🔥 From Ashes to Opportunity: The Story Behind 17th Dr
When most people see a house that’s been damaged by fire, they see loss. At P. J. Hussey, we see potential.
4501 N 17th Dr was one of the more unique — and challenging — properties we’ve ever taken on. After the home suffered severe fire damage, P. J. Hussey Real Estate stepped in and purchased it with the goal of restoring it and adding it to our rental portfolio.
The plan was straightforward: renovate, restore, and rent. But real estate is never static. By the time construction was complete, the rental market had shifted. Rather than holding onto the property, we made the strategic decision to sell it — and it turned out to be the right move.
What made this project special wasn’t just the transformation of a fire-damaged house into a beautiful home — it was how our three divisions worked seamlessly together:
• 🏘️ Real Estate found and acquired the property with a clear investment goal
• 🛠️ Construction took on the challenge of a full fire restoration, navigating permits, smoke damage mitigation, structural repairs, and code compliance
• 🏢 Property Management helped analyze the long-term rental potential and shift strategies when the market changed
Together, we brought this home back to life — and walked away with hard-earned experience in restoring fire-damaged properties that we now bring to every client we serve.
Whether you’re dealing with a tough situation like this or just looking to invest smartly, we’ve been there. We’ve done it. And we can do it for you.
This project reminded us why we love what we do — and how valuable it is to have an in-house team that can handle every part of the journey.
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