[quote=mike92104]If you’re lucky, you’ll find one with a solid foundation with the electrical and plumbing already upgraded.
If it has the original windows, make sure someone hasn’t painted the tracks. They’re supposed to be bare wood so they can expand and contract. Also check that the sash weights haven’t fallen. If it has replacement windows, check that they were done well and don’t leak.
The house we bought was built in 1940. I’m amazed at the craftsmanship. Every door in the house is perfectly square. Every angled cut is perfect. If we maintain it, it will last forever. We were lucky and found one that had the plumbing and electrical already done. It even has a 200 amp service![/quote]
I was lucky like you, mike. I got all of the things you mention here as well and those goodies were the primary reason I bought it aside from its excellent location! The replacement windows are top notch, the house was heavily remodeled very tastefully (I have the original prints signed by the architect) with rounded corners on the nicely textured drywall. In addition, I got a new central HVAC system.
