Do You Think I Should Buy This Crazy Fixer-Upper?

I found this home that needs to be fixed up. Do you think anyone would buy it? Is there something wrong with the location? Does it need too much work? I want to know would you buy this property, or do you think it will stay on the market for a long time? Watch as I walk into it for the first time to see it. Check it out!
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[@janeadrummond4110]

The thought of paying that much for a home that 'needs' so much work is unfathomable.

[@Tonyredbone]

You are a brave man. I would not be going down in that dark basement

[@bford3977]

Me either. Folks would have to use their imagination 😒😒 Lol

[@Caramel50]

Run quickly from that house! I don't even know the price yet! That's a complete and TOTAL rebuild! That's not even a renovation--it's a rebuild!

[@Fid869]

Pls do more content. You have great videos and you’re the only person doing what you’re doing.

[@sleuththewild]

The living room likely had a rug on top of the carpet. So, that flat area is not from furniture, but the rug.

[@dwaynegrobinson4125]

Was thinking that too.

[@JustMeB729]

When he said a large piece of furniture, I said large area rug.

[@uniqueonelisted]

You are correct! This house is total confusion. There is a LOT going on. This house needs to be completely demolished and rebuilt from the ground up.

[@TerriBlessed]

This house reminds me of an Abandoned house. That price is outrageous for the condition 😳

[@loki2stunt]

😂🤣

[@loki2stunt]

Not for 2.7....... You would have to put almost a milli into this to make it right with wiring, mold, water and room reconfigs. This is a total gut with the exception of the upstairs where work was started. This is also an old house, once you start knocking down walls there's no telling what you find. Can you say money pit?

[@kimim2702]

It’s a teardown. It would take so much money to make the necessary improvements and who knows about the plumbing and electrical systems. The lot appears large, so that’s a plus. I’m sure it was very cool in its prime (just like me :), but it’s time to go. Thanks for taking us on a tour!

[@GMAMEC]

I thought I was being harsh, but that water damage is pretty serious. I have seen water damage that was addressed fairly quickly. They still had to mediate the affected areas, remove the drywall,replace the flooring, replace the ceiling, replace the built-ins, repair the plumbing and fix the electrical. Can’t imagine what it would cost to remove all the mold.

[@NOLIFEWITHOUTMUSIC1]

With all those nooks and crannies and crawl spaces, it looks like the type of house you would see in a horror movie.

[@bluesquirrel3919]

Ok Jonathan, I'm just confused, I've got nothin'. Will just read comments 😂

[@luvzdogz]

I can't believe the seller (and agent!) have left that standing water in the laundry and adjacent rooms! Im sure an inspection would reveal MUCH more but just from this video, at a minimum the house needs: Mold abatement, replace whole house electric, plumbing, HVAC, new flooring throughout, 2 total kitchen reno, multiple bathroom reno's. Wouldn't be surprised if roof needs replaced. That doesn’t even addresses the more cosmetic changes like paint and light fixtures. Plus, a very large lot full of overgrown trees, shrubs.

[@luvdluxe]

I would not pay their asking price. However, if I could get it for a reasonable price I'd turn it into a multi unit dwelling.

[@sleuththewild]

That house has flooded. The mold is scary: there's likely damage all inside the walls. I would never buy a house like this. I do like the lot, however: all those trees keep the house cool. Imagine trying to clean that tub in the black-squiggle-tile bathroom! You'd have to climb in it.

[@guccinupe4593]

$850K is fair, primarily for the land. The house is a teardown.

[@kimim2702]

In McLean builders will buy an even smaller lot for well over $1M.

[@stephen6453]

Hello Jonathan, you may want to start carrying a flashlight with you when you're going through these homes. If I was you and you wanted to invest into this home I would come back right after a rain storm.

[@notesofhouseradionohradio9855]

@stephen6453 😂😂although funny, you are right there could be small lakes in the home that contribute to the smell. Jonathan you have your work cut out for you.

[@kimim2702]

We did the walkthrough of our current house right after a rainstorm and found water leaking in two lower level spaces. Yikes! We got $5k escrow to address and, fortunately, only needed to do grading work outside to fix, and returned half of the escrowed funds to the seller. House has been dry since, over 25 years later.

