I want this! The Joshua P. Young House, C. 1852 in Illinois. $229,900

I want this house! This would be so much fun to work on and to decorate! Known as the Joshua  P. Young House. Mr. Young was a land developer. The Joshua  P. Young house was built in 1852. It is located in Blue Island, Illinois. The house features a covered front porch, double front doors, original wood floors, crown moulding, wide baseboards, pocket doors and a claw foot tub. Not sure about that dripping paint room. The house is bigger than it looks from the outside. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,203 square feet. $229,900

Rare opportunity to own a piece of Blue Island history. Built in 1852 for land developer Joshua P. Young, this home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is in the Inventory of Historic Structures in Cook County and features the very uncommon Chicago Cottage plan. With 2,203 square feet, the property offers 5 bedrooms plus bonus room and 3 full baths. The home’s detailing is eclectic, incorporating elements of Greek Revival and Gothic architecture. Historic details include original windows, millwork and hardwood floors, 10-ft ceilings with ornate moldings, three marble fireplaces (two concealed but intact), pocket doors, tin kitchen ceiling, and clawfoot tubs. Property is being sold as-is and requires conversion back to a single-family residence. This is a rare chance for the right buyer to restore a landmark home with architectural character that can’t be replicated today.