Carly, J.C., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1922 at the corner of Montgomery Way and Franklin Boulevard in Sacramento, this stucco house with a red tile hipped roof was designed by Dean & Dean Architects in the Spanish Mediterranean Revival style. It has a symmetrical two-story main block with two one-story cube-shaped wings at the front corners, wrought iron balconies, stained glass, and rustic plank shutters. The original garage and a 1936 brick wall with a lion's head fountain complete the lot. It was built for James C. Carly, a real estate developer who shaped the South Curtis Oaks subdivisions and helped set standards for the Curtis Park area. The house sits at the entrance to that tract and represents the ideals of architectural harmony and natural setting he promoted. It also stands as a fine example of work by Dean and Dean, a leading Sacramento firm. The period of significance covers Carly's residence, from 1922 to 1933.
Significance in brief: The house is tied to J.C. Carly, the real estate developer who shaped the South Curtis Oaks subdivisions and the wider Curtis Park area. It is also an excellent example of Spanish Mediterranean Revival residential architecture by Dean and Dean, a leading Sacramento firm of the period.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 06000143, listed March 22, 2006. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2761 Montgomery Way, Sacramento |
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| County | Sacramento County |
| Listed | March 22, 2006 |
| Reference number | 06000143 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1922-1933 |
| Architect / builder | Dean and Dean Architects |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals/Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival = Mediterranean Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Community Planning and Development |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a single-family house; the form describes it as well maintained and retaining a very high degree of integrity. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 38.54868, -121.47691 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 06000143.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14682495
- This listing as JSON
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