409 Griffith Road/Monroe, NC : Pending Contract
Restored 1927 Craftsman Bungalow Near Monroe's Historic District
Pending contract on this completely restored 1927 Craftsman bungalow with meticulous attention paid to preserving authentic historic details. Home is situated on .33 private, landscaped acres just blocks from Monroe, North Carolinas historic district. Asking price was $89,900.
Located at 409 Griffith Road near Monroe's historic district, this 3 bedroom bungalow with approximately 1,300 square feet of heated living area and spacious living and dining rooms features:
- New architectural roof
- New Craftsman-style, rocking chair front porch with new Craftsman style light fixtures
- New deck perfect for outdoor living and entertaining
- New HVAC system with new ductwork throughout
- New hot water heater
- New plumbling throughout
- New energy efficient windows throughout
- New kitchen cabinets, counters, fixtures
- Newly built laundry/utility room
- 9-color paint pallette inside and 3-color paint pallette outside
- Original woodwork has been scraped, double-primed, and double-painted
- New wood laminate floors in kitchen bathroom, and laundry room
Preserved, authentic historic details include:
- Original carriageway fully restored
- 3 original coal burning fireplaces with restored mantels
- Original clawfoot bath tub in bathroom
- Glass door knobs on all original doors in home
This charming bungalow offers hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms plus in all three bedrooms. One of the original gas fireplaces is in the living room, the others are in two of the bedrooms. Renovated kitchen has room for a breakfast table. The home enjoys a large, flat wooded back yard with privacy buffer. Brick exterior makes on-going maintenance simple and entire exterior has been repointed with mortar matching the original. A majestic oak tree centers the circular drivway and the parking area easily accommodates at least three cars.
The home is eligible for NCHFA financing through the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. NCHFA offers 3% of the loan amount toward either the down payment or towards closing costs or a combination of both. This amount is forgiveable after 15 years and carries a 0% rate. Monthly carrying costs under this program would be less thatn $725/month. Click here for more information about NCHFA financing in North Carolina.
Monroe, North Carolina is the county seat of Union County--one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. The historic, Victorian courthouse built in 1886 sits atop a central square in downtown Monroe and draws attention from all directions. 
Historic Downtown Monroe is surrounded by the historic residential area with many beautifully renovated Victorian homes and Craftsman bungalows on tree-lined streets.
Downtown Monroe also offers quaint shops, restaurant, and local businesses, as well as small park areas. And if you're into golf, the Monroe Country Club, operated by the City of Monroe is nearby as well.
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