Feb. 2, 2011

On a quiet street just half a block away from the old Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Convent, is a lovely two-story frame house that’s a perfect fit for anyone who wants to upgrade from apartment living into home ownership with very easy terms.

Located at 1008 Norton, the property is listed for $59,000 by Tony at Silber Properties. The home is being prepped for viewing as this column breaks on the streets.

Pride of long-term ownership really shows here. The home was owned by the same family for the last 50-plus years and is in excellent condition.

The wall-to-wall carpet covers the original hardwood floors and upstairs, some of the original linoleum is in exceptional condition and lends a nostalgic air to the home.

Downstairs, the centerpiece of the living room is the original fireplace and heating insert with a decorative brass cover, harkening back to bygone days.

The dining room has enough room for large family gatherings and the kitchen is spacious, featuring real, hardwood cabinets and a newly installed sink and sideboard.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a huge master bath that egresses to the sun room overlooking the fenced back yard.

Mechanically, the home has been upgraded to a 60-amp circuit panel. Climate control is handled by a huge gravity furnace and air conditioning is handled through window units on both levels of the house.

There’s a newer water heater as well as some updated plumbing.

The full basement has a limestone foundation and is clean and completely dry.

A newer composition roof protects the entire house and the house is surrounded by a small fenced yard.

Throw in an extra quiet street with excellent neighbors and you’ve got a recipe for a happy new homeowner.

Qualifying for this mortgage is a cakewalk, said Tony.

“Ten minutes, a couple of signatures and a paycheck stub, and you’re a new homeowner,” Tony said, standing from the front porch.

At $59,000, mortgage payments should come in under what some rent payments would be!

Give Tony a call today at (816) 483-0800 and he’ll be happy to give you the lowdown on this gem of a home in the Lykins Neighborhood.

– Michael Bushnell