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October/November, 2012

Keller Williams Realty

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Real Estate Center

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Advertisers Index American Family Insurance.........................page 7 Brock Inspections...................................page 4 Coldwell Banker Pasternak-Johnson.......page 3 Commercial Bank........................................page 13 Community National Bank and Trust................page 14 Community State Bank...................................page 4 Condon Bank and Trust................................page 2 Covenant Roofing.................................page 7 CPR Pest Management...................................page 4 First Federal..............................................page 10 First National Bank......................................page 12 Frontier Farm Credit........................page 7 Gemini Funding....................................page 8 George Realtors.............................................page 16 J Faller Home Inspections.................page 13 Keller Williams Realty..............................page 12 Larry Marshall Auction & Realty.............page 11 Lee’s Cooling & Heating............................page 6 Magnolia Health & Home..................page 6 Modern Storm Solutions.......................page 15 O l s o n ’s A c e H a r d wa r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p a g e 1 0 Peoples State Bank..................................page 6 Premier Property Group........................page 9 Real Estate Center...............................page 5 R e n t -A- C e n t e r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p a g e 2 Stewart Title........................................page 8

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Judith Lowdon Cell: 620-332-7867 realtor@terraworld.net

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2220 Gary Ave., IndependenceBeautiful large living space and yard with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths & spiral staircase. #20744

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620 S. 4th, Independence-Two story older home with 4BRs, 1.5 baths, many special features, nice yard & garage. #20773

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3250 Crown Drive - WOW! Custom built, one owner. Model prestige kitchen with all the extras. Large open floor plan.

Luxury master suite. Full basement.

On 2 acres close to Indy Country Club.

MLS #20826

1403 Birdie Drive - One level living at it’s finest. This 4BR ranch has been well maintained. Formal dining and large living room. Low maintenance exterior.

Near Indy Country Club.

MLS #20777

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Victorian Charm is Affordable!

419 East Birch, Independence

This elegant Victorian is a must see! 3 bedrooms, 1½ bath. 1,978 sq. ft. Lots of living space and wonderful woodwork!

Priced at $77,000 #20915

625 Tower Drive - Like being on vacation in your own backyard! 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths and a new kitchen with great appliances. Plus a fabulous pool and covered patio area.

MLS #20810

404 Linden Ct. - Want your own pond and pool? Don’t miss this 4 bedroom at the end of a cul-de-sac. Ready to move in with new carpet and paint.

North location.

MLS #20560

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415 N. 4th, Independence

This one has it all: Charm and Updates 318 N. 2nd, Independence

This charmer has a wonderful wrap around porch. The ample living space and location close to downtown make it perfect for a growing family. It has 1,710 sq. ft. Priced at $89,000. #20224

The warmth of a Victorian with lots of beautiful woodwork. It’s been fully renovated.

It’s 5 bedrooms make it perfect for a large family. Dad will love the 3 car garage/shop!

2,053 sq. ft. Priced at $149,000. #20879

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(NAPS)—Cold weather means it’s time for two activities: fantasy football and home maintenance. This year, manage your home improvement projects—like sealing gaps and cracks—the same way you manage your fantasy football team.

How? Add top picks like silicone caulk to your home weatherization product lineup and ignore poor performers like acrylic caulk. Acrylic caulk may get you the first down, providing savings for the present, but silicone caulk is the lasting solution that scores energy savings season after season.

Block Air Leaks Gaps and cracks around the home lead to air leaks that can blitz your wallet and cause energy bills to soar.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you could save up to 10 percent on energy bills by simply air sealing your home. Look for gaps and cracks in all susceptible areas— windows, doors, siding, trim, molding, baseboards, vents, around wires/pipes, attics and basements.

A silicone caulk like GE Silicone II Window & Door is an all-pro defensive blocker for sealing these areas because it is permanently waterproof and weatherproof, meaning it will never break down and sacks air leaks before they rush your home. Acrylic caulk, on the other hand, succumbs to a punishing ground game.

It can degrade over time when exposed to harsh weather and freezing temperatures, leaving gaps for air and water to seep through and energy to escape.

