Cheapish Circa 1866 Illinois Italianate Home For Sale $130K – Fries-Kespohl House

OHU50K Notes $130,000

Oh. My. Goodness! This circa 1866 Italianate home for sale, the Fries/Kespohl House has Wow Factor written all over it!!  I’m singing the Depeche Mode lyrics right now, All I ever wanted. All I ever needed is here…” Wish it was in my arms. I know I’ll be so envious when someone buys it.

 

Realtor Comments

Historic Gem from 1866, the Fries/Kespohl House is a rare find with so many of the home’s original architectural features still intact! AnnHistoric Dream for the old home Purist who demands authenticity. Property includes a covered walkway to the amazing carriage house, with groomsman’s quarters and workshop-like stepping back in time! other room is bedroom converted to sauna; other water heater is none-old unit disconnected and not replaced.

• 4bed
• 1.5+bath
• 3,738sqft
• 0.5acre lot
• Circa 1866

 

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. 

331 College Ave, Quincy, IL, 62301  $130,000

• Contact Realtor: Glenn Swick with Swick Realty
• Google Map
• Niche

 

History

This is the Fries/Kespohl House. The Italianate was built in 1866. In the 1870 US Census the following people lived in the home: widow Anna Bader Kespohl, son Henry Kespohl, his wife Johanna, his toddler daughter Telia, children Johanna, Bertha and Louisa Fries, and two servants.  Henry Kespohl was of Bavarian descent who made his money as a grocer. Kespohl relatives also owned a dry good store.

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