Address
408 S Railroad Avenue, Calvert, TX
Price
$ 399,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#21199060
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyROBERTSON
- CityCalvert
- NeighborhoodCalvert
- Zip77837
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1904
- Taxes$ 2170
- Price$ 399,000
- Bedrooms10
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage5196
- Lot Size0.264 Acres
Data Source:
North Texas Real Estate Info Systems (NTREIS)
Property 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.
| Elementary School |
|---|
| Spigner Elementary School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Listed $520,000 |
| 7/22/2026 | 18$429,000 |
| 7/30/2026 | 9$393,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Fireplace(s) |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Wall/Window Unit(s) |
| Utilities | City Sewer,City Water,Curbs,Individual Gas Meter,Individual Water Meter |
| Possession | Closing/Funding |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Gas Cooktop,Double Oven,Tankless Water Heater |
| School District | Calvert ISD |
| Year Built | 1904 |
| Levels | Two |
| Unexempt Taxes | 2170 |
| Will Subdivide | No |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Subdivision Name | Calvert |
| Transaction Type | For Sale |
| Carport Spaces | 4 |
| County | Robertson |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA Type | None |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| 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. Yo |
| City | Calvert |
| Elementary School Name | Spigner |
| High School | Calvert |
| Elementary School | Spigner |
| Virtual Tour URL Unbranded | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21199060 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA |
Interior Features
| Interior Features | Decorative Lighting,In-Law Suite Floorplan,Multiple Staircases,Natural Woodwork,Paneling |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplace Features | Freestanding,Gas |
| Fireplaces Total | 4 |
| Dining Areas | 1 |
| Living Areas | 3 |
| Room Count | 14 |
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Lock Box Type | Combo |
| Total Bedrooms | 10 |
| Total Baths | 6 |
Exterior Features
| Vegetation | Grassed |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Unknown |
| Other Structures | Workshop w/Electric |
| Lot Size Source | Appraiser |
| Parking Features | Additional Parking,Alley Access,Attached Carport,Carport,Concrete,Drive Through |
| Lot Size | Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero) |
| Covered Spaces | 4 |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Lot Size Area | 0.2640 |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Structural Style | Designated Historical Home |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 11499.8400 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.2640 |
| Patio And Porch Features | Covered,Front Porch,Patio,Rear Porch,Side Porch |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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