Nobody Wants To Buy This $10 Mansion…Find Out Why

Not many of us can afford to live in a mansion, but for a lot of people, living in a big house with several rooms, high ceilings, a big yard, and room for a pool is an unattainable dream. Imagine having your own private cinema, an in-home spa, a gym in your house, and a full arcade room.

In New Jersey, a 111-year-old mansion in New Jersey has been put on the market for the low low price of $10. Nobody is bidding on it though, because there's one big catch.

It's Hard To Buy A Property In New York

The Metropolitan Area Is Not Cheap
Realtor.com
Realtor.com

New York is one of the most expensive states in America when it comes to buying property. It's hard to find a reasonably priced single-family home, let alone a mansion. According to recent Zillow listings, the median price of homes currently listed in the metropolitan New York area is $342,000.

That's a lot of money, so you'd think a $10 home would fly off the market in no time at all. The low price tag attracted a lot of potential buyers to the home's open house, but nobody wanted to put down the cash.

ADVERTISEMENT

Welcome To Montclair, New Jersey

ADVERTISEMENT
The Property Is Located In Montclair, New Jersey
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

The house was located in a very nice area, so it wasn't the location that was turning people off. The $10 colonial-style mansion is located in the suburban town of Montclair, New Jersey. This area is full of lush green grass, country clubs, well-funded schools, and popular shops and restaurants.

ADVERTISEMENT

The house sits on a plot on Pleasantville Avenue, which just sounds like an absolute dream. So why were people so afraid to go all-in on this house?

ADVERTISEMENT

Between The Country And The City

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Suburban Life With A Taste Of The City
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

Montclair is the perfect location if you're looking to raise a family in a quiet neighborhood, but you still want to head over to the big city every now and again to see a Broadway show or enjoy the shops in Times Square. It only takes 45 minutes to drive to Manhattan from Montclair. The township has a population of 37,669 people.

ADVERTISEMENT

The location seems perfect. A lot of middle-class families would be priced out of this neighborhood, but with a $10 price tag, what's not to like?

ADVERTISEMENT

Where The Mansion Came From

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
First, A Little History Of The Mansion
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

This mansion didn't just spring up out of nowhere. We already know that it's over 100 years old. The house was built by renowned local architect Dudley S. Van Antwerp. He opened his design firm in 1900, and he built this particular home in 1906.

ADVERTISEMENT

He built a lot of the structures in the town including the famous Montclair Wachtung Avenue Congregational Church as well as the Yacht Club in Bayside, Long Island. As far as we can tell, he was a pretty great builder.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Look Inside

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
The Colonial-Style House Is More Than Its Outward Appearance
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

If you're thinking, well show us the inside of the house, then. Maybe it's completely run down... well, here you go. The inside of the house is absolutely gorgeous. The whole home is nearly 4,000 square feet (not including the yard). The house has six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.

ADVERTISEMENT

Any new buyers could turn those bedrooms into offices, libraries, guest rooms, or even game rooms. The possibilities are endless. A creative designer could really make this place personal.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Outdoor Amenities

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Speaking of Amenities!
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

If the actual house wasn't good enough, outside the house on the property there are private tennis courts, a gazebo, and a carriage house. The house is sitting on two and a half acres of lush green land.

ADVERTISEMENT

There isn't a pool installed yet, but there's enough room that you could put one in if you wanted (with all of the money you saved when you only paid $10 for a mansion). Why would anybody pass on this opportunity?

ADVERTISEMENT

What The Place Really Costs

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
The Real Cost Of The House
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

So if this house was being sold under normal conditions, considering the ideal location, the amenities surrounding the house, the house's size, and the current housing market, this place would be listed for around $1.35 million.

