Under $100K Sunday – c.1935 North Carolina Craftsman Bungalow For Sale on 1.1 Acre $99K
OHU50K Notes $99,000
This spacious North Carolina Craftsman bungalow for sale offers tremendous potential with its character-rich features including French doors, high ceilings, pine floors, and wrap-around porch. Though it needs renovation to restore its original beauty, it is set on over an acre with outbuildings and boasts a versatile layout featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, formal dining room, and an upstairs area ideal for a den or office. The downstairs enjoys central HVAC and contains the primary bedroom suite, while the unheated/uncooled upstairs space (not included in the square footage) awaits your personal touch to complete this charming country residence. It is less than two hours to Outer Banks beaches.
Realtor Comments
This charming 3 bed/2 bath craftsman style home has so much character and is waiting for a new owner to give it some TLC & return it to its former beauty. Located in the quaint town of Powellsville, NC, this property includes extra adjoining lots, giving you just over an acre total. Downstairs features a kitchen with breakfast nook, adjoining dining room and spacious living room. The primary bedroom is located downstairs and has its own private bath. A beautiful staircase highlights the elegant, open foyer & leads upstairs where you’ll find 2 bedrooms, a 2nd full bath and an open area perfect for a den or office-all with gorgeous pine floors. The upstairs is not currently heated/cooled, and is not included in the sq footage. Downstairs has central HVAC. Charming features include interior French doors, high ceilings, wrap around porch & pine floors. Don’t miss this gem!
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- Build date 1935
120 E Main St, Powellsville, NC 27967 $99,000
- Contact Realtor: Nancy Freeman
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Location of This North Carolina Craftsman Bungalow
Powellsville (pop. 276) is a small rural town located in Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina. It sits in the state’s Inner Coastal Plain region, approximately 100 miles northeast of Raleigh and about 15 miles northwest of Windsor, the county seat.
Pros of Powellsville’s Geography
- Located in the flat, fertile Coastal Plain region, making it ideal for agriculture
- Rural setting with peaceful atmosphere and lower population density
- More affordable housing and cost of living compared to urban areas
- Mild climate with warm summers and relatively moderate winters
- Proximity to natural areas including forests and wetlands
- Within reasonable driving distance of larger towns like Ahoskie (10 miles)
- Not far from the Chowan River and its recreational opportunities
- Less traffic congestion and pollution than urban environments
- Historic small-town character with a slower pace of life
Cons of Powellsville’s Geography
- Very small population (approximately 300 residents) means limited local services
- Remote location with significant distance from major urban centers
- Limited economic opportunities within the immediate area
- Few educational facilities beyond basic schooling
- Limited healthcare services with major medical facilities being farther away
- Vulnerability to flooding during heavy rain events due to low elevation
- Transportation primarily dependent on personal vehicles with minimal public transit
- Limited dining, shopping, and entertainment options requiring travel to larger towns
- Hurricane and severe weather risks due to proximity to the Atlantic coastal region
