Allbach House
Why it's listed
Built around 1912 at 2023 Arlington in the Houston Heights, this one-story frame bungalow stands out for its more elaborate design. It has a combination roof with a large front-corner gable, shingled and pierced by a small round window. An inset porch rests on Doric three-quarter columns set on a battered wooden railing. The main entrance is a single door, and a second door with a transom also opens onto the porch. Windows are one-over-one, and the house has a brick chimney and brick foundation. The roof is composition and the house is recorded as unaltered. It sits in the middle of its block behind a small wire fence, in a lush yard with bushes and trees. Most bungalows in the Heights were much simpler, which is why this one was recognized for its architecture at the local level. A woman bought the property in 1911 and probably had the house built, and it stayed with her family until quite recently. The architect or builder is unknown.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a good example of an elaborate bungalow, noting that most bungalows in the Heights were much simpler. The house also remained in the family of the woman who bought the property in 1911 until quite recently. The reviewer found the statement of significance weak but accepted the nomination, noting that the survey selected only a few bungalows.
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 83004426, listed June 22, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2023 Arlington St., Houston |
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| County | Harris County |
| Listed | June 22, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004426 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-- |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Colonial Revival influence |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is listed as good, with no alterations and the original site; it was in residential use when recorded in 1980. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.80483, -95.39488 (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 83004426.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4731189
- This listing as JSON
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