[@Rockinandwatchin]

The only house I've ever been in that had two kitchens on the main floor was a huge mansion, and it made sense. This house and the grounds are lovely from the outside, the inside lacks rhyme or reason. I don't know what the houses are going for in the area, but when I think about the water issue, the mold, the electrical system, getting rid of the doors on the 2nd floor, remolding the bathrooms, removing that 2nd kitchen, possibly redoing the deck and ramp outside, reconfiguring some rooms, it more than I would want to invest.

[@peggyleethrower9070]

Love the backyard. If you have money. Tear down the house and build your dream house. That price is strictly for that big piece of property . Sure you could get them to lower it, due to how much is needed. I subscribed the first time I saw your video, months ago. I just love looking at home and properties and design ideas. My home is 5yrs older than me . I'm 68

[@carleonemoore9359]

Major fixer-upper! I don't know if it's actually appraised for the asking price, but if so, the seller and appraiser must be in cahoots because I don't see a 2.6M based on appearance alone.

[@notesofhouseradionohradio9855]

Jonathan this layout is just confusing.. it makes no sense..

[@peggyleethrower9070]

You've had me laughing since you walked in 😅. When you thought the power wasn't on, but remember the light was on in the refrigerator 😅. I couldn't live here. Too many places for someone to hide & be living alone side you 😮

[@notesofhouseradionohradio9855]

@ peggyleethrower9070 I was thinking the same thing. Way too many hiding places. Imagine doing laundry and someone in the bathroom just watching you. 😂

[@sharondalynnewton7562]

I thought the same thing as well.

[@lawannarobinson9900]

I would not consider this as an investment. Remember mold travels through the duct work which needs replaced or have a specialist to clean with special chemicals. Secondly 2 kitchens on 1st level might have been for a senior relative (mother in law suite) or usually a second kitchen is near the main kitchen which is considered a Spice Kitchen. A lot of interior construction and with the cost of labor, materials, permits etc at todays cost of living $200K would not cover much. The maintenance and upkeep of this house and property would be costly. Keep on looking!

[@fredrickamcknight2726]

There is a lot of water damage in this home. I am not sure I will tackle with mold I've seen so far. It's average size home, but definitely a maze. I don't know there's just stuff going on with house😂

[@TheAgentofLuv]

Look, going down in the basement was brave, it look like the basements from a 80’s horror movie, I was expecting Freddie or Jason to jump out👀🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FranSchram]

Flat spot in carpet in piano room is from a large rug, like maybe the red rug that was in the other room.

[@valeriethompson]

You're brave .... I'd been out of there at the 1st sign of mold

[@GMAMEC]

Water is not your friend. You have to quickly repair and meditate the problem. The longer it remains unattended, the problem will get worse. I really loved the way it started out. However, it looks like a money pit. They seller might get money for the land, but not much for the house.

[@peggyleethrower9070]

You're right. I am loss.😅 That one bathroom had me dizzy. And that tub w!a a definite no. Felt trapped.

[@northerngal13]

I’m thinking the area where the secondary kitchen was, was probably an in-law suite or an apartment. I’m glad you cleared up the “cotton ball” smell, with “mothballs” smell. 🤨 If you got it like that, buy it, Jonathon! 😅

[@ggshandsomeboy5103]

If I had a $2MM house budget, I quotidian only buy that house for $250K or less for a complete tear down and rebuild.

[@coachop94]

This is either was a single family house that was done up to be a duplex or maybe a group home.

[@valeriethompson]

Oh lawdy! Just saw the basement. Run for your life!

[@jayb9543]

Johnathan that house is a TOTAL GUT on the inside, some of that wiring almost look like nob and tube in the basement (and not to mention it look like you were doing a rendition of the Blair Witch Project when you were down there 🤣). There is NOWAY that is worth anything close to what they are asking. And there probably a lot of asbestos in there given it was built in the 1950's. And honestly I don't think $200k would even begin to resolve the issues with that house, so I say, keep walking and keep looking!

