KANSAS Town, Kan. — The previous two yrs we’ve seen the housing current market increase with frenetic dwelling purchasing where by numerous provide higher than listing value, and some possible purchasers seek fixer-uppers for their very first house.
One particular household near North 65th Terrace and Leavenworth Road in Kansas Metropolis, Kansas, could possibly not be on a new residence owner’s affordability listing, with a listing price tag at $540,000, but the historical past of the residence could be of some curiosity.
The 2,888 square-foot, solitary-family members property was created in 2007 as part of the strike Tv set demonstrate “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” or “Extreme Dwelling Makeover” hosted by Ty Pennington.
The episode that aired in January 2008 showcased U.S. Marine Daniel Gilyeat and his spouse and children. Gilyeat was on a tour of responsibility in Iraq when a bomb hit his truck, main him to put up with major injuries and the loss of his still left leg.
FOX4 spoke with Gilyeat back again in 2014 just after he was obtaining to action up to do some maintenance work on the household on his own, this kind of as large cracks in the ceiling he said experienced been there due to the fact the beginning. He had not read from the contractor since 2008. FOX4 did get to out to the contractor at the time but by no means read again.
In 2010, Gilyeat ran for the 3rd Congressional District seat in Kansas, next Dennis Moore’s retirement. Right now, Gilyeat conjures up wounded troopers throughout the United States, in accordance to his on the web biography.
Gilyeat is not currently listed as the owner of the residence and now resides in Florida. He appeared on Fox News’ “The Five” last 12 months and been given a tract wheelchair.
In accordance to Zillow, the residence was 1st outlined for sale in May 2021 for $459,950 and eliminated in July 2021.
The residence was mentioned all over again for sale by Platinum Realty in April 2022 for $565,000, with the value transforming to $540,000 in Might 2022.
According to Platinum Realty’s listing, the household sits on 1.186 acres and has four vehicle garages, two connected and two detached. The house was designed with no stairs to support Gilyeat get all over simpler due to his leg.