Historic House Listings

Sold. Fixer upper alert! Pocket doors! Circa 1897 in Illinois. $14,000

November 25, 2019

This home has some original details. Strip up the carpeting in some rooms, clear the house out. Pocket doors look in good shape! This home was built in 1897. It is located in Cairo, Illinois. There is even an original laundry chute. The home is situated on a cobble stone street known as “millionaire’s row”. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 3,200 square feet. $14,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Large home with tons of character. Built in 1897. Hardwood floors throughout. Original details. Wooden pocket doors. 3 Bay windows. Laundry shoot. Built in benches. Unfinished basement. Large standing attic. Cobble stone street. ‘On millionaires row’ Fixer UPPER! Needs Repairs. This home is available for SALE. NO rent to own.

 

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