House of the Day: 329 Adelphi Street
This listing at 329 Adelphi Street makes us wish we had both the means and the time for a renovation project! The Civil War-era wood house has lots of original detail, according to the listing, but needs a head-to-toe restoration. (Even if the interior is a wreck, we still wish the brokers would include a…
This listing at 329 Adelphi Street makes us wish we had both the means and the time for a renovation project! The Civil War-era wood house has lots of original detail, according to the listing, but needs a head-to-toe restoration. (Even if the interior is a wreck, we still wish the brokers would include a few more photos.) The condition isn’t a huge surprise given that the house hasn’t changed hands in 40 years! We’ve heard from a couple of people who’ve already looked at it and the consensus seems to be that, while an incredible house, the asking price of $950,000 is very high given the amount of dough that will need to be sunk into this place.
329 Adelphi Street [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark
Dave, it could be a really stunning house. Don’t over-do the appliances and such, think “country”. You could get 1.4 million for it if you could figure out a way to sneak in a parking spot somehow from the side.
sam, you’re right…this is not a large house.
This house does need 3 1/2 baths though!!!!!!! I was surprised to see the powder room on the first floor.
Dibs – I agree w/ Sam that you’re overestimating costs esp. if you do a lot of d-i-y. Can’t wait to learn your impressions after this evening.
Thanks 1842. That was 2007 but this looks to be a much larger house.
Having looked at the exterior of 329, I don’t believe its that neglected. Because of the overgrown yard, it looks more “neglected” than it really is. We shall see.
Sounds like everyone assumes Dave is going to buy this place!
I would be very interested to know – it looks to me as if there is much more to work on. Let us know about the details, the lack of interior pics is reqlly frustrating.
dibs, I think you may over-estimating the cost of renovating this little house. It is just a matter of new mechanical systems (cheap) and sheetrock and plasterwork (not that expensive) and a new kitchen and two new baths. I say you could do it for $250,000. It isn’t a big place like a brownstone, it is a little country cottage almost.
The widget did not accept my sale price, which is 530,000.
Good luck, DIBS! As a shingle house owner, be advised that powerwashing is generally not recommended; it can be too damaging.
However, if this is a gut job, you can add a lot of insulation from the inside, which I’m sure this house needs.
Dave- This place is very similar to the place we’ve been working on for the last year. Hats off to you if you take on a wood frame. They are way underappreciated in this area, and many of them predate the brownstones.
Curious to hear what the real condition is. Many people assume a gut renovation when sometimes you can tread more lightly on the house and still make it pretty good. Is the electric two wire exposed? Cloth? Is the plumbing all original? In a lot of ways, the wood houses are easier to work on and restore, as long as they have sound foundations and no termites.
Also- if you ever do buy it, looking forward to comiserating with you on finding a good wooden stoop restorer in Brooklyn.