Save This Old Arkansas Fixer Upper Mansion For Sale on 0.77 Lot $55K

600 N Main St, Monticello, AR 71655

If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

Contact Realtor: Jared Mccain

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I believe this was the Jonathan Henry Cavaness House. J. Henry (1828-1883) was a dry good merchant. The Cavaness family was deeply involved in the early development of Monticello and Drew County. J. Henry married Elizabeth Green (1834-1928) in 1851, and the couple had 10 children, Joseph, an infant son who died in childbirth, Evelyn, Nancy, John, Sallie, Andrew, Effie, Virginia and Garvin. In fact, Garvin, a successful businessman,  built the Garvin Cavaness House (now the Drew County Historical Museum)  404 South Main Street.  The house was built over a ten-year period, 1906–1916,

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Pros and Cons of Monticello (8,175 pop), Arkansas

Pros

• Home to the University of Arkansas at Monticello, providing educational opportunities and cultural events
• Affordable cost of living compared to national averages
• Beautiful natural surroundings with proximity to Lake Monticello and forests
• Small-town charm with friendly community atmosphere
• Low traffic and short commute times
• Access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hunting, and hiking
• Lower housing costs than state and national averages
• Annual events like the Drew County Fair and Southeast Arkansas Livestock Show
• Relatively low property taxes
• Short driving distance to larger towns like Pine Bluff

Cons

• Limited economic opportunities and job market diversity
• Higher poverty rate than the national average
• Limited shopping, dining, and entertainment options
• Distance from major metropolitan areas (approximately 90 miles from Little Rock)
• Limited public transportation options
• Higher crime rates than some comparable towns
• Less diverse healthcare options, may require travel for specialized care
• Hot, humid summers typical of southern Arkansas
• Limited nightlife and cultural amenities compared to larger cities
• Some infrastructure challenges common to small rural towns

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