Historic House Listings

Six bedrooms and an art studio! The McRae House, Circa 1917 in Arkansas. $239,500

July 9, 2024

This is a big house with six bedrooms and an art studio. The McRae House was built in 1917. It was designed by Charles L. Thompson. It is located on .55 acre in Hope, Arkansas. The house features a small covered porch, large back patio, hardwood floors, built-in china cabinet, french doors, nice staircase and a claw foot tub. Six bedrooms, two bathrooms and 3,505 square feet. $249,500 New price: $239,500

Contact Lindsey Townsend with Lance and Associates Real Estate: 870-299-1971

From the Zillow listing:

 

NEW PRICE! • Known nationally as the McRae House. • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. • Built in 1917, designed by Charles L. Thompson. • Prairie style design. • The front porch features six Tuscan columns. • 3 Parcels, totaling 1.22 acre, more or less. • 3,505 square feet, per tax card. • 1st floor: Kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room, den, breakfast nook, laundry room, grand foyer, 2 gas fireplaces, full bathroom, 1 bedroom. • 2nd floor: entertainment area, 4 bedrooms, sunroom, full bathroom, 3 wardrobes. • 3rd floor: completely floored, currently used for storage. • The 2nd floor sunroom has an original Handei light, with a 2-blade fan. • Front and back stairwell. • Front stairwell has brand-new carpet, banister and railing, 2023. • City utilities. • Summit gas: cooktop and 2 fireplaces. • Cooktop and vent-a-hood, 2023. • Double oven. • Original built-in China cabinet. • Original hardwood floors. • Interior Mahogany doors. • Storm windows. • Roof, 2023. (Completely re-decked in 2003). • Blown-in insulation. • Plumbing & electrical was completely updated in 1983. • Pier & beam, replaced in 1983.

 

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