Ogle, Joseph, House
Why it's listed
This one-and-a-half-story frame cottage at 530 Harvard Street in the Houston Heights was built in 1906-07 by Joseph Ogle. It has clapboard walls, a composition roof and a hipped form with lateral gables and a large central front gable containing a window. An attached porch rests on paired three-quarter-height Doric columns set on horizontal wooden bases. A single front door is flanked by windows with one-over-one lights, the same type used throughout the house, and an interior brick chimney completes the design. Research indicates Ogle built the house for Charlotte Stabler and probably lived in it himself. It is described as a nicely detailed cottage in the Colonial Revival style, fairly common in its period, and it was recognized for its local architectural value. Alterations are limited to two sets of concrete front steps and a recent renovation. The house remains in residential use on its original site, on a small lot in a residential neighborhood.
Significance in brief: The house is considered significant as a nicely detailed cottage in a style fairly common for its period. Research indicates Joseph Ogle built it for Charlotte Stabler and probably occupied it himself. Its significance is rated local, under the area of architecture.
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 83004475, listed June 22, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 530 Harvard St., Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Listed | June 22, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004475 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900-- |
| Architect / builder | Jos. Ogle |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Original site; condition rated excellent after a recent good renovation; in use as a residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.78000, -95.39594 (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 83004475.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002165
- This listing as JSON
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