Look at this cutie! Lots has happened since we last wrote about this east side beauty! The home is on a large lot in East Carson City and used to be surrounded by trees and vegetation.
Not no more! Why? Because this beauty sat vacant for so long, she became what’s known as an “attractive nuisance.” Did the owners give up on her? Don’t know. Was there some sort of family squabble that prevented the owners from giving the house the TLC she so desperately needed? Again, we don’t know. In fact, nobody seems to know!
In the fall off 2024, The neighbors discovered that squatters had moved into the house. Without utilities, the neighbors were afraid of what could happen, say, if the squatters attempted to light a fire for warmth/cooking. What if they used an open flame (candle) for lighting purposes? Or, god forbid, what if they used the yard for their personal business (and you know what we mean by that!)?
Understand, we have not verified any of the following information with city officials. We’re just going off what the neighbors have told us! Now, the neighbors, not knowing what to do, complained to the City of Carson. City officials stepped in, inspected the property – and as we understand the process – exercised eminent domain over the property.
Eminent domain is defined as the government’s power to take private property for public use, but only with just compensation to the property owner, as outlined in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
So, the folks in the neighborhood now believe that the City of Carson owns this house. After all, the squatters are gone, the trash has been picked up and the vegetation cleared. Who else would have done that except the City? Who indeed!
If the City does own it, will it be sold at auction? Or can we place an offer? We’d love to have this house! We even have a couple of bucks we could use to purchase this stunning example of Native American stonework! Mayor Bagwell, are y0u listening?
True, the house needs lots of work, but we’re up for the challenge! Think about it! This stone house would be cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Imagine sitting in front of a roaring fire an a snowy, wintery day! Sadly, though, we’d have to repair the fireplace before there’d be any roaring fires!
Originally, the fireplace was built of that beautiful pink stone. However, some barbarians took that fireplace out and replaced it with brick. The horror! Fortunately, we know a few excellent stonemasons who could make that bad boy as good as new!
Look at the front door – the top is curved! How cool is that?
Take a look at the photos – see the changes to the property. Let us know if you agree with us that this house has potential.
