The original 2 bed, 1 bath home on 1.5 city lots (2 family residential via WR-2 in Whitefish) was constructed in 1918. Build very well, with 2×12 rough cut floor joists, nearly 1″ thick tongue and groove sheeting all around, wood floors inside, a solid concrete foundation with full standing height utility access for half and a floor drain. Additionally, a brick fireplace in the living room and brick utility flue is included from the basement… the original home has stayed in great shape and will likely stay that way for another 100 years.
In 2005-2006, the current owners since 1998 made a substantial addition to the home, adding about 2000 square feet. Local craftsman builder Larry Wyman with partner Mark Holt framed the home and insured its long-lasting quality. Architect Kristine Garberg, now of Ravenhouse Architecture in Bozeman designed the addition, with details like the bump out ADU over the garage and a 2-story stairwell with bump out and high windows and vaulted ceilings upstairs. The home is now a 3 bed 2.5 bath on the main home and a 1 bed 1 bath ADU over the garage. The addition of a simple door between the 2 dwellings can easily make it a 4 bed, 3.5 bath single family home at about 3000 square feet total.
Here are other noteworthy details:
- Upstairs and downstairs porch (downstairs covered and rain-proof with commercial grade roof above) – partial Big Mountain views from the porches
- Home functions like a family would enjoy, access from garage, parking in front or back, front door, side- all comfortable ways to access for different family members
- Nicely landscaped all the way around, each 10-20 feet is a cool area to hang out in
- 3-4 car parking in the alley with garage access, additional parking upfront on 2nd Street
- 2.5 car garage with high ceiling
- Lower-level tile flooring in main level
- Dinning area nicely connects the old home to the newer home
- Separate entrance and ample parking for the ADU
- Fenced front yard with dry stack stone porch/entry
- Hardiplank siding in great shape
- Larger than average windows throughout the addition
- 2 gas forced air HVAC systems
- Nicely styled walk-in closet by Jennifer Boye who worked for 10 years at Harlow clothing boutique in Whitefish
- The whole upper level is the master bedroom, office, porch and full bath and walk in closet. Great design for parents to have their own part of the house.
- This home is a couple blocks from all 3 Whitefish schools
- Taxes $3661/yr – no HOA
Interested in purchasing 1040 E 2nd Street in Whitefish? 