Early 20th-Century Florida Cracker Frame Estate

Offering a rare sub-$110k entry point into the historic Big Bend region of North Florida, this substantial 2,612-square-foot pre-war residence at 1150 Sage St represents a major value-add investment project in Monticello, Florida.

Listed at a baseline price of $108,000—equating to an extraordinary ~$41 per square foot—this 1914-built five-bedroom, two-bathroom Florida Cracker style frame manor sits on an expansive 0.63-acre (27,442 sqft) corner parcel in Jefferson County.

Listed by: Matthew Soltis 386-301-7898, Robert Slack LLC

Offered strictly in “as-is” condition as an investor-special cash-only transaction, this property provides a vast volume of early-20th-century vernacular architecture at a rock-bottom acquisition basis. It serves as an ideal restoration canvas for an experienced contractor, flipper, or preservationist looking to execute a high-margin renovation, house-hack, or long-term rental conversion just 30 minutes outside of Tallahassee.

The residence delivers an authentic, nostalgic Southern street presence along Sage Street, anchored by a deep wraparound front porch veranda designed for natural ventilation and outdoor relaxation. Inside, the 2,612-square-foot interior displays classic early-20th-century spatial scale, featuring original heart pine flooring, soaring ceiling clearances, wide window distributions, and high-volume clear-span room footprints awaiting complete cosmetic and mechanical modernization.

🏛️ Main Manor Interior Layout & Spatial Proportions

The home’s multi-level geometry is masterfully proportioned, offering an adaptable clear-span layout that supports tailored reconfigurations:

The Ground Floor Living Core: Opens with an airy reception entry hall that transitions into a spacious formal living parlor, an adjoining dining room, and a massive rear kitchen workspace footprint. The main tier includes options for a dedicated home office, library, or ground-floor primary bedroom suite.

Five-Bedroom Sleeping Wing: A central staircase leads to the upper residential tiers, which house five true, generously proportioned bedrooms, providing extraordinary spatial versatility for large households, multi-generational living, or dedicated remote work setups.

Two Full Bathrooms: Outfitted with two full bathrooms distributed across the floor plan, providing a solid functional foundation for modernizing without needing invasive, new structural rough-in work.

Classic Climate Geometry: Features traditional high ceilings, wide hallways, and deep porches designed natively to catch cross-breezes—a signature characteristic of pre-air-conditioning Florida architecture.

🌲 0.63-Acre Double-Width Parcel & Capital Scope

The defining exterior asset of this $108,000 transaction is the property’s generous land footprint and position:

0.63-Acre Corner Parcel: Measuring over 27,000 square feet, the private, tree-shaded lot provides rare town elbow room, mature shade trees (including live oaks), and ample space for adding outbuildings, workshop space, boat/RV parking, or private gardens.

Cash-Only Rehabilitation Basis: At a $108,000 acquisition price, a cash investor can allocate a substantial $75,000–$100,000 renovation budget (covering roof replacement, HVAC installation, electrical rewiring, plumbing overhauls, kitchen, and baths) while keeping the total cost basis well below regional market comps.

📋 Property Specifications

💰 Price: $108,000 (An incredible ~$41/sqft acquisition baseline)

📍 Address: 1150 Sage St, Monticello, FL 32344 (Jefferson County Corridor)

📜 Architectural Standing: 1914 Vernacular Florida Cracker / Traditional Frame Manor

📐 Interior Size: 2,612 finished above-grade sqft

🌳 Lot Size: 0.63 Acres (27,442 sqft / Level, tree-shaded corner parcel)

🛏️ Bedrooms: 5 (Oversized chambers set across multi-tier floor plans)

🛁 Bathrooms: 2 Full Bathrooms

🏗️ Year Built: 1914 (Early 20th Century / Pre-WWI Era)

🛠️ Property Status: Full Value-Add Rehabilitation Project (Sold Strictly As-Is / Cash Only)

🪵 Irreplaceable Assets: Wraparound front porch, high ceilings, original wood floors, and generous 0.63-acre corner lot

🔍 Key Features & Preservation Value Points Explained

🏛️ Unmatched Financial Runway at ~ $41 Per Square Foot: Securing over 2,600 square feet of character home on over half an acre in North Florida for $108,000 represents an extraordinary value play. The low purchase price leaves an immense capital margin to execute a complete gut restoration while securing deep equity upside.

🌲 Rare 0.63-Acre Parcel in Monticello: Finding a historic pre-war home under $120k with over half an acre of usable land inside Monticello city limits is a major rarity, providing privacy and flexible site usage.

📍 Strategic Tallahassee Metro / Big Bend Commuter Gateway: Located on Sage Street, residents enjoy a quiet, small-town lifestyle in historic Monticello (known for its oak-lined streets, historic courthouse square, antique shops, and local diners). Enjoy rapid transit access via US-90 and I-10 for a direct 30-minute commute straight into downtown Tallahassee, Florida State University (FSU), and regional government/medical centers.