Greek Revival fixer upper

Save This Old Cheapish Mississippi Circa 1860 Greek Revival Fixer Upper with Garage Apt $121K

Built in 1860 and recently stripped back to its original setting to comply with a recent Mississippi Archives and History project. This house is a diamond in the rough for someone that wants to fix it up, it has it all – historic preservation, 12′ ceilings, original wood flooring and also a small 700 square foot garage apartment with recent remodeling started but not complete

  • 4bed
  • 2bath
  • Circa 1860

 

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.

308 E Marion Ave, Crystal Springs, MS 39059   $121,000

 

 

History

This home is part of the Crystal Springs Historic District.

Per the National Register of Historic Places:

Greek Revival Ca 1860
One-and-one-half story, frame, side-gabled house with undercut gallery that has a wooden deck, box columns, and a balustrade having rectangular balusters set at an angle. The house rests on high brick piers infilled with lattice panels, the walls are clad in vinyl siding, and the roof is finished with pressed metal. The five-bay facade has a central double-leaf entrance with 3-light sidelights and a 10-light transom. Windows are 6/6 double-hung sash, and awnings have been added to the side elevations and to the porch.

Garage Between 1915-1925
The garage is a frame, gable-front, two-story building with three bays for cars on the lower level. The roof is clad in pressed metal and has exposed rafter tails. Window openings of the second level contain 4/4 sash.

 

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