231 S Getty St 

Uvalde , TX 78801

Historic name: Modern Grocery, Ben'S Grocery & Market (built 1946)

About This Property

The Modern Grocery  was built between 1937 and 1948 as a  neighborhood grocery store. Later it was  Ben’s Grocery & Market. In 1960 this  was Dr. Leroy Guice’s office.

Amenities

Outdoor Green Space, Rear Entrance
Total Building Size (sq ft): 2,380
Zoning: B-3 Base Zoning + Historic Downtown Overlay District (HDT)
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
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
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed HDT Overlay permits base zoning uses + residential as secondary for any commercial property. Design review required for exterior changes to properties in the HDT.
Lot Size (acres) 0.1653
Parking Spaces 4
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 2,380
Total Commercial Units 2
Total Residential Units 0
Total Commerical Sq Ft 2,380
Total Residential Sq Ft 0
Year Built 1946
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date
Parcel Number 14361
Subdivision
Legal Description 10900 OLD TOWN SUBDIVISION LOT 131B BLK 5
Located Within
  • Local Historic District - Overlay/B-3 Zoning District
  • Main Street District
  • DTTX Search Area
  • Local Historic District

Existing Businesses

Munoz Law Firm

Business Type
Office and Professional Services
Square Ft.
1,300
Floor
1
First yr. at location

Mattress Store

Business Type
Retail
Square Ft.
1,080
Floor
1
First yr. at location

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Commerce
Stylistic Influences
Commercial Style
Alterations/Additions
MID 20TH CENTURY COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
- Local level
Priority
Medium
Historic Resources Survey
Uvalde Old Town Historic District Survey
Survey Date
2018
Modification Type