In a unique twist on real estate history, the Julian Price House in Greensboro, North Carolina, has emerged from a tumultuous past to hit the market for $5.25 million. This English Tudor Revival mansion, once the focal point of a gripping “Hoarders” episode, now stands as a testament to transformation and craftsmanship.
A House with a Notorious Past
Featured prominently in the season 9 finale of A&E’s “Hoarders,” the Julian Price House was showcased not just for its architectural beauty but for its former owner’s eccentric collection. Sandra Cowart, a designer by profession, filled the 8,616-square-foot home with an eclectic assortment of dolls, antique furniture, and other curiosities. The episode, one of the series’ most talked-about, highlighted not just the clutter but the story of the woman who made it her own for over four decades.
In 2015, Michael and Eric Fuko-Rizzo acquired the property for $415,000 at a foreclosure auction. The home, originally built in 1929 for insurance executive Julian Price and designed by architect Charles C. Hartmann, required significant renovation. Despite Cowart’s departure to a van on the property, the Fuko-Rizzos faced extensive cleanup and restoration challenges. It took over 1,000 man-hours to clear the home of its contents and address hidden issues like mold in the prohibition-era tunnel.