Historic House Listings

Wow! What a pretty home! Circa, 1897 in Pennsylvania. $149,900

May 15, 2018

This house was built in 1897 by the Fitzgerald and Speer Lumber Company. They built it to be a model home so they could show off all of their products. Those floors are gorgeous!! Located in Pen Argyl, Pa.  Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,761 square feet. $149,900

From the Zillow listing:

 

Lovely Victorian style 3 bedroom home built in 1897 by Fitzgerald & Speer Lumber Company as a model home to showcase their products. Foyer, living room & dining room are all hand carved chestnut & chestnut inlaid hardwood floors. There is a gorgeous fireplace with Italian tiles in the parlor/dining room. You’ll love the large rooms, high ceilings, stained glass windows & tons of windows to let the sun shine in! Enjoy the covered, wrap around front porch or watch the birds in your fully fenced back yard from the rear patio. Home was converted to efficient natural gas in 2014. Full basement w/walk-out to the back yard and addl storage room under back porch. Huge unfinished attic could easily be finished for additional space. Great starter home at this price or just a lovely home for anyone who appreciates excellent quality. There are garages for rent nearby and the bus stops right across the street for your convenience. Great central location just minutes to Routes 33/80.

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