House at 917 Heights Boulevard
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Why it's listed
Built around 1903, this two-and-a-half-story frame house at 917 Heights Boulevard in Houston is an example of the large residences erected along the boulevard during the early development of the Heights. It sits in the middle of its block in a residential section of the neighborhood, on less than one acre. The house has a gabled roof with many lateral gables, wood shingles, and shingled detail in the gables. A two-story portico with simple Doric columns and flatcut balusters marks the front, where two single doors with transoms open onto the porch. The porch once wrapped around the side, but that section has been enclosed. The form notes Colonial Revival influence. The house was built for fairly prosperous residents and is described as a good local example of architecture from the area's early years. A recent sympathetic rehabilitation and its prominent position make it a visual landmark in the neighborhood. It has remained a residence.
Significance in brief: The form describes it as a good example of the large, elaborate houses built on Heights Boulevard in the early years of the area's development, built for fairly prosperous residents. It also cites a recent sympathetic rehabilitation and notes that the house is prominently sited and a visual neighborhood landmark.
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 84001793, listed May 14, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 917 Heights Blvd., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | May 14, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84001793 |
| 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) | Recently renovated throughout; condition listed as good; present use is residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.78736, -95.39819 (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 84001793.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002153
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.