ADVERTISEMENT

That's what other, similar-sized houses in this neighborhood usually sell for. SO why was this house being sold for the same amount as a meal at your favorite fast food restaurant? What's the catch? Well, you're about to find out.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Historical Significance Of The House

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
The Mansion Holds Historical Significance
YouTube/letmeknow
YouTube/letmeknow
ADVERTISEMENT

There is a lot of history in this 111 year old home. We already know about the famous architect who built the house, but did you know that the mansion once belonged to the first African-American athlete to become captain of the Notre Dame football team? That's right, Aubrey Lewis lived here.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Fighting Irish halfback is recognized as one of the state's greatest athletes, his old high school in Montclair even naming their field house the Aubrey Lewis Sports Complex.

ADVERTISEMENT

Aubrey Lewis Stopped Playing Football

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Aubrey Lewis Did Many Firsts
YouTube/letmeknow
YouTube/letmeknow
ADVERTISEMENT

Lewis was born with a heart murmur that prevented him from pursuing a professional career in football, but he never stopped working hard to achieve his dreams. After completing high school, Lewis went on to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of its first training class to include African-Americans.

ADVERTISEMENT

Eventually, Lewis moved back to his hometown with his family. He managed to purchase this gorgeous mansion. When he died in 2001, the BNE Real Estate Group purchased his estate, planning to build eight homes on the property.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Plan Didn't Work Out

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
The Real Estate Agents Have A Plan Up Their Sleeves
YouTube/letmeknow
YouTube/letmeknow
ADVERTISEMENT

When BNE Real Estate Group purchased the property, they made an agreement with Montclair's Historic Preservation Commission to preserve the estate, due to its historical significance/celebrity status. Therefore, they weren't able to build on the land and their original plan for the property fell through.

ADVERTISEMENT

Real estate agents are smart, though, and they had a Plan B. They listed the mansion for a total sum of $10, but with that price came a huge catch.

ADVERTISEMENT

First Of All, You Have To Pay For The Restoration

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Moving The House Isn't The Only Stipulation
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

Whoever purchases the mansion is going to be responsible for paying for all of the costs that come with buying a new home. Just because it's a heritage property doesn't mean the city, state, or federal government is going to help restore it.

ADVERTISEMENT

The buyer is also going to be required to go through all of the necessary renovations for the mansion, which all needs to be paid out of pocket. That's going to get real expensive, real fast.

ADVERTISEMENT

That's A Lot Of Money

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
A Few Hundred Thousand Should Do The Trick
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

Due to the old age of the mansion, the seller is offering $10,000 to help with any renovations that need to be made throughout the property. That's a generous offer, at first glance, but when you think about all of the necessary repairs on top of the relocation the cost is going to be astronomical.

ADVERTISEMENT

The total effort is estimated to cost around $200,000, which is still less than what the mansion is worth, but it's still a great deal of money.

ADVERTISEMENT

More Hidden Fees

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
The Other Costs Are Non-Negotiable
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

Not including the moving cost, the buyer will have to do lead paint and asbestos checks. Considering the age of the mansion, it is a very real concern.

ADVERTISEMENT

Laurena White, a real estate agent for Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty, said, "the cost of any kind of repairs and renovation required that it be done to historic guidelines. That tends to be expensive." Whoever buys this home has got to be the world's biggest history buff!

ADVERTISEMENT

The Real Reason Why People Aren't Buying

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
It Looks Like There's A Good Reason People Aren't Buying
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

What deal could possibly be bad enough for people to turn down the opportunity to own a gorgeous piece of property? Well, as it so happens, the mansion can't actually be lived in where it currently rests in Montclair.

ADVERTISEMENT

This means that whoever buys the mansion is also going to have to pay to move the entire thing to a different location. It now makes sense why no one is jumping at the opportunity.

ADVERTISEMENT

How Do You Even Move A House?

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
house being moved on a truck
YouTube/Joel Karayannis
YouTube/Joel Karayannis
ADVERTISEMENT

Pretending there was no price involved and no renovations had to be made, how on earth do you even start moving a house of this size? There are definitely going to be some mailbox casualties, not to mention tree branches are going to be falling down left and right.

