The story of 9527 Damascus Dr in Manassas, VA, from fire to new home.
The house was listed for sale and was also available as a rental. When tenants were found, the electricity was turned on and faulty wiring sparked a fire in the vacant house.
Visit Manassas Volunteer Fire Department website page for more pics of the fire.
http://www.manassasfire.com/previous_headlines/nov2008/2008_11_18_9527_damascus_drive/2008_11_18_9527_damascus_drive.htm
The house stood vacant and boarded for 6 months when we first saw it. Our brave home inspection experts were required to sign a liability release form before entering the structure. During our due diligence period we carefully inspected the structure and determined that demolition would be required. After negotiating with the bank through the owners real estate agent and attorney, we closed on the house. During that time, the tarp was about to tear off the roof, wildlife was seen entering the structure, and snakes would visit the yard when the grass was not maintained.
After closing on the house, a demolition permit was secured from Prince William County and the deteriorating structure was demolished by TJW Homes of Central Virginia. The basement foundation and cinder block walls are left intact for a new, factory build modular home.
An additional course of cinder blocks raises the height of the foundation walls as final preparations are made for the placement of the new home.
A new, factory-built modular home from TJW Homes is placed on the basement foundation walls.
