Historic House Listings

The Francis Pugh House, Circa 1850 in North Carolina. $240,000

November 28, 2025

Pretty details! Known as the Francis Pugh House. It was built in 1850. It is located on .49 acre in Clinton, North Carolina. The Francis Pugh House features a covered front porch, original wood floors, crown moulding, wide baseboards, original mantels and an updated kitchen. Would be nice to get the carpeting up. There is a detached storage shed on the property. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,770 square feet. $240,000

Contact Dianne B. Johnson with Butler and Faircloth Realtors: 910-990-0055

From the Zillow listing:

 

Motivated Seller. Bring offers.This is a beautifully updated and charming historical home with 9 foot ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors. This home is in the National Register of Historic Places and is the Francis Pugh House built is 1850. It is featured in Tom Butchko’s ”An Inventory of Historic Architecture Sampson County North Carolina”. ”Listing in the National Register places no federal restrictions or requirements on a private property owner”, unless an owner applies for fed. tax credits. The owner shares that the updates include new wood siding everywhere but the front porch, vinyl replacement windows, 6-7 year old metal roof, updated electrical wiring & circuit breaker box, plumbing, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. A grand foyer welcomes one into this beautiful historic, yet modern home. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Two bedrooms share a jack & Jill bath. The foyer terminates into a lovely, remodeled white kitchen. Off the kitchen is a formal dining room with fireplace and chandelier. Beyond the kitchen is a large family room with a fireplace and a laundry room with lots of cabinets. Includes The Max Plan First American 1-year home warranty. There is a large, full house, partially floored attic that has deep insulation and the potential for additional space in the future. There are two storage buildings, one with an attacged shelter. Home located in desirable ETJ zoning area where you are just outside city limits but protected with city zoning. Enjoy relaxing on the beautiful front porch and be enchanted by this homes southern charm. Don’t miss this chance to own a truly magnificent, beautifully updated and remodeled historic home. AirBnB or Special Events Venue are other potential uses.

 

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