406 Beech St, Burt, IA 50522

This exceptional Craftsman style house was built in 1920 by J.G. McDonald, the owner of the local lumber yard, as his personal residence, and contains over 2300 feet of finished space. His attention to the quality of wood and sturdy construction is still evident today as visitors can observe the extent to which the original construction has remained strong, without sagging or other deterioration. This was one of only two houses that he built in Burt, the other being the home he built 2 blocks south for Dr. Clapsaddle, the town doctor, making these two of the most sought-after homes in Burt from the time they were built until the present day. The home features beautiful oak trim, solid oak doors, and a lovely oak-trimmed archway and oak-railed staircase, all of which reflect the home's Craftsman-style design. It has three bedrooms upstairs and a full bath with his and hers walk-in closets in the master bedroom and a total of six large walk-in closets throughout the upper floor. Two of the bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans, and incredible wood floors fill the upper level of this home as well. The vintage wood double-hung windows throughout the house are in very good condition, fully-functioning, and completely draft-free with the added protection of sliding pane storm windows throughout. Downstairs, the home has an open floorplan between the kitchen/dining room and the main living area. A pantry, additional closet, and laundry area with additional cabinets are also found on this floor, along with the fourth bedroom which is also ideal for use as an office or guest room. Bathrooms on both floors have received recent updates. The basement contains two versatile finished rooms with hard surface floors that can be used for a hobby, extra living space, or any number of purposes, as well as two unfinished rooms that house some of the home's mechanical equipment, but with plenty of room left for storage. The home has three main floor entrances, and a large, enclosed porch connects the house to the spacious garage, which has room for two vehicles and additional space along two sides for storage of tools, lawn/garden equipment, and other items. The main floor of the exterior, along with the garage, back porch, and exterior doors were freshly painted in September of 2015. The home comes equipped with a 500 gallon propane tank outdoors and is fully wired for cable or satellite in 3 rooms (two with double lines for DVR). A new furnace and water heater were installed in 2012, along with new helmeted gutters. Plentiful shade can be found throughout the yard from three mature birch trees. The neighborhood surrounding the house is occupied by a mix of young families and retirees who make excellent neighbors. The easy access to Algona via US-169 makes this an excellent money-saving alternative for newcomers who are starting jobs in Algona or local residents seeking to upgrade to this incredible vintage home in the Algona school district.