Look at what's in the kitchen

[pulltostart]

A real estate listing in Dothan, AL.  Listing says that the house was built in 1940, which is probably accurate, but looks like the kitchen was remodeled about 1965.  Look closely to Photos 7 and 9.

 

lawrence

223 Campbellton Hwy, Dothan, AL 36301 | MLS# 202080 | Trulia

223 Campbellton Hwy, Dothan, AL 36301 is a 1,399 sqft, 3 bed, 1 bath Single-Family Home listed for $239,500. This versatile 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits behind Hunts Restaurant, just off 231S. Featuring hardwood flooring...

www.trulia.com

 

[repairguy]

Unfortunately the house will probably be gutted and all of the vintage appliances will be replaced by cheap garbage. If the new owners or remodelers are really on point they’ll list the vintage appliances for a ridiculous amount on Facebook and say that they work but they did not test them. Lol

 

[petek]

We hate tree's

You know what's weird. They cut down every tree on the property pretty much within the chain link fence and they installed fake wood paneling near everywhere in the house LOL

 

[combo52]

This house should get the ugly house award

You don’t even know where to start, but no trees no shrubbery is just the first of everything being wrong with this house, the only redeeming quality of the house is it’s on a little bit of land and it has a garage. The house itself should be demolished, but I doubt the area would support, a nicer house. I’m sure a picture of this house would be included in a book about architecture and what not to do absolutely no taste anywhere inside or out.

I had friends years ago and they bought a weed whacker and they removed or cut down every green thing on the property except for the grass. It was an ugly place. Very uninviting for people, birds or anything else.

John

 

[justjunque]

Once again, I guess I'm the oddball.
I can see potential in it. Yes, I'd like some trees in the yard. But, as far as the house itself; the biggest detractor for me is the lack of color. I don't like the light grey or whatever that is on all the painted surfaces. But, that's easily remedied.
The pattern on the kitchen countertops is nearly identical to what's still in my parents' house. Theirs was installed in 1967/68.
I feel like, with some warm, tasteful color on the walls, and the right vintage decor, it could be quite warm and charming.

 

[kalanikaau1]

'60's

The interior appointments and finishes of this house don't whisper '60's, rather they scream it at you instead.

Accessibility into the structure appears to be excellent, however the left side door (which presumably leads into the kitchen) is a bit odd design wise.

A home such as this would be listed for $600-750K in Honolulu and would easily sell.

 

[thatwasherguy]

Oh wow!

Break out Chubby Checker and do the twist, because that kitchen is the most 60’s design I’ve seen since the one in my Granny’s old house! I absolutely love all of the woodgrain paneling everywhere. It makes it feel so natural and inviting. The only thing missing is some fruit or floral wallpaper.
Thatwasherguy.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

testing

I hate when people say the appliances work without even testing them.

 

[circlew]

Way too much

for such a "blah" house. Only thing I like is the GE range.
That much plywood paneling in a house makes it a fire hazard. My Uncle Kell and Aunt Julie's house had Masonite paneling in every room, and it burned down VERY fast according to their neighbors.

 

[tolivac]

Quarter mil for THAT-what are they smoking or taking??????And yes too much paneling-it went out in the 70's.Quarter acre? Quarter mil is just too much to ask for what is a starter home.Should be a quarter of that.

 

[ea56]

In my area that home on a 1/4 acre lot would be going for 3/4 of a million, even as a fixer. They aren’t making any more land and thats a nice parcel. Fix up the house and landscaping and you could get a million for it.

Eddie

 

[justjunque]

Eddie,

I was thinking the same thing.
Yes, real estate prices are insane now. And, all houses should be priced lower than they are. But, they're selling. A house in our neighborhood just sold for well over $300,000. Nice enough house; needed a little work. Decent neighborhood. But, that price was crazy. But...someone bought it. Fast!
We bought our house, maybe thirteen years ago. We could never afford to buy this same house today. And, honestly, prices were crazy when we bought!
In today's market, at least where I live, $250,000 for that house? Provided it's in a fairly decent location, would probably start a bidding war, and end up selling for over the asking price.
It's crazy, but it seems to be the "new normal". I feel sorry for young, first time home buyers, who have never seen a decent, affordable house.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Asshole house in an asshole location. Behind a restaurant is where all of the smart people want to live.
Where is the convenient laundry?

 

[rp2813]

Eddie is right.  In my area, the land alone could go for $1,000,000 in any number of neighborhoods, and the house would absolutely be a scrape job, no question about it.

 

[good-shepherd]

they removed or cut down every green thing

I have some new neighbors like that. They cut down mature trees left and right, replant nothing but grass and obsess over their lawns.

One of them can't sleep at night if he missed a blade of grass with the mower or trimmer.

 

[qsd-dan]

I don't understand all of the hate on this property. It's an older home redone around the mid 60's with 80's/90's wallpaper in one bedroom and some modern touches elsewhere. A nice smaller home for someone that doesn't want a McMansion but space between other properties. I could be perfectly happy moving right in and not change anything except maybe an older dishwasher to nicely round out that awesome time capsule kitchen and the gray paint would eventually disappear to something more vintage appropriate.

The yard is basically a clean slate for adding your own personal touches.

 

[tolivac]

I don't hate the place---its OVERPRICED for its market.Remember this is NOT California.Its Alabama.And a home like this is considered a starter home.The first home someone would buy.Live in it a few years then buy something bigger.

 

[retro-man]

Well I suppose with all the trees cut down and now is an open lot around the house, it would make great space for gardens of all types. Fruit trees blueberry bushes vegetable and flower gardens.

Jon

 

[pulltostart]

I think the asking price for the listing reflects the property's potential as a commercial development.  It's located a quarter mile from the intersection of two US highways, next door to a seafood business, and it's already zoned B-2.  The house is likely what's left of a farm, maybe quite large.  As is, it's ready to be law offices, engineering/architectural offices, a tax return or CPA business, massage or tattoo parlor.  Someone might purchase the house with the intention of renting it out s a residence for maybe five years, then bring in the dozers and put up a Dollar General.

 

 

This is still Alabama, where change is slow coming.

 

lawrence