This 1925 Craftsman-style cottage in Allendale is a historic gem featuring original architectural details and a charming cottage exterior. Boasting 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, this 1,200+ sq ft home sits on a spacious lot near downtown, train station, and top schools. The large front porch offers a perfect spot for community events like the Memorial Day Parade. The full unfinished basement provides storage and expansion potential. Priced at $475,000, this “diamond in the rough” awaits restoration from buyers eager to blend historic character with modern updates. Sold “as-is,” utilities need reconnection by the buyer, offering both challenge and promise in a prime location.

Backyard Exterior View

A historic American home painted in muted blue with white trim, set against a bright, lush green lawn. The back entrance is accessed by a small set of pale green wooden stairs with railings, leading to a door with a diamond-shaped window pattern. The house rests on a stone foundation with visible round river rocks. The roof has a simple overhang and a red brick chimney rises from the center. The area is shaded by mature trees and shrubs, creating a serene, private garden atmosphere. A worn green bench on a concrete pad adds a nostalgic, inviting touch.

Front Porch

A spacious front porch with a rustic wooden floor showing signs of weathering adds character to this classic American home. The porch ceiling is framed in a grid pattern with wood beams, highlighting the craftsmanship of the era. The exterior wall is painted in a muted blue-gray, complemented by white window shutters and matching door trim that evoke a traditional look. Multiple windows allow natural light to flood inside, while the white screen door offers a welcoming entrance. The surrounding greenery is visible beyond the railing, providing a serene and inviting outdoor space.

Backyard Patio Area

A spacious backyard area with a well-maintained lawn bordered by mature trees and bushes creates a lush, green retreat. The concrete patio extends outward and is curved at one edge, where a weathered wooden bench with a soft pastel green finish invites relaxation. The area receives ample natural light with clear blue skies above, highlighting the fresh verdant foliage. A mixture of landscaped shrubs and tall trees provide shade and privacy. The overall ambiance is calm and inviting, blending natural elements with simple, vintage outdoor furniture, perfect for quiet contemplation or casual gatherings.

Backyard Lawn

A vibrant, well-maintained grassy lawn extends broadly with precise mowing lines adding texture and order to the spacious yard. The backdrop features mature, leafy trees offering natural shade and privacy, creating a serene and inviting outdoor atmosphere. Two residences are partially visible beyond the foliage, blending subtly into the landscape with neutral exterior colors that complement the natural surroundings. A small garden bed with shrubs delineates part of the yard’s edge, enhancing the lush greenery. The clear blue sky above highlights the bright, sunny day, emphasizing the freshness and tranquility of the outdoor space.

Entryway and Staircase

Wood floors with natural finish stretch across the space, showing a rich patina from age. Off-white walls are covered in subtle textured wallpaper that adds vintage character, complemented by simple white wood trim around tall windows and door frames. Two old-style cast iron radiators sit beneath the windows. A wooden chest rests near a staircase with a classic wooden banister painted white, leading to the upper floor. The front door is wooden with glass panes allowing light to filter in, and a small red floor mat adds a pop of color near the entry.

Entryway and Living Room

Wide plank hardwood floors span the space, their rich, warm tones complementing the soft cream color walls and white trim. The entryway is marked by a white door with sidelights and multiple windows allowing natural light to flood the room. A vintage radiator near the door adds historic character. Stairs with white balusters and a wood banister lead upward beside a small window. A wooden chest sits at the base of the staircase, adding a functional antique touch. A large doorway opens into an adjacent room, continuing the open flow with consistent flooring and walls, contributing to an airy, inviting ambiance.

Living Room and Adjoining Space

Hardwood floors with a warm, polished finish extend across the large living area and continue into the adjacent room visible through a wide doorway. The walls are covered with a light beige wallpaper adding softness to the space, complemented by white-painted trim and wide baseboards with subtle molding. Three large windows with white frames provide natural light; one window holds a small, old-fashioned air conditioner. Two classic cast iron radiators sit beneath the windows. The ceiling holds a vintage-style glass pendant light fixture, and a single wooden chair sits near the entrance to the adjoining room, which contains various stacked boxes, suggesting the space is in transition or storage use.

Living Room Area

Spacious living area with aged hardwood flooring that reflects a warm, rich patina. Walls are painted in a soft beige tone, complemented by white trim and wide baseboards, maintaining a classic historic charm. Three large windows bring ample natural light, framed with traditional molding, and featuring a smaller transom window on an adjacent wall, adding architectural character. A vintage cast iron radiator sits beneath the windows, alongside a window air conditioning unit. An antique-style pendant light fixture hangs from the ceiling, enhancing the room’s old-world ambiance. The overall aesthetic blends historic elements with simple, neutral colors.

Vintage Kitchen Countertop

Wooden cabinetry with a warm, aged finish lines the kitchen walls, arranged in an L-shape configuration beneath white laminate countertops. A small vintage stove sits in the corner between the two countertop sections. The backsplash and walls are covered in a wallpaper featuring whimsical patterns of animals and foliage, lending a quaint, nostalgic charm. A single window with white framing allows natural light into the space, contrasting with the dark wood. The flooring consists of light-colored linoleum tiles with subtle geometric patterns, complementing the lighter ceiling tiles overhead. A round wooden dining table with matching chairs occupies the foreground.

Kitchen and Breakfast Nook

The kitchen displays vintage charm with wood-paneled lower cabinets featuring simple brass hardware. The countertop is a light, solid surface that contrasts mildly with the warm wood tones. Walls are covered in wallpaper adorned with cartoony floral and basket motifs, adding a nostalgic flair. The stove is a retro white gas model with black accents. Above the sink, a large window provides natural light. A door with diamond-patterned window panes leads outside or to a secondary space. The tiled floor is pale with faint diamond patterns, blending subtly with the room’s soft, muted palette. A round wooden breakfast table with spindle-back chairs complements the cozy ambiance.

Butler’s Pantry Storage

Compact pantry space with classic wooden cabinetry, featuring natural wood tones and simple hardware pulls. The counters are topped with a light-colored surface that contrasts subtly with the cabinetry. A window with a multi-pane design allows natural light to brighten the area, framed by white-painted trim matching the walls. Built-in shelves to the left offer ample vertical storage, while wall-mounted cabinets above provide additional space. The overall aesthetic leans toward functional simplicity with a historic charm, emphasizing utility while maintaining a warm, vintage wooden texture and an inviting brightness from the natural light.

Upper Hallway Stairs

A narrow upstairs hallway with hardwood flooring that shows signs of age and wear. The walls are covered in subtle patterned wallpaper in muted beige tones, complementing the white trim and door frames. Two white paneled doors open into adjacent rooms, one revealing white tile flooring. A wooden handrail, stained a warm oak color, runs down the stairwell which curves out of view. A small stained glass window with geometric patterns in amber, yellow, and white adds a historic and decorative touch, allowing soft filtered light to brighten the stairwell area.

Bedroom Corner

Bright sky-blue walls surround a small bedroom corner with an angled ceiling over a cast iron radiator, hinting at historic charm. Three white-trimmed windows allow ample natural light, with one fitted with a window air conditioning unit. The hardwood floor shows wear and age, revealing its natural grain and patina. White baseboards and crown molding provide subtle contrast, while the simple ceiling light fixture suggests modest practicality. The room’s simplicity and aged details convey a vintage ambiance with potential for thoughtful restoration or personalization.

Listing Agent: Patricia Gurney of Keller Williams Village Square via Zillow