Tackle Harsh Weather Damaging outdoor elements challenge your home throughout the year, but these harsh conditions are no match for silicone’s outlasting flexibility. Silicone caulk can stretch and compress without cracking, and fills the crack just as it did when first applied to keep air leaks from returning.

Silicone is shrink-proof, impervious to all weather conditions and won’t be benched with costly cracks. Acrylic caulk, however, fumbles home protection in the presence of tough opponents. It can lose flexibility in freezing temperatures and crack over time. Extreme heat and the sun’s UV rays can also cause some acrylic caulk to dry out, crack and crumble. This can lead to gaps and cracks around your home that let energy out and water and snow in, resulting in water damage, mold growth and higher energy bills.

Silicone is the player that will help you score lasting energy savings. Poor-performing acrylic caulk can leave you with a losing season. Add silicone caulk to your team now. Find out more at www.caulkandsave.com.

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Realwww.ksrealestate.com Estate Center

Clayton & Clara Farlow 533 N. Penn Ave. Independence, KS Clayton Farlow Broker/Owner (620) 331-7550

Becky Lyons 600 Madison Fredonia, KS (620) 378-2202

Audrey Thompson 509 Main Neodesha, KS (620) 325-5090

1405 N. 8th, Independence 3BRs, 2 baths. Home is accessible for mobility and wider doorways. #8179 $23,500

1025 W. Sycamore, Independence Completely remodeled. Ready to move into. #8176 $34,900

522 E. Cedar, Independence 3BR home is welcoming for the starting family. #8168 $41,500

411 S. 1st, Independence 3BR, 1 bath.

Near downtown area. #8169 $52,500

1779 S. 17th, Independence 4BRs with storage shed and garage. #8170 $115,000

315 S. Penn, Independence 4BRs, 2 full baths.

Large garage/shop. #8166 $79,500

509 S. 6th, Neodesha 3BRs, 1½ baths.

Fenced yard. Detached garage. #8173 $25,000

1339 S. 17th, Independence Edge of town. Updates have been completed! #8177 $59,000

201 E. Main, Independence LEASE this building. Great for offices or retail store. Hwy frontage. #8140 $4.50 Sq. Ft.

1920-1922 W. Main, Independence Several buildings. Great visibility and location for commercial usage. #7995 $179,000

2788 Ottawa Rd., Neodesha Large metal building. 4 overhead doors for big equipment. #8004 $150,000

211 E. Main, Independence Great for retail. 2 overhead doors on front and back. Apartment & storage upstairs. #8180 $45,000

1223 N. 4th, Neodesha 2BR ranch style. Attached garage plus a carport. #8162 $44,500

720 S. Cement, Independence 2 acres M/L. Enjoy your outdoor activities. Gated and fenced. #8172 $12,000

417 N. 5th, Fredonia 4BRs, new interior paint.

Detached garage. #8161 $64,500

615 N. 8th, Neodesha 3BR home. Corner lot.

Well shaded. #8107 $33,000

1115 Jefferson, Fredonia 3BRs, 2 baths, full basement, garage and carport. #8181 $69,000

932 Madison, Fredonia 4BRs, 2 baths. Elegant Victorian home. Wrap around porch. #8018 $58,000

1504 N. 10th, Independence 3BRs with living room and dining room. Large fenced yard. #8155 $34,900

Hwy 400 & Barber Rd., Fall River 186 acres M/L. Grass, trees, hills, creeks and ponds. #8152 $300,000

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(NAPS)—Selling a house in today’s market can be a challenge. The solution may be to think outside the box— or, in this case, outside the structure.

In the past, a little paint and some minor renovations might have done the trick, but with so many homes for sale, homeowners are finding interesting new ways to boost curb appeal and buyer interest.

While steps such as cleaning up and investing in some landscapes can still deliver results, more homeowners are attracting buyer interest with a system of exterior insulation known as “Outsulation®.”

Exterior insulation has been shown to lower energy bills and raise buyer interest. Susan Malone of Warwick, Rhode Island, used Outsulation

by Dryvit to replace the drab clapboard on her home with a new stonelike exterior complete with architectural flourishes and decorative window accents. The makeover raised her appraisal value and attracted new buyers.

