$20,000 for Pt. Wash house that must be moved

[Smiling JOe]

I hear that the costs to move homes is quiet expensive, then you still are likely to have many repairs once the house is set at the new location. One repair grows into another, and often, it is much less expensive to build from scratch. I like preserving old things, but I bet you can get more for the house, selling it as reclaimed Cypress, rather than selling the house as a whole. Reclaiming the Cypress is also a way of reusing/recycling the materials.

 

[egrp]

you would not beleive some of the structures ducky has moved...tell him to show you photos.

he can move this easily

 

[scooterbug44]

Most of the high costs to move homes comes from long distances, having the utility company move overhead power lines, and fees for crossing bridges.

 

[Berkly]

Yes, this is the Burlison house. It sits on the land that the church will be building their new building on. The expense to move the house is high...higher than the $15K-20K we are looking to sell the house for. The offers are nice for the materials, BUT....there is just something about the house that speaks to the history of Pt Washington. If anyone was willing to buy it, move it and restore it, that would be amazing. We know that the likelihood of that happening is low, but thought it would be worth a try to pass word out amongst you locals for a few weeks. We certainly don't want to dismantle this house..but our clock is ticking on getting it off the land. Ducky Johnson said this house would move in better condition than the parsonage he moved off the next lot! He said it was built solidly. So, just keep your ears open and if you know of anyone with a vacant lot, please pass on the info. Like I said, we will consider all offers! Thank you sowallers!

 

[TooFarTampa]

I just want to say kudos to the OP for making a good effort to find someone to take the house, instead of just tearing it down to get it out of the way. Even if it doesn't work out, know you've done the best you can.

It looks like a cool house. I love old homes with a sense of history and new neighbors who show respect for the neighborhood.

 

[Camp Creek Kid]

How big is the house and how many rooms?

 

[GoodWitch58]

Wouldn't it be grayt if it could be incorporated into the Nature Center that the county/TDC/someone is building on the Kellogg land....

 

[Bob]

does anyone know what it would cost to move that house 10 miles?

 

[Bobby J]

The distance does not really matter. Getting it lifted is the main expense. I would say around $15,000 to move it.

 

[Berkly]

The house is approx 1200 sf and has three bedrooms (they are on the small side) and one bathroom. The living room is nicely sized and has a brick fireplace. There is also a large eat in kitchen. It seems like the kitchen was an addition to the house sometime in the 40s or 50s. The exterior cypress matches all around, though. There is also an enclosed porch not included in the square footage...that is on the rear of the house. I have a few pics of the interior, if anyone is interested in seeing them just PM me. The house has been updated with central heat/air. I know that Ducky quoted a past interested buyer around 35-36K to move the house in the Pt Washington area....if it was going 10 miles, I have no idea how much he would charge. My meager experience would say closer to 50-60K....that's why we are willing to look at all offers as we know the buyer will be incurring a cost with moving the house. Any ideas to save this house are welcome! Thank you!!!