That staircase is amazing! Just imagine how it could look with some work! The Charles Young house was built in 1886. Original hardwood floors, 12 foot ceilings on first floor, full basement and a three car garage. The third floor has additional rooms that were used by boarders at one time in the home’s history. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 3,748 square feet. $189,000
From the Zillow listing:
ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED. STUNNING, VICTORIAN TREASURE IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT OF BLUE ISLAND. RELATED LIVING OR MULTI-FAMILY POTENTIAL. BUILT IN 1886, THE CHARLES YOUNG HOUSE FEATURES A WINDING STAIRCASE, 12” CEILINGS 0N THE 1ST FLOOR, A FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, A FULL BASEMENT, 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS, 2 KITCHENS, 3 FURNACES(1ST FLOOR IS NEW), 3 CAR GARAGE, 76 X 171 CORNER LOT AND MUCH MORE. 3RD FLOOR HAS ADDITIONAL ROOMS WHICH WERE USED BY BOARDERS AT ONE TIME. A WONDERFUL PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL RENOVATION. NOT FOR EVERYONE BUT AN AWESOME OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT BUYER.
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