Circa 1860 North Carolina Fixer Upper $25K – NRHP P.E. Hervey House
OHU50K Notes $25,000
The P.E. Hervey House is on the State and National Registry of Historic Homes. Built in the mid 1850’s, the fixer upper has 12′ ceilings, two bedrooms with fireplaces, kitchen, laundry room, dining room with fireplace, large entry and sitting room. The home is on a street with stunning older homes. Take a gander at the mansion across the street on Google Maps.
This 1 story hip-roofed Federal/Greek Revival style house consists of an original T-plan of 2 front rooms arranged about a center hall.Early shed-roofed additions filled in the space on either side. The house retains plain wood weatherboards, & 9 over 9 sash wood windows.The side porch leads to the bathroom.The .75 acre lot goes from Dobbs Street to Highway 301.The historical sign in the yard shows its’ place on the historical tour at one time.There are a few radiant wall heaters, but there is no heat/air.The house needs work, but can be a beautifully restored home with history! See NC State Historic Preservation Office & NC State Building code – Historic buildings – chapter 12.
- 2bd
- 1ba
- 1,723sqft
- Circa 1860
136 Dobbs St, Halifax, NC 27839 25,000
Family History
Peyton E. Hervey married Virginia Ousby in 1854 and soon after built this house.
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