Character Home, Garage, Victorian
Victorian-Inspired 4BR with Detached Two-Car Garage in Adena — $149,000
6
out of 10
HousesUnder150K Score
Property Merit 50% · Condition 25% · Price/Sq Ft 15% · Market 10%
| Category | Wt. | Score | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Merit | 50% | 7 | 4BR/2BA Victorian-inspired, foyer, detached 2-car garage, 200-amp service |
| Condition | 25% | 6 | "Well cared for," central AC, updated electrical panel; no roof/HVAC dates named |
| Price / Sq Ft | 15% | 6 | Listing $116/sqft vs zip median $118/sqft — essentially at market; thin 7-comp data |
| Price vs. Market | 5% | 4 | $149K vs $154,933 zip median — within 4%, roughly at market |
| Market Conditions | 5% | 6 | 100.1% sale-to-list and 47-day DOM suggest balanced market; 19.8% price drops mild positive |
The entrance foyer is what gets you first. Most houses at this price point open straight into a living room or a wall. This one has a foyer, which sounds like a small thing until you're standing in it and it tells you something about how the house was built and what it was meant to feel like. Victorian-inspired is the listing's phrase, and it fits well enough. Two stories, some architectural care in the bones, a layout that has a bit of ceremony to it.
Four bedrooms and two full baths at 1,284 square feet means the rooms are going to be tight. That square footage doesn't leave much space per room when you're dividing it among four bedrooms, a kitchen, two bathrooms, a laundry room, and a foyer. A family can absolutely live here, but this is not a house where the bedrooms feel big. The one bath per floor setup is practical, at least. One full bath upstairs, one down, so you're not funneling everyone through the same door in the morning.
The kitchen is described as large with oak cabinetry, and all appliances stay with the sale. That's a real line item. Refrigerator, stove, whatever else is in there, you walk in and the kitchen is ready to use. The laundry room sits just off the kitchen, which keeps the daily chores in one corner of the house rather than scattered.
The detached two-car garage is a genuine plus. It has an opener. Separate from the house, with parking and storage space that stays clear of the living area. On a level lot, which matters for anyone who's dealt with the mud and grade issues that come with steeper sites.
The electrical is updated. 200-amp service with a breaker panel and central AC installed. The listing does not name a roof date or an HVAC age, which are the two numbers you want before you get serious about any older house. Those are the questions to ask.
At $149,000, this is priced essentially at market for the zip code. You're not getting a deal, but you're not overpaying either. What you're getting is a two-story house with some architectural character, four bedrooms, a real garage, and a full appliance package at a price that keeps the monthly number manageable.