“The transformation of my home has been nothing short of amazing—both from the standpoint of how much more beautiful it is and the effect the renovation had on increasing the value of my home.

I have been able to save so much money on my energy bills,” said Malone. She used Outsulation by Dryvit, which lets you create an entirely new image. It can be adhesively or mechanically fastened over a building code–approved water-resistive barrier to plywood or OSB substrate.

The system offers the look of any traditional finish, including brick, limestone, stucco and stone, plus threedimensional details like arches, window borders, decorative columns and dramatic doorways.

Besides improving the way it looks, such exterior insulation makes a home more energy efficient. It reduced air leakage in Malone’s home by 19 percent—the equivalent of closing up a hole in the wall that would be the size of a soccer ball, or of leaving your front door open for 25 minutes every day.

The Outsulation system reduced Malone’s energy bills by 35 percent and helped dampen noise.

“My dogs used to wake me up barking at just about any noise they would hear, including the airplanes constantly coming and going over the house,” said Malone, who lives in a fly zone. “But since the renovation, the dogs don’t hear all the sounds they used to, so we are all getting a lot more sleep.”

For more information, call (800) 556-7752; in Canada, call (800) 263-3308; or visit www.dryvithomes.com.

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Making Your Family At Home— In A New Home

(NAPS)—Most families choose to make a major household move during the summer months. In fact, nearly 40 million Americans move every year, with the majority of those moves occurring between May and August. But others may be faced with the challenge of moving as the season closes, after school has started.

Heeding a few tips from the experts can smooth the transition for unlucky fall movers and help schoolaged children easily adapt.

First, host a small gathering with neighbors about two weeks after moving in. The time distances you from the initial stress of moving, yet no one expects everything to be unpacked. Plus, inviting other children to your house makes it less awkward for your child to make new friends. If they’re young, give them moving boxes to play with and serve snacks on paper napkins.

Keep it simple, fun and short. Odds are your child will be invited to one of their homes to reciprocate soon after and you’ll have started the ball rolling.

Barbara Miller, an interior designer for kids, recommends making a child’s room look and feel as much like the old room as possible.

“In general, moving is stressful. I like to make the new room look and feel as much like the old room as possible,” says Miller. “You can even paint the walls the same color. Color is a strong sensory trigger and can either comfort or agitate children.”

Older children and teens may want to redecorate their room as part of the excitement of moving. Even in these instances, Miller suggests that you keep some elements unchanged. “How the bed is situated in relation to the bedside table, clock and light—things that would be routine—should remain the same,” says Miller. “It’s these little things that no one thinks about until 10 p.m. when children are in tears because they’re tired and don’t know where to turn off the light.”

Lastly, schedule your high-speed Internet, digital cable TV and phone connection in advance of the move in a single step at www.cablemover.com. Like most movers, having online access to the nearest carry-out options and being able to watch TV shows and play online games on the first day in a new home is critical. Of course, that means you get the time you need to hunt for the missing sheets and coffeepot.

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Tips On Feeling Safe And Secure At Home

(NAPS)—If you are like most homeowners, you know that few things are as satisfying as the sense of security that comes from being in your own home. For many, that’s a feeling that comes from being able to close the door, turn the key and relax, knowing the dangers of the world are locked away.

A recent survey found that 70 percent of American homeowners say having deadbolt locks on their entry doors makes them feel safe and secure when at home.

The survey also revealed that 44 percent of respondents feel that having more than one deadbolt lock on their entry doors makes them feel safe and secure when at home.

Kwikset, the leader in smart, simple security, conducted the Harris Interactive survey to learn more about what makes Americans feel safe in their homes.

Tips to Feel Safe and Secure at Home To help you and your family feel safer in your home, here are five simple safety tips from the experts at Kwikset: 1. Not all locks are created equal. Make sure you have quality locks. For maximum safety, choose high-security locks. For example, look for locks that feature BumpGuard technology, such as the Kwikset SmartKey Deadbolt, which protects against drilling and picking.

