And it's in a flood zone, which is what I figured. And it's flooded pretty decent around here, that particular town gets hit every year.
Well, the taxes are going to be a lot more once you fix it up, right?
They would be. Yes. If the house was fixed up nice and pretty, it'd be a $150 to $200k home.
It does sit right against the road. I didn't know that until now, so it's not as middle of no where as I thought. And Google street view shows cars at it. Which means someone's been there in the last 13 years. It's only been listed for 16 days. Someone's probably been using it as storage, which is what a lot of people do around here with old homes.
Reading this post, I realize that there are two kinds of people - those of us who are downright fascinated by this type of prospect, and people who only see the 6 bedrooms and 1 bath crammed into a small-ish space. Clearly, you, @deanlicker, and I are in the fascinated camp. I find it terribly sad that this house will probably be bulldozed by the buyer. I love, love old houses and the stories they hold. At the same time, they are a shit ton of work and I realize that they're not for everyone.
It recently sold at a public auction, which is why it's only 14k, the new owner wants to unload it. An old couple was living in it up until April!!
"THIS HISTORIC SITE WAS ONCE OCCUPIED BY THE WASHINGTON ACADEMY. IT IS THE LAST REMAINING STRUCTURE ON THE PROPERTY. THE BUILDING IS 2 ½ STORIES ON .44 ACRES AND IS SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF ZZZZZ TWP., XXX., BUT CARRIES A XXX ADDRESS. THERE IS A WELL ON THE PROPERTY BUT NO INDOOR PLUMBING. THERE IS NO SEPTIC SYSTEM. THE HOUSE IS IN NEED OF COMPLETE RESTORATION. THE PROPERTY HAS MATURE TREES AND IS BORDERED IN THE BACK BY A MILL RACE. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD WITH A MODEST RESERVE."
(Caps lock from auction site, I'm not THAT excited)
Oh, I love old houses too, but after someone else has done all the work on them. lol
No indoor plumbing? No septic system? And an old couple was living there?
You'd be surprised what some of the old folks put up with around here. This isn't the only old house that houses people who still use outhouses and water pumps.
I don't know if they moved out in recent years, the auction contained all of their belongings sooo...
If I had the money at my finger tips, I'd hire someone to come in and restore the house. It's part of the old military academy, which there is a new one near by, I believe.
But it's adorable. Imagine bright summer flowers around it, bright white paint, a porch, a swing...aahhh.
Long as it's not haunted. But it probably is.
Now knowing what it was a part of, I can understand the 6 bedrooms. They probably are super tiny. To fit enough cadets in there, it would have to be.
Also, if there is no plumbing...wtf is the point of putting a bathroom in? Lol
This sounds like something I would LOVE to do - in theory. In reality, I would probably die of anxiety interviewing contractors and waiting for it all to get done.
nursewife, we're in the early stages of considering a move from the city to somewhere with land. It would be amazing to have the kids grow up with chickens and goats and a huge garden.
REALLY?? I'm always on the lookout for hobby farms! I'm not sure I could ever get DH to move out of the city, so I will come visit you LOL!
EmilieMadison, let's just pick up your house and put it in the middle of the country. Like, 150 acres of land - goats, chickens, FLUFFY COWS, a huge garden, and hot farmhands.
EmilieMadison, let's just pick up your house and put it in the middle of the country. Like, 150 acres of land - goats, chickens, FLUFFY COWS, a huge garden, and hot farmhands.
Not in a "my flesh has been used as a seat cover" kind of way, no. But I know of him.
i'm just messing around lol! i wouldn't live in a creepy old farm house for one beeellllion dollars but i still want to see pictures of this one
Thankfully I don't live in WI.
My standard requirement for buying a house is that no one has died in it. It was the only answer I was concerned with before I bought this house. And my house has only ever had one owner since 1940.
This sounds like something I would LOVE to do - in theory. In reality, I would probably die of anxiety interviewing contractors and waiting for it all to get done.
nursewife, we're in the early stages of considering a move from the city to somewhere with land. It would be amazing to have the kids grow up with chickens and goats and a huge garden.
What area are you thinking? I'm in Huron/Perth area. My parents house my goats since Ive moved out, and the kids love them! It's so funny seeing how excited they get about animals.
nursewife, I'm in the Twin Cities area. We are total cityfolk, but I grew up in the country. Not on a farm, but we had land and we played outside all day and spent lots of time at my grandparents' and aunts and uncles' farms. I am really romanticizing this life and want it for our (suddenly exploding) family.
Honestly, one of the biggest draws to being out in the country is that right now, I can only run in one direction to stop one child from darting into traffic. I have no idea how we're going to manage with three. Ha.
nursewife, I'm in the Twin Cities area. We are total cityfolk, but I grew up in the country. Not on a farm, but we had land and we played outside all day and spent lots of time at my grandparents' and aunts and uncles' farms. I am really romanticizing this life and want it for our (suddenly exploding) family.
Honestly, one of the biggest draws to being out in the country is that right now, I can only run in one direction to stop one child from darting into traffic. I have no idea how we're going to manage with three. Ha.
That's a huge reason for me too. We live in a small town now, and I can't take the twins out on my own. I love how if they are at my parents or inlaws they would have to run a loooong way to get into any trouble.
I don't know if they'll still be baby piggies by the time I get to take pictures of them! But next time I see them, I'll take some. Pigs are oddly cute regardless.