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Is this the only asbestos in the house? If so, I wdluon't be overly concerned with it. You've got 2 options: 1. leave it alone. As long as asbestos isn't disturbed, it isn't harmful. When it gets poked or ripped or damaged, the particles get into the air and then cause harm. Option 2: get an asbestos abatement company to come out and remove the asbestos. (probably the better idea) It may be $500-$1000 (just guessing), but you'll sleep better. In the long run with homeownership, especially with a 100 year old house, that's probably a drop in the bucket and wdluon't be a deal-breaker for me. You could probably call and get some ballpark cost estimates before you even buy the house. Good luck!