A historic house can be a stately home, the birthplace of a famous person, or a house with an interesting history or architecture. Houses were first thought of as historic rather than just old or interesting, during the early 19th century. Government protection was first given during the late 19th century. Historic homes are often eligible for special grant awards for preservation. What makes a historic home significant is often its architecture or its significance to the culture or history of an area.
If you are looking for a historical home, check out the below listings for sale in Greenbrier County, WV.
$60,000 - Fort Springs, WV 24970 - MLS #11-1187:
Historic Hedrick Family Cabin, originally built around 1750. The perfect retreat or enjoy year round! 2BR, 1BA cabin with exposed ceiling beams in LR, large stone fireplace w/gas logs. Steps away from the Greenbrier River. 750 total sq. ft.
$87,000 - Ronceverte, WV 24970 - MLS-11-1314:
Circa 1900 home on offers 4-5 bedrooms and 3 baths. Many updates including the kitchen, but retains beautiful history and charm with wonderful woodworking, etc. 2,300 total sq. ft.
$109,000 - White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 - MLS #11-1291:
Built in 1929, remodeled with refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen cabinets, freshly painted, new porch and back deck. Three BR, 2 BA with total 1,488 sq. ft.
$265,000 - LEWISBURG, WV 24901 - MLS #11-1003:
Walking distance to the many amenities of Historic Lewisburg, this 3,400 SF Victorian residence, built in 1920, has the spaciousness of large rooms including living & dining rooms, breakfast room, kitchen, 4 BRs and 2 BAs, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, lovely wrap around porch in front and back porch. A total of 3,400 sq. ft. Two-stall detached garage has studio above.
$349,000 - Lewisburg, WV 24901 - MLS #11-767:
A fabulous antebellum home in the federal style, built C1815 with additions in 1912 and an annex in 1912 with heated pool; 6BR, 4BA, 6 fireplaces, cherry DR with pocket shutters, large kitchen and scullery, small barn with loft, potting shed, smokehouse. 4,000 total sq. ft.
$499,000 - White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 - MLS# 11-717:
All brick 1819 historical house can be a home/business, or both. Zoned R2 for James Wylie House B&B, on the National Register of Historic Places. Gracious and comfortable house w/7BRs/6 BA & 8 FPs, renovated in late 80s. 3,500 total sq. ft. Beautiful landscaped yard, garden/grapes/berries. Also on property is a log cabin with total sq ft of 700, rewired, new plumbing, and bath 2009. One FP in cabin. Can be great rental income. Minutes to the Greenbrier.
$950,000 - Lewisburg, WV 24901 - MLS #10-338:
A beautiful view of downtown and surrounding mountains. Built in 1928 with addition in 1991. Located on 3.3 acres with 200 yr. old trees and exceptional landscaping, including a serpentine brick wall. Lavish use of chestnut and oak in flooring, moldings and cabinets. Stunning sun room with rock wall. Exterior cut native limestone.
NOTE: GVBR MLS, Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.
Since the beginning of 2011, seven historical houses have sold in Greenbrier County with the average sold price of $261,914 and average DOM 271.
During the same period for 2010, only three historical houses SOLD with the average sold price of $341,333 and average DOM was 117.
Even with the average sale price being higher in 2010 and less DOM, more houses sold in 2011 compared to 2010. The houses were priced to sale with little or no repairs.
More than ever, buyers today want to buy a house with little or no repairs, and if the house is priced correctly, the seven active historical listings above should start to move.
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