401 Lexington Avenue
offered to the market at $260,000

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A true Fort Smith landmark… this very gracious building houses so many memories for so many people… and stands ready for many, many more. Over 7700 square feet, three levels, three reception areas, three kitchens, three fireplaces (don't however, think any of these are working… but they sure look good!), sited on three city blocks and 602 square feet of parking with entrances from two separate streets. Lexington Avenue and South "C".

A large intricately detailed portico wraps two sides of the building, connecting to the porte cochère, wheelchair ramp and parking lot. New siding, storm windows and new roof also contribute to the importance of this elevation.

Main Level:

Entry: 45 x 12.5. Introduction of the original oak flooring that runs throughout. This entry runs the length of the building and features two separate reception areas…each with matching chandeliers. Access to the second reception area is also gained by an entry (16.5' x 6') from the porte cochère Two rest rooms are located in this hallway.

To the left and to the right of the entry are conference rooms, each with a fireplace. The one to the left measures 16.5' x 15.8' and opens to an office which measures 15.6' x 14.3', which in turn opens to another office area (22' x 16') that features it's own fireplace, window seat and cove ceiling treatment. All three of these rooms may be closed from each other by pocket doors.

Just past the second office is a butler's pantry and an updated full kitchen (14 x 15). Features here are a dishwasher, triple stainless sink, gas range with 5 burners, a refrigerator plus a breakfast bar.

The conference room to the right of the entry measures 18' x 14.8' and features a fireplace plus built-in bookshelves. This opens to an office that measures 15' x 15.7'.

And yet another office is located on the right side of this long entry. This one measures 14' x 15.8' and features built-in bookshelves and would be accessed through the second reception area.

Second Level:

Access to the second level is by a formal stairway and by a back stairway (butler's stairway), There is a large reception area here that measures 20' x 15'. Four offices, a rest room and a break room are off this area.

• Office (1): 16' x 15.5'.
• Office (2): 20.5' x 16. with an additional alcove that measures 20' x 7'.
• Office (3): 13.5' x 16'.
• Office (4): 12.8' x 15'.

Lower Level:

This level was most recently used by the Women's Crisis Center as a thrift shop. It measures 41' x 44' and has a separate entry from the parking lot, two restrooms and a kitchen.

This building was built in 1900 as a private residence. It has been used since then as the YWCA, offices for the Women's Crisis Center and currently as individual office space. It is sited on three city lots just two blocks off Rogers Avenue and four blocks from Sparks Hospital in an area of several medical, dental and other business offices. Within the last four years a new roof, siding, two heat/air units, additional attic insulation, paint and flooring in several of the restrooms have been done.

Offered to the Market at Only:

$260,000.

Gray Johnson

gray@grayjohnson.com