So, you are currently living in an apartment?  However, your situation recently changed and it looks like now could be a good time for your to get into your own home?

If you are trying to get into your first home on a budget, this could be the place for you.

According to Realtor.com, the house at 143 Mount Vernon Avenue in Augusta was built in 1900 and has over 1,700 square feet of floorspace.  It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 KITCHENS!

Yes, it has two kitchens because it is currently configured as two apartments.

This leaves you with options.  You could either have one 1,700 square foot house or two smaller apartments.  It all depends on your space needs.  If you went the apartment route, you could probably cover your mortgage with the rent.

The house is also very close to downtown Augusta.  That means you could walk to all of the events at Mill Park, to the downtown shops, and to Water Street's restaurants & bars.  It is also close to everything the Marketplace at Augusta has to offer and to all of the events at the Augusta Civic Center.

143 Mount Vernon Avenue in Augusta

If you're looking for an affordable home that is close to all that Augusta has to offer, you need to take a look at this place. Currently, it is set up like two small apartments. As of July 2021, it is priced at $139,000. Get all the details HERE

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