One c.1903 Historic Italianate Triplet Fixer Upper in Lumber City Georgia $50K ~ Sold

6 Church St, Lumber City, GA 31549    $50,000 ~ Sold for $40,000

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This historic fixer upper home sits on a street of older homes, opposite the pretty white Methodist Church in Lumber City, Georgia. The home has so much character and is an ideal home for an old house lover to restore. It is located in a low-crime neighborhood, boasts many original elements we love, and has a rich history. The home is one of three sister houses in a row, the Italianate Triplets.

 

History

All three houses are of the same style and design, most definitely the work of one builder. The Italianate style is not typical in this part of Georgia, so to see three in a row is a rare treat. It was originally thought that these homes were built for three daughters of legendary steamboat and first mayor of Lumber City, Captain John L. Day.  Later research concluded that Captain Day only sired one daughter. The Day’s residence was behind these houses, however, and he did indeed own them as rental homes at the time of his death in 1906. Matt Cook (1859-1919) is currently credited as  the builder. He was a merchant and served as one of six councilmen under Mayor Day.

Captain Day chose Lumber City as the base of his substantial steamboat operations due to its central location. Ironically, both Day’s father and brother, who were also in the steamboating business, drowned in two separate steamboat accidents. Neither could swim.

As well as being a successful businessman and mayor, Captain Day was a prominent lay member of Lumber City Methodist Church (see photo below), donating large sums to further the cause of Christianity.

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• 3bed
• 3bath
• 2,082sqft
• 6,970sqft lot
• Build date 1903
• Google Map
• Property Listing
• Realtor:Victoria Bateman with Bateman Realty Llc

REALTOR COMMENTS

Are you looking to own a piece of history? If so, this Victorian fixer upper home may just be what you are looking for. The classic home was built in 1903 and has many of the original features in great condition. The beautiful staircase, wood door with porcelain knobs, claw foot tubs in 2 baths (one is a full tub the other is a three-quarter tub). The upstairs hardwood floor is in great shape just needs to be repainted or stripped down to original. The lower level has had flooring added over the hardwood. The tongue and groove ceilings found throughout the home bring back the true beauty the home once betrayed. The exterior boosts the ornate trim found under the original wood framed windows and the front entrance.