Built in 1952, the house at 18 Gum Street belongs to Henderson’s Marywood Hills subdivision. Its one-story form and low hipped roof give it the practical appearance of a modest postwar home.
An old newspaper advertisement described the property as a modern three-bedroom home with a garage, located “right behind Alamo Plaza.” The asking price was $11,950, with FHA financing advertised at $400 down and $84 per month, including insurance and taxes. The nearby landmark was Alamo Plaza Courts, a motel on U.S. 41 North, a reminder of the roadside businesses that helped people locate homes in this part of Henderson.
The Henderson County PVA record identifies the property as Lot 18, Section A, of Marywood Hills, measuring 75 by 150 feet. It lists 1,316 square feet of living space and a detached two-car garage, with interior remodeling completed by March 2022. Comparing the newspaper photograph with the later image, the familiar roofline remains recognizable. Together, the photographs and advertisement preserve a small piece of Henderson’s residential history, when this house was offered to buyers with a modest down payment and a carefully stated monthly cost.
