221 Thistlewood St

This is an old solid railroad house built in 1910 with very few owners and great bones. Nearby is the rapidly growing tech-town and college town of Cape Girardeau, MO a quick 37 minute EASY drive away (2 turns total). Cape is a classic town with a new casino, new hotels, new commercial areas, new condos, and a town council committed to adhering to a 30 year plan to transform the town. Cape Girardeau currently is doubling it's airport terminal with a new terminal scheduled to open later this year with direct flights into Nashville for as low as $45. A short 12 minute drive away is the historic town of Cairo with several investors dedicated to revitalizing the town along with the 40 million dollars that has been appropriated towards a new $300 million dollar port. Many investments are underway in this town including a proposed housing manufacturing plant bringing more families into the area in the near future. Drive nearby to Anna, Illinois to the new dispensary, a meadery, and several local vineyards in the town and surrounding areas. If you desire you can drive 49 minutes to the ecclectic town of Carbondale, IL and an hour over to historic downtown Paducah, KY. This house is situated 3.5 miles from the Ohio River and 7 miles from the Mighty Mississippi River. There's a wonderful campground on horseshoe lake 17 minutes away as well. Surrounding the home is vacant land creating a park-like setting with old growth trees on the lot across the street. A light remodel is needed including additional electric and plumbing repairs. House has 220 meter box with all new electric. There is NO central a/c or heat. Basic updates will include refinishing the hardwood floors, skimcoating walls and ceilings, new kitchen cabinets, countertop and appliances. There are new custom windows available upon request in storage nearby. There is also enough space in the attic with at least an 8 foot height that with the braces relocated another room can easily be added nearly doubling the square footage. Recent updates include expanding the bathroom with 2 entrances, new flooring, new toilet, pedestal sink, and a handicap 38 inch stand up tub. Due to privacy please reach out directly if you're interested for more specifics. Police do patrol the area frequently and property is under surveillance so do not go onto property or disturb visitors without a scheduled appointment. The local Police have my direct number. The value will increase as small repairs are made. OWNER FINANCING is a possible option to qualified buyers with at least half down and a full price offer or make a cash offer today on this secret old gem This is priced to sell and at this price and with the location on a corner lot and proximity to growth it won't last long! Own a house WITH land for under 20k.