2. Light it up! Illuminate your home, inside and out. A timer or solar-powered light on the front, back and side of a house makes it more difficult for burglars to hide and gives the impression that someone is home. Install a lamp or TV timer when away so it appears someone is inside after dark.

3. Mow your lawn already! Overgrown grass is a sure sign that no one is home. Don’t give the impression that your house has been left vacant for an extended period of time.

4. Don’t brag about your vacation. Think twice before posting upcoming trips on Facebook or Twitter. According to a study out of the United Kingdom from Credit Sesame, approximately 78 percent of ex-burglars use Twitter, Foursquare and Facebook to single out empty homes.

A good way to counter the technology used by the bad guys is to upgrade your own equipment. Using wireless technology like Kwikset Home Connect can protect your home by integrating a home automation system to monitor who enters and exits your home from your smartphone or Internet connection.

5. Remember to protect your spare key and your goods. Leave one with someone you trust. Never leave it on the property. Keyless entry locks with electronic keypads are another option to consider.

Learn More You can learn more about locking in safety and security at www.kwikset.com and (800) 327-5625.

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123 W. Main Suite 100, Independence 331-6700 102 N. 14th, Fredonia 378-4638

Donovan Evenson Broker/Owner 620-332-9700

Amber Gregory ABR 620-330-1367

Veva Schwatken 620-332-7795

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2431 Main St., Parsons Office building w/equipment.

MLS #20975 $135,000

1020½ E. Main, Independence 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #20487 $65,000

111 N. Edgewood Dr., Coffeyville 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #20963 $119,000

609 58 Rd., Independence 3 bedroom, 1¾ bath, edge of town, 2 garages. MLS #20492 $114,500

20056 Gray Rd., Mound Valley 3 bedroom, 2½ bath.

MLS #20750 $159,000

2067 CR 4500, Coffeyville 3.8 acres, 2 shop buildings, utilities.

MLS #20818 $49,500

1520 N. 8th St., Independence 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #20993 $48,500

W. Locust St., Independence 1.7 acres, 40x30 building.

MLS #20260 $25,500

2051 Brost Ln., Independence 4 bedroom, 3 bath.

MLS #20938 $149,900

217 Overlook Dr., Caney Beautiful 7.5 acres overlooking the city of Caney. #19770 $26,500

302 W. Chambers, Tyro 3 bedroom, 3 bath.

MLS #20853 $220,000

524 E. 4th, Cherryvale 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #20702 $55,000

1305 Birdie Dr., Independence 3 bedroom, 3 bath.

MLS #20570 $142,900

19283 2000 Rd., Buffalo 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

MLS #21001 $93,500

1959 Brookside Dr., Independence 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

MLS #20882 $132,500

2310 Samuel Place, Independence 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

MLS #20944 $155,000

213 S. 2nd, Neodesha-2-3BR home with 2 car garage, fireplace, formal DR, deck. Great starter or retirement home. MLS #21008 $65,000

20480 Barber Rd., Fall River-78 acres of grassland, 5 ponds, hunting barns and nice 3BR modular home. Good fence. MLS #20837 $165,000

317 North 11th, Fredonia Victorian Charm! 4BR, 2 bath, detached 24x30 garage.

MLS #20162 $135,500

12302 Edwards Rd., Fredonia Remodeled 4BR, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces, 42x60 shop on 2 acres.

MLS #20216 $125,000

Involving Kids In Cleaning: A Key To Future Success

(NAPS)—Encouraging your kids to pitch in with household chores can do more than help keep your house clean.

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• Tailor tasks to specific age groups: Give younger children simpler, one-step tasks like dusting or picking toys up off the floor. Save the more complex jobs, such as vacuuming, scrubbing and disinfecting, for older kids.

