915 Zaragoza St 

Laredo , TX 78040

Historic name: Casa Ortiz (built 1872)

About This Property

This Mexican colonial home was built by Jose Reyes Ortiz, a  merchant and go-between for Mexico and Texas. Ortiz, a landowner from San Jose de Palafox  located just upriver from the town, was officially granted the land in 1826. The home was built in  1830, and the front portion and upper level were added in 1872. The spacious U-shaped home  has a large central courtyard.

Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: CBD - Central Business District
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Not a Local Landmark
• Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

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Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres) 0.3284
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft 9,436
Year Built 1872
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date April 4th, 2007
Parcel Number 159745
Subdivision
Legal Description E30.55 OF 2 & W55.69 OF 3 & W55.69' OF N50' OF 8 & E38.81' OF N50'-9 BLK 19 WD
Located Within
  • National Register Historic District - Villa San Agustin de Laredo
  • Main Street District
  • Local Historic District - San Agustin de Laredo
  • Arts & Entertainment Zoning District
  • TIRZ Zone #1
  • DowntownTX

Survey Recommendations

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