Screen Legend Ginger Rogers’ $155K Childhood Home in Missouri Waltzes Away With an Offer

Step back in time with this old-school Craftsman bungalow, the childhood home of late Hollywood and Broadway star Ginger Rogers.

The modest abode in Independence, MO, was Rogers’ birthplace in 1911.

Offered for $155,000 in early August, the property has already found a buyer and is listed in contingent status. The home last changed hands in 2020.

The nearly 1,100-square-foot, two-bedroom, 1.5-bath house was built in 1906. It was later returned to its original glory with a total restoration by Gene Padgitt and HearthMasters.

This included foundation repair, new flooring, woodwork updates, and electrical upgrades. The paint was refreshed throughout and new plumbing was put in, too. And three years ago, the roof was replaced.

Blast from the past

Fans of vintage style will love this sweet home and its fun, nostalgic details.

For starters, the kitchen boasts a line of GE appliances that have a retro aesthetic. The space also has an antique, built-in coffee grinder and a tin ceiling. New cabinets, a backsplash, and a farmhouse sink round out the kitchen’s updates.

Darling details

The living room has plenty of natural light and eye-catching vintage light fixtures. A quaint dining room boasts a built-in china cabinet and a small chandelier. Hardwood flooring is used throughout the house. The half-bath has an adorable penny-tile floor and beadboard walls.

The two bedrooms have windows that bring in plenty of light. A full, windowed bathroom with a clawfoot tub and free-standing sink is situated between the bedrooms.

Picture-perfect porch

The house also includes a laundry room and a charming front porch— the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail. There’s plenty of parking out back, too.

Rogers, born Virginia Katherine McMath, starred in dozens of films, including those with famed dance partner Fred Astaire. The Academy Award winner died in 1995 at the age of 83.

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