Historic Savannah Foundation, an organization committed to preserving and protecting Savannah’s heritage, has announced a call for offers to purchase a foundation revolving fund property at 222 E. 32nd St.
The foundation will host open houses from 3-5 p.m. on May 19, and from 3-7 p.m. May 22, at the property.
The deadline to submit complete bid packages to the foundation office is at 5 p.m. June 14 at 321 E. York St. The foundation’s revolving fund committee will review offers and make recommendations to its board of trustees for action at its meeting on June 26.
Built in 1885, the P.J. O’Connor House with 2,310 square feet of living space is considered an architecturally significant Victorian house. It includes period details such as original fireplaces, hardwood floors, molding and gingerbread detailing and will be sold “as is.”
It was built by Savannah attorney, alderman and philanthropist P.J. O’Connor, who served as the national president and national director of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
“We’re looking for a preservation-minded buyer who is committed to completing a responsible rehabilitation of this historic property,” said foundation president and CEO Daniel Carey. “This house offers an incredible opportunity for the right buyer.”
The structure is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is eligible for rehabilitation tax incentives. As a condition of sale, Historic Savannah Foundation will place protective covenants on the property that require the foundation’s review and approval of any exterior changes to the building.
Substantial work on the house must begin in earnest within six months of the date of closing and must be completed within 24 months of the date of closing.
A complete application is available online at www.myHSF.org.
ABOUT HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION
Historic Savannah Foundation is a nonprofit historic preservation organization established in 1955 to save the 1820 Isaiah Davenport House from demolition. From this initial project, Historic Savannah Foundation launched a Revolving Fund, which has since saved more than 350 buildings. For more information, go to www.myHSF.org or www.DavenportHouseMuseum.org.
