Under $75K Thursday ~ c.1894 Michigan Shingle Victorian in Historic District ~ Off Market

1026 S Jefferson Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601 $75,000 Off Market

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This wonderful fixer upper is located in a historic district of the city of Saginaw, Michigan. In 1850, the whole of Saginaw County was only 2,609 residents, but by the 1884 census, after the lumber boom, the population had soared to 75,813.

In 1893, after a fire destroyed 257 buildings in what is now the South Jefferson Street Historic District, many lumber barons, and well-off business and professional families constructed gorgeous homes on the street. Only 18% of the homes remained standing after the fire, so you will find most construction dates ranging between 1895 to 1929.

Our home today was raised out of the ashes in 1894, a year after the fire. Sadly, sometime in the subsequent decades, much of the Shingle Victorian’s original woodwork was painted. including pocket doors, molding and cast iron radiators. At least the beautiful staircase was spared.

While I could not find who was the original owner, Madge Sheltraw was the owner in 1984 when the National Register of Historic Places nominated the house. The National Register of Historic Places reported then that many of the homes were undergoing respectful restorations.

A description of how the 1893 fire spread and a photo of Madge can be found below.

If anyone has information about any of the previous owners, I would love to add the home’s history here.

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1.5bath
4 bedrooms
3,557sqft
5,663sqft lot
Build date 1894
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Realtor: Harry Lee with Exp Realty Llc

REALTOR COMMENTS

Fixer upper but beautifully built with massive Lumber Baron money .. 3500 sf home is a Victorian Dream. The beautiful character and architecture for the early 20th century will be perfect for a modern, chic renovation. Lots of windows to allow for the sunlight to naturally light up the entire atmosphere.

This home is situated in the cradle of Saginaw’s beginning. Note: if this exact house was located in San Francisco, it will be worth over 4 Million dollars !!! Note: This property is part of an eleven property package deal. Please call for additional information.