1908 Perry Home on Two City Lots with Mature Trees — $129,900

The two city lots are what set this one apart. Most houses in a neighborhood like this sit on one lot and that's it. Here you get real outdoor room — mature trees, a covered rear deck that looks out over the property, and actual space to do something with. That alone is worth paying attention to.

The house was built in 1908 and runs 1,384 square feet. Two bedrooms, one bath. The layout is practical rather than open, which for a house this age makes sense. Wood-look flooring runs through much of the main living area.

The kitchen has a center island and what the listing calls abundant cabinetry, so there's storage and counter space — more than you'd expect in a house this size. The bathroom has a large vanity, a tub and shower combination, and more storage. There's also a dedicated laundry area, which is worth noting in a house from this era because many of them never got one.

The covered rear deck is the other thing. It faces the property, so you're looking out at the trees and the yard rather than at a fence or a neighbor's wall. On a warm evening that matters.

The house will need work. The agent copy uses phrases like "bring your vision to life" and "make it your own," which is the marketing way of saying the place has not been fully updated and you will be the one doing that. If you walk in expecting a finished product, this is not it. If you walk in with a clear picture of what you'd do with a 116-year-old house on two lots in Perry for $129,900, there is something real here to work with.

The structure is there. The lot situation is unusual. The bones of the kitchen and bath are functional. What you bring to it is the question.