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Larry Marshall Auction & Realty Larry Marshall - Broker

413 N. 6th Fredonia

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Website: www.marshallauctionandrealty.com Email: marshallauction@twinmounds.com

Salespersons Londa Tindle..........620-330-6955 Mark Garrettson...620-433-2561 Karen Spencer......620-330-7901

413 Hillside Drive, Thayer- 3BR, 2½ bath, family room, full basement, attached and detached garages, covered deck, patio, pool, detached shop and wood storage building. $127,500

233 S. 15th, Fredonia- 3BR, 2 bath, CH&A, attached 2 car garage, fenced back yard w/garden spot. $98,000

330 N. 19 , Fredonia- 3BR, 1 bath, CH&A, WB fireplace, attached 1 car garage. $72,500

309 N. 9th, Fredonia- 4BR, 2½ bath, 2625 sq. ft., full basement, CH&A, wood burning fireplace, detached garage, carport, fenced yard. $132,500

426 S. 8th, Fredonia- 1428 sq. ft. building has restroom and heated work area. $25,000

428 S. 8th, Fredonia- 2BR, 1 bath home, CH&A, large corner lot, att. 1 car garage.

Nice condition. $38,500

127 S. 10th, Fredonia- 3BR, 1 bath, 1140 sq. ft., detached 1 car garage, close to school. $45,000

631 Monroe, Fredonia- Rental Property7 units. 5 apartments have range & refrigerator on north side of square. $83,500

415 N. 14th, Fredonia- 3 large bedrooms, 2 bath, CH&A with 2 sided wood burning fireplace, attached garage. $89,500

803 W. Pine St., Humboldt- 4BR, 2 bath, CH&A, family room with WB fireplace, sunroom, attached 2 car garage and storage building. $89,900

938 N. 14th, Fredonia- Secluded but in town, 3-4BR, 1½ bath, CH&A - office area, includes metal building w/concrete floor, very nice lot. $110,000

1231 Parkview, Fredonia- 3BR, 2 bath, total electric, CH&A, WB fireplace, attached 2 car garage. $95,000

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1318 Robinson, Fredonia- 3BR, 2 bath, CH&A, LR, DR & family room w/fireplace, attached 2 car garage, fenced back yard. $125,000

1409 Washington, Fredonia- 2BR, 1 bath, CH&A, attached 1 car garage. $50,500

1414 Monroe, Fredonia- 3BR, 2 bath, CH&A, new trees and yard, deck, attached garage. $120,000

5890 Decatur Road, Fredonia- 4BR, 1 bath, 1337 sq. ft. home on 10 acres, LP & wood pellet heat, thermopane windows, 40’x40’ shop with concrete floor, 24’x24’ horse barn, garden spot. $80,000

3395 80th Road, Thayer-Approx. 3000 sq. ft. of living space. 4BR, 2 1/3 bath home, CH&A, wood stove, large 2 car attached garage. $119,500

11040 K Hwy 47, Fredonia- 6 acres on blacktop near Fredonia, 3BR, 2 bath home, LR, DR & large family room, workshop/ storage building & nice back yard, pond. $102,000

11512 K Hwy 47, Fredonia- 5 acres with 5BR, 3 bath home, CH&A, attached 3 car garage-concrete floor & electric with breezeway, 18x26 storage building. Great location on black top, move in ready.

Reduced! $125,000

13590 Decatur Road, Fredonia- 80 acres with 2170 sq. ft. modular home, 3BR, 2 bath, total electric, CH&A, attached 2 car garage. (Property may be split- 2 acres w/ house and 78 acres w/barn and 3 ponds.) $260,000

Each office independently owned.

Oklahoma & Kansas License Cell: 620-252-9608 2114 SE Washington Blvd., Bartlesville Email: ella@ellacarter.com 918-766-0001 Website: www.ellacarterrealtor.com

116 N. McGee, Caney, KS Great opportunity to own your own profitable business. 3 pay at the pump, open 24 hours under lighted awning. All inventory and equipment stays. Beer, pop and vender cooler, eat in area. Oversized parking lot, ice machine, right off busy highway 75.

