House at 112 W. 4th Street
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Why it's listed
Built around 1903 in the Houston Heights neighborhood, this two-story frame house at 112 W. 4th Street reflects the simple, early residential design of the turn of the century. It has a hipped roof with a projecting front gable whose end is shingled, clapboard walls, and an L-shaped two-story gallery carried on turned posts. The porch posts have flat-cut brackets, and sawtooth fretwork decorates the eaves. Windows have two-over-two lights, and lattice closes the space under the house. The design shows vernacular construction with some Queen Anne influence. The house sits on a small, neatly kept lot at the edge of an industrial area. It was recognized for architecture at the local level because it is so well preserved for its surroundings and because comparable dwellings in the immediate vicinity have disappeared, which has made it more prominent over time. It remains a residence in excellent condition.
Significance in brief: The house is extremely well preserved for its location near industry. Its design is typical of the early, simply detailed houses built in the neighborhood at the turn of the century. It has gained added prominence because of its degree of preservation and the loss of comparable dwellings nearby. The area of significance is architecture at the local level.
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 84001771, listed May 14, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 112 W. 4th St., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | May 14, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84001771 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-- |
| Architectural style | Vernacular, Queen Anne influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is described as excellent; the house is in residential use. The porch may have been added later. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.77816, -95.39807 (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 84001771.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002158
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.