House at 2035 Rutland Street
Why it's listed
Built in 1909, this two-story square frame house sits on a prominent, well-landscaped corner lot at 2035 Rutland Street in the Houston Heights. It has clapboard walls, a composition roof, and a pyramidal roof with a front gable decorated with sawtooth shingles. An attached porch wraps around to the side, supported by paired columns on square brick piers and fitted with square balusters. The single front door has sidelights and a transom, the windows are one-over-one, and there is a brick chimney. The enclosed sleeping porch on the second floor is a later addition. The style shows Colonial Revival influence, and the architect and builder are unknown. The house was recorded in 1980 as a good example of the large but simple homes built by the white-collar class of the Heights as the neighborhood grew in response to new industries in Houston. It was built and remains in use as a residence, and its condition was described as good.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as a good example of the large but simple houses built by the white-collar class of the Heights. The neighborhood grew in response to new industries in Houston. 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 83004455, listed June 22, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2035 Rutland St., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | June 22, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004455 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-- |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is listed as good; the house is still used as a residence. An enclosed sleeping porch above the front door is not original. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.80480, -95.40160 (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 83004455.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002172
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.