214 E Main St 

Brenham , TX 77833

Historic name: Zeiss Building (built 1856)

About This Property

Originally built in 1856, the WM Zeiss building, named after German immigrant William Zeiss, is one of the oldest in downtown Brenham. Originally built as a one-story building, the second floor was added later in multiple stages over the years. 

For Sale By Agent
Real Estate Sale Info:

 Chris Kamprath
Legend Texas Properties
Price: $1,499,000
Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: B3
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits
Sale/Lease Availability Info: Last updated September 20th, 2023

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed B3 - Historical and Central Business
Lot Size (acres) 0.1440
Parking Spaces 21
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 12,840
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1856
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date December 3rd, 2014
Parcel Number R24681
Subdivision
Legal Description ORIGINAL TOWN ADD'N., LOT 10A, (214 E MAIN)
Located Within
  • National Register Historic District
  • Main Street District
  • Downtown Plan Area
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Local Historic Ordinance Boundary

Existing Businesses

Business Type
Retail
Square Ft.
Floor
First yr. at location

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
Survey Date
Modification Type