c.1929 Tennessee Handyman Special Under $100K
OHU50K Notes $99,900
c.1929 Tennessee Handyman Special for sale. Check out all the different wallpaper! Located just off Main st and walking distance to restaurants.
Realtor Comments
Attention investors and DIY enthusiasts! Multiple exit strategies: finish this remodel then either flip, rent or move in! Home being sold as is. Cash preferred but will consider financed all offers. For showings call Maegan Grace Fuller.
- 3 bed
- 1 bath
- Build date 1929
605 W College St, Brownsville, TN 38012 $99,900
- Contact Realtor: Dustin Hepburn
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Pros
• Low Purchase Price & Value Potential
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Listed at $99,900, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home with ~2,092 ft² sits on a spacious 0.58-acre lot—yielding a low ~$48/sqft price, well under most historic properties in the area
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Ideal for a flip, rental investment, or owner-occupant willing to renovate; seller prefers cash offers but may consider financing .
• Generous Lot Size & Detached Garage
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With roughly 65×294 ft irregular lot, there’s ample scope for landscaping upgrades or additions.
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Includes a detached garage and off-street parking—useful additions in this neighborhood
• Historic Neighborhood & Nearby Amenities
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Located within Brownsville’s College Hill Historic District, along West College Street among historic homes and sites like the Zion Church and Temple Adas Israel—enhancing neighborhood character
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Amenities within town: Downtown events, the Tina Turner Museum, the Ann L. Marks Performing Arts Center, and local historic districts nearby
Cons
• Requires Major Renovation
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Property is sold “as-is” for cash buyers—no appliances or modern updates included. The listing encourages DIY fixer-uppers .
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Built in 1929, likely needing updates to structure, plumbing, HVAC, and finishing.
• Limited Interior Amenities
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Only one bathroom for three bedrooms, and no basement. Details like flooring and heating/cooling are unspecified or “other,” implying limited built-in systems
• School Ratings & Neighborhood Safety
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Nearby schools have below-average ratings—Haywood Jr High is rated 3/10 and Haywood High 4/10 by GreatSchools
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The Brownsville area has historically faced economic challenges and poverty rates above state average, which can affect local investment value and resale potential
• Comparatively Lower Market Value Nearby
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Other houses in the same historic district often sell for $200K–$400K, many fully updated and larger in size. This property may have limited resale upside without substantial investment