[@viizhii4057]

Yeah, if you look up the history of this property i bet you it was a church that they were trying to convert into a house, and that wooden box across from that room with that rug looks like it was part of a confessional box🤣!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheAgentofLuv]

Hello, I love the yard and privacy. Defintely need renovation. Complete gut job. I would make an open floor plan. I love all the windows would have to update of course. I love the yard and potential of that area. The rooms are small. I would use some of the outside space to add space to the living area. The configuration of the home gives me anxiety 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤣

[@sallygrantew4804]

The swing brings back memories. I used to go over the bars and my mother would almost have a heart attack. This house is way overpriced, considering the condition it is in. Just my opinion.

[@MariaAntoinetteF]

This house reminds me of Ebenezer AME church. Especially with the octagon shape. Piano and worship and praise room included

[@EbuniMisses]

This was the scariest adventure. You just kept openening new doors and going into darker and deeper places. Sir, WHY?! 🤣🤣

[@ms.aquarius9391]

Always have your GPS on with inspecting Homes, Jonathan. New to your channel and Praying for your safety. This House...omg!!! Too many cut throat rooms...hahaha. And hell Naw to that Basement!!! I would knock that house DOWN!!!

[@al2660]

When big homes like this just sit, I can’t help but to think: What a waste. Do homes this size need to be built? Otherwise, no bueno. I know a lot of people don’t like the neutrals and flooring that many homes are built with these days but when time to sell I’m pretty sure they’ll have an easier time than these people

[@BabyBenzz]

That house is a giant maze. Reminds me of the Winchester house.

[@howtoandwhatsnew]

Holy cow at the price!

[@kathleenmckenna8578]

Wow, I actually love the front view of the house, love the big trees, cozy feel. However, I could tell 100 things wrong with the house and maybe a tear down is better than doing an expensive rebuild. If doing a rebuild, some cities could build retaining walls for entrance to the neighborhood, I would apply for it for sound. Entryway with brick on the sides I would remove them to open it up. Carpet off the entryway remove it, mold, plumbing, electrical needs to be brought in to see if worth being all replaced. Could set up rooms to be rented out to students with private entrance if a college close by. Remove sliding glasses doors and a few windows that are not needed. I live in California where I wish I had a pool, but not sure how much a pool would be used in this area. When selling houses, aren’t they supposed to be selling ready this isn’t up to par to be even shown. Could be 750,000 to 1 mil to get it up and running. I hate to tear down houses but money wise may be not worth a rebuild.

[@dwaynegrobinson4125]

Bro., I don't remember you saying the acreage. I think they're definitely asking too much. Total gut job. Everything has to come out. Doors, Windows, floors, Electrical, Plumbing. Deck needs to be redone and interior reconfigured. Re, basement, I'd dig up the floor to create good headroom. So it's gonna require at least 750k. Depending on location it could be a true 3 million dollar property. But definitely not at that existing sales price. I wouldn't pay any more than 1.350 mil for it.

[@mnshelton7292]

The basement looks like “Silence of the Lambs”. House is about 2mil overpriced. Tear it down and use the 2mil to rebuild.

[@joann4733]

Mildew, mold, and lack of oxygen.This house reminds me of my great grandparents home. It was well build. Look at house in the movie where Tina turner and Ike played in. What love got to do.

[@shawnjones9829]

I love the outside of this house. The front door just needs a pop of color. I love the brink/wood combo. The entryway just needs a console table and a bench with shoe storage. Personally, I would keep the furniture if it comes with the house. Quirky house that needs a lot of work/reconfiguration, but has good bones that could be fantastic. That price needs to come way down!

[@captm9025]

Depends on the estimated post-Reno sales price? Also, $200,000 is based on what you can see.

[@Crystal88777]

Knob and tube electric the second floor was the best feature I understand all the floor to ceiling windows were nice

[@ssad72]

Whole time he was in the basement I was like GET OUT!!!

[@JonTheRealEstateGuy]

lol

[@StaceyJ1908]

Normally I can see the potential in even the worst of homes....but this one has got me lol

[@carolbaker3532]

The value in this property is in the land. The layout is strange. The mold. The wiring issues - it's all too much. I'd tear it down. A new Mid-Century home would look beautiful with the surroundings.

