Stewart, Dr. James M. and Dove, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1900 in Katy, Texas, this 1-1/2 story wood-frame house was the home and medical office of Dr. James M. Stewart and his wife Dove. Stewart arrived in Katy about 1898 and served as the town's first and only doctor until his death in 1934, using the wide entrance hall as his clinic. The house began as a Queen Anne L-plan with spindlework and decorative shingles, and around 1920 it was remodeled into a T-shape with a new wing, dormer, extra porch, cast concrete porch columns and a raised foundation. These changes added Classical Revival and bungalow touches. A kitchen and bath were added around 1950. The house stayed vacant through the 1980s but has since been restored and now houses a retail business, while keeping its original plan. A garage remains on the lot as a contributing building. It is recognized for its architecture and as a reminder of Katy's early growth.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a good example of a Queen Anne L-plan dwelling later changed to a T-shape with Classical Revival and bungalow details, typical of residences in growing Texas communities around 1900. It also notes the house was one of the first built in Katy and was the home and office of Dr. James M. Stewart, the town's first doctor.
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 96000067, listed February 16, 1996. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 5702 Fourth St., Katy |
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| County | Harris County |
| Listed | February 16, 1996 |
| Reference number | 96000067 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1900 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian: Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition and rehabilitated by current owners, who use it for a specialty retail business; the form also says it was vacant from the 1980s until restoration. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.78895, -95.83286 (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 96000067.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002208
- This listing as JSON
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