Pretty Mantels! Circa 1910 In North Carolina For $250,000!

306 N Maple St, Graham, NC 27253

If you are like me, you know that there is just something magical about a house built in 1910. It was a time when homes were built to be the center of the neighborhood, with big windows, high ceilings, and porches made for long conversations. I found this beautiful historic home in Graham, North Carolina, and it feels like a warm hug from the past. It has all that classic character we love, and the best part is that it’s sitting at a price that actually makes owning a piece of history possible.

The very first thing you are going to fall in love with is the front porch. In 1910, the porch was the most important part of the house. It’s a “rocking-chair porch,” which means it’s deep and wide enough for a row of big wooden chairs where you can sit and watch the world go by. Imagine sipping a cold glass of sweet tea here in the summer or decorating the railings with pumpkins in the fall. It creates a beautiful first impression and gives the house that classic Southern look that never goes out of style.

When you step inside, you aren’t greeted by small, cramped hallways. Instead, you find large, open spaces that were designed for people to be together. This home features a spacious living room, a cozy family room, and a formal dining room. If you love to host Thanksgiving or host holiday parties, this is the perfect setup. You can have the fire going in one room while everyone gathers around a big table in the dining room. There is a flow to these old houses that modern open-concept homes just can’t quite match.

With over 2,000 square feet, there is plenty of room for everyone to find their own corner. There are three dedicated bedrooms, but the upstairs holds a special surprise—a “flex room.” This is a space that can be whatever you need it to be. If you have a big family, it easily works as a fourth bedroom. If you work from home, it’s a quiet, bright office. It could also be a craft room, a library, or a playroom for the kids. Having that extra space in an old home is a huge bonus.

The lot is over 10,000 square feet, which gives you a wonderful backyard that feels private and peaceful. It is shaded by mature trees, which is one of the best perks of buying into an established historic neighborhood. You don’t have to wait twenty years for your trees to grow! There is plenty of room for a garden, a swing set, or even a firepit area for roasting marshmallows on cool autumn nights. It’s a shaded sanctuary where you can truly unwind after a long day.

One of the most exciting things about 306 N Maple St is where it sits. You are just an easy walk away from downtown Graham. There is nothing better than being able to leave the car in the driveway and stroll down the street for a coffee, a nice dinner, or to visit the local shops. Graham is a town that loves its history, and you will feel that community spirit as soon as you move in. Plus, if you need to commute, you are in the perfect “middle spot” between Greensboro, Durham, and Chapel Hill. You get the quiet small-town life with the big-city jobs just a short drive away.

It is rare to find a move-in-ready historic home with this much square footage for $250,000. Usually, at this price, you are looking at a total “fixer-upper,” but this home has been lived in and loved. It is ready for you to move in just in time for the holidays. You can hang your wreaths, put a tree in the window, and start your own traditions in a house that has already seen over a hundred years of happy memories.

This house is a true gem for anyone who appreciates the “timeless charm” of the early 20th century. It’s solid, it’s beautiful, and it’s waiting for its next chapter to begin with you.

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