Chatham County, North Carolina | built c. late 1800s or early 1900s
For the past six years, I’ve been photographing an old house tucked away on a quiet road near Apex, North Carolina. Each time I visited, I found myself hoping that someone would come along with enough vision, and enough love for old places, to save it and now, it’s for sale!
I first saw it listed recently on the MLS, and knowing the risk that comes with properties like this, I went back for another visit to get some more documentation of it. During my visit that day, two separate cars pulled up, both prospective buyers coming to look at the parcel. I introduced myself, and each person told me the same thing: they were interested in the land, but they would likely tear down the house because it’s ‘so far gone.’ It’s a story I’ve heard too many times.
About the Property
The parcel is listed at $399,000 and includes 2.62 acres. The location is prime real estate in North Carolina’s booming Triangle region, just outside Raleigh. Here’s how the MLS describes it:
“Property is unique in prime location near Crosswinds Marina and backs up to Corp land on Jordan Lake. Property has nice old hundred-year-old 2 story which could possibly be restored. Lot is on a short private setting street with only 3 or 4 homes.”
In many ways, the location is a dream. The house sits quietly on its lot, backed by land owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, meaning it’s protected from future development. Jordan Lake is nearby, offering beautiful natural views and recreation…