Most of Nichols' early homes in Heritage Hills were Colonial Revival, a simple floor plan that provided from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet, three or four bedrooms, and a balanced, symmetrical appearance on the exterior. Nichols and his crews varied the basic design from home to home with different styles of roofs, exterior finishes, and porches. Here, he used a flat-topped roof, stucco finish, and simple entryway for variety.

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Nichols sold the home to Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Billups. Born in Mississippi, Billups graduated with a law degree from Cumberland University, then moved to Oklahoma Territory where he settled in the recently opened Kiowa and Comanche Reservation. Two years later he was elected probate judge of Washita County.

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In 1907 Billups was elected to the first State Senate. He also practiced law and bought and sold property. A biographical sketch in 1915 said that he “owned some of the best farms in Washita County." In 1921 he was named Assistant U.S. District Attorney, so he moved to Oklahoma City and purchased the home on17th. After his death in the 1940s, his widow remained in the home until 1965.

Dr. Mark and Patti Mellow featured the home on the 2006 Home Tour. This was their third home in Heritage Hills and the fifth time they hosted the tour. Originally designed in a mission/prairie style, a previous owner altered the exterior to reflect the influences of a trip to the Mediterranean. The Mellows further enhanced the exterior of the home with the addition of a stucco wall around a large flagstone patio, pool, and waterfall. The yard was landscaped to accent the Mediterranean theme. The Mellows completely renovated and redecorated the interior of the home.

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The kitchen ceiling was raised and enhanced with new crown molding. New cabinets, floor tile, granite countertops and appliances created an elegant space for meal preparation and social gatherings. Contemporary pendant lights highlighted a comfortable conversation counter area with bar stools. The guest bath contained a triangular water closet original to the house and a unique, glass bowl lavatory. On the second floor, the Mellows converted smaller rooms into a master suite, keeping a hall bath and two other bedrooms.