On Apr 28, 4:57 pm, "Steve" wrote:
My daughter has asked me to look at a house she's considering buying.
An older couple is selling and moving to a retirement home. asking around
$260,000
A couple of things I'm concerned about are the brick foundation with a dirt
floor in the basement.
Someone told her it would be around $5000 to pour cement.
Also two of the room have tin ceilings. anything I should check? I've never
even seen a tin ceiling.

I'll be seeing the house after work this week.

Thanks for any input.

Steve

Style: Colonial Color: White
Total Rooms: 7 Bedrooms: 3
Full/Half/Master Baths: 1/0/No Fireplaces: 0
Grade School: Middle School:
High School:

Remarks

Love at purse sight! This wonderfully maintained colonial has all the
updates with yesterday's charm. Beautiful, authentic tin ceilings. Rooms
have great flow, perfect for the whole family. Major updates make this home
the best value for your $$. Cute yard, located on a quiet side street, yet
close to shopping with a commuter friendly location.

Property Information

Approx. Living Area: 1470 sq. ft. Approx. Acres: 0.28 (12197 sq. ft.)
Garage Spaces: 1 Detached
Living Area Includes: Heat Zones: HW Radiators, Gas Parking Spaces:
4 Off-Street
Living Area Source: Public Record Cool Zones: None Approx. Street
Frontage:
Living Area Disclosures:

Room Levels, Dimensions and Features

Room Level Size Features
Living Room: 1 Ceiling Fans, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bay/Bow Windows
Dining Room: 1 Wall to Wall Carpet
Family Room: 1 Ceiling Fans, Wall to Wall Carpet
Kitchen: 1 Pantry
Master Bedroom: 2 Ceiling Fans, Walk-in Closet, Hard Wood Floor
Bedroom 2: 2 Ceiling Fans, Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3: 2 Ceiling Fans, Wall to Wall Carpet
Bath 1: 1 Full Bath
Laundry: 1 Pantry

Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Area Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical
Facility, Laundromat
Basement: Yes Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor
Beach: No
Construction: Frame
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Doors
Exterior: Vinyl
Exterior Features: Porch, Enclosed Porch, Gutters
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
Foundation Size: irreg
Foundation Description: Brick
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Insulation: Full, Blown In, Unknown
Lot Description: Paved Drive
Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.
Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Sewer and Water: City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer
Hookup
Waterfront: No

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I wouldn't worry too much about dirt floors, with two caveats. First,
have the radon level checked or at least find a map to find the
potential for radon. If you have it, you'll need to handle that and
probably add a concrete floor. Second, lots of older houses had oil
heat at one time or another. Check the dirt for sign of oil leaks/
spills.

As of other things, use common sense. When you go see the house, take
a lead test kit with you. It's cheap protection to see what's up. In
particular, check the window sills and door frames. Lead isn't too
much of a concern unless the paint is in bad shape, but you should
know what you're getting into.

Otherwise, good luck with it.