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Lawyerly Lairs: A Visit to Flyover Country

Lawyerly Lairs isn't always about million-dollar listings. Are you curious about what $250K can get you in... North Dakota?

The listing for the house, located at 118 Belmont Road in Grand Forks, is short and sweet:

Turn of the Century grand home with updates throughout! So much square footage for the money! Great chef’s kitchen. Updated electric & plumbing. ELEVATOR. Tasteful decor. A show piece!

As noted above by Professor Fershee, the house boasts over 5000 square feet but lists for just $235,000. Even if you round that up to $250,000, you’re still looking at just $50 a square foot — which is insanely cheap. Here in Manhattan, it’s not uncommon for apartments to go for twenty times as much, or $1,000 per square. (And units in luxury buildings, like top-of-the-line condos or white-glove co-ops, can go for a few thousand dollars per square foot.)

The spacious living areas boast hardwood floors, a fireplace, and built-in cabinetry:

Now, on to the kitchen, which is a highlight of the house….

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