This aggregated auction listing is being sold by HiBid in Fort Madison, Iowa. The current bid is $152,500 and 60 bids have been placed. BidProwl's Flip Score puts it at 30/100, which scores below the median for real estate.
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Description from HiBid
Magnificent Circa 1900 Victorian Farmhouse on 1.25+-/ Acres — Approximately 2,578 SF — Timeless Character & Endless Potential
This magnificent circa 1900 Victorian style farmhouse is a rare treasure, offering an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of living history filled with original character and timeless craftsmanship. Spanning approximately 2,578 SF — with 1,480 SF on the main level and 1,098 SF upstairs with 5 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms — the home captivates from the moment you arrive with its welcoming partial wraparound porch, soaring ceilings, original woodwork, oversized windows, and multiple fireplaces that speak to the elegance and artistry of a bygone era. With a spacious layout, classical architectural details, and endless opportunities to make it your own, this Victorian farmhouse is truly one of a kind.
Original Character & Appointments:
This home abounds in period charm and original detail at every turn, including:
Soaring ceilings throughout
Gorgeous original trim work and woodwork throughout most of the home
Oversized windows flooding the home with natural light
Multiple Victorian fireplaces with original mantles and tile surrounds
Hardwood floors in the parlor, living room, and dining room
Welcoming partial wraparound covered front porch
Two staircases leading to the upper level
Classical architectural details preserving the home’s historic integrity
Main Level — 1,480 SF:
Enter off the covered front porch into a charming entrance parlor featuring an original Victorian fireplace with mantle and tile surround — an immediate and stunning introduction to the home’s historic character. The main level flows graciously through a series of beautifully appointed spaces, including:
Formal living room adjacent to the parlor with original Victorian fireplace with mantle and tile surround
Formal dining room with Victorian fireplace with mantle and tile surround and built-in china cabinet
Large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar seating
Rear mudroom area with washer and dryer hookups
Full bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom with access to den
Upper Level — 1,098 SF:
Two staircases provide access to the upper level, which features four bedrooms — each graced with non-working Victorian fireplaces that add undeniable period charm and character. Bedroom details include:
One bedroom without a closet
One bedroom with a huge walk-in closet
Two additional bedrooms
Large upstairs bathroom with double sink vanity, walk-in shower, tub, and large walk-in closet
The Opportunity:
Victorian farmhouses of this era, scale, and original character are extraordinarily rare and increasingly difficult to find. Whether you are a preservation enthusiast, a lover of historic architecture, or a buyer seeking a home with genuine soul and an irreplaceable sense of history, this circa 1900 Victorian farmhouse offers something that no new construction can ever replicate — a living, breathing testament to a remarkable era of craftsmanship and design, waiting for its next chapter.
155.09' +/- of Road Frontage
Year Built:
1900
Lot Size:
1.25 +/- acres