107 Martin Luther King Blvd S, Union Springs, AL 36089 $145,000 Sold

c.1906 Historic Fixer Upper Queen Anne For Sale

First Listing

History

Located in Union Springs, Alabama, this c.1906 fixer upper is the Rosenstihl-Reid House called Rosedale.

The gracious Queen Anne was built from a George F. Barber design plan and has a large veranda, Palladian elements, etched-glass windows, built-ins, hardwood floors, fireplaces and so much more. It was originally owned by Col. Henry Joseph Rosenstihl (1869-1959), jeweler and Union Springs fire chief, and his second wife Anna. Rosenstihl’s Jewelry Store was owned by father and son German-born William Rosenstihl and son Henry Joseph Rosenstihl. The senior Rosenstihl was an expert watchmaker. After his death, Henry continued to operate the jewelry store, graduating from the Horology School at the Bradley Institute of Technology and continuing as a jeweler for seventy years.

Henry’s daughter Helen Claire (1911-1974), a famous stage star in adulthood, was born at this house. Highly educated, Helen began acting in the 1930s, starring in more than a hundred roles on the stage, on and Off Broadway, summer stock, radio and television.

7bed
3.5bath
7,887sqft
0.64acres lot
Build date 1906
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Property Listing
Realtor: Wanda W. Ellis with Ourtown Realty

REALTOR COMMENTS

If you have been thinking of making this your home NOW is the time to take advantage of this recently price reduced fixer upper property. Take a step back into history where architecture was a thing of true beauty. Everything you want in an Victorian era home is represented here — Wrap around porch — gazebo porch — arched windows — leaded windows — high roof peaks.

And that’s just on the outside. Imagine greeting your guests at the dual front doors into the parlor. This lovely piece of history has pine wood floors, classic period woodwork, beautiful fireplaces with the iron detailed screen plates and some exquisite lighting. There’s a built in China cabinet in the formal dining room awaiting some crystal and china! Bring the life back to this house with just some attention and love. She will surely return it to you!

Screen Shot 2020-01-04 at 3.08.09 PM — Henry Rosenstihl playing guitars with his first wife Emily on a porch in Union Springs c.1890.

Screen Shot 2020-01-04 at 3.08.29 PM — Anna Alexander on the right, Henry’s second wife.

CURRENT LISTING

Porch featured at 107 Martin Luther King Blvd S, Union Springs, AL 36089

House view featured at 107 Martin Luther King Blvd S, Union Springs, AL 36089

REALTOR COMMENTS

Come see this newly renovated Victorian Era 6 bedroom 3.5 bath 2 story home. This home has plenty of the original intricate designs. Its features include original wood flooring, chandeliers throughout, five wood burning fireplaces, new flooring in the bathrooms, newly remodeled kitchen area and a spacious backyard. It has been well taken care of for its age. It simply needs a new owner.

Listing
Realtor:Ave Walton with OCCUPY REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC.