THE LYSAGHT HOUSE - $6,000

1017-1019 Church Street

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This structure is a two story brick duplex built in with Italianate style influences. The structure has a rectangle plan with truncated hip roof. The original structure may date to the 1870s but no City building permit was found to verify this. The façade and the addition on the north side of the structure were added by 1888. The Lysaght House is a contributing structure in the Cathedral Hill Historic District.

 

In 1880 Mary Lysaght in bought lots 14, 15 & the east half of Lot 16 1880 from Amanda Corby. Mary's husband John was a dry goods merchant at 427 Edmond. The couple never lived here although the Lysaght family owned the property until 1919, when Allie McInerny, wife of Dr. J.M. McInerny, bought the property. Betha Day, Allie's sister inherited the property owning it until 1956.

 

This property has great potential and is a prime candidate for rehabilitation. The property is located within the Uptown St. Joseph Revitalization Program area and is eligible for Tax Abatement as well as the State and Federal Tax Credit Programs. The Lysaght House is currently listed as a dangerous building by the City of St. Joseph. Anyone interested in purchasing this structure would have to meet with Property Maintenance Staff to establish a repair schedule and sign an affidavit confirming they are aware of the structures dangerous building status.

 

If you are interested in this property please call the owners Curtis and Patricia Gammill at (816) 671-9004. The Gammill’s are asking $6,000.00 for the property. If you would like more information on the State and Federal Tax Credit Programs please feel free to contact Scott A. Des Planques, the St. Joseph Preservation Planner at (816) 271-4797. For more information on the Uptown St. Joseph Revitalization Program Tax Abatement please call Jay Leipzig at (816) 232-1829.