House at 1421 Heights Boulevard
Why it's listed
Built in 1908-09 at 1421 Heights Boulevard in Houston, this two-story frame house is classified as Colonial Revival. It has a hipped roof, clapboard walls and a composition roof. A two-story classical portico with large fluted Doric columns dominates the front, with a flat-cut balustrade on the second floor and windows in the pediment. A first-floor porch runs across the front on smaller fluted Doric columns. The doorway has sidelights and a transom, and the windows have one-over-one lights. The house sits on its original site in the middle of a residential block, on a small yard of less than one acre, and appears too large for its lot. It has been used as a residence throughout, and a recent rehabilitation was described as sympathetic. It was listed for its architecture at the local level. The style is uncommon in this neighborhood, yet it represents a type frequently built in Texas as the Victorian period gave way to the 20th century. The architect or builder is unknown.
Significance in brief: The house is an uncommon style for its neighborhood. It is also a good example of a type often built in Texas during the transition from the Victorian period to the 20th century. Its significance is rated local, under the area of 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 83004452, listed June 22, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1421 Heights Blvd., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | June 22, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004452 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-- |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Residence in original use; the form notes a recent sympathetic rehabilitation and good physical condition, on its original site. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.79686, -95.39697 (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 83004452.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002129
- This listing as JSON
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