House at 1443 Allston Street
Why it's listed
This two-story frame house at 1443 Allston Street in Houston Heights dates to 1921-22 and is described as eclectic, with Dutch and Colonial Revival influence. A combination gambrel roof covers the clapboard structure, and the front gable end is clad in fish-scale shingles and holds two six-over-six windows. A horseshoe-shaped arch and king post decorate the peak of the pediment. A three-sided bay with a window on each face sits beside an inset porch with simple rounded columns and a single front door with a transom. An exterior stone chimney completes the design. The house is valued for its unusual style, which is more elaborate and imaginative than most nearby, particularly among homes built late in the neighborhood's development. It remains in its original location, unaltered and in excellent condition, still serving as a residence with an attractive yard enclosed by a chain-link fence.
Significance in brief: The house is considered locally significant for its architecture. Its style is unusual and more elaborate and imaginative than most in the area, especially among houses built late in the development of Houston Heights. It is also very well kept and unaltered.
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 83004442, listed June 22, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1443 Allston St., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | June 22, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004442 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-- |
| Architectural style | Eclectic, with Dutch/Colonial Revival influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is excellent, with no alterations; the building is in its original location and still used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.79679, -95.40038 (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 83004442.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002113
- This listing as JSON
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