Bettin, Max, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1908 at 602 E. Santa Rosa in Victoria, Texas, this two-story wood-frame house was commissioned by Max Bettin, a prominent local grocer of the early twentieth century and a leader in the Jewish community. Architect Jules Leffland is believed to have designed it. The eclectic dwelling has weatherboard siding, a hipped roof with box eaves, and hipped dormers with Doric columns between the windows. An L-shaped two-story porch wraps the south and east sides, with shingled box columns, scroll brackets and turned balusters. Other features include a projecting entry bay with a low pediment, an oriel bay window on the west side, and a two-story board-and-batten barn at the northeast corner of the lot. A smaller one-story house that once stood on the site was moved to 604 E. Santa Rosa to make room for it. The property remains in good condition, is still a residence, and has stayed with the same family. It was listed for its architecture and its link to Bettin's local business career.
Significance in brief: The house is significant for its architecture and for its association with Max Bettin, a prominent local grocer in the early twentieth century and a leader in the Jewish community. The reviewer recommended listing under criteria B and C.
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 86002564, listed December 9, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 602 E. Santa Rosa, Victoria |
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| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 9, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002564 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Jules Leffland |
| Architectural style | Eclectic dwelling |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is described as good, and the house is still used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.79671, -97.00053 (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 86002564.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6794579
- This listing as JSON
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