408 S Railroad AvenueCalvert, TX 77837

Description

Own a piece of Texas history. The Old Calvert Hotel, also known as the Dirr Cottage, is a National Register landmark dating to the 1870s with 10 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms & 3 half, and over a century of proven hospitality use. Built by German immigrant Gottlieb Dirr and later expanded into a grand hotel by his widow Hanna in 1904, this striking two-story property sits on a prominent corner lot directly across from the historic Southern Pacific Railroad line, just two blocks from the original train depot. Original hardwood floors, pocket doors, crown molding, shiplap walls, high ceilings, and pillars salvaged from Calvert’s original Opera House welcome you inside. The expansive layout includes multiple living and dining areas, a large kitchen with commercial-sized sink, dual laundry rooms on each floor, and generous office space throughout. Located in the heart of the fourth-largest historic district in Texas, Calvert is a charming small town on Hwy 6 just 30 minutes from Bryan-College Station and roughly an hour from Waco. Walk to downtown antique shops, coffee houses, restaurants, and Virginia Field Park with its landmark 1895 pavilion. Previous commercial uses include B&B, hotel-restaurant, and salon — making this ideal for boutique lodging, an event venue, creative retreat, or simply an extraordinary private estate. National Register status may qualify the buyer for federal historic preservation tax credits on qualified rehabilitation costs. A rare opportunity to own a property with this much history, proven versatility, and untapped potential.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1904

Living area

5,196 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.26 acres

Days on market

237

MLS^® Listing#

21199060

Property Features

Interior

Natural Woodwork · In-Law Floorplan

Appliances

Gas Cooktop · Double Oven · Tankless Water Heater

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s)

Heating

Fireplace(s)

Flooring

Wood

Fireplace

Free Standing · Gas

Parking

Additional Parking · Alley Access · Attached Carport · Carport · Concrete · Drive Through

Patio

Covered · Front Porch · Patio · Rear Porch · Side Porch

Foundation

Pillar/Post/Pier

Roof

Metal

Other structures

Workshop

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Spigner

Middle

Calvert

High

Calvert

District

Calvert ISD

Financial Details

Annual taxes

$2,170

Parcel number

030000001440

Directions

From Hwy 6, turn east onto Mitchell St in Calvert. Cross over the railroad tracks. The property is on the corner of Mitchell St and S Railroad Ave — a two-story white columned home on a corner lot. You can’t miss it.