[@risingphoenix6991]

It will be on the market another 36 days

[@live1030]

It would make for a nice luxury house for a couple (or family because of the pool) if you did high end reno on the two story side. Then turn the other side into a rental unit to supplement the cost of the renovation and mortgage. Also turn that garage back into a garage. The entryway was wasted space but those extra windows in the entry looked nice from the outside.

[@LouiseCrawford-m3c]

AWESOME looking Front of House. So unique looking. Will take quite a Mint to fix up! No Deal because of all the MOLD! However, at one time this WAS a Beautiful Home...

[@pearbear319]

Jonathan, I have seen enough to tell you, it is not a good investment. Unless beaucoup, beaucoup of money is thrown in to bring this house to today's buyers standards. Moreover, like the other houses you have shown, the traffic noise totally make the outdoors unusable. Except to go in and out of a car. You would be have to reconfigure the entire rooms layout. The mold issue by itself is a very costly issue to fix. Don't buy it. Look for a bettet deal. I am sure that the desulional owners want Fort Knox worth of cash for it.

[@danc1279]

step one inside tells the story, musty! (guaranteed mold somewhere). as with many of the 80s Mclean/GF area. standing water often damages the foundation. most in GF are teardowns and value is in the land & utility hookups. this one looks a little better but mold removal is not cheap (an RE friend of mine has cert mold/asbestos teams). looks like GW pkwy outside so maybe a new build if it goes high enough has Potomac view? new owner for this location (if 'coastal') will have money to burn so i would say teardown & save/clean the stones for reuse in the new home.

[@TerriBlessed]

Thank you for sharing. Definitely a Fixer Upper. Could be beautiful.

[@veronicamcgill825]

I would only consider buying that property after an architect showed me a desirable reconfiguration for the entire property so I could put a realistic price tag on the purchase. Do you have any comps? It's a long shot.

[@DontH8DaPlayaH8DaGame]

There was an area rug on that carpet I love it mid century modern is my style but I wouldn't buy that one at that price

[@sooopj2792]

Always a great review

[@GrannyGetYerFun]

Beautiful home and lot, but the asking price is prohibitive. I imagine some great parties were held there. Love the turret style. I don't know which scares me more, the mold or the sliding glass death doors on the 2nd floor. House appears to have good bones though. If I was growing a family and planned on staying in the house for a few decades to pass on to heirs then maybe. But asking price is delusional. How would you get a return on your investment?

[@viizhii4057]

That front entrance looks like your about to enter a church....so i stopped the video and made this comment...already it's a NO for me. I like your channel so i finished watching😊!!

[@christopherhill182]

That place has atleast 12 bedrooms. The yard is the best thing about it. I won't say not to buy the home, but the way that it's layered with weird steps everywhere. Geez. You know more about real estate than I do, but if I were to buy the house it'd probably take a million just to get the quirkiness out

[@warriorcatsfannnnnn8465]

They must be out of their minds to want somebody to give them two over two million for that moldy, waterlog floors good luck

[@s.o.9992]

The Ark oh no.

[@mefadon459]

You have enough space if you teardown. You can have a big bathroom suite and closet space for each 4br and bathroom house.

[@Brooklyn.girl-718]

I did the walk through with you that house was confusing to me if I had the money I would gut it have someone check mold and foundation and reconfigure the house and upgrade everything. It may be expensive but I think it needs to be done. They would maybe need to come down on the price a little. I think you will get to 7 thousand I enjoy watching and I learn a lot 😊

[@user-ts8oc7wy8p]

No, no, no…run fast!

[@wandrac]

Something out it is just a little creepy almost haunting .that’s a big fixer upper

[@kimrowe7554]

I was waiting for someone to run across the camera

[@notesofhouseradionohradio9855]

Jonathan tell the truth, did you go back in and take a soda? 🤭

[@bford3977]

I agre with everyone that it would have to be gutted because of mold and layout. It has to have a flow that makes sense. That $2.6M is for the location and the yard. I think that $200K is a low ball for all that would be need.

[@reggienance]

A complete gut job. Your $200K renovation estimate would make it livable but still not desirable.

[@tranisadixon-jz1ww]

I'm not even 1/2 and thus house gives me anxiety...lol, that first bathroom with weird secret compartments is creepy along with that Laundry room. Yikes and all the mold.....would cost tooooo much to update. Not worth it.

