Neuhaus, C. L., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1910 at 6 Courtlandt Place in Houston, this two-and-a-half story frame house was the first residence erected on a tree-lined, divided boulevard that became one of the city's earliest exclusive neighborhoods. Designed by the firm Sanguinet, Staats and Barnes, it reflects the Colonial Revival style, with clapboard siding, a symmetrical three-bay facade, a hipped tile roof with dormers, and an elaborate classical entrance with Doric columns, a full entablature and pilasters. A sunroom and porch lie to the east and a porte cochere to the west; the east porch was later enclosed and a second-floor screen porch added. Outbuildings include a carriage house, stables and a garage with servant's quarters. The house was built for C. L. Neuhaus, a Texas-born broker and bank director who moved to Houston around 1906. Its listing recognizes both its architectural quality and its place at the start of Courtlandt Place, which still keeps its early twentieth-century character through enforced restrictive covenants.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an excellent example of Colonial Revival style and notes it was the first house built on Courtlandt Place, one of Houston's earliest and most exclusive subdivisions. It is also cited as a good example of the stylistic diversity and design quality of its architectural firm.
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 79002965, listed June 14, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 6 Courtlandt Pl., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | June 14, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002965 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Sanguinet, Staats and Barnes |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as excellent and altered; in use as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.74389, -95.38258 (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 79002965.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000996
- This listing as JSON
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