Grand 1880 Victorian on a Double Lot in Wabash, IN
(5 beds · 2 baths · 4,197 sq ft · 0.76 acre · $200,000)
Quick Facts
- Address: Wabash, Indiana (quiet residential street close to downtown)
- Year Built: 1880
- Lot Size: 0.76 acre (double lot with mature shade trees)
- Outbuildings: Detached 2-car carriage-style garage & porte cochere carport
- Square Footage: 4,197 ± sq ft on two main levels plus finish-ready attic
- Bed/Bath Count: 5 bedrooms | 2 full baths
Why You’ll Love It
- Show-stopping vintage sink in the kitchen—an irresistible focal point for someone who appreciates period charm.
- Sun-splashed three-season porch and an oversized glass-framed sunroom give you two bright spots for morning coffee or plant collections.
- Tall ceilings, solid wood floors, transom windows, deep crown moulding, and extra-wide baseboards preserve the gracious proportions that made 19th-century homes so special.
- French doors and bay windows invite natural light into the formal rooms, while pocket doors allow you to create intimate spaces when you want them.
- The dramatic central staircase, crowned by a brass chandelier, leads to a full-height attic that could become a studio, office, or extra bedroom suite.
Recent Mechanical Work
- Gas lines replaced (≈ 2023) for added safety and efficiency.
- Boiler fully serviced in 2024; radiators keep every room cozy in winter.
- Main-level plumbing repairs completed; original tile in both baths preserved.
- Electrical upgrades already started in the attic—finish to suit your needs.
Interior Snapshot
| Level | Rooms/Features | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main Floor | Formal living & dining with bay windows, library/den, large kitchen anchored by the vintage farmhouse sink, laundry alcove, full bath | Hardwood floors ready for refinishing |
| Second Floor | Five generously sized bedrooms, second full bath, linen alcove | Original 5-panel doors & transom windows throughout |
| Attic | 800 ± sq ft of open space | Subfloor down, wiring begun—easy to finish |
Outdoor Living
- Deep screened-in front porch for sunset watching.
- Expansive back lawn—ideal for gardens, play sets, or a future pool.
- Carriage house/garage offers workshop space plus walk-up storage above.
- Additional porte cochere keeps arrivals dry on rainy Indiana days.
Vision & Value
This is the quintessential “good bones” opportunity: hardwood floors that just need polishing, ornate trim begging for fresh paint, and structural spaces already in place for modern conveniences. Finish the attic, refresh the baths, and you’ll gain instant equity while writing the next chapter in this home’s 145-year story.
Schedule a Tour
John R. Lundquist – Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate
📧 john@lundquistrealestate.com
Historic properties with this square footage and lot size rarely come to market in Wabash—especially at $200,000. Bring your imagination and see how easily you can transform this Victorian beauty into the showpiece it deserves to be.
