This North Carolina Queen Anne Victorian home for sale sits on a corner lot opposite two impressive brick churches and is a short walk to downtown.  It is known as the Dickens-Webb House and was listed on the NRHP in 1998. The five bedroom, four bath fixer upper was once the home of prosperous store owners in town who had a large family. I can imagine them rocking on the wrap-around porch watching people on their way to town. Hardwood floors, lovely staircase, fireplace mantels and built-ins are original features, but some unfortunate alterations have been made over the decades. A two-car detached garage and a carriage house sit on the quarter acre lot.

Per NHRP, “the Dickens-Webb House is perhaps the town’s most impressive illustration of the preference among leading merchants of the first half of the 20th century for continued used of asymmetrical Queen Anne forms finished with the restrained elegance of Colonial Revival elements such as pedimented gables and dormers, classical (usually Tuscan) poch columns and Palladian-influenced windows.”

Realtor Comments

If these walls could talk…How many 1900’s homes have you seen lately? In colonial homes, this is one for the record books–said to be the oldest home on Roanoke Avenue & once the mayor’s home! It’s priced so renovations can be done without breaking the bank. Some electric fixtures were converted from gas & show the detail of a home of this era! What a classic find–waiting for someone to bring it back to its glory days! Oh, the stories this home could tell! Beautiful foyer entry, with hardwood floors and some antique pieces inside, dentil molding and many remodel items available with sale. Separate entry upstairs (needs new exterior steps), was divided previously into two apartments. Main floor heat is gas pack; upstairs was heated by gas furnace (needs repair). Nice corner lot, detached garage (also in need of repair). AS IS Sale. Outside building floored (needs repair). Imagine….!

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400 Roanoke Ave, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870   $129,900.   Reduced to $105,000

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Location

This North Carolina Victorian home for sale is in Roanoke Rapids, a city located in Halifax County. It is situated along the Roanoke River and has a population of approximately 15,000 people.

Roanoke Rapids is known for its historic downtown area, which features a variety of locally-owned shops, restaurants, and businesses. The city has a rich history, with roots dating back to the colonial era. It was named after the Roanoke River and the nearby rapids on the river.

One of the notable attractions in Roanoke Rapids is the Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail. The museum provides information about the history of the Roanoke River and the canal system that was once used for transportation and trade in the area. The trail offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and enjoying the natural beauty of the region.

The Roanoke Rapids Theatre, formerly known as the Randy Parton Theatre, is another notable landmark in the city. It is a venue for live performances, including concerts, plays, and other cultural events.

In terms of outdoor activities, Roanoke Rapids offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports on the Roanoke River. The nearby Medoc Mountain State Park provides hiking trails, camping facilities, and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy.

Family History

Webb

From the 1930s to at least 1998, this was the home the Webb family. Benjamin Sidonius Webb (1876-1956), was the owner of a furniture and grocery store. Mr. Webb married Emily Eugenia Moody is in 1917, and the couple had nine children, Lelia, James, Richard, Josephine, Edwin, Miriam, Maria, Thomas and Benjamin. Sadly, Maria and Thomas died in infancy. The servants quarter were in the carriage house.

Son, Richard, became a combat navigator and flew at least 21 combat missions with the 8th Air Force heavy bomber unit of the 491st British-based Bombardment group.

Benjamin Webb SR. died in the home in 1956 at age 79.

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