LEAGUE CITY — A Queen Anne-style home built in 1911 has been lovingly restored and is now back on the market, offering buyers the rare opportunity to own a preserved piece of League City’s early history.

Constructed for $2,500 by builder Robert Parke, the two-story home was originally commissioned by a couple from Cypress, Texas. With its distinct architectural charm and a story deeply woven into the city’s past, the property stands as one of the few surviving examples of pre-war residential design in the area.

In 1921, the house was purchased by Dr. Leander Dallas, believed to be League City’s first physician. At a time when there were only three doctors in the entire county, Dr. Dallas made a name for himself—not only for providing care out of his home-based practice, but also for conducting bold, and sometimes risky, medical experiments. He lived in the home with his two wives during his tenure.

Re-zoned in the 1950s, the property transitioned from a private residence to a law office under a new owner. In 1999, efforts were made to stabilize the structure with a new foundation and termite treatment. Despite that work, the home eventually fell into serious disrepair. By the late 2010s, years of neglect left the kitchen, ceilings, and other key areas severely rotted. After the last known resident was arrested around 2017–2018 by League City Police, the house was left vacant.

Purchased in 2023, the home caught the attention of investor and co-owner Larry Robinson.

“We were driving the neighborhood, looking for investments, when we came across this one,” Robinson said. “Saw the potential—we had to have it.”

Restoration work began shortly after the purchase and spanned nearly nine months. “When we started the project, we looked at everything that needed restoring,” Robinson said. “We hired contractors and got to work.”

Among the biggest challenges was restoring the front porch. “The hardest part was actually the front porch,” he recalled. “We had a hard time trying to match the original columns, but got lucky and matched with the same curves inside each post. The actual decking needed some spots replaced that were rotted.”

Throughout the process, care was taken to preserve original features where possible. The porch’s tongue-and-groove flooring was salvaged, while the stained glass window lining the staircase was carefully restored. Other updates included modern plumbing and the addition of a garage to improve function without compromising the home’s historical appeal.

League City Historical Society members praised the project as a win for preservation and community heritage.

“We try as a society to encourage the preservation of these homes,” said Catharin Lewis.

“Saves history, ultimate in recycling are the two main reasons, besides beautification,” added Richard Lewis.

Now officially listed for sale, the restored home is more than a property—it’s a rare slice of League City history, carefully revived and ready for a new chapter. For those interested in touring or purchasing the property, Realtor Chris Kammer can be contacted at 903-353-6693, house at 201 E. Wilkins Street.