Historic Retail
For Sale
$299,000
502 South Main, Calvert, TX 77837
Original brickwork, cast-iron frontage, tall ceilings, and display windows define this character-rich commercial space.
Property Size4,500 SF
Price / SF$66.44
Days on Market41
Property Features for 502 South Main
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,500 SF
Property Condition
Severity
Repairs Needed
Evidence
restoration needed
Additional Details
Utilities to Site
Yes
Building Details
Construction
brick
Listing Agency:
Heartland Properties
(979) 224-0632
Listed By:
Carla Barker · License #0523405
Source:
Doorstephomegroup
Added: Jul 21
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:15PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 502 South Main in Calvert, this 4,500-square-foot storefront occupies a structure associated with the Calvert Foundry & Manufacturing Co., founded around 1870. The building retains its original cast-iron front facade, brick walls, bead board ceilings, Victorian cast hardware, tall ceilings, broad door openings, and display windows. Long-leaf Southern Pine flooring from the 1870s remains, with restoration needed in portions of the floors.
A basement coal area is accessible by stairs, and an approximately 1870s water cistern remains in the building and still holds water. Electrical wiring has been reworked for modern use and safety. The structure is piped for natural-gas heat and includes a standing stove. Original cast-iron hooks remain on the ceiling from former oil lamp fixtures, while the open interior provides substantial wall area for displays or merchandise.
A basement coal area is accessible by stairs, and an approximately 1870s water cistern remains in the building and still holds water. Electrical wiring has been reworked for modern use and safety. The structure is piped for natural-gas heat and includes a standing stove. Original cast-iron hooks remain on the ceiling from former oil lamp fixtures, while the open interior provides substantial wall area for displays or merchandise.
Key Highlights
- 4,500‑square‑foot storefront at 502 South Main, Calvert, TX 77837
- Original cast‑iron front facade attributed to Mesker & Brothers Co. of St. Louis, MO
- Original brick walls, bead board ceilings, Victorian cast hardware, and display windows
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
142
Businesses Nearby
20k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 100%
Texaco
Shops & Services
11,820 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Family Dollar
Shops & Services
3,958 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Exxon
Shops & Services
3,876 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 77837, TX
1,362
Population
865
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
80%
High-School Grad
117.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
12
Density / Sq Mi
$66,250
Median Household Income
$44,167
Median Earnings
$913
Median Rent
$113,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Original brickwork, cast-iron frontage, tall ceilings, and display windows define this character-rich commercial space.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 502 South 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: 4,500‑square‑foot storefront at 502 South Main, Calvert, TX 77837; Original cast‑iron front facade attributed to Mesker & Brothers Co. of St. Louis, MO; Original brick walls, bead board ceilings, Victorian cast hardware, and display windows
