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'Secret' Bomb Shelter House Goes Up For Sale In College Park: Report

WOW House: It may not look like much from the outside, but it's got a fascinating feature underneath.

COLLEGE PARK, MD — A house in College Park that used to be a PEPCO substation and has a "secret" bomb shelter is up for sale, and the owners want $349,000 for it.

The house at 4901 Delaware St. has three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and 1,716 square feet on a 8,163-square-foot lot. It's been recently renovated with fresh paint, new carpet, and new appliances, according to the Realtor.com listing.

"It was originally a PEPCO substation in the 1940's & has a special secret bomb shelter room underground," the listing states. "Perfectly situated right in the heart of College Park makes this the perfect home."

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Another former PEPCO substation in Maryland made waves when it was listed for $475,000, despite being just 315 square feet. The tiny Bethesda home is still listed for sale more than a year later, and it's actually a little bit higher -- $486,216 -- despite going unsold.

  • Address: 4901 Delaware St, College Park, Maryland
  • Price: $349,000
  • Square Feet: 1716
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 1953
  • Features: What can I say other than you will love this home. It is so unique! Recently renovated with fresh paint, new carpet & new appliances. Great yard space, driveway for multiple cars, & upstairs loft. It was originally a PEPCO substation in the 1940's & has a special secret bomb shelter room underground. Perfectly situated right in the heart of College Park makes this the perfect home.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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