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Submitted by Red Lady (not verified) on Fri, 5/27/2011 - 1:24am
I totally agree, what neat house. Seems it's come into disrepair in a relatively short period of time. May not need as much work as appears, but then again, you never know about the inside. For that price, I'm surprised nobody has purchased it.
Submitted by sean (not verified) on Fri, 5/27/2011 - 1:24am
This house was listed with Preservation Durham for a number of years, but, if you check our listings on our website (http://preservationdurham.org/epf_new/?page_id=38), you will see that it is no longer listed with us. The property does need quite a bit of work both inside and out, but it could be a great home for someone willing to take it on, and we hope to see that happen.
Sean Stucker
Assistant Director, Preservation Durham
Submitted by Gary (not verified) on Fri, 5/27/2011 - 1:24am
Thanks for the update, Sean. Looks like you've updated your EPF page in the weeks since I wrote this, as it was still listed ~a month ago. Fixed.
GK
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 7/5/2011 - 2:00am
I know you people do not live in this neighborhood. I do Get the drugs out Get the gangs out and it might sell!!!!!
Submitted by Mo (not verified) on Sat, 7/9/2011 - 2:00am
Greetings All - I was very seriously considering buying 402 Clay St last year. Went as far as investigating various financing options, grants, found a contractor well versed in historical restorations, even approached an architectural firm doing bespoke restorations, submitted a letter of interest to Preservation Durham along with a portfolio made up of floor plans, samples of flooring, 1900's color samples, etc. Alas, it just wasn't meant to be. I could easily qualify for a new home but banks were extremely difficult regarding restorations. The uncertain economic outlook a year ago didn't help :). If I had to do over, I would leave the banks out of it. Save my monies and go for it. I have already built up valuable contacts - contractors, materials suppliers, skilled artisans, etc. I have a powerful vision for the look & feel of this property - hard to extinguish such creative aspirations. One of my friend even christened her "Victoria" - for the period she was built!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 7/31/2011 - 2:00am
HI Mo, Well, my name is Victoria, and I have been looking into this property myself. Could you tell me what quote your contractor gave you to do the work required to live in this beauty? Thank you! V My email: vashdown@hotmail.com
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