Bungalow of the Week, No. 4

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Sunday, December 9. 2007

Bungalow of the Week, No. 4

Another one from Nashville, on Blair Boulevard.� Even though this house is one of the few on the rapidly gentrifying street (a 20s era streetcar suburb) that has not been repaired and renovated, its charm and authenticity are undeniable.� For anyone who's thinking about moving to town, this place was just put on the market for $400,000, as is.

Posted by The Dylanologist in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 20:07 | Comments (8) | Trackbacks (0)

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Understand the price... but yet. Has the plumbing, electrical, phone been updated. Leave me a hulk and I will offfer 225 max. And will be outbid, no doubt.

#1 Luther McLeod on 2007-12-09 21:39 (Reply)

The place was bought in 1964 for something like $8,000, and no doubt it was in much better condition then. But yes I agree 400k is a bit much for 1500 sq feet. You are paying for 1) highly desirable historic neighborhood and 2) proximity to downtown and Hillsboro Village (a New Urbanist paradise). I doubt it will fetch 400 though - market has cooled off here recently - I will guess 350 or thereabouts.

#1.1 The Dylanologist on 2007-12-10 00:15 (Reply)

I can buy the same place in Pig Fart, Arkansas, for a whole lot cheaper.

#2 buddy larsen on 2007-12-09 22:39 (Reply)

You could put 2-300,000 into fixing up the house, and then maybe 20,000 in landscaping, and it would be great.

#3 BD on 2007-12-10 05:28 (Reply)

Heh--that'd have you up to $500/sq ft or so. Wonder what the high end in Manhattan is these days?

#3.1 buddy larsen on 2007-12-10 08:38 (Reply)

Nice that it has never been renovated. Roof looks like it is a little light on the framing. If those two upper gable vents are add ons, then might not be a good sign. Front porch beam looks a little bowed. Could just be crooked lumber. Roof is most important. Makes me wonder some about the rest of the houses 'bones'. $400,000 and needs new kitchen and baths etc. etc. That is a lot of work. Might be a good project for young homeowners.

#4 Patina on 2007-12-10 09:07 (Reply)

Good call, P.

Re Buddy's question - there is no "top" in NYC, because almost everyone in the world wants a foothold there. For good reason, too. Wish I still had the 1 BR place I once owned and updated on W. 86th st.

#4.1 BD on 2007-12-10 09:54 (Reply)

yep --I've got a few seller's remorses too --nag at ya sometimes. "Why didn't I just keep it & rent it out?" Such early moves make fortunes for those smart enough soon enough to let time work for them.

#4.1.1 buddy larsen on 2007-12-10 11:00 (Reply)

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Sunday, December 9. 2007

Bungalow of the Week, No. 4