A 1900 Pennsylvania Fixer-Upper Listed for Just $49,900

For lovers of old houses, sometimes the most intriguing properties are not the ones that have already been restored, but those still waiting for someone to recognize their potential.

At 698 Grove Avenue in Washington, Pennsylvania, this turn-of-the-century residence offers an opportunity to bring new life to a home that has stood for more than 125 years.

698 Grove Ave, Washington, PA 15301 | Offered at $49,900

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1,346 Sq Ft | Built in 1900 | 0.28 Acres

Listed by: Tanya Rhody 412-226-6500, REALTY ONE GROUP PLATINUM 412-226-6500

Built in 1900, the two-story house features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a surprisingly generous 0.28-acre city lot, providing a foundation for a thoughtful renovation. The main floor includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedroom with direct access to a full bathroom—a practical arrangement that could make a future main-level primary suite possible.

Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom create a separate private area, while an upper-level recreation room offers flexibility for a home office, hobby space, reading room, or family retreat. A full walk-out basement adds storage and utility space, and the existing two-car parking pad provides convenient off-street parking.

The property also benefits from a gas furnace reported to be approximately four years old, offering one modern improvement amid the home’s broader renovation needs. The lot is another appealing feature, with no immediate neighbors reported by the listing, giving the property a more open feel than many homes on traditional city streets. This is not a turnkey home: the listing explicitly states that significant updating and repairs are needed and that the property is being sold strictly AS-IS.

For the right buyer, however, that condition creates an opportunity to rethink the interiors, improve the finishes, and shape the house around a personal vision while respecting its early-20th-century origins. Conveniently located near Washington’s shopping, hospitals, restaurants, and everyday services, the property offers a practical setting for a renovation project.

Priced at $49,900 following a $10,000 reduction, this modest historic home is an invitation to look beyond its current condition and imagine what patience, careful planning, and the right restoration could make possible.