House at 1230 Oxford Street
historic place
The House at 1230 Oxford Street is located in Houston, Harris County, Texas. This historic place was constructed around 1906. It represents an early example of a cottage with Queen Anne architectural influences. The house features a one-story frame, a combination hipped and gabled roof, and patterned shingles on its front bay. It was one of the few houses of its style built at such an early date on Oxford Street. The House at 1230 Oxford Street was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1984, as part of the Historic Resources of Houston Heights. This designation recognizes its local architectural significance and its intact condition. The house contributes to the historical character of the Houston Heights area, which was Texas' earliest planned community. It remains a tangible link to the early development of this Houston neighborhood.