Jones House
Why it's listed
Two joined frame houses at 1115-1117 Allston Street in Houston Heights, built around 1905, make up this property. The larger house is a square, one-and-a-half-story duplex with a bellcast hipped roof and a clipped dormer on each side. An inset porch rests on square brick columns at the ends and square wooden posts at the center, and two single front doors sit side by side. A smaller house is attached at the back corner by a porch. The property was first the home and concrete company base of Harry N. Jones, who bought the land in 1904 and acquired several other lots in the block as an investment. His wife took an active part in the Houston Heights Literary Club. The house is regarded as a good example of a simple, early type common to the Heights, with some Bungaloid influence. It has seen recent renovation and still serves as a rental duplex.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as a good example of a simple, early house type common to Houston Heights. It was originally the residence and business base of Harry N. Jones, who bought the property in 1904 and acquired several lots in the block as an investment. His wife was active in the Houston Heights Literary Club.
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 83004466, listed June 22, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1115-1117 Allston St., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | June 22, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004466 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-- |
| Architectural style | Bungaloid influence |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a rental duplex residence; condition described as excellent in one record and fair in another, with a recent renovation. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.79102, -95.40024 (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 83004466.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001033
- This listing as JSON
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