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Would you buy a house on the National Register of Historic Homes?
So we are in the process of house hunting and I cam across this house that is just gorgeous!! The listing states that it is on the National Register of Historic Homes. I can't get too much information since every link on their website seems to be broken. Anyone have any experience with this?
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Re: Would you buy a house on the National Register of Historic Homes?
(I was a Realtor.)
I wanted one so desperately, they are always so beautiful!
*Get an inspection, and a very detailed one at that.
*You will be very limited as to what you can do to the outside so if you really want to buy it, go to the Registry and see what your parameters are as far as exterior changes. (Including colors.)
*Have your agent do a detailed convey list because if you don't, many of the fixtures will be removed. If it's not written down, it may not convey.
*Have a really good idea about what you and DH can actually repair and what you cannot because the cost of repair is high for these homes. There aren't as many people out there who can do great work on plaster, old electrical and 200 y/o wood floors so their services are costly.
*Talk to other owners in the area about their homes. See what problems they've had and what resources they can recommend. Most people in those neighborhoods are very friendly and want to get to know the new people and show off their handiwork.
PIPs if you buy!
Thanks!!!!
If you catch an episode of This Old House you can kind of get a feel for what you're jumping into. Most of those are either on the register or else they restore in a way which is historically similar... for instance their most recent project hit a big stall when they found out the entire exterior clapboard was done in lead paint, so they had to break out hazmat gear in order to proceed.
You should be able to google around and find out why that house is on the register. IIRC (and I may not), there are far less strict guidelines for a house which is on there because it's in line with a style in history vs a specific house which is important.
If I knew we had the financial ability to maintain the house as it should be maintained I totally would. DH and I loved the character of old homes, but we know we have neither the know-how or the money to do the upkeep.
You may also want to check your State regulations on restoration/rehabilitation in home built before 1972 (?) as they may have some stricter guidelines in regard to lead paint. The State of Ohio just made theirs more strict within the last year or two. There are specific guidelines for how any remodeling project is supposed to be handled and they have testing regulations in place for children.
Really? That's interesting. Thanks.
nope. Too many restrictions
In a heartbeat, but I'd need the money to keep it maintained properly. I love older homes and the thought of living in one of the cookie cutter neighborhoods around here makes my soul die a little.
That's probably why I've stuck it out in my apartment. It's in a 100 year old former Catholic school. It's falling apart around us, but it has CHARACTER.
If the house is only on the National Register of Historic Places, then you don't have to worry about restrictions. You would only be restricted if you were a federal entity; otherwise, you can make whatever changes you want. Those changes might get the house bumped off the National Register, but no one can legally tell you what changes to make.
You would probably want to check to see if the house is on a local or state registry of historic places - in those cases there might be more restrictions on what you can legally change to the house.
It is on the state registry and the house is in the town historic district. IDK, I'm still going to go see it because it is so pretty lol.
Cool - good luck!