2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1070 sq ft.
(Yes, we indend to cram all three kids into one bedroom. Josh is constructing amazing bunk bed plans.)
Partial basement, big attic which Josh already had plans to convert into a play room.
Built in 1914, but in outstanding condition.
(Of course, we will be getting it inspected.)
One car garage and shed.
Yard is small, but fenced in and sufficient, especially considering the park/petting zoo/water park that is mere blocks away.
All appliances stay, but no dishwasher to be found.
And no real good place to put one…
I’m sure we’ll come up with something.
Our budget for a house was 85k. This house is 77k.
Someone else put an offer on it this morning before we did. We offered the listing price in hopes that the first offer was below, as they usually are. This house is worth so much more than what they are asking.
It was their mother’s, but she passed away, leaving it to them. She didn’t have a mortgage on it, so they weren’t pressured to ask very much for it. They just wanted to get rid of it.
Unfortunately, when they filled out taxes, they couldn’t claim excemptions for mortgage or for it being a primary residence. So the taxes are 3 times the amount they should be and we won’t be able to change that til next March and they won’t go into affect until the March after that.
But we’re asking that they pay closing costs to make up for the high taxes.
Every house we’ve looked at, I’ve prayed the same thing.
“God, if this house is not for us, please, take it off the market.”
We’ve come close to making offers twice before, but both times, they went off the market the day we were ready to commit.
God, if this house is not for us… please let the owners accept the other offer.
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*WE GOT THE HOUSE! Now to see if the inspection turns up anything major…*
What a beautiful place. I own an old old house ( a little bit older than this one, in fact). They are wonderful.
congratulations!! 🙂
WOW!!!! Congratulations!!! I hope the house inspection goes well and there are no problems at all. That is an amazing offer on the house, I would love to find one in that great of shape for that price here.
Oh and congratulations on the new baby, too!!! That is a lot of new and exciting stuff all in one time. YAY!
How exciting. I know how nerve wracking it can be. We are anxiously waiting to hear back about the inspection on our house to be.
YAY!!!!!!!! HOUSE
WOW!! I love the fireplace and yard especially! So, they accepted your offer? Very nice:)
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MOM
Yay for an accepted offer! How fun! Praying the inspections go well for you.
Woohoo! A new house and a new baby! 🙂
Congratulations! The house really does look lovely!
How exciting! Btw, congrats on the pregnancy. 🙂
We have four boys in one room. And our dishwasher was broken for 6 months.
We also lived in a 750 sq. ft. house with five children (two baths, no dishwasher). It’s definitely do-able!
I LOVE old houses!
Oh yay!!! Enjoy! There’s nothing so fun as your first home and making it your own!
WOW WOW WOW!!!!!! Houses are soooooooooooo cheap where you live!!!
My BIL and SIL have had 4 kids share a room for years and years. Your kids will do great!
I’m so happy for you, Beth, but my heart hurts. I’ve been praying for a home of our own for so long. Please, spare a prayer of patience for those who don’t have homes of our own yet.
Frankie’s mom has an island dishwasher. It’s topped like a counter with that fake wood stuff, it’s on wheels so you can put it wherever you want really easily, and it hooks up to the sink to wash dishes. I’m really excited b/c she’s giving it to us when she moves this summer! 🙂
Congratulations! That’s exciting!
Congrats!!
Where do you live that you can find anything (much less something that nice) for under $100K? There isn’t anything available around here for under $200K. I am in shock at that number!
Congratulations!