Historic House Listings

Cypress siding, pine floors and palm trees! Circa 1915 in Florida. $75,000

May 26, 2022

Cypress siding, pine floors and palm trees. Sounds like a good song. This home was built in 1915. It is located on .73 acres in Greenville, Florida. The listing says the home is uninsurable. Curious what the issues are with it. Sometimes they are easy fixes. This home is in northern Florida near the Georgia state line. The home features a wrap around front porch, pine hardwood floors, baseboards, built-ins and a clawfoot tub. Three bedrooms, one bathroom and 2,112 square feet. $75,000

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From the Zillow listing:

 

Step back in time when you walk through the huge wooden door into this 1915 home in Greenville, FL. This beautiful and historic home has cypress wood siding, pine hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a huge front porch to remind you of all of the treasures from the past. The home has three bedrooms, one bathroom, a separate dining room and kitchen, and a sun-room off of the back, also known as a Florida room. The separate dining room is a beautiful sight-to-see, with huge windows allowing in natural light. With some minor modifications and some TLC, this house could be rejuvenated and become a wonderful place to call home for many more years. This is one you must see to really discover its potential! This home currently has no central heat or AC, the current owner uses window units and a gas fireplace to cool and heat the home. This is a cash only sale and there is currently no insurance on the home. With some alterations, the home could be insurable.

 

 

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