ADVERTISEMENT

As odd as it sounds, picking up and moving an entire house is not exactly unheard of, and in some cases can be financially beneficial to the homeowners.

ADVERTISEMENT

People Have Done It Before

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Relocating A Home Is Not Unheard Of
YouTube/letmeknow
YouTube/letmeknow
ADVERTISEMENT

In 2007, Julie and Randy Olson of Brook Park, Minnesota uprooted their entire home after the value suddenly plummeted and they couldn't secure a loan to build a new one.

ADVERTISEMENT

Luckily, one of their friends was selling their home for $1 (and we thought $10 was cheap!) to help a future wildlife reserve. The Olsons bought the property and had their Brook Park home moved for $22,000 -- a fraction of what the property is worth.

ADVERTISEMENT

Sometimes This Move Is A Money Saver

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Relocating A House Could Be Financially Beneficial
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

If the Olsons' story is any indication, relocating a house is possible and can be financially beneficial if you go about it in a smart way. In some cases, it actually might be a sensible thing to do!

ADVERTISEMENT

Not to mention that once it is relocated, you're not going to have to worry about those costs ever again. Maybe a fix here and there, but nothing like the initial cost of renovations and uprooting an entire home.

ADVERTISEMENT

Do You Have An Option Not To Move It?

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Unfortunately, The Potential Buyer Won't Have a Choice
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

Carmen Warren of Montclair says it best, "Where are they going to put it? Why would I want to buy such a big monstrosity of a house and don't know where to put it? That's a lot of house to move." We couldn't agree more!

ADVERTISEMENT

Problem is that whoever purchases the residence doesn't have a choice. Montclair town officials approved that subdivision application under the strict terms that if the mansion was sold it would have to be relocated.

ADVERTISEMENT

Not Such A Bad Deal?

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
All Of This Could Be Yours!
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
ADVERTISEMENT

Just think about it, if you have the money. You can have this gorgeous mansion valued at $1.35 million as well as a little piece of American history. All of it at a startlingly low price, nonetheless.

ADVERTISEMENT

Big picture: a beautiful home, great suburban location, a nice story to tell friends at any gathering, and a whole lot of room to entertain! All you need to do is skip buying a movie ticket every week!

ADVERTISEMENT

The House Is No Longer Standing

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
The House Was Demolished In 2018
YouTube/letmeknow
YouTube/letmeknow
ADVERTISEMENT

Unfortunately, due to the lack of buyers, the house was demolished in May of 2018. Because of the subdivision agreement, the historical society had no ground to stand on, and therefore they had no choice but to let the town take over the land.

ADVERTISEMENT

Where the once colonial-style mansion stood, there is now a more modern development consisting of eight single-family homes, "The Collection." They did keep a bit of history there, renaming the road Lewis Court.

ADVERTISEMENT

Just A Normal House From The Outside

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-2-99261
YouTube/@watchzozo
YouTube/@watchzozo
ADVERTISEMENT

A pair of real estate agents, sisters named Gladys and Carla Spizzirri, got the shock of a lifetime when they showed up at one property. They'd heard rumors about it, and now the time had come to see if they were true. The property located at 148 Jane Street in Toronto, Ontario, was completely normal looking from the outside.

ADVERTISEMENT

Neighbors said that not many people had been inside to see the residence at 148 Jane Street. The same family had lived there for as long as anyone could remember. No one thought much of the place until a day came when these real estate agents received an unusual call about the house.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Phone Call To A Pair Of Real Estate Agents

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-6-85499
YouTube/@watchzozo
YouTube/@watchzozo
ADVERTISEMENT

Veterans in the real estate industry, Gladys and Carla Spizzirri, knew the housing market like the backs of their hands. They thought they had seen it all. And on this particular day, no different than any other day at work, they weren't expecting anything to surprise them.

