House at 1237 Rutland Street
Why it's listed
Built around 1911 in the Houston Heights, this two-story square frame house at 1237 Rutland Street shows Colonial Revival and Prairie influence. It has clapboard walls, a composition combination roof, and rests on brick piers. An attached double gallery is carried on square wooden posts, though the upper level has since been enclosed. The single front door has a transom, the side door has none, and the windows have one-over-one lights. The builder is unknown. The house was listed because it is a good example, for this part of the Heights, of the large, simple houses constructed in the early twentieth century. A survey in 1980 found it in good condition, original to its site, and still serving as a residence on a lot of less than one acre, with several trees and bushes in the yard in a residential area.
Significance in brief: The house is described as a good example, for this part of the Heights, of the large, simple houses built in the early twentieth century. Its significance is rated local and falls under architecture.
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 83004456, listed June 22, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1237 Rutland St., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | June 22, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004456 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-- |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival and Prairie influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is described as good; the upper gallery has been enclosed. It is still used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.79380, -95.40134 (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 83004456.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001025
- This listing as JSON
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