My favorite 1837 colonial house is for sale... Highlights of a great Summer

crazyjarhead · Dec 15, 2008

My favorite colonial era house is back on the market again. I have hunted this place hard all summer and my Ace250 has rewarded me for my efforts. As many of you know I have commonly referred to it as the J.A. McDonald home as he was a wealthy man who owned it for many years. That is history in the Library. I cannot find anything back to 1837 . It has been a fun place to hunt. The property consist of 60 acres which most is farmland. The home and surrounding property is 1.6. That's a lot of swinging, believe me. My oldest find was 1842 LC. Also found a 1853 seated half dime, 11 Indians, all pre-1900's and 2 LC with the best one at 1852. Surprisingly, only one merc and several Wheaties. Pulled lots of relics from here as well.I'll post some of my better hunts but have too many pics to post. Enjoy my hard work

Ron Smith

Dman · Dec 16, 2008

Way to go. The coins are in great shape. Congrats on the nice finds.
Dman

Dr. Ace · Dec 16, 2008

Ron,

I've watched your posts and your incredible finds with interest. Congrats on a great detecting spot. You and the Ace have done VERY well! It's not every day you find such a prime location to detect. Hopefully it won't be sold anytime soon, and you can continue to detect there.

HH,

Dr. Ace

The Seeker · Dec 16, 2008

Nice post.........Plus some great finds! WTG

N.J.THer · Dec 16, 2008

Great finds....Where do I send my $119,900?

I sell real estate on the side and if I could pick that house up and drop it in NJ on 1.66 acres it would get $600K-$700K. I can't wait to retire so I can move somewhere I can get more bang for my buck then dectect all week long. Okay, I can wait...don't want to rush things but I'm look forward to it.

NJ

phantomfinder · Dec 16, 2008

WTG , sweet photo's .... great finds there...... :thumbsup:

crazyjarhead · Dec 16, 2008

N.J.THer said:
Great finds....Where do I send my $119,900?

I sell real estate on the side and if I could pick that house up and drop it in NJ on 1.66 acres it would get $600K-$700K. I can't wait to retire so I can move somewhere I can get more bang for my buck then dectect all week long. Okay, I can wait...don't want to rush things but I'm look forward to it.

NJ

I've looked inside and it's in really good shape as long as you don't mind living in a 160 year old house

crazyjarhead · Dec 16, 2008

plehbah said:
Only 100,000 grand? In my hometown, that would be a million dollar house.

Ohio and retirement, here I come!

The town of Woodstock, unfortunately, is a place that most people won't live. It has no stores, gas stations, etc. Only one crappy bar. This town was once a thriving town but died after the 50's. No more railroad, banks etc. It would still be a nice place for someone I'm sure.

CRUSADER · Dec 16, 2008

plehbah said:
Only 100,000 grand? In my hometown, that would be a million dollar house.

Ohio and retirement, here I come!

yeah, you would only get a 1 bed flat for that over here

crazyjarhead · Dec 17, 2008

CRUSADER said:
plehbah said:

Only 100,000 grand? In my hometown, that would be a million dollar house.

Ohio and retirement, here I come!

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yeah, you would only get a 1 bed flat for that over here

Come on over....... I'll trade places with you so I can find some Banner finds. Thanks Crusader. Your the man HH Ron And Happy Holidays

oddcoins · Dec 17, 2008

WOOHOO!!!! That's some impressive treasures there man! VERY EXCITING!!! CONGRAT'S!!!

The Master Chief · Dec 17, 2008

Great finds and the possibilities of a hunt is endless.

crazyjarhead · Dec 17, 2008

oddcoins said:
WOOHOO!!!! That's some impressive treasures there man! VERY EXCITING!!! CONGRAT'S!!!

Thanks Ron and Kevin H.

lovedigging · Dec 17, 2008

Great story and totally great finds. :thumbsup:

crazyjarhead · Dec 17, 2008

tcooper1 said:
Great story and totally great finds.

Thanks Tcooper. Looks like your in a prime area for CW finds. HH Ron :icon_sunny:

dcooper1 · Dec 17, 2008

Ron,
Don't give up on it yet. I would take all of the finds/pictures/maps and make a really nice display. When the new owners get settled in, I would pay them a visit, take your display with you, tell them you have taken a keen interest in the place and preserving its history and would like to continue. Show them how carefully you have preserved the past and I would think they may allow you to continue.

Good Luck,
Awesome finds.

crazyjarhead · Dec 18, 2008

dcooper1 said:
Ron,
Don't give up on it yet. I would take all of the finds/pictures/maps and make a really nice display. When the new owners get settled in, I would pay them a visit, take your display with you, tell them you have taken a keen interest in the place and preserving its history and would like to continue. Show them how carefully you have preserved the past and I would think they may allow you to continue.

Good Luck,
Awesome finds.

Oh, I haven't given up on it. Thats a good idea. I wanted to go over there toda (but the weather man was wrong again) Said it was going to be 38 but I don't think it got past 32 because the ice on my truck didn't melt.

Jimmy(PA) · Dec 18, 2008

Wow, That price is unbeleivable for the house and land. I wish I could buy something around here like that.....My parents do to! At the rate im going im never leaving haha.

crazyjarhead · Dec 18, 2008

Jimmy(PA) said:
Wow, That price is unbeleivable for the house and land. I wish I could buy something around here like that.....My parents do to! At the rate im going im never leaving haha.

I want to leave but the housing market is a shambles

I want to move to North Carolina. Easier said than done