New Listing - 16 11th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

Insert Real Estate Buzz Words and Phrases Here: "find of a lifetime", "vintage restoration", "HGTV special", "opportunity knocks", "Investment property", "neediest house in the best neighborhood", "ugly duckling with a heart of gold", and don't forget "location, location, location". These are all true for this home! The house is functional and move-in ready; it just needs someone to love on it. Why not you? The exterior is rough. Really rough. Let's talk about what makes this house amazing as it sits and not just after restoration. This classic 1895 Victorian home has all of its original woodwork. This alone makes this house incredibly valuable for the next owners, as no, they don't make them like this anymore. Not even close. Be the envy of your friend circle owning this masterpiece with two sets of opulent, fully functional - original - pocket doors, arched doorways, curved hallways, a spacious living room with perhaps the most ornate fireplace in the zip code, formal dining room with incredible built-in butler serving buffet and fun kitchen food pass through door - all touches from the Victorian era. Functionally this home has it all - four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, large, eat in kitchen, back stairwell, garage, huge basement, and 2,056 square feet of living space. This hidden treasure is located in West Virginia's largest and most Prestigeous historic district - Julia-Ann Square. The upside to restoring this home is actually quite remarkable. Get your foot in the door to Parkersburg's premier spot and stay or restore this sleeping giant and make a tidy sum on the back end. The average sale price in this neighborhood over the last 36 months, for move-in ready homes, is $260,000. This home is a steal. Come take it away. What you see is exactly what you get as this home is being sold as is.