Bailetti House
Also known as: Site #17
Why it's listed
Built in 1886 at 1006 Waller Street in East Austin, this one-story raised cottage was constructed by W. S. Rogers for Salvatore Bailetti, a prominent early merchant who ran a drug and grocery store and a saloon across the street at 1001 East 11th Street. The wood-frame house is covered in clapboard and has a symmetrical facade, a hipped roof and two corbeled-brick chimneys. Two entries open from either side of a deeply inset porch, where two delicately carved brackets are the only significant decoration. Two-over-two double-hung windows with simple pointed hood moulds flank the porch. The house was recognized for its unusual duplex form, which is a unique example in East Austin, along with its completeness and almost unaltered condition. Changes are limited to concrete front steps replacing wooden ones and a possibly replaced center window. Originally a residence, it now serves as an office and remains in excellent condition.
Significance in brief: The house is considered architecturally significant for its unusual duplex form, which is described as a unique example in East Austin. It is also valued for its completeness and almost unaltered condition. It is also tied to Salvatore Bailetti, a prominent early East Austin merchant.
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 85002268, listed September 17, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1006 Waller St., Austin |
|---|---|
| County | Travis County |
| Listed | September 17, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002268 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899, 1900- |
| Architect / builder | W. S. Rogers (builder) |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is described as excellent; originally residential, currently used as an office. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.26925, -97.72970 (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 85002268.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002331
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.