404 Cottage Ave, Vermillion, SD 57069

The “Brookman House” is one of the last remaining, unscathed architectural treasures in Vermillion. Built in 1894, this Queen Anne Victorian home has an extremely high degree of historic integrity and has been lovingly maintained and cared for. While its historic character is completely intact, it has also received appropriate upgrades, including a new sub roof and roof, new central air and heating, electrical and plumbing upgrades, a modern in-ground irrigation system, and a completely new kitchen in 2024 (featuring a new subfloor and oak flooring, new dark-stained maple cabinets, new appliances, and soapstone countertops). The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which denotes its architectural importance (but without placing limits on an owner’s ability to make changes to the property). Built in 1894, the home has been cared for by essentially 2 families for the last 132 years and is now on the market for the first time in 53 years. The home is located 4 blocks north of Main Street and 2 blocks from USD. The extra-large (1/3 acre) corner lot features southern exposure, mature trees, and a variety of shrubbery and flower beds. An oversized 2 car garage is accessible down a concrete driveway, with an adjacent parking pad. The home has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple living rooms, a formal dining room, and features both an extensive wrap-around porch and a screened-in 3 season porch facing the large front yard. Original architectural features abound, including original oak and maple flooring throughout the first floor, decorative painted wood trim and molding, the original staircase with scroll-topped newel posts, a working fireplace, a built-in china cabinet, a large south-facing Palladian window, custom-made built-in walnut bookcases, and several s windows original to the house. The Brookman house features thoughtful upgrades while maintaining a high degree of historic integrity in its design, materials, and craftsmanship.