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Saving a cool home fallen into disrepair OTTAVIA ZAPPALA SPECIAL FOR THE REPUBLIC | AZCENTRAL.COM
Earlier this year, real estate investor and devoted preservationist Ben Funke, 31, purchased a 1946 property in a severe state of disrepair located in the greater Maple-Ash area. Had it fallen into the wrong hands, the property could have easily been torn down, perhaps replaced with a condo. Thankfully for the neighborhood, Funke promptly stepped in and restored it instead. It took him four months of fulltime work to get the house fixed and in a position to be rented out.
Prefabricated homes As a response to the post-World War II housing shortage, several home builders started manufacturing prefabricated houses, an innovative concept at the time. Home-Ola, based in Chicago, was one such company. Their homes aimed at the $3,000 market and were available in a handful of different floorplans. They were ordered through the mail and arrived in the form of a kit, which was supposed to take around 300 hours of labor to assemble. The Midwest barn-style house stands out from neighboring properties. It features a sloped roof, probably designed See COOL HOME, Page 22
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This prefab home was imported from the Midwest in the 1940s to house Tempe railroad engineers. After years of neglect, it’s finally gotten a major makeover.
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Beautifully maintained home in Surprise awaits new owners to love it like the current owners have! This is such a great location, just off of 115th Avenue and Bell Road. Close to all of your shopping, dining & entertainment needs! It is just steps away from the beautiful community pool, playground and sports court! It’s like having a huge yard without having to maintain it! The kitchen has a pantry and plenty of cupboard and counter space. There is gorgeous neutral tile throughout the downstairs. Upstairs there are three over-sized bedrooms, a big hall bath and a lovely laundry room. The sumptuous master suite is huge and has a bathroom with his and her sinks and a separate soaking tub and shower. There is also a nice walk-in closet that gives space for everything. The organizer in your family will love the cupboard space in the garage! Come by today to view this gem!
FEATURED HOME
17843 N 114TH LN, Surprise, AZ 85374 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2.5 | Square Footage: 1,550
FEATURED PROPERTY
Sun City
Marlene Cerreta Cerreta Realty Group 623-215-8855 CerretaTeam.com
FEATURED PROPERTY
$96,228
PEORIA
$208,000
Beautiful home located in delightful Peoria subdivision has been lovingly maintained and is ready for the pickiest of buyers. Home has inviting open floorplan. Kitchen has recessed lighting, large island, and an abundance of storage areas. Oversized master suite includes walk in closet, double sinks, and lots of windows for natural lighting. Upstairs laundry. Easy care xeriscape landscaping. Home backs to the greenbelt. Walking distance to parks and just minutes from the Loop 101. 4 Bd, 2.5 Ba, 1684 Sq. Ft.
10330 W Thunderbird Blvd A320, Sun City, AZ 85351 Marlene Cerreta Cerreta Realty Group CerretaTeam.com 602-617-8938
8223 W CAROL AVE, Peoria, AZ 85345 Marlene Cerreta Cerreta Realty Group CerretaTeam.com 623-215-8855
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Exceptional Resort-Style Retirement Living in Sun City. Gorgeous home is styled around a spacious great room concept floor plan. Spacious dining area. Kitchen has everything needed to prepare meals and entertain. Two master bedrooms flank the living area and each has a walk in closet, full bath and BALCONY!! Community dining room serves 1-2 meals per day and the menu is delightful. Transportation, full time nurse, pool, cleaning service and so much! See today! 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1382 Square Feet AR-0008690984-01
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26357 N 73RD AVE, PEORIA, AZ 85383
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2384 Sq Ft, Sparkling Pool and Heated Spa
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 11AM-2PM
AMAZING HOME ON A LARGE CUL-DE-SAC LOT. Four Car Garages. Tons of upgrades! Enter a beautiful foyer. Formal living and dining rooms, that looks out to the gorgeous pool and spa. The island kitchen is open, bright and spacious. Generous family just steps from the kitchen makes family time extra special. Split floor plan; spacious master separate from three additional bedrooms. Master features all the best features: his/her sinks, separate shower and tub, large walk-in closet. Fresh paint inside and out. Upgraded lighting fixtures throughout. Designer window coverings. Resort Style Backyard is an entertaining delight; large pool with waterfall, heated spa, and gorgeous rock designs. Large covered patio. Grassy play area. Spacious and perfect for any age! Garage has epoxy floors and specially designed shade screens (at one garage bay for entertaining). What a dream home! $379,900
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8275 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway #103 • Peoria, AZ 85382 (623) 466-7744 • FREE Virtual Tours at FREEHomeHunterService.com
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NESTLED IN PREMIER GREER RANCH, this wonderful home is spoiled with wall to wall shelving in the five-car garage that includes the attached RV garage. Preferred N/S exposure. Close to S.R. 303.
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2,309 Square Feet, 5 Car/RV Garage, Sparkling Salt Water Pool
16039 W Jenan Drive
85379
$385,000
Directions: From Reems Road go West on Cactus Road to Greer Ranch Parkway. Look for Those Callaways open house signs. Now in its 3rd Printing
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