Historic House Listings

Sold. Love the exterior colors! Circa 1890 in Pennsylvania. $385,000

April 15, 2019

This home was built in 1890. It is located on .28 acres in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Situated just one block from the center of town. Eleven foot ceilings, wide plank floors, exposed brick and a grand staircase. This home has three floors of living space. The bottom floor was used as a retail space with kitchen and a ADA compliant restroom. The current owners lived on the second and third floor. They added a second kitchen in their living quarters. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 3,219 square feet. $385,000

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Located one block from the center of town, this historic twin is one of the grand homes of Emmaus. With 11-foot ceilings, exposed brick, wide plank floors, and the original majestic staircase, the property has 3 floors. The first floor was retail and office/kitchen space, and features ADA-compliant restroom, parking, and building access. The owners lived above their business on the spacious second and third floors, where they added an impressive, professional kitchen. Updated full baths are on the second and third floors. There’s plenty of yard and garden space for an owner with a green thumb. The property has many other possibilities, including bringing it back to a 3-story home, or separating the first floor from the upper floors to create a great investment property. It includes 3-4 off-street parking spaces, a shed, and a detached garage. All offered in the popular East Penn SD. Make your appointment today to see this beautiful property and become a part of its history.
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