Older homes on small lots
Grandview Heights has many early 1900s foursquares, bungalows, and colonials. Deep porches, wide trim, and evenly spaced windows give them their look. Keep those when the roof, siding, windows, or doors change.
Porches deserve a close look, because several surfaces meet in a small space and gutters may carry water from two roofs. Stains, peeling paint, or soft trim can point to a leak.
Small lots matter too: access, where materials sit, landscaping, sidewalks, and neighbors all shape how the job is planned.
A useful plan looks at both the look and the condition underneath. That may mean repairs, work in stages, or a full exterior update.