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Pushing this back up - My husband is also interested in Boylan Heights - he would love to find a home to renovate.
I love the historic districts.
If the property is good, you have to jump on it. They go fast.
Get your financing lined up, and when you see the one you want, nail it down.
Make sure he is versed on the Raleigh Historic District Commission information and requirements for exterior preservation.
It is not a simple process, and it can be very helpful to engage an experienced architect to help design and present the plan.
My husband works in construction and so I'd like to think he's UTD on all of the processes and requirements ( ), but I will definitely bookmark the URL for reference.
My husband works in construction and so I'd like to think he's UTD on all of the processes and requirements ( ), but I will definitely bookmark the URL for reference.
Thanks again!
Read the submittal process closely, and make a phone call to the City for more information. They will be helpful.
My architect friends tell me that they actually like to see cut sheets for a project before providing a Certificate of Appropriateness.
And neighbors tend to be very active in protecting appearances on renovations. The Historic designation supports the value of the homes in the neighborhoods and provides the margins to renovators.
It pays to meet the neighbors and fill them in on the project.
Tell your husband I really like the opportunity at 305 Cutler Street.
That one would work him... But it has to be "bought right."
And neighbors tend to be very active in protecting appearances on renovations. The Historic designation supports the value of the homes in the neighborhoods and provides the margins to renovators.
It pays to meet the neighbors and fill them in on the project.
Tell your husband I really like the opportunity at 305 Cutler Street.
That one would work him... But it has to be "bought right."
I really like the opportunity at 305 Cutler Street.
That one would work him... But it has to be "bought right."
I noticed this house is listed with Tango Realty. Seems like a lot of homes in the historic areas are. Anybody know why that is? Just curious. I like the look of that house from the outside, I just wish there were some interior pics available on the web. I love looking at the interior of these historic homes. You just can't beat living that close to downtown!
BTW Ctribucher, I just like to look so you don't have to worry about me competing with you for the house! Glad to hear you are considering Boylan Heights! Good luck with the search and let us know how things turn out if you decide to buy something in that area!
BTW Ctribucher, I just like to look so you don't have to worry about me competing with you for the house! Glad to hear you are considering Boylan Heights! Good luck with the search and let us know how things turn out if you decide to buy something in that area!
No competition yet - my husband and I just moved to Raleigh about a month ago. We're still just looking too!
I noticed this house is listed with Tango Realty. Seems like a lot of homes in the historic areas are. Anybody know why that is? Just curious. I like the look of that house from the outside, I just wish there were some interior pics available on the web. I love looking at the interior of these historic homes. You just can't beat living that close to downtown!
BTW Ctribucher, I just like to look so you don't have to worry about me competing with you for the house! Glad to hear you are considering Boylan Heights! Good luck with the search and let us know how things turn out if you decide to buy something in that area!
NRG,
It has been 5 or 6 apartments. For a long time. MAJOR work to bring it back to an SFR, historically, or otherwise.
And there will likely be a structural engineer heavily involved in the plans.
Canine, back to your original question, there are right many young families in Boylan Heights. Check out the neighborhood web site at www.boylanheights.org and you will get a better feel for the neighborhood. I have many friends there; it is a close-knit, friendly, beautiful, charming area, also very close to downtown, N.C. State, Pullen Park. Its a two-minute walk to the Dorothea Dix grounds, a wonderful place to walk.
Wiley Elementary School is a good school from all I've heard; lots of kids with well-educated parents. It is in a beautiful Jacobean Revival building.
North Raleigh Guy, I believe Tango Realty is basically selling all the properties of a particular landlord who is unloading. They are fine houses, but have been apartments for many years and will probably need a lot of work. Several landlords are unloading rentals in the historic neighborhoods because of the increase in their value; they can buy much cheaper houses in other areas and make almost as much in rent.
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), but I will definitely bookmark the URL for reference.