ADVERTISEMENT

But that was all about to change as the office phone suddenly rang. The voice on the other end of the line had an interesting proposition for two seasoned realtors.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Hardworking Team

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-3-24760-86081
Facebook/@gladys.spizzirri
Facebook/@gladys.spizzirri
ADVERTISEMENT

The two enterprising sisters hadn't always worked together but they eventually decided to join forces and become a team since they got along well professionally, too. They divided their work evenly, with one actively finding new clients and listings while the other was handling closings with existing clients.

ADVERTISEMENT

The pair were used to having to work hard to close sales but something about this specific phone call made them feel like the work would be even harder.

ADVERTISEMENT

Their New 96-Year-Old Client

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
oldlady_nsy-83932
ADVERTISEMENT

The caller's name was Joyce, and she said that she was considering putting her house on the market...maybe. Joyce's voice sounded hesitant, maybe even unwilling, but the words she spoke insisted that she would like to sell her home.

ADVERTISEMENT

It was obvious to the realtors that Joyce hadn't done much research and simply called the first place she could. They asked why she was hesitant and Joyce insisted the realtors come to see the house before she decided to list it.

ADVERTISEMENT

Not What They Expected

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
jane-street-toronto-ontario-81436
Twitter/@interiors-vintageous-now
Twitter/@interiors-vintageous-now
ADVERTISEMENT

Some of the things that Gladys and Carla Spizzirri had seen and experienced in their work as real estate agents would send other people running in the opposite direction, and Joyce's house is no different. But they were seasoned veterans and were prepared for anything that a client threw their way.

ADVERTISEMENT

Or so they thought... Once they finally got to see Joyce's home they realized it wasn't their typical day at the office.

ADVERTISEMENT

Joyce Wasn't Telling The Whole Truth

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-8-77575
Toronto.com
Toronto.com
ADVERTISEMENT

Now usually, people are excited when they contact a real estate agent. A move is likely a good thing and people are optimistic about entering a new period of life. But Gladys and Carla didn't detect anything close to excitement as they spoke to Joyce.

ADVERTISEMENT

In fact, they got the impression that the woman on the phone might even be keeping something from them. Some people try to hide problems with the house they're selling, in order to get a better price. The sisters were curious about what Joyce might be hiding from them.

ADVERTISEMENT

What They Were Expecting

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-11-27054
Pinterest/@deanmayken
Pinterest/@deanmayken
ADVERTISEMENT

Joyce had told the sisters that she'd lived in her modest home for the past 70 years but that she hadn't updated it much during those long decades. There had been one kitchen remodeling years back but that was it. This was an immediate red flag for the relators.

ADVERTISEMENT

A good approach to just about anything in life is to hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. As long-time real estate agents, Gladys and Carla Spizzirri were used to adopting this attitude when viewing a home for the first time. Still, they worried about walking into a dump that was dated and ugly.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Moment Of Truth

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-7-22517
YouTube/@watchzozo
YouTube/@watchzozo
ADVERTISEMENT

Usually, when a homeowner tries to hide something about the house they're selling it's along the lines of a mold problem or a leaky basement. It's really not unusual for someone to try and keep little problems like these a secret from real estate agents.

ADVERTISEMENT

This was no ordinary real estate transaction, though. The secret that Joyce was keeping from Carla and Gladys was actually much bigger than normal. And it was one that the agents had never experienced in their years in real estate.

ADVERTISEMENT

Inspecting The House

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-12-16992
Twitter/@AryabhangyDoors
Twitter/@AryabhangyDoors
ADVERTISEMENT

What would Gladys and Carla find when they finally opened the front door of the house on Jane Street? They grew increasingly worried as the date of their inspection neared.