Business more than pays for itself. Great investment opportunity. $395,000

414 S. Ohio, Coffeyville, KS 3BR, 2BA, 1 car garage & new roof, do not miss this!! Off the dining area is a huge sunroom that would be great for summer parties, upstairs bedroom is huge & leads to a beautiful deck where you view a wooded area. Hardwood floors. $89,500

128 Nowata HC 62 Rd., Nowata, OK Brick home and 89 acres on blacktop with 2 ponds, 2 hay meadows, 4 car garage, several large barns, working cattle pens, pecan trees, and excellent hunting. Large family room, 3BR, 2BA, office, laundry room, utility/storage room, eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, dining rooms, plus sunroom and covered patio for outdoor entertaining. Many updates makes this a must see! $295,500

Rd 300, Talala, OK 30 acres located just west of Talala. Build or move in your dream home. Would make a great spot for cattle or a hay meadow. $60,000

35 Shawnee, Lenapah, OK Get a pencil & mark this off. 3BR, 2BA, 2 living areas, huge sunroom, oak cabinets in kitchen, 10 lots. House gutted in ‘09, new sunroom, 2BR & dining rooms. What more could you want? A must see! $75,000

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Simplify Your Life, Starting At Home (NAPS)—If your home is like many, there’s one room that just doesn’t work with the rest of the house. To help you fix that, HGTV designer Lisa LaPorta and Pfister offer four simple solutions that you can execute in a weekend or less.

How To Have A New Home At The Old Address 1. Remove the clutter and organize your chaos.

Too many pieces of furniture, accessories and small appliances create conflicting styles. That doesn’t mean you have to throw stuff out, however. You can still keep everything you own. Just don’t have everything you own out at once. Rotate your art and furniture with the seasons. Maximize your cabinet space with organizers and stackers. Put away appliances and utensils in your kitchen. Decorate with bowls of fruit and flowers.

2. Work with what you have. When picking colors and accessories, consider what you currently own and highlight the pieces you love. You can transform just about any room simply by rearranging the furniture and applying a fresh coat of paint.

3. Create your own design journal. Look through design books and magazines and tear out pictures of rooms you love and rooms you dislike. You should start to notice reoccurring preferences that can inspire you.

4. It’s time for new jewelry. Just like adding a new piece of jewelry to your wardrobe, accessorizing the bathroom or kitchen with a new faucet and hardware can make the room feel new. The old rules about having to match all your metals— faucets, drawer pulls, hinges, light fixtures—are gone, so get what fits your design personality.

Changing out old fixtures can be a simple, quick and affordable weekend project (there’s no need to pull old piping out of the wall) with Pfister’s new Universal Tub and Shower upgrade kit. It is compatible with eight different valves from leading plumbing manufacturers, comes in multiple style and finish options, and includes a fivefunction showerhead and an all-metal tub spout.

In addition, Pfister’s attractive new line of waterconserving faucets helps reduce water consumption, saving you money and making the house more attractive to eventual buyers.

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GEORGE REALTORS 1411 W. 8th, Coffeyville, KS

Selling Real Estate in Coffeyville and Montgomery County for over “49 Years”

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1104 W. 9th, Coffeyville- Great investors bargain...2 story home with 1BR on main floor and 2 up. Detached 1 car garage. Roof replaced 2011. Combine with 115 W. 9th for a double good deal.

MLS #20735 $17,500

121 W. Madison, CoffeyvilleInvestment property. Seller has never occupied property. Buyer is buying property in “as is, where is condition”. Call today for appt.

MLS #20600 $17,575

714 W. 9th, Coffeyville- Priced for quick sale. Very large rooms and tall ceilings throughout. Fireplace was hooked up to gas but never used. Newer floor furnace in LR. Appliances stay, selling “as is”.

MLS #20458 $27,500

208 W. 1st, Coffeyville- Move in ready on this nice 3BR. Large open LR and DR. New ventless gas fireplace logs with remote. New Trane CH&A. Partial basement, big backyard with large garage.

MLS #19568 $42,900

2404 Morgan Ave, CoffeyvilleMust See!! This bungalow sits on an extra large lot. It has 2BRs and 1 bath with a fireplace. New vinyl siding. 20x40 garage with woodburning stove for heat.

MLS #20405 $49,900

710 Oklahoma St., South Coffeyville- 3BR, 1½ bath home on 2 large lots. Fenced back yard.

Garage w/cement floor. Carport used as patio. Sold “as is”!

