Enormous historic Greek Revival home with Colonial Revival details. 5000 sq ft with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, plenty of living space and also a partial basement. Beautiful new full length front porch, original bay windows, 8 fireplaces, original wide plank hardwood floors, double hung windows and many other original features. Double lot that is approx 1 acre, also has a small outbuilding that can be used as a workshop or potting shed.
Built in 1853 for JJ Baker, owner of Goldsboro's first metal foundry. Local stories recall that the Baker children sat on the front wall and watched Union soldiers march into Goldsboro shortly before their home was commandeered as the headquarters for General Gordon of Sherman's Army in 1865.
Home is currently in the process of being restored, major exterior renovations have been completed:
- newly restored foundation
- new standing seam metal roof
- new front porch added to mimic original size and style
- freshly painted exterior
- new subfloors added in kitchen and bath
- several other major projects
Interior renovations are still needed prior to move in, including kitchen, bathrooms, and all major mechanicals (electrical, plumbing, heating/AC).
This home is located in downtown Goldsboro, and is part of the city's regentrification and Master Plan. Please visit www.dgdc.org/master_plan.apsx for full details on Goldsboro's Master Plan of the Greater Downtown Goldsboro area. This home is in walking distance to many quaint shops and restaurants in downtown area. This is a great opportunity to get a beautiful historic home at an affordable price - whether this be for a family home or investment, prices will be going up in this neighborhood as many other families and Preservation of North Carolina are actively involved in restoring this great town!! A fully restored home just down the street at 300 S. Wiliam St is listed for $300,000!!!
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