3529 Watson Road

Year Built: 1938

Architecture Style: Colonial Revival

Key Features:

• Bay Window
• Dormers
• Multi-Pane Windows

This somewhat newer Colonial Revival home is a notable example of restoration and preservation in the neighborhood. It had been vacant and neglected for several years. It was purchased in foreclosure in 2014, “flipped,” and sold last year. The renovation and update for resale kept the architectural integrity intact.

One factor in recent house purchases has been the desire of the new owner to live in a historic residential neighborhood and in a house that has kept the architectural integrity, inside and out. Regardless of the age of the new owners, valuing the charm of this historic residential district is a prime motivator. Because so many of the houses are still structurally sound, renovations are able to keep most of the original features of these homes, while providing current conveniences and upgrades.