The listing broker of the famous Edith Macefield house announced today that there are plans for the home to be either relocated or demolished within 90 days.

Broker, Paul Thomas, wrote in a statement that because of the age and condition of the house, the owners have determined that it is not cost effective for anyone to use the home in its current location.

“After reviewing the situation, the seller has reluctantly concluded that their best option is to donate the house, ideally to a non-profit, and then sell the land,” wrote Thomas in a statement.

Thomas reported that buyers are deterred from purchasing the home because of the cost of the work that would need to be done to bring it up to the 2012 housing code.

“It is really discouraging that developers can find ways to build multiple tall and skinny houses on a single residential lot but bringing new life to Edith Macefield’s house isn’t financially viable because there are so many hurdles.”

Built in 1900, the owner considered making the house a historic landmark, but because it was completely rebuilt by the prior owner, it no longer qualifies for historical designation.

In 2006, Edith Macefield refused to sell her 1,550-square-foot house to developers after they offered her $1 million. Macefield had lived in the home since 1952. Developers of the current Ballard Blocks built the commercial complex around Macefield’s property while she lived there. Macefield died June 15, 2008 of pancreatic cancer. She was 86. Her home has become an iconic symbol for "steadfast" opposition to development.

Thomas will accept proposals from potential donation recipients for 30 days on his web site, www.NoBSBroker.com. The Macefield’s home will be demolished after 90 days if no qualified recipients are determined.