1116 & 1118 California Avenue | Butte
These California Street properties are remodels of two 1890 historic "shotgun style" cottages and are listed on the historic registry. Cottages like these were common to the neighborhood and provided affordable housing for the working class families of early days Butte. Both houses have been rebuilt with new porches, roofs, paint, and sidewalks. The soil abatement provided beautiful lawns. Each unit has new hot water heaters and electrical upgrades, #1116 is carpeted and furnished with a futon couch, chair and large wooden cabinet with a television in the living room. A queen bed, an air conditioner desk and armoire are in the bedroom. The kitchen, with tiled wainscot and backsplash, features a retro style table and chairs. Appliances include washer and dryer, electric stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. Adjacent to the kitchen is a full bath with tiled wainscot, clawfoot tub with shower and pedestal sink. The house is heated with a Rinnae heater in the living room and a gas stove in the kitchen. There is also a private backyard with lush grass and a wooden deck. #1118 has original wood floors in the living room and master bedroom with decorative area rugs. The living room features a sofa, loveseat and console table with a television. An adjacent bedroom has a queen bed, chair, table, decorative dressing screen, and closet. The kitchen, with tiled wainscot, also has a retro style table and chairs and abundant storage. Appliances include an electric stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Between the kitchen and bathroom is a utility room with stacked washer and dryer. The bathroom has tiled walls, redwood ceiling, clawfoot tub with shower and pedestal sink. An extra room in the back is carpeted and has a futon sofa, chair, and armoire. Overlooking the backyard deck makes it perfect for that extra bedroom or study. The house is heated with two gas heaters at either end of the house. There is a garage with a new roof that has one bay for an automobile and another for storage. This location is centrally located with shops, restaurants, grocery stores, churches, schools and public transportaton within walking distance. Both houses are furnished and ready to move in. These homes have the potential to be a permanent home with a mother-in-law residence or rental for producing income. MTR 30051234
Directions to property: California Street off Front St.
