Historic House Listings

Fixer upper alert! $39,000. 3/4 acres in Iowa.

October 30, 2018

Not bad for a fixer upper! Unpainted wood, pocket doors, nice stairs and original hardwood floors. Built in 1910. Located on .75 acres in Postville, Iowa. Four bedrooms, one bathroom, and 2,176 square feet. $59,900 New price: $39,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

A Sleeping Giant!!! Ok – If You’ve Been Looking For A Period Home With Great Bones, A Great Lot, And Tons Of Potential – Here You Go! Hands Down….This Is One Of The Coolest, Grandest Old Homes I Have Listed In A Very Long Time. Step Into This Late Victorian Beauty And Be Transfixed! Gorgeous Woodwork, Floors, Pocket Doors Galore, Beveled-Leaded Windows, Tall Ceilings, Walk-In Butler’s Pantry, Grand Entry With Stunning Balustrade, Huge Bedrooms, And A Walk-Up Attic That Could Be An Incredible Living Space Or Master Bedroom. Full Basement And Very Large, Corner Lot With Barn-Style Garage/Shed. The Details On The Exterior Are Extraordinary! Charming Front Porch With Wonderful Curb Appeal. This Diamond-In-The-Rough Needs You! Serious Buyers Only! This Landmark Property Needs To Be Saved And Restored!!!! Bring Your Ideas And Tool Belt – Here We Go!!!!

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