Sweet Fixer Upper w/Stunning Molding in Galena KS Under $50K ~ Off Market
1212 Wall St, Galena, KS, 66739 $49,500 ~ Off Market
OHU50K NOTES
This sweet fixer upper sits on a half acre corner lot in Galena, Kansas (pop. 3,085) The home features imbricated shingles, broad front porch, and stunning molding.
Edwin Brooks Morgan (1872-1950), a lawyer, owned this home for decades. He spent many happy days here with his wife Florence and sons Richard, and Robert, who became an automobile salesman in adulthood.
According to Findagrave.com:
Edwin Brooks Morgan was an attorney practicing in several area towns, also mayor of Galena, Kansas at one time.
He was a member of the Masonic lodge, A.F. & A.M. #71 of Baxter Springs, Royal Arch Masons #78 of Baxter Knights Templar in Galena, Masonic Consistory at Ft. Scott, Kansas., Lowell ATA, Galena Lions Club, Cherokee county Bar Association and the Presbyterian church of Galena.
The house was worth $4,000 in 1930 (the equivalent of $60,000 in today’s dollars) and the family owned a radio set.
- 5bed
- 3bath
- 1,827sqft
- 0.49acre lot
- Google Map
- Property Listing
- Realtor: Marty E. Allen with KINGREY REAL ESTATE
REALTOR COMMENTS
This Craftsman five bedroom three full bath fixer upper is loaded with potential. Three bedrooms on the main floor with two upstairs with a nice sized landing that would make a great kids entertainment area. Large living room and dining room.