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1886 Queen Anne in Wichita, KS

Posted on OHD: 6/23/21. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.

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National Register Property

1065 N Waco Ave, Wichita, KS 67203

ISO perfect buyer willing to put the time and love into this irresistibly historic William Sternberg mansion! The William Sternberg House was built by William Sternberg in 1886 and was voted "most historic house in Kansas" by the Kansas historic society in 2010. A simple google search will show you the extensive history this home has and how it's timeless beauty deserves to grace the Wichita community for many more years to come. The house is listed on all three historic registries; Federal, State, and local. Seller has all the paperwork for the historic registries. The historic treasure of a home is eligible for $90,000 in state grants each year for repairs. All money spent by investor will qualify for 25% state tax credits and 20% federal tax credits if certain guidelines are met. Seller purchased the house on 2-23-2016 and has done the following repairs to date- Complete Eave Restoration with grant from KHS, work completed Oct. 2020 total cost $70,800, Foundation and wall restoration including 46 yds, of concrete, Restoration of 4 of the 5 porches including leveling the porch on the Waco side of the house, Fireplace Restoration, Prep and prime exterior of house, Concrete curbs installed on SW corner of house, Restore roof to sound condition to protect new eave work (House needs new roof installed), Repair roof over main floor bathroom and all floors and rafters on 1st and 2nd floor due to roof leaks, Basement exterior door replaced and patio cover installed, Much work done on property cleanup, trimming trees, grading, seeding, and interior cleanup. Please see private remarks.
7 Bed · 3.5 Bath · 5,216 Sq Ft · 0.24 Ac.
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