Almost 2 acres! Huge potential! Ten fireplaces! C. 1797 in North Carolina. $189,000.
This is the “Brown Home,” a Greek Revival house in Menola, North Carolina, just outside Ahoskie. The main house dates to about 1850. The kitchen and dining area, joined to it by a long breezeway, date to about 1797. It has 3,824 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms on 1.74 acres, and it is listed at $189,000.
913 Menola Saint John Rd, Woodland, NC 27897 — $189,000
Curb Appeal
The front has a pedimented gable with a round detail in the peak, and two stories of porches with white columns and railings. A metal roof covers the house, and the siding is wood. The listing says there are crepe myrtle and magnolia trees on the lot.
- Greek Revival style
- Front porches on both levels
- Wood siding
- Metal roof
- Crepe myrtle and magnolia trees
A Brick from 1797
The listing says a brick in one of the abutments is marked with the original owners’ initials and the year 1797. The main part of the house is newer, from about 1850. The kitchen and dining wing is the older piece.
- Main house circa 1850
- Kitchen and dining wing circa 1797
- Brick marked with initials and 1797
First Floor
You come in through an entrance hall. The first floor also has a parlor with built-ins, a family room, a laundry room, and the primary bedroom. The first-floor bath has a shower and a claw-foot tub.
- Entrance hall
- Parlor with built-ins
- Family room
- Primary bedroom on the first floor
- Large bath with shower and claw-foot tub
- Laundry room
Staircase and Upstairs
A curved staircase leads up to three more bedrooms, two full baths, and an open foyer area. Another staircase goes to the third-floor attic, which is floored.
- Curved staircase
- 3 more bedrooms upstairs
- 2 full baths upstairs
- Open foyer area
- Floored attic with permanent stairs
The 1797 Kitchen and Breezeway
A 40-foot breezeway connects the main house to the kitchen. The listing suggests it as a spot for warm-weather dining.
The kitchen has some modern updates, but it keeps its original features: a massive brick cooking fireplace and exposed wood ceiling beams. A pass-through opens to the dining and gathering room, and there is a pantry just off the kitchen.
- 40-foot breezeway
- Brick cooking fireplace
- Exposed wood ceiling beams
- Pass-through to the dining room
- Pantry
Ten Fireplaces
The house has 10 fireplaces, and the listing says all of them have mantels. The data lists fireplaces in the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, and a bedroom.
- 10 fireplaces, all with mantels
- Fireplaces in the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, and a bedroom
Period Details
Other original touches named in the listing are heart pine floors, high ceilings, decorative moldings, archways, and original doors.
- Heart pine floors
- High ceilings
- Decorative moldings
- Archways
- Original doors
Repairs Needed
The listing is upfront that some repairs and updates are needed. It names one: the upstairs HVAC needs to be replaced. Plan on an inspection before you buy a house this old.
- Some repairs and updates needed
- Upstairs HVAC needs replacing
- Heat: forced air, heat pump, space heater, gas pak
- Central air
- Crawl space foundation
- Septic tank, county water
Land and Location
The lot is 1.74 acres in Menola, a small community outside Ahoskie. The listing data describes the view as country. There is a storage building, and parking is open gravel with no garage.
- 1.74 acres
- Country view
- Storage building
- Gravel parking, no garage
Schools
Nearby schools per the listing: Riverview Elementary (PK-5, rated 5, 7.3 miles), Hertford County Middle (6-8, rated 5, 6.4 miles), and Hertford County Early College High (9-12, rated 9, 6.2 miles).
- Riverview Elementary, PK-5, GreatSchools 5
- Hertford County Middle, 6-8, GreatSchools 5
- Hertford County Early College High, 9-12, GreatSchools 9
At $189,000 for 3,824 square feet, that works out to about $49 a square foot. It was listed on October 22, 2026, and the status changed to pending sale a day later, so it may already be spoken for. It is a restoration project for someone who wants an early North Carolina house and is ready to work on it.
Full Listing Description
Step back in time at the “Brown Home,” a distinctive Greek Revival residence in the small community of Menola, just outside of Ahoskie. The main portion of the home dates to circa 1850, while the kitchen and dining area—connected to the main house by a long breezeway—date to circa 1797. A brick in one of the home’s abutments bears the initials of the original owners and the year 1797. This remarkable property offers two stories of living space with grand front porches on both levels.
The first floor features a welcoming entrance hall, a parlor with built-ins, family room, laundry room, spacious primary bedroom, and a large bath with shower & claw-foot tub. A beautiful curved staircase leads to upstairs, where you’ll find 3 additional bedrooms, two full baths, and open-foyer area. A staircase leads to the third-floor attic.
A versatile 40-foot breezeway connects the main house to the kitchen, providing an inviting setting for warm-weather dining and relaxation. The kitchen has some modern updates while retaining the character of its 1797 origins, including a massive brick cooking fireplace & exposed wood ceiling beams. A pass-through opens to the adjoining dining/gathering room, and a pantry is located just off the kitchen.
The home boasts 10 fireplaces-all with lovely mantels. Additional period details include beautiful heart pine floors, high ceilings, decorative moldings, archways, and original doors. Situated on 1.74 acres, there are lovely crepe myrtle & magnolia trees, Some repairs & updates are needed including replacement of the upstairs HVAC presenting an exceptional restoration opportunity for someone who appreciates historic architecture & the craftsmanship of an earlier era. Opportunities like this are rare. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of history!
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