Carpentry house waits for buyer

In a charming neighborhood on the south side of Carthage, a home is waiting for a family.

Two years ago, the Carthage High School carpentry class completed a home at 2534 Stephen St., which has yet to be purchased.

The 1,985-square-foot home sits on a lot approximately 100x135 feet deep. It features three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, spacious interior design and a vibrant popular tree in the backyard. Ed Stephens, director of the Carthage Technical Center, said it's a wonderful home and a great buy at $149,900.

“If I was looking to move to Carthage, I think this would be my choice,” he said walking through the doorway.

When viewers of the house enter through the roomy two-car garage, they are embraced by either the full kitchen or the welcoming, carpeted living room. Or, viewers may enter through the modern designed front door, turn left and see the bedrooms. The kitchen, entryways, breakfast area and hallways have hardwood floors. Stephens said the ceiling fans, the doorknobs, windows and other fixtures are all top-of-the-line products. When viewers exit the house from the back sliding door, they see a covered porch and walkway to the garage.

Stephens said the yard landscaping will be finished this fall by Pinewood Nursery, and shutters will be added to the house – and the price of the house will remain the same. Also, during the Maple Leaf, All Things Grand and Aaron’s Rental Center will stage the house with furniture.

The kitchen features custom-made oak cabinets, lamented countertops, a dishwasher and microwave. There is a spacious pantry with easily accessible drawers as well, and a breakfast nook.

The house is trimmed in oak with oak six-panel interior doors. There are ceramic tile floors in the bathrooms and utility room.

Supplier for the wood products, windows and doors was Barton's of Carthage. Shingles are under  Tamko Heritage's 30-year warranty. Gutters are aluminum installed by Bolivar of Joplin as well as the insulation for the garage ceiling. Plumbing was by Scott Heating & Plumbing for rough-in, with the carpentry class and Wampler Plumbing completing the finish. Tub and showers were Aqua Glass, fixtures from Kohler, and the faucets are from Delta.

Southwest Heat and Air did the heating, and Watson Electric Co., did the electricity. (The house is wired for both cable and Internet.) Bricks were supplied by Acme Brick Co., installed by Hodson Masonry. The overhead garage door and openers were supplied by Dean's Garage Door. The paint, carpet supplied and installed by Sherwin Williams. Tile, hardwood floors, light fixtures, microwave and dishwasher were supplied by Lowe's. Sealer, stain and clear finish provided by Minwax.