This charming century home in Garland, Nebraska, built over 100 years ago, showcases traditional early 20th-century architectural style with its pitched roof and classic two-story structure. Recently updated with mostly new Pella windows, fresh flooring, and new paint upstairs, the home blends historical character with modern comfort. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it sits on a spacious, fenced plot with a detached one-stall garage, perfect for outdoor activities and family living. Priced at $225,000, this inviting property offers peaceful small-town living just a short drive from Lincoln, ideal for those seeking space, convenience, and a touch of history.

Front Exterior View

A two-story house with a simple, classic design and light beige horizontal siding. A large tree with autumn leaves partially shades the front yard, which has sparse grass and a concrete sidewalk leading to the white front door. The porch has a small roof supported by slender iron posts and a low railing. White trim frames the windows; the front features a distinctive bay window on the lower level and a double window above it on the second floor. To the right, the yard extends to a detached garage with matching siding, surrounded by mature trees and a white fence.

Historic Home Exterior

A two-story house with a steeply pitched gable roof covered in gray shingles and clad in beige vinyl siding. The facade has white trim around the windows, including a prominent three-pane bay window on the lower level and a rectangular window above with white shutters. An octagonal window adds a unique architectural detail on the side wall. The home rests on a raised foundation, with steps leading up to a small covered porch that has a metal railing. Surrounding the house is a lawn with mature trees and shrubs, providing an inviting, tranquil yard setting.

Backyard with Sheds

A spacious backyard bordered by a white picket fence and tall mature trees providing ample greenery and privacy. The yard’s grass is slightly dry, indicating seasonal change. On the right side, two small, detached storage sheds with pitched roofs stand out, one painted in a muted mauve tone with white trim and the other mostly gray with a metal roof. A concrete patio extends from the house with clear seams and a raised brick border step near the entrance. The blue sky contributes to the bright and open outdoor atmosphere, ideal for gardening or relaxation.

Backyard and Outbuilding

A wide backyard with a patchy, mostly dry grass lawn extends towards a beige-gray detached outbuilding with a slanted roof. The house itself is clad in horizontal siding of the same beige-gray tone, creating a cohesive exterior look. The rear wall has three windows of varying sizes and a white door opening onto a concrete patio area. Surrounding the backyard are mature trees and wooden fencing, providing privacy and a natural backdrop. The overall setting combines simplicity and practicality, with generous open space suited for outdoor activities or gardening.

Backyard View

Spacious backyard enclosed by a white wooden picket fence, providing a sense of privacy and boundary. The ground is covered with a mix of patchy grass and dry areas, suggesting transitioning seasons or variable lawn care. A concrete patio extends from the rear of the two-story house, which is clad in light gray siding with white trim accents. The roof is steeply pitched with dark shingles, and the back entrance is simple with a white door and small steps. Mature trees around the perimeter add greenery and natural shade, enhancing the serene outdoor atmosphere.

Backyard and Outbuilding

A modest backyard area with a fenced section featuring cream-colored vertical slats surrounds part of the house. The house itself is clad in light gray siding with a dark shingled roof, adding a modern touch to the historic setting. To the left, a small outbuilding painted white with a grayish door and roof sits adjacent to a large tree. Near the tree, a white propane tank is partially concealed by overgrown vegetation. The ground is covered with a mix of dry grass and patches of exposed soil, suggesting a lack of recent maintenance. Surrounding trees and a clear blue sky create a quiet, rural atmosphere.

Back Exterior View

A two-story section with a steep gabled roof connects to a one-story extension with a slightly sloped roof. The exterior is clad in beige vinyl siding with white trim around three medium-sized rectangular windows and a white door centered on the single-story side. Below two windows, a wooden cover likely protects basement access. The area in front is a concrete patio or driveway, bordered by a patchy lawn with dry grass. A white wooden gate and fence separate this backyard or side yard space from the street. Tall green trees frame the background under a clear sky.

Exterior Front Yard

A traditional two-story house with gray siding and white window shutters stands on a spacious lot. The roof is steeply pitched with asphalt shingles, featuring a small covered porch with ornamental wrought-iron railings. The front yard has a mix of autumn-dried grass and bare patches, bordered by a gravel driveway leading to a detached garage painted in matching muted tones. Mature trees frame the property, and a white wooden fence encloses the backyard. The clear blue sky highlights the quiet, rustic charm of this historic American home’s exterior setting.

Entryway and Adjacent Rooms

Open space with warm wood-tone vinyl or laminate flooring extends through the entryway, connecting to adjacent rooms including a kitchen with oak cabinets and a classic tile backsplash. The walls are painted a light beige, complementing the medium brown floors, and trim around doorways is crisp white. A green accent wall with a white painted brick column adds texture and contrast near what likely is a living area. Simple ceiling light fixtures and ceiling fans ensure functional illumination. The stepped layout reveals a slight elevation change, adding architectural interest and separating spaces subtly without doors.

