Historical Homes
Address: 608 Vance St, Reidsville, NC 27320
Price: $103,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Living Space: 1,400 sq ft
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Year Built: 1887
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Price per Sq Ft: $74
HOA: Not listed
Zestimate®: $103,400
Listed by:
Property Owner (336-394-5513)
Property Link: View Listing on Zillow
Photo Credit: Listing photos provided by owner via Zillow
1887 Italianate Landmark Listed on the National Register
Known as Villa Fortuna, this rare 1887 Italianate brick residence is one of only a handful of surviving homes of its architectural style in North Carolina. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property offers an extraordinary opportunity for preservation-minded buyers seeking an authentic historic home with character, quirks, and remarkable potential.
Blending historic elegance with rustic urban homestead living, the property sits on a serene half-acre lot where mature fruit trees, productive gardens, and quiet outdoor spaces create an atmosphere far removed from city life.
Interior Highlights
• Three-bedroom layout
• One full bathroom
• 1,400 sq ft of recorded living space
• Additional uncounted living area including sunroom, pantry, and mud room
• Five original coal-burning fireplaces
• One fireplace fitted with working gas logs
• 9.5-foot ceilings
• Spacious 16′ x 15′ principal rooms
• Library with bay windows
• Historic tile and original architectural details
• Kitchen floor rebuilt from the footing up
• Updated water heater
• Replacement gas log fireplace unit
• Heating system replaced approximately three years ago
Exterior & Architectural Features
• Rare 1887 Italianate brick construction
• Half-acre lot
• National Register historic designation
• Mature apple, mulberry, peach, and plum trees
• Established productive garden beds
• Private backyard with country-like setting
• 30′ x 32′ steel-frame greenhouse (available separately)
• Woodshed measuring approximately 3′ x 13′
Additional Notes
• Buyer must provide proof of funds before scheduling a viewing
• Sold directly by owner
• Property offered As Is, Where Is
• Air conditioning unit requires repair
• Home includes several needed repairs and restoration opportunities
• Ideal for buyers with restoration vision and practical skills
• One of approximately six surviving antique Italianate brick homes of this style in North Carolina
• Notable historic charm includes stories of former residents said to still make their presence known
Villa Fortuna is a truly uncommon historic offering — a home rich with architectural significance, agricultural potential, and unmistakable personality. For the right steward, this rare Italianate residence presents the chance to preserve a distinctive piece of North Carolina history while creating a deeply personal and sustainable historic retreat.
