Hello Jacqueline,
The property you asked about closed on Nov. 5, 2009. It was listed for sale at $99,000 and sold for $157,000 cash. I'm guessing it went to multiple offers and a bidding war situation.
I do not know what caused this fire, but I do remember driving by this house after the fire. It burned for quite a while and the majority or the roof had collapsed into the home. I have heard stories on prior owners of homes that were foreclosed breaking back into the property and setting it on fire to intentionally damage the property and make it hard for the bank to sell the home. If not sure if this was the case with this home or not.
To answer your question about the concerns, make sure everything that was rebuilt had the correct building permits issued and make sure to have a very good home inspection performed on the property.
Ron Johnson
Elite Realty
702-595-9743 - Fri Dec 18 2009, 15:43