Want to be my neighbor?
Those of you who have been to our house know that we are surrounded by empty lots and abandoned houses. When giving directions to our house, Dan often says “You’ll know it is our street because it looks like it was bombed.” I know this type of neighborhood is not for everyone, but it does have some perks. For instance, we NEVER have to worry about finding a parking spot. Anyway, since we moved in we have held onto the promise that someday the abandoned houses will be renovated into beautiful homes and new homes will adorn the empty lots. This week we saw a huge step into that direction. The nasty abandoned house that neighbors our home is now on the market! Also, there is another abandoned house that we can see from our back porch that also went on the market this week. From my front porch I can see 6 houses for sale (some renovated, some not). We are well on our way to a day when we will cuss as we drive up to our house and are not able to easily park.
Here are links to some of the houses for sale near us. (The abandoned properties do not have pictures.)
From the back porch we can see this abandoned house.
Next door is an abandoned duplex. Each side is being sold separately.
Across the street is the most beautiful house on the block.
Down the street is one that is near the end of renovation.
On the next block is a beautiful new construction that Dan wants to move in to.
if the house with the huge balcony and all the ironwork goes on sale, I’ll buy it in a second with all the money I have. muahaha (evil-greedy laugh)
I think your house is pretty sweet though. The brick and wood floors give it a real homey feel.
funny that you mentioned that house. the owners told us they wanted to put it on the market this summer. so, save your $$.
tell Dan that i’ll “paper, scissors, rock” him for that house!
wow, some of those houses look really cool.
Alicia:
We are your neighbors! On N 30th St and East Leigh where there are plenty of old and abandoned homes, vacant lots, plenty of parking. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Alicia:
My boyfriend is your neighbor on N24th. He bought a single side of a duplex there back in September. Our favorite evening activity is to walk the streets and watch the numerous renovations taking place! And the open houses on Sundays are always enjoyable! We often dream of which ones we would choose as our own!
It’s so neat to see the hard work and dedication that is put into each home and watch the community transform into an absolutely stunning neighborhood!
- Alicia
I am your neighbor! Across the street, on the bottom floor of the two-flat. We moved here from Chicago, and I am enjoying our home and the community so far. Having a back yard is bliss for me–especially as I telecommute.
One day, though, I wish that the lot next door would be something other than a dumping ground/makeshift car lot…I’ve complained to the councilwoman, to no avail…The changes, though, are interesting to watch, and I look forward to days when we have a few more amenities within quick walking distance.