MLS #20947 $55,000

513 W. 2nd, Coffeyville- On 2 shaded lots, 2 car det. garage and a workshop. MBR and bath downstairs with 3BRs and bath up. New kitchen cabinets, built in oven & range, DR. Large living room.

Utility room with it’s own sink.

MLS #20765 $59,500

1102 W. 1st, Coffeyville- Excellent price! Interior looks almost brand new. All new appliances, clean, neutral paint. Extra office/ den/FR off kitchen. Large kitchen with cabinets galore. Att. single garage. MLS #20632 $59,900

1213 S. Elm, Coffeyville- Office with warehouse and shop area, reception area, 2 restrooms, break room, owner’s office, 3 additional offices, conference room, shop area with built in storage bins. Zoned L1 Light Industrial.

MLS #20431 $59,900

704 S. Overlook, CoffeyvilleDRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! Brick ranch home on large corner lot. 4BR, 3 bath, 2 living areas, large kitchen, mud room, 2 FPs, double car garage. All appliances stay: refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer.

MLS #20091 $79,900

2301 Parkway, CoffeyvillePRICE REDUCED! Fantastic price for this completely overhauled large home on 1.6 acres.

Est. sq ft is 3264 w/finished basement. Restored hardwood floors.

New garage door. Perfect for your large family. Agent Owned.

MLS #18638 $84,900

102 E. Lockwood, CoffeyvilleSelling “as is, where is”. Large corner lot! Dream kitchen with stainless steel hood with 5 burner counter range & 2 ovens! Bonus office could be 4th BR. MLS #20911 $89,900

202 MacFarlane, HavanaCountry living with city amenities.

4BRs, retreat room off MBR. Oak cabinetry, 2 living areas, large kitchen with island. Cellar with seat, vinyl siding, 30x50 shop w/ double doors. Horse barn, fenced.

MLS #20420 $99,900

807 N. Lee, Coffeyville- This well designed home has 3BRs and 2 baths. Nice size kitchen with large dining area on front of home with beautiful view of LeClere Park Lake. Oversized garage with room for work bench. Lots of extras!

Come see this beautiful home!

MLS #20358 $119,900

4589 CR 2475, CoffeyvillePeaceful living, lots of trees for seclusion, lots of windows and natural sunlight. 3 levels with bath on each. Woodburning fireplace, finished walkout basement, 3 car garage, on paved road.

MLS #20672 $158,500

109 Meadow Ln., CoffeyvilleOn 40 acres in park-like setting, on paved road. 3BRs, 2.5 baths, utility/mud room, screened porch, oversized double garage. Ventless gas fireplace. Fenced, 30x40 barn w/stalls, 10x10 storage building.

MLS #20501 $319,000

110 Hilltop Dr., CoffeyvilleShowplace with working horse or cattle ranch. 3BR, possibly 5.

Energy efficient windows, 2½ updated baths, huge LR, fireplace.

40x32 steel shop, 60x42 barn, 50x62 open shed, 5 paddocks w/ water, ½ mile track with pond.

MLS #20754 $329,000

2996 W. Northbrook, Coffeyville- Situated on 4.9 acres along a wooded area and creek.

Master suite has an oversized bath with garden tub overlooking the woods & creek in the backyard.

French doors off the kitchen lead you to an inground pool and patio.

MLS #19317 $398,000

102 Westbrook Ave., Coffeyville- One of Coffeyville’s finest. Extraordinary formal LR and DR, open kitchen with FR and breakfast area. 4 nice size BRs, master suite with sunken tub, large rec. room. Oversized 3 car garage. Circle drive...many extras.

MLS #20452 $480,000

820 W. 8th, Coffeyville- Perfect site for small retail store. Owner is willing to lease purchase. Sold as is. MLS #20463 $15,000

Carol Mangan, Broker..........620-515-4687 Marjean Hendryx.................620-515-7939 Rhonda Grossi.....................620-515-3276 Judy Moore..........................620-252-8103

David George.......................620-252-9505 Susan Buzard....................620-870-9258 Linda Patton......................620-870-1030 Kim Mangan......................620-988-2789

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