The Beckham Hotel
Mineola, Texas
Property Overview
Before Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert won Grammy Awards, they were students at John DeFoore's music school — run for nearly 20 years inside the building that is now the Beckham Hotel. (Source: American Songwriter, KLTV East Texas.) That history is still in the walls: three stories of exposed brick, original terrazzo floors, soaring ceilings, and curated chandeliers in downtown Mineola, Texas.
This is the rare historic property that has already done the hard work — it operates, it has regulars, it has a reputation, and it comes with a story no other property for sale can tell.
Sitting directly adjacent to the Mineola Amtrak station on Commerce Street, the Beckham is front row for the annual events that draw weekenders from Dallas and beyond. The ~20,000 SF building includes 13 active hotel rooms, a 2,150 SF grand ballroom with one of the oldest floating spring dance floors in Texas, two commercial kitchens, active ground-floor tenants generating $95,400/yr in contracted lease income, a courtyard, and income already running from day one.
A confirmed contributing building in the Mineola Downtown Historic District (NRHP, 2013), the Beckham qualifies for Federal and Texas historic tax credits — up to 45 cents returned per dollar of qualifying rehabilitation spend.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of East Texas music history and make it your own.
The Beckham Hotel occupies a commanding corner on East Commerce Street in historic downtown Mineola — a three-story brick landmark that has outlasted everything around it and still turns heads.
Step through the front entrance and the lobby sets the tone immediately: soaring ceilings, original terrazzo floors, and curated chandeliers that cast warm light across a space that feels both grand and intimate. The ground floor flows naturally from the hotel reception area into a hideaway cigar lounge, a coffee shop, and a salon — all active, all adding life to the building on any given afternoon.
Through the lobby and past the front desk, a shaded courtyard opens behind the building — covered grill, restrooms, and abundant seating under the stars. Evening concerts happen here. Guests spill out from the French doors of the Liberty Lounge, a beloved library and game room that doubles as a private meeting space for weekend retreat groups.
Next door, an adjacent 2,500 sqft commercial space holds a second full commercial kitchen, a wine bar, and a bespoke gallery and office — a versatile anchor that could accommodate a restaurant partner, an artist-in-residence, or an owner-operated F&B concept.
The original staircase leads up to the mezzanine — a peekaboo view down to the reception below — before opening into the ballroom. Original coat check, a piano, 2,150 SF of event space with one of the oldest floating spring dance floors in Texas. The room earns its keep every wedding season and does it without any cosmetic help needed.
The second floor's finished wing offers five guest rooms, two bathrooms, a modest office, and storage. The adjoining wing is opportunity space — high ceilings, exposed beams, original tile and brick — ready for a custom apartment build-out designed to the new owner's vision.
The third floor is the crown: 13 individually styled guest rooms and 7 bathrooms, each with exposed brick, individual climate-controlled units, and sumptuous bedding. Guests who stay here don't forget it.
About the Owner's Quarters
There are several areas/options owners or onsite management could live
Features:
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Restaurant
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Wedding Venue
Lifestyle:
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Winery
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Fishing
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Golf
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Horse
Business Description:
The Beckham Hotel occupies a commanding corner on East Commerce Street in historic downtown Mineola — the building where John DeFoore ran a music school for nearly 20 years, teaching students who included two future Grammy winners, Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert. (Source: American Songwriter, KLTV East Texas.) It's a three-story brick landmark that has outlasted everything around it and still turns heads.
Step through the front entrance and the lobby sets the tone immediately: soaring ceilings, original terrazzo floors, and curated chandeliers that cast warm light across a space that feels both grand and intimate. The ground floor flows naturally from the hotel reception area into a hideaway cigar lounge, a coffee shop, and a salon — all active, all adding life to the building on any given afternoon.
Through the lobby and past the front desk, a shaded courtyard opens behind the building — grill, restrooms, and abundant seating under the stars. Evening concerts happen here. Guests spill out from the French doors of the Liberty Lounge, a beloved library and game room that doubles as a private meeting space for weekend retreat groups.
Next door, an adjacent 2,500 sqft commercial space holds a second full commercial kitchen, a wine bar, and a bespoke gallery and office — a versatile anchor that could accommodate a restaurant partner, an artist-in-residence, or an owner-operated F&B concept.
The original staircase leads up to the mezzanine — a peekaboo view down to the reception below — before opening into the ballroom: original coat check, a piano, and 2,150 SF of event space with one of the oldest floating spring dance floors in Texas. The room earns its keep every wedding season, in the same building where two future Grammy winners once studied music.
The second floor's finished wing offers five guest rooms, two bathrooms, a modest office, and storage. The adjoining wing is opportunity space — high ceilings, exposed beams, original tile and brick — ready for a custom build-out designed to the new owner's vision.
The third floor is the crown: 13 individually styled guest rooms and 7 bathrooms, each with exposed brick, individual climate-controlled units, and sumptuous bedding. Guests who stay here don't forget it.
THE NUMBERS:
$1,151,762+ invested in restoration and rehabilitation since 2019 — priced below the property’s $2,000,000 insurer-confirmed 2026 replacement cost
FINANCING: SBA 7(a) financing is a viable path for qualified buyers — request financials to review structure and eligibility with a qualified SBA lender.
Priced to reflect completed restoration and replacement cost — sellers welcome serious conversations on structure and terms with qualified buyers.
Terms of Sale:
The Beckham Hotel is offered at $1,850,000 — real estate, operating business, and everything that comes with it.
The seller is motivated and will consider all reasonable offers.
Cash buyers, conventional financing, and SBA 7(a) loan programs are all welcome. Buyers pursuing SBA financing should confirm program eligibility and structure with a qualified SBA lender.
Qualified buyers will receive a full financials package including P&L history, tenant lease summaries, and supporting documentation.
Contact: Sarah Jackson | sarah@mineolabeckhamhotel.com | (903) 638-6182
mineolabeckhamhotel.com
Legal Disclaimer
All financial information must be independently verified by the buyer's accountant, lender, and legal counsel prior to any investment decision. Revenue figures are based on seller records. Projections are illustrative only. Historic tax credit eligibility is based on confirmed NRHP contributing building status; consult a certified preservation tax credit advisor. SBA financing eligibility varies by lender and borrower profile. Music school history attributed to John DeFoore per American Songwriter and KLTV East Texas reporting. The Beckham Hotel is NOT located in a federally designated Opportunity Zone.
Sarah Beckham Hotel (Owner)
9036386182
Sq Ft:
20,000
Owner's Quarters Sq Ft:
800
Acres:
0.3
Year Built:
1892
Last Renovated:
2022
Years in Business:
