handyman special

c.1945 Spanish Style Handyman Special in Clayton NM $35K

Posted on September 14, 2020September 13, 2020 by oldhousesunder50k[email protected]

318 Main St, Clayton, NM 88415 $35,000

OHU50K NOTES

This handyman special has a lot of potential, and the price is right for a home in the southwest. The home is located in low-crime, low-taxed Clayton, New Mexico (pop. 2,980). Clayton is Clayton is a crossroads for tourists heading from Texas to Colorado. The area has hot summers and cool, dry winters.

3beds
2baths
1,708sq ft
Build date 1945
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Property Listing
Realtor: Rosie DeHerrera with BIG COUNTRY REALTY

REALTOR COMMENTS

Handyman special home offers 1708sf of living space, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. An addition to this home years ago added a large family den, bathroom with a walk-in shower, closet space and utility area. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space. a covered patio on the back porch is handy for outdoor cooking and relaxing. A storage shed for garden tools and a nice sized metal building in rear. This would be great for a work shop. Detached 1 car garage in a shared drive way.

Located near downtown shopping for convenience. Great starter home or rental investment, needing a little TLC. Located near downtown shopping for convenience.

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