[@Quilt4Joy]

The house needs a lot of work. I would go for it, but what’s the neighborhood like? Offer them 800k.

[@carollbrown7417]

😱 2 Mil for that house?!! Not only does it need renovations but it needs design reconstruction!! They need to add another bedroom and powder room and reconfigure some spaces. Those are suicide doors in the bedrooms with the sliding doors. 😬😬 Be careful in the basement you might see Chucky. 😱 The backyard is the nicest part of the house. 😆 I can't see 2 Mil for that home. 🙄

[@terrellinc22]

Ohhhhh that basement is very BLAIR WITCH - Burn some sage when you leave.

[@HamiltonTakesWindowSeat]

Am I the only one who was yelling at Johnathan not to go into that basement? This house is a hodgepodge of various remodels. Ain’t no way that house is worth over 2M! Its a money pit!

[@danc1279]

value is only in the land, existing uitlity hookups and location

[@wf9150]

😂 Price is nuts for that house, complete tear down.

[@jro7274]

That house needs a lot of work - total internal demo and rebuild. Not worth it!

[@bradleyfarrar9795]

Yeah, that may be a bit much for that house, and it is kinda spooky.

[@marknoiseux3551]

MOLD??!!! YIKES!! I would pay $200k TOPS for that property. It's gonna take $400k just to get it back to looking decent

[@khanysafan1705]

If you take this house, please don’t full gut, or buncha’ gut. Obviously the one section downstairs needs to be configured, and the garage should be returned, but the entrance is gorgeous, as well as walking into the living room. They obviously planned on a deck upstairs. This is a midcentury house. I hope whoever buys it appreciates its architectural details. Edit: not worth 2 million. Maybe half a million where I live.

[@dacabry3]

Total gut job for sure!

[@tmvernon12]

This house is a little creepy to me. Kind of reminds of a house we rented in Chapel Hill, NC. We didn’t stay. Couldn’t!

[@brianbell5246]

You said a piece of flat furniture In the living room 😅😅😅 Looks like a place for area.Rug to me 😊 Plus it seems like o'granny lived there and Ed He was a retired orthodontist She made cookies😅😅😅

[@JonTheRealEstateGuy]

Of course…an area rug lol

[@brianbell5246]

This house is like the winchester mansion

[@ScottMiller777]

This is the craziest layout I've ever seen! But if you gut it out and re-do it all, it may work. If you sleep walk, Jonathan, don't buy this house! Imagine sleep walking and stepping out the door at the 16:15 point of this video. That would be a rude awakening, (excuse the pun)! There's no way I'd pay over 2 MILLION for this fixer upper. Sorry, just my take.

[@msmonee720]

Well, bro! this house feels like a multi-family, either a duplex or even a triplex to make it worth your while. Given all of the wings and the garage conversion, a pool and lots of outdoor space, this may have been an estate back in the day. I'm curious about the after repair value estimate if the list price is $2.6 mil. For that price or hopefully less, it only makes sense to make money with this property as multi-fam or air BnB. Otherwise this is a weird property. Sorry ...🤷

[@Crystal88777]

The in-law addition the flow is not cool

[@latrinathomas2411]

The house is a rebuilt home not worth the price tag. I wondered, what the other home values are in the neighborhood? Comparable properties that are in the same condition as this house.

[@007mia7]

Ooh this is a project for sure 😂

[@Audreycharitt]

No bad deal

[@iamel8ed]

That’s a gut down to the studs. 🥴

[@ms.5779]

Too many trees on property, too much to do BUT its about location...D.C. is prime real estate

[@kimim2702]

I love the trees! The house is the problem :). Yes, the location and lot size brings big bucks.

[@marieblaincruz666]

Horrible- they destroyed that house

[@tanyaherrod2782]

No Sir, it is listed extremely too much. The cost of the renovation will be very expensive.

[@JanetM05]

Many people look to relocate… please give more information on location ….. are they crazy? …… not worth 2 million…. how many acres is that house sitting on because with water, re-wring, hvac, mold, it’s looking like a total tear down verse’s gutting ✌🏽😇♥️