Historic Status for the Caldwell House
City Council meeting · Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 AM
The decision
Should the James Harvey and Pearl Caldwell House at 400 West 37th Street receive historic landmark status?
Who notices: The property owner and neighbors along West 37th Street would be most directly affected.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
Your potential impact
Before · In your neighborhood
The property has residential zoning with neighborhood conservation and neighborhood plan rules.
After · What could change
The house would gain historic landmark designation while keeping its residential zoning and existing neighborhood rules.
The trade-offs
Potential benefits
Future owners of the house
Historic recognition could help future owners make choices that preserve the home's distinctive features.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
Owners planning renovations
Renovations could require extra planning to meet historic preservation expectations.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Over the years
Current and future neighborhood residents
Years later, residents could still see the house's historic character as the surrounding area changes.
Possible longer-term effect, inferred from the proposal. Not a guaranteed outcome.
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Where things stand
Current official status: Agenda Ready
Listed council meeting: October 8, 2026
A final vote result isn't available on this page yet. That doesn't mean a vote hasn't happened. The official record in Sources & transparency below has the City's latest status and meeting details.
Sources & transparency
Plain-language summary based on Austin's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-2597Official status: Agenda ReadyUpdated by the City Oct 2, 2026
Read the official record
C14H-2026-0039 - James Harvey and Pearl Caldwell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 400 West 37th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood conservation- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: Nicholas Wallace. Applicant: Preservation Central, Inc. (Terri Myers). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.