Easley, S. A., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1913, this two-story brick house at 1310 Olive Street in Georgetown sits in a residential neighborhood southeast of the central business district, south of Southwestern University. It has a modified L plan, a hip roof with composition shingles, and hip dormers on each side, with a screened inset balcony in the eastern dormer. An L-shaped inset porch rests on brick piers with quarry-faced stone capitals and a solid brick railing capped in sandstone. The front entrance has leaded beveled glass in a geometric design, and the extended eaves are supported by jigsawn brackets. The Belford Lumber Co. served as contractor. The house was listed for its architecture, as an excellent example of a Belford-built residence and one of only a small number of brick homes in the city. It is similar to the Sauer House at 1605 Main. It was rehabilitated in 1974, remains in residential use, and is in excellent condition.
Significance in brief: The form names architecture as the primary area of significance. It calls the house an excellent example of a Belford-built residence and notes it is one of only a small number of brick residences in the city. It is compared to the Sauer House at 1605 Main.
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 86000983, listed April 29, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1310 Olive, Georgetown |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Listed | April 29, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86000983 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Belford Lumber Co. (contractor) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition is listed as excellent; the house was rehabilitated in 1974 and is still in residential use. The original barn or garage was converted into a playroom in 1974, and the rear porch has been enclosed. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Olive Street Historic District |
| Coordinates | 30.63261, -97.66718 (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 86000983.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002576
- This listing as JSON
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