317 2nd Street
Smithfield, NC 27577Known as the "Lyon House," take a hunt thru the home and see how many lions you can find? This is a home with lots of charm and character and hopes to return to the elegance of its past. Hardwoods, dentil moulding, chair railing, wainscoting, pine paneling, built-in china cabinets, carved mantle, 2 fireplaces, 9-ft ceilings, built-in bookcases. Huge covered back porch (12.5x46) that overlooks big back yard. Formal living room (16.5x14.8) with fireplace, grand dining room (12.5x16.6), spacious foyer (9x15), handsome pine paneled den (14x17) with fireplace. Two large bedrooms and a full bath on second floor. Plus a finished walk-in attic (unheated) that was used for crafts, storage, and child's playroom. Hallway has built-in bookcases galore. The enclosed side porch (unheated) was used as an office. House is being sold in its present condition. Located within 3 blocks of downtown and close to restaurants, library, churches, museums, and shops. Property is being sold by a recently-named heir who has never lived there.
$299,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.65 acres
2,552 square feet
$117 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N No
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer
- Garage Y/N No
- Lot Size Acres 0.65
- Parking Features Driveway, Concrete, Paved
- Patio And Porch Features Front Porch, Rear Porch, Enclosed, Covered, Side Porch
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,552
- Appliances Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Below Grade Finished Area 0
- Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room, Den
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Heating Central, Forced Air, Electric
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub Only, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Chandelier, Primary Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Laundry Features None
- Rooms Total 8
- Association Y/N No
- Community Features Sidewalks, Park, Street Lights
- Lot Features City Lot, Flood Plains
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 2898.0
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1958
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1958
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyJohnston
- AreaSmithfield
- Elementary SchoolJohnston - South Smithfield Elementary
- Middle SchoolJohnston - Smithfield Middle
- High SchoolJohnston - Smithfield Selma High
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