Jones-Hunt House
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built in 1919-21 at 24 Courtlandt Place in Houston, this two-story brick house was designed by architect Alfred C. Finn for Sarah Brashear Jones. Courtlandt Place, a divided, tree-lined boulevard established in 1906, holds 18 prominent residences and has kept its residential character through restrictive covenants. The house has an off-center two-story entrance portico with massive square piers, a wide central gable, a porte cochere on the west, and a rear garage with servants' quarters. Mrs. Jones, whose family arrived in Houston in 1839, moved here as her 1890 Victorian home at Main and Dallas became commercial land. She reused much of its interior, including paneling, doors and an open staircase. Her daughter inherited the house in 1925, and a granddaughter later inherited it. It is the only house on the street held and lived in by one family throughout, and its upkeep has helped stabilize the neighborhood.
Significance in brief: The house reflects the elegance and architectural quality typical of Courtlandt Place, one of Houston's earliest and most exclusive subdivisions. It is the only residence on the street owned and occupied continuously by the same family, and it incorporates woodwork and a staircase from an 1890 Victorian house. Its continuous maintenance has been a stabilizing influence that helped draw young families to the neighborhood in the 1970s.
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 79002962, listed June 14, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 24 Courtlandt Pl., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | June 14, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002962 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1919-21 |
| Architect / builder | Alfred C. Finn |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied private residence; the form describes it as continuously maintained by the family. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.74384, -95.38568 (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 79002962.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000995
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.