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So interesting! Town post office operates out of part of the house! Circa 1940. VA mountains. $99,000

August 16, 2019

Such an interesting setup! The town post office operates out of part of the home and brings in an income! This home was built in 1940. It is located in Shipman, Virginia. Very small town in the Virginia mountains. The post office has 552 square feet, original details, and one bathroom. The main residence has hardwood floors, and a full basement. Only four miles from Lovingston, Virginia for shopping and dining. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 2,180 square feet. $99,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Residence AND income generating property! Ideal situation for an investor with a leased residential dwelling and an additional space that is currently used as the Shipman post office. Property could also be used as a full time residence and still have the post office lease to bring in a monthly income. R1 zoning permits the post office. Post office has 552 sq ft with a half bath. Residential dwelling has 1,628 fin sq ft  with 3 bedrooms and 1 full/2 half baths, as well as a full basement for storage or expansion. Features: Brick exterior, hardwood flooring, and great location – only 4 miles from Lovingston for convenient shopping, dining, and banking, and for easy commuting to Charlottesville or Lynchburg.

 

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