the this post.