Opportunity to own historic commercial building in Calvert’s Historic 8-Block Business District on the National Registry. Originally built in 1869, this historic building first operated as the Casimir Drugstore until 1949. Today, the building is the working studio and headquarters for international sign painter, Starr Studios. Spaces throughout the property have been designated to showcase the artist’s collections, as well as workspaces for gilding, restorations and sign painting. The property also includes living quarters, yoga/meditation space, and garage for custom painted art and lettering as seen on HGTV’s Junk Gypsy's VW bug. The building was once home to a bar/dance hall where guests gathered for frosty beverages w/friends. Original diagonal wood floors can be seen throughout the 3750 sq. ft. space. Multiple rooms and areas can be used as more retail space, storage, living quarters and more. The front room has a large retail/showroom and counters along with working areas. The back room/garage has a concrete floor with an alley exit door at grade. The property also boasts two roof windows/skylights for natural light and a special feature in historic buildings. Approx. halfway between College Station/Texas A&M and Waco/Baylor, this property is conveniently located in one of the state's largest historic districts on the National Registry. The building is an investment opportunity with the potential for retail, art studio, office, or hospitality in Calvert’s 500 block.
Active
$255,000
512 S Main St, Calvert, TX 77837
--beds
3,750sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1869
3,746.16 Square Feet Lot
$242,600 Zestimate®
$68/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original diagonal wood floorsMultiple rooms and areas
- 128 days |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 04:49pm
Listed by:
Brenda Van De Walle TREC #0407324 979-567-8910,
Polansky Realty
Source: BCSMLS,MLS#: 25008916
Originating MLS: Bryan College Station Regional AOR
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,750
- Total interior livable area: 3,750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Rear/Side/Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,746.16 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 030000003380
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1869
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Available, Trash Collection, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Calvert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $68/sqft
- Date on market: 8/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 97 days
Estimated market value
$242,600
$230,000 - $255,000
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $255,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,515/mo
Principal & interest
$1230
Property taxes
$196
Home insurance
$89
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 77837
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Calvert SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: ,
- District: Calvert
Source: BCSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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