April 20, 2011

If there’s one thing Historic Northeast has an abundance of, it’s a glut of fantastic, restorable housing stock. Most of it is in better than average condition.

This week, we feature a three-story brick Shirtwaist located at 110 S. Chelsea that’s in great condition and is literally ready for you to move in and start entertaining! This Indian Mound Neighborhood charmer is located only a stone’s throw from historic Budd Park, too!

Like most Shirtwaist homes, this one has an interior four-square floor plan that features a large entry foyer and a huge family/living room that spans the front of the house. The kitchen has been completely gutted and the original dining room wall and back wall of the house has been completely removed to create an open floor pattern that opens the kitchen up into a huge family room/dining area that really boosts the usable space. The kitchen space has been tastefully remodeled with new countertops, appliances and high quality oak cabinets. Most of the original woodwork has been retained as well, lending an old-school warmth to the home.

Upstairs, there’s three bedrooms and the remodeled 1960s master bathroom, all organized around the original central hall plan so common in Shirtwaist homes of the same vintage. The third floor has been finished and features hardwood floors and a great view out of the east windows toward Budd Park.

Mechanically, the home is turn-key to the new owner. All of the systems have been upgraded to accommodate modern living. The electrical service has been updated to breakers with 200-amp service. The plumbing has been updated throughout most of the house. A new furnace and water heater have been installed ready for central air next summer. Out back, there’s a 1.5 car garage as well as a carport off the back deck.

The back yard is partially fenced and mostly shaded for great spring or fall evenings spent on the back patio. The basement is literally neat as a pin and dry as a bone, perfect for storage of yard implements.

Priced at an extremely moderate $95,950, this one won’t last long. Throw in the Kansas City Dream Home incentive money and you’ve got almost $20,000 in forgivable mortgage for qualifying buyers.

If this fantastic Shirtwaist home looks like your cup of tea, call Eric B at 816/529-7171.  He’d be happy to give you an exclusive showing of this wonderful family home.

– Michael Bushnell