501 E Park Ave., Palestine, TX 75801

$150,000 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
2,478  sqft
Built in 1928

This charming 1928 cottage across from Reagan Park in historic Palestine, Texas is ready for someone to love! With arched dormer windows, front porch, many original "wavy glass" windows, and details galore, this early Micheaux Park home is calling to buyers who appreciate the craftsmanship and style only historic homes provide. With 2478 sq. ft., this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has a living area with arched windows, built-in bookshelves flanking the wood burning fireplace and french doors opening to adjacent dining room with raised ceiling and wainscoting. Breakfast alcove with original built-in cabinetry provides additional dining space and connects to kitchen. Enclosed back porch houses the utility room. Spacious bedrooms throughout with two upstairs and two downstairs. Upstairs bedrooms are large and each has 2 window seats with storage below and generous closet space. Two enclosed porches at side of home create great space for sunroom and office. A bonus room is accessed through an arched cased opening off the living room at the front of the house, where the previous homeowner lovingly taught children piano lessons for years! Much has been done to bring this home back to its former glory however there is more to be done. New HVAC unit is needed - venting & ductwork is there. Interior has been painted - exterior is ready for new homeowner to choose their favorite colors and make it their own. Plenty of space to add garage/shop if desired. This home provides the character of a bygone era of home building, for more lucky families to enjoy!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan
Dining:
Separate Formal Dining,Breakfast Room
Flooring:
Wood,Tile
A/C:
None
Heating:
None
Fireplace:
One Wood Burning

Exterior

General:
Porch
Style:
Cottage
Other Structures:
None
Pool:
None

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
General:
Wood Frame,Wood Based Siding, 2 Stories, Pier and Beam

Location

Road/Access:
Paved,Overhead Utilities,Curbs,Public Sidewalk
HOA Amenities:
Tennis Courts,Playground
County:
Anderson

Lot

Driveway:
Natural
Zoning:
BLOCK 20, LOT 1 & 2A, MICHEAUX PARK
Fencing:
Wood Fence,Partial Fence

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

This listing courtesy of:
Staples Sotheby's International Realty, Dana Staples

About Palestine, TX

Housing

Number of Units
13,389
Median Home Value
$122,478
Median Rent
$621

31.36% of housing units are renter occupied.

12.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
93.30%
Public Transportation
0.41%
Walk to Work
0.66%
Work from Home
4.36%
Other
1.24%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
38,982
Median Age
38.30
Median Household Size
2.72

Education

High School
40.96%
Associate’s Degree
7.22%
Bachelor’s Degree
7.32%
Graduate Degree
3.93%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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