323 E Crosby Street | Missoula
Sometimes, the most beautiful opportunities in life are hiding in plain sight, and it is the savvy soul who's willing and able to look beyond the quirky surfaces present to recognize a true diamond in the rough when they see one. A fine example of this may be found along an angular street within Missoula's coveted Historic Southside/Slant Streets District, whose boulevard is crowned with old growth Maples, and even a Kentucky Coffee Tree thrown into the mix, and with the borders of these 5,080' grounds cradled by mature Buckthorn and Lilac Bushes, there awaits a grand old dame with this 1 1/2-story, c. 1920 Folk Vernacular offering located at 323 E. Crosby Street. Separately metered for natural gas and electrical utility services, this legal, non-conforming, up/down Duplex offers two distinct living quarters, featuring a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath abode and 979 square feet of comfortable living space on the main level and a private, 423', 2 Bedroom, I Bath apartment upstairs. Boasting a 9+ ceiling height, and appointed with Oak Hardwood flooring, and accented with bay windows in the sizable Living and Dining Rooms, the main level living quarters stretch out comfortably, offering an altogether inviting and pleasant place to just hang out with friends and family. The Primary Bedroom is spacious and offers a Walk-In Closet, an adjunct closet, and private access to the Primary Bathroom which is also accessible from the Dining Room. Sporting original cabinetry, vintage door and drawer pulls, Marmoleum flooring that's in great shape, and an awesome walk-in pantry, the Kitchen region a delightful place to create culinary treasures and to entertain guests. Anchoring the rear portion of the main level, there's a Home Office/Laundry Room fusion, and easy access to the rear grounds. Although not rented out in over a decade, in recent years the upper level apartment has served nicely as guest quarters for friends and family, offering two bedrooms, one of which would work nicely as a Living Room, while the Kitchen accords plenty of space to cook on the most delightful, vintage gas Range. The Bathroom boasts a classic clawfoot Bathtub, a whimsical pink basin, and a ceiling-mounted shower modification. While there is a two-story structure shoring up the rear grounds that may very well pre-date the Duplex, it is not given any financial value, save for the vintage boards that may somehow be repurposed for a future project down the road. For 40 years, the current owner has called Missoula home during the Summer months, and it is said with great fondness that this location was absolutely perfect for walking and biking to all destinations of Historic Downtown Missoula and the University of Montana campus, and frankly, all points in between. There's no subterfuge with this Folk Vernacular, non-conforming (Separately metered for Natural Gas and Electric, although a shared Water Line) Duplex. What you see, is what you get: An opportunity to take this grand old dame to the next level, and to do so within one of Missoula's most coveted neighborhoods. . Do yourself a favor and reach out to your Realtor and come see for yourself why this unconventional opportunity may very well be what you've been looking for, all the while hiding in plain sight on an angular streetscape. MTR 30055852
Directions to property: Brooks Street, W. on E. Crosby.
