140 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31401

Status:Active

MLS #:SA331240

Price:$ 942,000

Beds:1

Baths:2 Baths (1 F, 1 H)

Type:Single Family

Size:1,200 ft²

Lot Size:2,134 ft²

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Preservation Award Winning Frederick Ball Cottage, C. 1805-10

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FREDERICK BALL COTTAGE, C. 1805-10

This southern half of the Frederick Ball double house is part of an elite group of residences academically and meticulously restored during the 1990s by Mills Lane IV of The Beehive Foundation in partnership with historic preservation architect Harvie Jones of Huntsville, Alabama. Their goal was to restore important houses as authentically as possible yet have them serve as livable residential properties. Early 19th-century carpentry and finishing techniques were used whenever and wherever practicable.

The house has substantial original fittings including rare 12 over 12 window sashes, two mantels, the staircase, a lovely archway with a lantern hook in the front hall, most of the woodwork, with wainscoting and pine flooring throughout.

The original floorplan was restored except in the southern back quadrants, which were configured to house the modern conveniences of a kitchen and half-bath on the first floor, and a full-bath area, washer and dryer, and a large walk-in closet on the second floor. A modern, Federal-style double-porch, appropriate for the house and typical for Savannah, was added off the back of the house during the 1990 restoration to create additional living space. The cottage has a courtyard and off-street parking.

The restoration of the three Frederick Ball houses (the main house and the double house next door) received a 1991 Preservation Award from Historic Savannah Foundation. Due to the many substantial changes made over time to the northern half of the double house, this southern half is now under protective covenants with The Beehive Foundation.

The Frederick Ball Houses are located on Columbia Square, are centrally located within Savannah’s Historic Landmark District and in walking distance of most anywhere within the area.

Full documentation of the restorations of the three Frederick Ball Houses, including plans, photographs, and correspondence, is on file at The Beehive Foundation in Savannah, Georgia.

General Information

Zoning:

Single Family Residential

School District:

Chatham County-Savannnah

APN:

2001504003

Annual Property Tax:

$1815

County:

Chatham

Subdivision:

Historic Landmark District

Miscellaneous:

Bookcases Built-In, Ceilings; 9' Plus, Foyer; Entrance

Miscellaneous:

Alley, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Privacy Fence, Sprinkler System

Building Details

Year Built:

1805-1810

# of Stories:

Roof Type:

Composition

Style:

Architectural, Renovated, Restored

Heating/Ventilation:

2 Units, Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump

Fireplace:

Air Conditioning:

2 Units, Central, Heat Pump

Sewer:

Public

Water:

Public

Foundation:

Brick, Pier

Exterior:

Frame, Siding, Wood

Amenities

Automatic Sprinklers
Built-ins
Ceiling Fan(s)
Central A/C
Central Heat
Crown Moulding
Dishwasher
Dryer
Fireplace
Garage
Columbia Square
Historic Landmark District
Garbage Disposal
Range / Oven
Meticulously Restored
Substantial Original Fittings
Refrigerator
Smoke Detectors
2 Original Mantels
Original Staircase
Sprinkler System
Walk-in Closet
Original Pine Flooring
Original Wainscoting
Washer
Preservation Award
Breakfast Area
High Ceilings

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$942,000

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Savannah Historic Properties

Ron Melander, REALTOR, CLHMS, GRI, ABR, SRS, CIPS, TRC

Now more than ever, when it comes to buying or selling a home in today's economy, you need the help of a real estate professional. Ron Melander, a Georgia licensed REALTOR® specializing in downtown Savannah historic properties, is dedicated to providing the expertise clients need with the customer care they deserve.

A Savannah resident since 1990 and a top-producing REALTOR since 2005, Ron believes a successful client relationship starts by listening, but doesn't end with final negotiations. He truly cares about his clients, making their goals his top priority, whether they're buying their first house or trading up to the luxury home of their dreams. Ron's valuable insights into current values and future market trends in historic Savannah enable his clients to make decisions that are right for them with less stress. As a full-time professional, he employs the latest technology and a support team to meet the demands of today's rapidly changing real estate scene.

As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Keller Williams Luxury Agent, LRE Agent, and Live Luxury Agent, Ron has the training, resources, and a proven track record in meeting the needs of the luxury homes marketplace. Ron is also a Keller Williams Commercial Agent with year of experience in Savannah commercial property sales. He's been an ongoing member of the Distinguished Sales Society of the Savannah Board of Realtors, is an active community volunteer, and delights in introducing his beloved Savannah to others.

Jordan Gray, Associate Broker

Jordan Gray is an Associate Broker and moved to Savannah in 2018. He was born and raised in Montana on the family cattle ranch, where he was also very active in sports and later attended Boise State University. Like Ron, Jordan believes all successful client relationships start by listening and should remain intact for a lifetime. As technology and tools change, you can feel confident Jordan is up to date on the latest cutting-edge marketing strategies and always has his client’s best interests in mind. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, dining out, giving back to the community, and showing clients the best Savannah has to offer.

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