Pippert House
Why it's listed
Located at 207 E. Third in the southeast part of Victoria's old townsite, this 1 1/2-story house dates to about 1870 and has served as a residence throughout its history. It is a wood-frame dwelling with weatherboard siding, a composition roof, a gable roof, and box eaves. The plan follows a Georgian arrangement with a rear ell. The north facade is symmetrical and five bays wide, with a centered entrance made up of a single door, transom, and sidelights. A gable-roofed porch shelters the entry, supported by box columns with molded caps, and pilasters frame the doorway. Windows are wood sash, double-hung, with six-over-six lights. The house was listed for its architecture. It is described as one of Victoria's most intact center-passage dwellings, and its Greek Revival details, especially the molded capitals and balanced composition, indicate an early date of construction. It was recorded as being in fair condition in 1983.
Significance in brief: The inventory form states that it is architecturally significant as one of Victoria's most intact center-passage dwellings. Its Greek Revival detailing, including molded capitals and a symmetrical composition, points to an early construction date. The reviewer recommended listing under Criterion 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 86002578, listed December 9, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 207 E. Third, Victoria |
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| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 9, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002578 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is listed as fair, and the house is still in residential use. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.79140, -97.00759 (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 86002578.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000687
- This listing as JSON
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