This 1914 2-bedroom, 1 bath shotgun style home has been totally renovated and bought up to current code requirements and standards and is ready for relocation. The house measures approx. 17' x 34' and has a new roof, new electrical, new plumbing, insulation, sheetrock and new bathrooms and kitchen. The house needs to have the tile in the bathroom grouted, and the floors in the house re-sanded and the front and back porches rebuilt once it is relocated. The house does not come with kitchen appliances or central air or air conditioning units. The new owner is responsible for all utility hook ups, gas, electric and plumbing, as well as all permits required for connection and final inspections once the house is delivered. House has been appraised at its current location and condition at $56,500.00. (Appraisal available for viewing). TOP BID PRICE IS FOR HOUSE ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE MOVING COSTS. Final sale of house is contingent upon bidder providing Historic Houston with all documentation necessary for obtaining needed moving permits as well as a signed contract for sale of the house between Historic Houston and current property owner and a signed contract executed within 24 hours of final bid. Relocation and delivery of the house must occur on or before September 1, 2005. Needed documentation to include, but is not limited to, a current survey of the property where house is to go, proof of title and ownership of property and proof that all utility access to property is available. Final acceptance of bid is contingent upon Housemoving company's assessment that house can be delivered to the property. All documentation required for moving the house must be provided to Historic Houston within 24 hours of final bid before bid will be accepted. Non-refundable Ernest money in the amount of $5,000.00 will be charged to credit card of top bidder (or Buy it Now Bidder) before house will be removed from auction. House along with floor plans and appraisal can be seen at Historic Houston's warehouse, 1307 W. Clay. Before bidding on this item, please contact Lynn Edmundson, Historic Houston for clarification and further information. Contract for sale of the house can be obtained from Historic Houston. Please call 713-522-0542 before bidding on this item. Only bidders providing all required documentation to Historic Historic in timeframe required will be considered eligible for final purchase.