Neighborhoods ➤Houston Barnard Tract Homes
The Neighborhood You Can Call Home
Enjoy this curated gallery of select Houston Barnard neighborhood homes in Brighton, NY, that Judy’s Broker Network, under the direction of CEO Jamie Columbus, has had the privilege to represent over the years.
The Houston Barnard Tract encompasses Ambassador Drive, Sandringham Road, Elm Lane, Georgian Court Road, Trevor Court Road and Esplanade Drive (east of Clover Street).
To learn more about the Houston Barnard Subdivision, which encompasses Grosvenor Road, Pelham Road and Council Rock Avenue, bordered by Highland Avenue to the south and East Avenue to the northeast, visit our Houston Barnard Subdivision page.
So, what is it about this neighborhood that drew the Columbus family?
Perhaps it’s the mélange of quiet tree-lined streets, vintage harp lamps, buzzing sidewalks and breathtaking historic and new build estates, as well as the happening location. Or maybe it’s the spirited community bubbling with life and friendship? It’s always neat to note the number of residents whose children, siblings, and relatives choose Houston Barnard for their home, just like Jamie and her family.
Jamie Columbus is a super fan and long-term lover of the Houston Barnard (HB) neighborhood. From having raised her children in a Cotswold cottage to investing in a contemporary home, she jests about test driving a selection of neighborhood homes, including a Sandringham Road transitional. In high school years, Jamie lived in a federal style home on Ambassador Drive, where her parents were rooted for thirty-six years.
Location
The Houston Barnard neighborhood is located in the Town of Brighton, near the City of Rochester in Monroe County, NY. Houston Barnard initially began development of this subdivision in 1918. It is renowned for its stunning homes, thoughtfully landscaped properties, and convenience to town, country and city, expressways, shopping, hospitals, colleges and country clubs. Families are located in the nationally ranked Brighton &/or Pittsford school districts with many children attending the plethora of outstanding nearby private schools, including The Harley School, Trinity Montessori, Allendale Columbia, Hillel Community Day School, McQuaid, and Mercy.
History
Houston Barnard began development of the Houston Barnard Neighborhood naming streets: Ambassador Drive, Sandringham Road, Trevor Court Road, Georgian Court Road and Esplanade Drive. The stately homes became residences for scions of industry including presidents of Xerox and Kodak. Houston Barnard shaped the landscape of many Rochester landmarks and was a poignant example of the entrepreneurial spirit which lives on today in the heart of the community he proudly created.
Jamie’s Library
To learn more about the rich culture, history and architecture of the Houston Barnard tract, download Jamie’s collection here:
Buying or Selling in HB?
Tap into Jamie’s superpowers!
Having listed and/or sold 130 Houston Barnard properties, Jamie’s record of success and devotion to the neighborhood since 1995 translates into:
- A discreet matchmaking service connecting her team’s HB waiting list of clients with upcoming HB homes for sale.
- Wisdom regarding relative property choices, values, assessments, list and sale prices, quality contractors and professionals and future connections, personal and professional.
- Real-life experience of neighborhood living.
Love Letters
Jamie Columbus is a brilliant marketing professional. As our real estate agent, she spent quality time with us to ensure a thorough understanding of our objectives, and presented our home in the best way possible. Her knowledge of the Houston Barnard neighborhood is unmatched, and adds value to the prospective homeowner.
Most importantly, you were practically a miracle worker in putting together a team of people to do all the necessary fix ups and used your artist’s eye to prepare our house to look its best and market it to attract buyers. Your incredible energy and enthusiasm for our house and our neighborhood kept us upbeat, and focused.
Jamie’s negotiation skills are second to none…from a starter home to a lake house, to a seven-figure estate, Jamie has led us to one successful transaction after another. Her inside knowledge of all of the happenings in the HB neighborhood has provided us with numerous opportunities that we would not have had if we worked with a different agent. Jamie has been able to show us both interior and exteriors of several homes in this neighborhood based on her relationship with previous clients and friends in the area. We firmly believe that she is the ideal person to work with if you are looking to get into the HB neighborhood.