ADVERTISEMENT

The fact that 96-year-old Gladys had lived alone for so long didn't help, as she probably wouldn't have been able to maintain the property very well. The Spizzirris prepared themselves for the worst-case scenario, one where the house was in such bad shape it couldn't possibly be sold.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Front Entryway

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-16-13317
YouTube/@watchzozo
YouTube/@watchzozo
ADVERTISEMENT

The day had finally arrived and the Spizzirris traveled to 148 Jane Street in order to finally see what mystery Joyce's house held. Nothing could have prepared them for this astonishing sight as they opened the front door and peered inside.

ADVERTISEMENT

In fact, this scene would be a completely unexpected surprise to anyone who saw it, especially since the outside of the house was so nondescript.

ADVERTISEMENT

A House Stuck In Time

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-17-47890
Pinterest/@wendycorreen
Pinterest/@wendycorreen
ADVERTISEMENT

So far, the only information Gladys and Carla had been able to get about the home was an address and a photo of the front. Nothing about it seemed remarkable except for the potentially huge sum they could sell the house for if it was in decent shape.

ADVERTISEMENT

They never could have expected to be faced with such an unusual sight once they finally had the chance to see the interior of the house in person.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Gorgeous Pink Breakfast Nook

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-18-44363
Pinterest/@HouseBeautiful
Pinterest/@HouseBeautiful
ADVERTISEMENT

Gladys and Carla had expected one of two things about Joyce's house. The first option, and the one that seemed the most likely, was that the house would be in terrible condition. Perhaps it might even be full of junk as in a hoarding situation.

ADVERTISEMENT

The second possibility was that the house would be completely ordinary, just as it appeared from the outside. But the sisters had been completely wrong. The house was in great shape, and it was anything but ordinary.

ADVERTISEMENT

Perfectly Maintained

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-19-65145
Pinterest/@misst0pia
Pinterest/@misst0pia
ADVERTISEMENT

Needless to say, Gladys and Carla were over the moon with excitement after finally viewing Joyce's home. It was bound to sell for a lot more money than they ever could have expected.

ADVERTISEMENT

Joyce was an impeccable housekeeper and her home was practically a time capsule from the 1940s. This was the decade when Joyce had first moved into the house and began decorating and furnishing it. Everything looked absolutely pristine and unchanged.

ADVERTISEMENT

Room After Room Of Surprises

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-20-72622
YouTube/@watchzozo
YouTube/@watchzozo
ADVERTISEMENT

As Carla and Gladys giddily explored the house at 148 Jane Street, they realized something: that each room was even more impressive than the one they had just left. In fact, it was the most well-preserved home either of them had ever been witness to.

ADVERTISEMENT

The house was practically a museum of Joyce's life, and now the sisters understood why she had been reluctant to part with it.

ADVERTISEMENT

Will People Appreciate This Aesthetic?

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-21-82536
Pinterest/@Housekaboodle
Pinterest/@Housekaboodle
ADVERTISEMENT

There was one potentially huge drawback to Joyce's immaculately preserved home. She had decorated the house in a very feminine style, with plenty of pink and purple color splashes as well as silky and lacy fabrics. The house was definitely not a style that would appeal to the majority of men.

ADVERTISEMENT

What were the real estate agents to do? It would cost a fortune to redecorate the entire home and cut deeply into the sales profit.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Bar In The Basement

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-22-98577
Pinterest/@katherinesmcbri
Pinterest/@katherinesmcbri
ADVERTISEMENT

After seeing room after room of pinks and purples, Gladys and Carla were about to be stunned again as they entered the basement. Lo and behold, Joyce's stunning home had a man-cave down in the basement.

ADVERTISEMENT

This space was probably her husband's escape from the frilliness of the rest of the home. It featured wood paneling, a wet bar, and neutral furniture. Surely Joyce's husband must have enjoyed hours spend down in this spectacular (and masculine) area.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Small Backyard

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-23-27950
YouTube/STR Noticias
YouTube/STR Noticias
ADVERTISEMENT

You might expect this house to have a spectacular backyard, maybe a "secret garden" of sorts. Not so. Just like the rest of the home's exterior, the backyard was completely ordinary, even plain. It had AstroTurf instead of real grass and one small storage shed.

