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Great tour of 605 Race Avenue Searcy AR, Lightle House, 100 years old

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage

Tour was so delightful and educational.

lightle house searcy ar front view

This historic home is for sale right now and the REALTORS were invited to tour it.  I accepted the invitation and was delighted to see all the historic items still in and around the house.

lightle house race st searcy ar

The windows in the house are original.  The tile on the roof  had to be special ordered to be the same type as the original when built in 1924 and designed by Charles Thompson, architect. The Edward Lightle family moved into the house in 1926.  Thus, the name Lightle House.  Notice the wonderful brick work that looks as if it could be around another 100 years!

lightle house searcy

It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.  Go there to read more about the home and to see it.  Howell Realty Pros have the listing and it would be wonderful to have another owner cherish it as it has been cherished for 100 years!!

605 e race back lightle house

When I left the house the present owner told me to try to help keep it in good fashion instead of seeing it be taken down as so many historic homes in Searcy have gone down. He and I never want to see this one "bite the dust."

Thanks for a wonderful tour!!

 

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Don Thompson
Donthomp Associates - Sunnyvale, CA

I'm sorry but the Lightle house looks too institutional for my taste. It could be a hospital or a sanatorium . Imagine having to paint those window frames. I do like the screen porch on the upper level.

Feb 07, 2025 12:49 PM
Barbara S. Duncan

You can check MLS for more pictures and information.  It is huge!

Feb 07, 2025 01:31 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Barbara and thank you for sharing this new listing with us here in the Rain.  Who is your pick in the Super Bowl?

Feb 07, 2025 01:49 PM
Barbara S. Duncan

Thanks for the comment.  I am not a football fan so have no preference.  I am amazed at what the ads cost!

Feb 07, 2025 04:38 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I'm so glad you were able to tour this building - It's so interesting to see older homes!

Feb 08, 2025 06:10 AM
Barbara S. Duncan

Kat, it is.  I love seeing them but prefer living in a newer type.

Feb 10, 2025 05:01 AM
Don Thompson
Donthomp Associates - Sunnyvale, CA

Wow! My kind of kitchen. It has a full size grill!!

This is an industrial style kitchen. Not for the faint of heart!

Feb 08, 2025 12:10 PM
Barbara S. Duncan

Right.  I had to hurry through it before my heart gave out!!

Feb 09, 2025 05:33 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

That is a very special house. It will take a very special buyer to buy it and honor its history.

Feb 09, 2025 02:38 PM
Barbara S. Duncan

You are right, John.  It has become a commercial example now instead of being just a single family home.

Feb 10, 2025 05:02 AM