Living Room Space

The room opens with a multi-paneled bay window framed in warm wood, allowing natural light to flood the space and highlight the rich wood-tone flooring that adds warmth and texture. A deep green accent wall contrasts with the surrounding light beige walls, establishing a calm and grounded atmosphere. The ceiling sports a textured finish typical of mid-century homes, complemented by a ceiling fan with wooden blades and classic light fixtures adding a functional vintage touch. A white-painted brick pillar anchors one side of the room, introducing subtle architectural interest and texture to the otherwise smooth walls and floors.

Living Room Corner

Empty corner of a living room with a warm and inviting color palette defined by a muted brown accent wall contrasting creamy off-white walls. The flooring consists of medium-toned wood planks that add texture and natural warmth to the space. A simple ceiling light fixture with soft illumination enhances the clean white ceiling with subtle texture. Two doorways are visible: an open entry leading to a kitchen area featuring honey oak cabinetry and a dark refrigerator, and a closed darker wood door framed in white trim. A glass door with a wooden blind adjoins the layout, adding natural light and access.

Entryway and Hallway

Wood-effect flooring spans the open area leading from the entry door into adjacent rooms and a stairway. Walls are painted a soft neutral beige, complementing the warm tones of the natural wood window and door frames. A frosted glass panel door adds subtle privacy while allowing light to pass through. The ceiling exhibits a textured plaster finish with a classic semi-flush mounted light fixture centered to brighten the space. Carpeted stairs with a wooden handrail ascend in the corner, adding a cozy contrast to the hard surface floors. The overall atmosphere is simple, clean, and inviting.

Kitchen Interior

Natural oak cabinetry lines the walls, offering ample storage with classic raised panel doors. White ceramic tiles with a subtle floral border accentuate the backsplash, creating a traditional look. The countertops are a neutral, light-toned laminate that complements the wood tones. A gas stove and black dishwasher blend with the coordinated black refrigerator, adding a modern contrast. The medium-dark wood flooring grounds the space with warmth and texture. A single window above the sink allows natural light to brighten the workspace, with an elegant wood trim and a decorative valance board enhancing the historic charm. Ceiling fan lighting adds functional air circulation and illumination.

Kitchen Overview

Warm oak cabinetry lines the walls, offering ample storage with traditional raised panel doors. A black gas stove sits centrally beneath a matching hood vent, flanked by light tiled backsplash accented with decorative border tiles. The countertops are a light, neutral laminate, extending around the kitchen in an L-shape with a double sink positioned below a wooden-framed window. Black appliances, including a dishwasher and side-by-side refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, provide contrast. The ceiling is white with textured finish and a ceiling fan with light fixture, complementing the rustic wood-look vinyl flooring below.

Kitchen Cabinetry and Storage

Wooden cabinetry lines the wall, featuring natural oak finishes and decorative arch panel doors. A light-colored laminate countertop adds subtle contrast, accompanied by a tiled backsplash with a diamond accent pattern and white grout, extending partially on a side wall below an electrical outlet. Open shelving at the cabinet ends introduces small display or storage nooks. The ceiling fan above brightens the space with a soft light. Dark wood plank flooring runs throughout, connecting the kitchen to the adjacent room seen through the open doorway. Creamy wall tones emphasize the warm wood and neutral palette.

Bedroom View

The space features a simple, clean design with light beige walls and a textured white ceiling. Wood tones dominate the room with a medium brown wood grain laminate floor that adds warmth and character. A ceiling fan with wooden blades and a central light provides both illumination and ventilation. A wooden door painted a dark brown opens to another room, while a large wooden closet door with a slightly rustic finish adds functional storage. White baseboards crisply frame the floor and walls, adding a subtle contrast and classic touch.

Bedroom Corner

Wood-look laminate flooring complements the neutral wall tones, where one wall is painted soft green and the others in off-white. A vintage white dresser with multiple drawers and black handles stands against the green wall, adding a touch of classic charm. Two wooden doors, one solid and one a closet with sliding panels, introduce warm natural wood tones. The ceiling is textured with a central ceiling fan featuring wooden blades and a central light, enhancing comfort and lighting in the simple yet functional space.

Bedroom Corner

A modest, uncluttered bedroom corner with light neutral walls that enhance natural light from two square windows. The floor is covered in wood laminate with varied tones of brown and gray, adding warmth and texture to the space. A white vintage-style dresser with multiple drawers and ornate black handles provides functional storage and a touch of classic charm. The ceiling is textured and features a metal-finished ceiling fan with wooden blades, equipped with a central light fixture that offers illumination and air circulation. A recessed vent and an electrical outlet are visible, adding practicality to the clean, simple layout.

Bathroom Vanity Area

A spacious bathroom with a long vanity countertop in white, paired with gray wooden cabinets below that have a slightly distressed, vintage appearance. The wall above the sink includes a distinctive octagonal central mirror flanked by two smaller, cabinet-style mirrored doors providing both reflection and hidden storage. The lower part of the walls is covered with gray rectangular ceramic tiles contrasting subtle beige paint on the upper portion. Modern, angled track lighting illuminates the vanity area. The floor has large, earth-toned tile, harmonizing with the overall muted, neutral color palette. A wall-mounted storage cabinet with closed and open shelving sits above the white toilet, adding to the practical layout.

