Historic House Listings

The staircase! The light fixture! Circa 1898 in Georgia. $99,000

November 16, 2020

That’s a gorgeous staircase! I want that light fixture! This home was built in 1898. It is located on .34 acres in Valdosta, Georgia. The home has original hardwood floors, a large wrap around porch, unpainted wainscoting, and transom windows. Known as the John Nelson Deming home. He was a master carpenter and built many homes in the area. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 2,627 square feet. $99,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Located between Downtown and Valdosta State University, this home with a rare rain porch is on a corner lot and includes beautiful wood features, mantels, and staircase. Its namesake, John Nelson Deming, preeminent master carpenter, built many homes in Valdosta’s North Patterson Historic District/National Register of Historic Places, most notably, The Crescent, c. 1899 built for U.S. Senator W.S. West. Requires restoration and zoned residential or professional. Adjacent properties and lots available.

 

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