407 Fairview Dr, Greenville, South Carolina 29609 - For Sale

Once a beauty queen, always a beauty queen no matter how she ages. Couple that with a mystical location and you have a winning team. Our 1960 s brick ranch has only had two owners in it s history. Let that speak to its character and desirable location. At the base of the area known and beloved by Greenville natives, called Paris Mountain, this home ... is a diamond in the rough. As you approach our house you will notice the elevation climb, the unique character of all the custom built homes in the neighborhood and the views. Long time residents stay here, their families grow up and come back to live here and homes are passed from generation to generation. It is a special place with a special feeling, a place of spirit and wind, privacy and quietude. Our home is a large brick rambler on approximately one acre, with a fully finished basement, two kitchens, potentially 6 bedrooms, two fireplaces, a sunroom office/study, 3 full baths, and an in ground swimming pool. The square footage is approximately 4000 square feet on a corner location, heavily wooded, with a winter only view. This home has amazing potential. Yes, it does need remodeling, hence it s pricing. But could you live in it now absolutely. Formal living, dining, open great room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms and a enclosed sun room are on the main floor. The basement has a kitchen, living and pool table sized room, two bedrooms a full bath and the laundry room is downstairs. It opens onto the patio and deck of the in ground pool. There is a side entry two car carport and additional on driveway parking. We have older mechanicals; the house has radiant, baseboard and electric heating. It is cozy. It is unknown at this time if it has central air conditioning. Many say because of it s mountain setting it stays cool enough to not require central air. The house is on a septic system and no permit is to be found .When the system was put in it was not necessary to obtain a septic permit. The roof is in tact. What you are buying with this property is a potential lifetime commitment for you and your family. From what I understand you will fall in love with the area, the neighborhood and its character and the wildlife. Located at the base of Paris Mountain just off Altamont Road you have ease of access to downtown Greenville and the Cherrydale area; shopping, medical services and entertainment are very close. Yet you feel like you are miles from nowhere. This home is owned by Fannie Mae. It is eligible for both a home path and a home path renovation mortgage. You can purchase this home for as little as 3% down, no mortgage insurance and no need for an appraisal . Please visit www.homepath.com for more details on home path financing or call the Lista Agent. Fannie Mae is selling this home as is . Once your offer is accepted by the seller you will be given 10 days to do your due diligence. Only licensed contractors and home inspectors may be used to inspect this property. You do not have the seller s permission to crawl around ,under, over or above the home until you have had an accepted contract. Paris Mountain is a magical environment. Don t delay in setting an appointment with your Realtor to view this very special offering as it may be gone like the hawk soaring on the afternoon wind, before you know it.