I'm sorry the picture doesn't do it much justice

I really like this house! Will you be doing any of the work yourselves? Are you DIY savvy? Are you happy with the location? Will this house allow you to stay put for how ever long you want to be in the area? Just stuff to consider.

I also think the house has potential. Looks like it needs a lot of work, but if you are handy, that's dandy.

This house has so much potential. I would restore it to its original design.

The front porch is fabulous!

this house will need lots of repair. Does the restoration costs line up with the comparatives?

First,I would be making all the needed repairs to make the house safe and sound. I then would cut down the large tree and one shrub on the left side. I would either repaint this house white or a pale soft yellow. Restore the porch and add a couple of rockers. Hang some green ferns between the posts in season. A new light fixture and a * Home Sweet Home* welcome mat.

The house is located in a quiet area of town- it is definitely the oldest on the street. We love the area! We are recently married, no children, but think this would be a great home to raise a family in. We both enjoy DIY projects, and it looks like this home would give us a lot of options to put our skills to the test (for things we can't do, we would call professionals). We haven't had a chance to see the inside, but the house is vacant and has been for awhile. We both love it, I am just puzzled with one thing: the gables look a little bare, as in they're missing something. I'm not sure what I could add to balance that out a little more-- what do you think? Thanks for all your input!

Be sure to hire a professional for a whole house inspection and if you need further inspections for questions raised, get them (structural engineer?). If the foundation, electrical and plumbing have been ignored, this could be a money pit. You should know as much as you can about this house before you buy. Costly surprises will keep you up at night. Be a detective, ask around, knock on neighbors doors, the city, local realtors. If you still want it, go for it! It's a classical American farmhouse. I hope you stay true to it's roots and give it new life!

Oh, the gable, usually there was a little vent there, missing on this house. You might find it framed under the siding.

Maguire, thank you for the advice! As I said, we are first-timers, so all the help we get is much appreciated. It definitely has good bones, but we want to make sure everything is up to par before we sign any dotted lines. Thank you!

Also, thanks for the pictures of the gable situation. I was a little puzzled

As maguire says, get a whole house inspection from a reputable licensed inspector before you sign anything. You need to know what you are getting yourself into when you buy a house. They will be able to tell you what is up to code and what is not, especially with plumbing and electrical, roof, heating system, wood rot, lead paint, sometimes termite inspections are separate. If no one has lived there for awhile, you'll never know what condition it's in or who has moved in, like critters. It won't hurt to call the realtor and have a look see. Wallpaper and paint is one thing, major structural problems is another, don't underestimate this. Good luck and keep us posted.