Acreage, Character Home, Garage, Finished Basement, Historic
1890 Flushing Home, 1.2 Acres, Two Garages, Metal Roof — $128,000
7
out of 10
HousesUnder150K Score
Property Merit 50% · Condition 25% · Price/Sq Ft 15% · Market 10%
| Category | Wt. | Score | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Merit | 50% | 7 | 1890 home, 1.2 acres, mature trees, dual garages, full basement, front porch |
| Condition | 25% | 7 | Metal roof 2021, new gutters, 2024 garage door; interior systems undisclosed but functional |
| Price / Sq Ft | 15% | 6 | Listing $118/sqft vs zip median $114/sqft — slightly above, thin 6-comp dataset |
| Price vs. Market | 5% | 4 | $128K vs $134,942 median — about 5% below median, within 10% band |
| Market Conditions | 5% | 6 | DOM 53 days median, 95.8% sale-to-list, 21.2% price drops — mild buyer advantage |
The acre-plus lot is what stops you first. Mature trees ring the property, and the backyard has real separation from the road. For someone who wants space around them without going deep into the country, 1.2 acres in Flushing at this price is a reasonable amount of land to work with. You could garden, keep equipment, let kids run around, or just have quiet.
The house itself is from 1890, which means it has age and probably some history in every wall and floor. At 1,080 square feet, two bedrooms, one bath, it fits a single person or a couple more naturally than a family of four. The front porch faces the kind of sunset the agent description makes a big deal about, and sure, it earns its spot. A covered front porch on a 134-year-old house is a decent place to sit.
The metal roof went on in 2021, and new gutters followed. That is the biggest thing the exterior has going for it, mechanically speaking. A roof you don't have to think about for decades is real money not spent. The 2024 garage door on the detached garage is a 10-foot opening, which handles most trucks and larger equipment without a fight. There's a second, smaller garage for a mower or four-wheeler or whatever else needs a roof over it. Concrete floor in the main garage. Full basement under the house for storage.
What the listing doesn't tell you is much about the interior systems. No mention of HVAC age, plumbing condition, electrical. Functional is the word used, and that can mean a lot of things in a home this old. Plan to look at those carefully before you commit.
At $128,000, you're just under the area median. The price per square foot lands slightly above the zip average on a thin set of comparable sales, so the number is close to fair rather than a standout deal. What you're buying is an old house with good land, two garages, and a roof someone already replaced. If the systems hold up, that's a solid foundation for a quiet place to live.