Bathroom Bathtub and Shower

A white bathtub with smooth edges is complemented by a simple, wall-mounted showerhead and faucet in a brushed nickel finish. The shower stall has a clean, minimalist look with light-colored tiles and built-in shelving niches for toiletries. Part of the tub is hidden behind a decorative shower curtain featuring an artistic floral pattern in black, rust, and muted orange tones on a cream background, adding warmth and a touch of nature-inspired style to the otherwise neutral bathroom. The walls are painted in muted tones, and the adjoining floor shows brownish, earth-toned tiles extending into the space outside the bathroom.

Upstairs Bedroom Corner

Soft gray carpet covers the floor, contrasting with warm beige walls and white baseboards. A white ceiling fan with multiple lights hangs from a sloped ceiling, providing both illumination and air circulation. The wooden doorway leads into a hallway with visible dark wood banisters, adding a subtle classic touch. An open closet space is covered with a floral patterned curtain, introducing gentle color and texture in an otherwise neutral-toned room. The overall atmosphere feels bright and clean, with simple, functional design elements suitable for a cozy upstairs bedroom or guest room.

Upper Floor Room

The room, likely an upper floor or attic space, includes sloped ceilings and soft, neutral-colored walls painted in a light cream tone. A white painted brick column breaks up the wall surface, adding a textural element. The floor is covered with plush, gray carpet that complements the pale walls, creating a light and airy ambiance. A metal clothing rack with red accents stands along one wall, suggesting the room may serve as a dressing area or temporary storage. A partially open white door reveals a glimpse of another space with an octagonal window, enhancing the architectural character.

Bedroom Corner

Angled ceiling and plain beige walls create a cozy atmosphere in this corner of the bedroom. A small rectangular window framed with natural wood allows light to enter, contrasting subtly against the wall’s neutral tone. The flooring is carpeted in a soft, muted gray with a textured appearance, adding warmth and comfort. A white ceiling fan with bright lights hangs centrally, providing illumination and air circulation. Simple white baseboards frame the room, and visible outlets and a vent cover blend into the décor, emphasizing minimalistic and functional design.

Bedroom Corner and Closet

A cozy bedroom corner with light beige walls and soft, plush light-grey carpet flooring. A white ceiling fan with illuminated bulbs hangs from the peaked ceiling, adding functionality and brightness. A large window framed in natural wood trim brings in abundant daylight, enhancing the airy and open feel of the space. To the left, an open doorway with wood trim leads to a tiled area, possibly a bathroom or adjoining room. Next to it, a small closet is concealed behind a curtain with an intricate floral pattern in muted shades of red, green, and beige, adding a touch of vintage charm to an otherwise neutral and simple room.

Empty Carpeted Room

The space has a vaulted ceiling with soft beige walls that extend upward, creating an airy atmosphere. A large window with a simple wooden frame allows natural light to flood the room, casting a warm glow onto the plush grey carpet below. White baseboards contrast subtly with the carpet, adding a crisp finish. Electrical outlets are visible, placed conveniently along the walls. Despite its minimalism, the room’s neutral palette and spacious openness hint at versatility. The angled wall lines suggest this room may be one of the upper-level spaces or an attic conversion within the home.

Bathroom Details

Gray walls define the compact bathroom space, paired with light tile flooring that brightens the room. A white toilet is positioned beneath a white wall-mounted cabinet with two doors and a drawer, offering functional storage. The shower area is separated by a marbled-patterned fabric curtain hanging from a simple rod, concealing a white bathtub. On the opposite side, a light gray countertop with integrated sink is complemented by a white vanity cabinet featuring decorative paneling and ornate handles. Above the sink, a rectangular white-framed mirror adds simplicity and balance to the layout.

Bathroom Details

Compact bathroom with a sloped ceiling painted in soft gray, contrasting with the white door and fixtures. The floor is tiled in a light beige, complementing the neutral tones of the room. A simple white vanity with a light gray countertop holds a rectangular sink and modern faucet. Above, a small cabinet with closed and open shelving provides storage space. A metallic towel bar and ring, along with a decorative silver-framed mirror, add subtle accents. The overall aesthetic is minimalistic and functional, blending muted colors and clean lines to create a calm, efficient space.

Basement Workshop Area

Raw and unfinished basement space with exposed insulation and ductwork on the ceiling. Concrete floors are partially covered by a variety of rugs, including a large floral-patterned rug and a circular braided mat. Wooden stairs with visible wear lead upward, bordered by a red and beige mat at the base. Drywall and wood framing show signs of incomplete renovations or modifications along the walls. Tools including shovels, a ladder, and a broom are stored against the far wall, next to a workbench area constructed of unpainted wood. Overall, a functional, utilitarian aesthetic blending work and storage.

Listing Agent: Josh Popp of RE/MAX Concepts via Zillow