Coggins, J. R., House
Why it's listed
This one-and-a-half-story frame house at 805 Howell in McKinney was built around 1895 for J.R. Coggins, who kept ownership into the 1930s. It sits on its original site in a residential area of mostly late 19th-century houses, about four blocks southwest of the central business district. The house follows a modified L plan, the most common vernacular form in McKinney during that period. Weatherboard siding, a hip roof with gables, and one-over-one wood windows give it a traditional frame appearance. Queen Anne ornamentation sets it apart: jigsawn porch brackets, turned wood posts and balustrade, a porch frieze, shingled gable ends, octagonal turrets on the north and east sides, and a solid bargeboard with sunburst detailing. Many local houses share similar details, but this one is judged among the finest. It was listed for its architecture as one of the city's best examples of the L-plan type with Queen Anne decoration. It remains in residential use and good condition.
Significance in brief: The L-plan and its variants are the most common vernacular house form of late 19th-century McKinney, and this house is described as one of the city's best examples. Its Queen Anne detailing, including jigsawn porch brackets, turned posts and a sunburst bargeboard, places it among the finest local examples. The reviewer recommended acceptance under Criterion C.
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 87001682, listed October 8, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 805 Howell, McKinney |
|---|---|
| County | Collin County |
| Listed | October 8, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87001682 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Modified L-plan dwelling with Queen Anne style ornamentation |
| Criteria |
|
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition is listed as good, and the present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.19463, -96.62189 (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 87001682.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001781
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.