Duval, Mary, House
Why it's listed
This small one-story frame house at 1502 Pecan Street in Bastrop dates to about 1900 and reflects the Victorian domestic building style of the town. Its front porch has semi-turned columns with punched brackets and a jig-sawn balustrade, which provide the main decorative interest. Above the walls, a metal gable roof with eave returns covers the structure, and three brick chimneys rise from it. The house has seen only modest change, with additions made to the rear. It was built as a residence and is still used that way, and it was recorded in good condition in the mid-1970s. It was listed because it is considered a typical example of a Victorian home in Bastrop, showing the simple detailing and modest scale of local houses of its era. The nomination names no architect or builder, and the evaluation of its importance is at the local level.
Significance in brief: The nomination describes the house as a small, typical example of a Victorian home in Bastrop. Its significance rests on its representative Victorian detailing, including the porch with turned columns, brackets and a jig-sawn balustrade.
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 78003268, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 1502 Pecan, Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003268 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Victorian |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Recorded in good physical condition, still used as a residence, with rear additions. |
| Coordinates | 30.11602, -97.31771 (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 78003268.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001408
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.