Classic Craftsman Bungalow House For Sale | Mountain Home, Idaho

    410 North 8th East | Mountain Home, Idaho

      Contact Assist 2 Sell, Your Choice Realty.  208-587-9111. Floyd or Melissa Beck.     
      $157,900   NEW PRICE!   $145,000     Call today for a tour!

      MLS # 98553978                                                       
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For sale, and first time on the market in nearly a quarter of a century.  Classic turn-of-the-century era Craftsman Bungalow in the heart of Mountain Home.  Unique home has been preserved with old world charm.  Situated on a triple lot close to the heart of downtown Mountain Home.  Beautiful built-ins throughout the dining room and living room.  Impeccable craftsmanship and custom woodwork complete this one of a kind home.    

2136 Sq Ft with 4 bedrooms, a den/office, 2 bathrooms (1 .5 .5).  One bedroom used as a family room.  Two upstairs bedrooms each have walk-in closets.  Full length front covered porch, and screened back porch.  Cellar storage.  New kitchen appliances,  roof and furnace under 10 years old.  Wood burning stove, detached extended garage with shop area.  Sprinkler system.  Alley access perfect for RV parking.

The home was built by the Bennett family which is a prominent historical family in the Mountain Home/Elmore County area.   There are very few similar homes found in Elmore County.

This beautiful tree-lined street is in a well established neighborhood. It's not in a subdivision, and it's where family and friends wave as they drive by and the front porch welcomes you home.

Large Front Porch

Corner Lot Surrounded by Mature American Elm Trees

Original Bennett Home - Mountain Home, Idaho

The Front Porch is An Added Room

Porch in the Fall

Solid Wood Door with Lead Glass Window Panes

Dining Room.  Original Wood and Built In China Hutch with Plate Rails

Built In Bookcases and Beams

Dining Room and Living Room. Original Moldings, Built Ins and Beamed Ceilings

Original Window Moldings and Beams - Solid Wood Door

Fireplace with Wood Burning Insert

Office or Parlor with Wood Burning Stove

Original Beamed Ceilings

Bedroom / TV Room

Bedroom Main Level (King Bed)

Bedroom Main Level (King Bed)

Tile floor.  New door, sink, hardware, range and french door refrigerator.
Kitchen windows facing the yard and street.
Notice the 1902 brass light plate!

Kitchen (original cabinetry)

Upstairs Bedroom with Walk In Closet

Upstairs Bedroom with Walk In Closet

Hall leading to upstairs bathroom

Upstairs Bedroom with Walk In Closet

Upstairs Bedroom

Original and detailed bedroom ceiling light

Upstairs Half Bath

Half  Bath. Tile floors and walls.  Directly off the kitchen and bedroom

Full bathroom with original window casings and mirror.

Screened In Back Porch

Back Yard and Shed

Detached Garage and Drive Way and Full Privacy Hedge from Alley

Beautiful Grounds.

Location is ideal to schools, park and downtown.

Bungalow Characteristics

§  Usually 1 – 1 1/2 stories

§  Low-pitched roof, often with broad eaves

§  Entry typically opens directly into living room

§  Often has a large front porch that creates an outdoor room

§  Easy access to outdoor spaces like verandas, porches, and patios

§  Open floor plan maximized for efficiency and flow from room to room with minimal space wasted on hallways

§  Reliance on built-ins for organization

§  Siding varies. Stucco is the siding of choice for many California-style Craftsman bungalows. Western-style are typically more rustic with shingle or lapped siding, and Chicago-style bungalows are frequently brick.