ADVERTISEMENT

This disappointing yard wasn't a deal-breaker though! Now Gladys and Carla just needed a professional home inspector come and check for any flaws in the home.

ADVERTISEMENT

Almost Inspection Day

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-24-75124
YouTube/@watchzozo
YouTube/@watchzozo
ADVERTISEMENT

Any real estate professional can tell you that even the best-looking houses can have a whole lot of problems lurking under the surfaces. From minor problems to big ones like flood damage or unhealthy mold, almost any home has a flaw or two.

ADVERTISEMENT

Carla and Gladys were fully confident that Joyce's house was in great condition. But even so, they knew they had to wait for the inspector's official findings. You just never know.

ADVERTISEMENT

Beneath The Surface

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-25-79015
YouTube/@watchzozo
YouTube/@watchzozo
ADVERTISEMENT

After a nail-biting wait, the home inspectors finally arrived at 148 Jane Street and got to work. The teams thoroughly checked out every inch of Joyce's home, looking for any hidden surprises that could derail the house's sale.

ADVERTISEMENT

There was no need to worry. The house was in near-perfect condition, with the inspectors saying that it was in about the same state as it had been when Joyce had first moved in 70 years earlier. It was time to list the house and find a buyer for it!

ADVERTISEMENT

Putting It On The Market

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-26-22336
YouTube/@watchzozo
YouTube/@watchzozo
ADVERTISEMENT

As you can imagine, Gladys and Carla were eager to get this gem of a home on the market as soon as possible. In fact, they listed it the very same day as the inspection. Their asking price: a jaw-dropping $699,000!

ADVERTISEMENT

A bidding war quickly started. Everyone who saw the house was astonished by its interior and wanted it for themselves.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Viral Sensation

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-27-88304
Pinterest/@HGTV
Pinterest/@HGTV
ADVERTISEMENT

As word spread about the condition of Joyce's home, the story began to attract some major attention. It was picked up by news outlets and became a huge story, eventually going viral. People were absolutely obsessed with the house.

ADVERTISEMENT

In fact, a lot of people who saw the home felt that it should be preserved as a 1940s museum rather than somewhere to live. But then Joyce revealed that she had, in fact, made a change to the home while she lived in it.

ADVERTISEMENT

Joyce Made This House A Home

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-28-28915
Pinterest/@kasswithak
Pinterest/@kasswithak
ADVERTISEMENT

Many of the home's new fans were flabbergasted that it had been kept intact since the 1940s. Some of them were disappointed when Joyce revealed that she had actually had the kitchen renovated in the 1960s.

ADVERTISEMENT

The reason for the update was that she'd wanted to upgrade her appliances to the more modern ones that had become available, which is perfectly reasonable. And the current kitchen was still exactly the same as it had been in the '60s.

ADVERTISEMENT

Next Steps For Joyce

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-29-58320
Pinterest/@HGTV
Pinterest/@HGTV
ADVERTISEMENT

Joyce had always enjoyed interior design and had furnished her home at 148 Jane Street exactly the way she wanted it. So why was she willing to leave it after 70 happy years in the house?

ADVERTISEMENT

Well, Joyce was finally ready to retire. She was going to move into a retirement community and enjoy her golden years in comfort and relaxation. Even so, it must have been difficult to leave her home behind.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Future Of The House

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
century-old-mystery-30-39733
Pinterest/@HGTV
Pinterest/@HGTV
ADVERTISEMENT

When Joyce and her husband moved into the home in 1942, it was a very different time. Things have changed a lot in the ensuing 70 years. So one question that everyone has about Joyce's house is whether the new owners will keep it as the time capsule it was, or whether they'll want to renovate and modernize the place.

ADVERTISEMENT

The new owners, of course, will have the right to do whatever they'd like with their property. Those of us who appreciate history certainly hope that they'll make an effort to keep things the same, but only time will tell.