Former Sheriffs Quarters and Jail Building in Kansas
Near Downtown Ellsworth - Ludowici Clay Tile Roof
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Monday, June 16, 2008 |
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(Please click on the highlighted text, links, and thumbnail pictures to enjoy additional pictures and information) Former Ellsworth County Sheriff's Quarters and Jail Building in Ellsworth, KS Exterior Pictures Amy Wikoff of United Country - Mid West eServices, Inc. of Salina, Kansas is offering for sale the former Ellsworth County Sheriff's Quarters and Jail building located at 200 Court Avenue in Ellsworth, Kansas. The building has approximately 2,748 square feet on the first floor, 2,788 square feet on the second floor, and 1,572 square feet in the basement for a total of approximately 7,108 square feet of space. The building rests on 0.62 acres of land that is 175-feet by 155-feet in size. The price for the building and land has been set at $95,000.00. The Following is Additional Property Information: (If necessary, hover cursor over the lower right hand corner and click on the icon to enlarge) Floorplan - 1st Floor Floorplan - 2nd Floor Floorplan - Basement Aerial Photograph Aerial Photograph - Zoomed In The 2-story brick building was constructed in 1910 and stands in the southeast corner of 1st Street and Court Avenue in downtown Ellsworth. The original Ludowici clay tile roof remains on the building. The property is zoned R2, which would allow for a single-family residence, multi-family residence, boarding or rooming house, church, or professional office. The property will not be sold to be salvaged; it must be developed. The valleys of the roof have leaked and will need repaired. There is extensive interior water damage to portions of the ceilings and floors on the second story. A prior owner began the process of restoration; including separate electric service, central heat and air conditioning units, 4 offices towards the rear of the building, and restroom facilities. The property will require work on the mechanical and plumbing systems to make the property habitable. Additional photos are available upon request. Interior Pictures Second Floor Interior Pictures The building and grounds would make an ideal location for a professional office, bed and breakfast facility, hotel, training center, research center, Internet based business, apartment complex, art gallery, youth center, museum, manufacturing plant, call center, retail store, or shop. The outstanding demographics that the community of Ellsworth offers makes this property an excellent opportunity for a new business or expansion of an existing operation. To view specific demographics about Ellsworth County, please click on the following link: Ellsworth County Demographics Ellsworth offers a wonderful mixture of opportunities not found in other locations. They include: Free residential building sites Wonderful quality of life Great Mid-West work ethic Very reasonable tax rate Very reasonable utility rates Access to low cost labor pool Wonderful rural economic development opportunities and programs “In Ellsworth County, we understand the values of community, family and quality education for your children. In fact, we’re committed to them. That’s why we have created The Welcome Home Plan. It’s a program that offers direct assistance to young families in securing home ownership and establishing roots in a strong rural community. And, it’s a plan that helps our rural communities look forward to a long, prosperous future. The plan is available to new county residents and to current county residents. For those considering relocating to Ellsworth County, you are eligible to apply for a free lot for residential construction, down payments assistance, and various fringe benefits and services throughout the cities in the county.” – Ellsworth County Economic Development, Inc. Mechanical Pictures Many successful people have learned the value of basing their operations in small Kansas communities where the cost of living and overhead expenses are low, work ethic is strong, and pace of life is a little slower. With near record low interest rates, this is a great time to purchase a commercial property. Kansas was rated the #1 state in the nation in a recent report in Forbes magazine (click on page to enlarge) evaluating where to locate new businesses or subsidiaries. This is an opportunity to relocate or start a new business in an area with a very low cost of living. There are homes available for sale or rent in the Ellsworth area for very reasonable prices. There may be programs available through the Kansas Department of Commerce and from utility companies to assist qualified individuals or organizations in purchasing and developing properties such as these. Additional services are provided by the Kansas Small Business Development Center to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses grow through professional counseling, training, and resources. The State of Kansas is actively promoting economic development, and in April of 2004, implemented the Kansas Economic Growth Act and the Rural Business Development Tax Credit Program. Ellsworth Community Pictures Ellsworth (population 2,885) is located in Ellsworth County in Central Kansas. Zoom in and out on the Ellsworth map for detailed viewing. For additional demographic information about Ellsworth, Click Here. Ellsworth is located about 40 miles northeast of Great Bend, 41 miles west of Salina, and 110 miles northwest of Wichita. The nearest international airport is in Wichita; however, there is a municipal airport in Salina. The building has all utilities disconnected, but they may be reset immediately. Water and sewer services are provided by the City of Ellsworth, electric service is provided by West Plains Energy, gas service is provided by Kansas Gas Service, and telephone and Internet service is provided by SBC. The U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express and UPS provide shipping service to the area. Ellsworth enjoys an excellent school system and is in the USD-327 School District. Health care services in Ellsworth are provided by the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Ellsworth offers several fine churches and other community activities. Ellsworth is a wonderful community and is a great place to raise a family. It is a very safe, clean and pleasant town with very friendly people. Ellsworth has built upon its Cowboy history and is home to the C.O.W.B.O.Y. Society (Cockeyed Old West Band of Yahoos Society). The community features several old west inspired stores such as Johnny Bingo's Hats, Drovers Mercantile, and others. Wilson Lake Located about 15 miles east of Ellsworth is one of the oldest lakes in Kansas, Kanopolis Lake, which offers 3,406 acres of open water and 41 miles of shoreline. About 25 miles northwest of Ellsworth is Wilson Lake, which is one of the largest and most scenic lakes in Kansas. Located about 30 miles southwest of Ellsworth are the Cheyenne Bottoms, which is a 41,000-acre lowland located six miles northeast of Great Bend. The Cheyenne Bottoms provide a birding and wildlife paradise where enthusiasts will find just what they’re looking for here in the heartland. Ellsworth is about 50 miles northeast of the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which provides a great location for many outdoor activities. The lakes and parks are well known for hunting, fishing, camping, photography, hiking and other outdoor pursuits. The Ellsworth area is renowned for outstanding hunting and abounds with deer, wild turkeys, Pheasants, quail, waterfowl and other wildlife. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has enrolled 4,581 acres of land in Ellsworth County in the Walk-In Hunting program for 2007. In the Ellsworth, Lincoln, Saline, McPherson, Rice, Barton, and Russell counties, there are 45,237 acres enrolled in the program in 2007. These lands are open to the public for hunting purposes. Advertising services are provided by United Country - Mid West eServices, Inc. 715 N. 9th St. Suite 108, Salina, Kansas 67401, Phone: 785-827-4799. To be added to our distribution list for notification of future listings - Click Here! If you are interested in our professional real estate services - Click Here! Thanks for viewing our advertisement. Copyright © 2008 Mid West eServices, Inc. - All Rights Reserved
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