House at 844 Courtlandt
historic place
Welcome to the House at 844 Courtlandt, a historic place in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. This residence was individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1983. Built around 1905, the house displays Queen Anne and Colonial Revival architectural styles. It is a one-and-a-half story wood frame cottage, featuring an attached porch with Doric columns and turned balusters. A hipped roof with a projecting gable on the front facade completes its design. The House at 844 Courtlandt is located in Houston Heights, a planned community developed in 1891. Houston Heights was an independent city from 1896 until its annexation by Houston in 1918. This house is significant as a well-preserved example of the ornate cottages built in the Houston Heights during its early development.