Historic Victorian Foundry on
502 S MAIN, Calvert, TX 77837
- Added:
- Dec 13, 2024
- Days on Market:
- 517
- Last Refresh:
- May 14 at 6:06 pm
Property Features for 502 S MAIN
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- Robertson
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 502 MAIN 202
- Size
- 4,500 SF
- Lot size
- 0.10 Acres
Listing agent Carla Barker (979) 224-0632
Listing office Heartland Properties PO Box 427, Calvert, TX (979) 224-0632
Listing date Dec 13, 2024
MLS# 24017610
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HighLights
- Rare opportunity to own a piece of Victorian Texas history: The Calvert Foundry & Manufacturing Co., one of only 5 original structures on Main Street listed by the State Historical Association.
- Original cast iron front facade from the renowned Mesker & Brothers Co. of St. Louis, MO.
- Features original brick walls, bead board ceilings, and 1870s long leaf Southern Pine wood floors.
- Includes a historic coal basement (accessible by stairs) and a water cistern dating back to the 1870s that still holds water.
- Boasts tall ceilings, wide doors opening onto Main Street, and wonderful display windows.
- Electrical wiring has been updated for modern use; piped for natural gas heat with a standing stove included.
Overview
This commercial property, formerly the Calvert Foundry & Manufacturing Co. and originally the L. T. Fuller Co., offers a piece of Victorian Texas history. The property is one of five original structures on Main Street of Calvert listed by the State Historical Association. Founded around 1870, the company was one of Calvert's first industries. The building features an original cast iron front facade from Mesker & Brothers Co. of St. Louis, MO. The property includes original brick walls, bead board ceilings, and an 1870s water cistern that still holds water. The front doors feature decorated Victorian cast hardware. Tall ceilings and wide doors open onto Main Street. The property has 1870s long leaf Southern Pine wood floors, with some restoration needed. Display windows remain, and evidence of original oil ceiling lamp fixtures with cast iron hooks can be found on the ceiling. Electrical wiring has been reworked for modern use and safety. The structure is piped for natural gas heat, and a standing stove remains. The property also includes a coal basement accessible by stairs. The lot size is 0.103 acres. The property size is approximately 4500 square feet.
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Location Insight
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- City
- Calvert
- County
- Robertson
- State
- Texas
- Longitude
- -96.674822
- Latitude
- 30.979338
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Specialty property - Victorian-era foundry with original features in historic Calvert, Texas.
Where is this specialty property located?
The property is located at 502 S MAIN Calvert, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Rare opportunity to own a piece of Victorian Texas history: The Calvert Foundry & Manufacturing Co., one of only 5 original structures on Main Street listed by the State Historical Association.; Original cast iron front facade from the renowned Mesker & Brothers Co. of St. Louis, MO.; Features original brick walls, bead board ceilings, and 1870s long leaf Southern Pine wood floors.
