Keller House
Why it's listed
Built in 1914 at 1448 Heights Boulevard in Houston, this two-story frame house sits on a corner lot in the Houston Heights neighborhood. It has clapboard walls and a combination roof with deeply overhanging eaves supported by large brackets. An attached porch wraps around to the side, with a gable over the entrance. Large, square brick piers carry the porch, with flat balusters running between them. The recessed entrance has a single door with a transom, and the windows have one-over-one lights. The style is described as Bungaloid with Prairie influence. Herman T. Keller, a small businessman, bought the two lots in 1912 for $500 each. The house was listed for its architecture at the local level, as a good example of the large but still simple houses built along Heights Boulevard in that period. Survey notes describe the property as in good condition, with a short wire fence and an overgrown lot, and it was used as a residence.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as a good example of the large but still simple houses built on Heights Boulevard in the early 1900s. It is recognized locally for its architecture. The lots were bought in 1912 by Herman T. Keller, a small businessman, for $500 each.
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 84001797, listed May 14, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1448 Heights Blvd., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | May 14, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84001797 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-- |
| Architect / builder | Mr. Gayan |
| Architectural style | Bungaloid/Prairie influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; condition rated good. An earlier survey sheet noted it as possibly vacant, with an overgrown corner lot and a short wire fence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.79783, -95.39782 (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 84001797.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002117
- This listing as JSON
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