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Brick Walls and Nearly Two Centuries of Age A columned entrance and rows of shuttered windows define 600 Front St in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, a brick house with a listed construction date of 1830 and a current asking price of $36,500. Zillow displays the property for sale following an October 6 price reduction. Exterior and Setting … Read more
A Distinctive Exterior With Substantial Work Ahead A red, tile-patterned roof, broad eaves, and a columned porch distinguish 301 Grove St in Elmira, New York, currently listed at $89,900. The listing identifies the 8,152-square-foot building as a former assisted-living/adult home requiring extensive renovation. Exterior and Setting The photographs show textured stucco walls, dormers, a tall … Read more
Woodwork That Frames the Rooms Fluted wood columns, broad pocket doors, and a turning staircase distinguish 801 Stockley Gardens in Norfolk, Virginia, a 1914 residence advertised at $1,195,000. Its availability needs confirmation: listing pages display active status, while a recent news report says the home is under contract. Exterior and Setting The photographs show a … Read more
Some historic houses are special because of the lives they once held within their walls; others offer the chance to give an entire building a new purpose. At 277 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, this imposing Second Empire Victorian stands as a striking reminder of the architectural ambition of the late 19th century. 277 … Read more
There is something especially appealing about a historic house that still holds the details of its original character, even when a few unfinished projects remain. Built in 1912, this two-story brick residence in Salamanca, New York, offers four bedrooms, traditional proportions, and the kind of natural woodwork that gives older interiors their warmth and … Read more
Not every old house arrives beautifully restored and ready for its next chapter. Some are waiting for someone with the vision to see what they could become. At 1830 Wellesley Drive in Toledo, Ohio, this brick residence dating to 1928 offers an affordable opportunity to take on a renovation project and give an older … Read more
F Some historic homes stand out for their ornate architecture; others capture the imagination through the remarkable details that have survived generations of everyday life. 316 Main St, Warrenton, GA 30828 | Offered at $209,000 5 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 4,184 Sq Ft | Built in 1906 | 0.73 Acres At 316 … Read more
A Lake House With Room for More Than Boats A lakeside sunroom and a heated garage distinguish 5852 Keeney Dr in Six Lakes, Michigan, a 1960 ranch currently listed at $290,000. The matching current MLS listing uses “Keeney Road” and identifies two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and 1,256 square feet. The photographs show a low-profile … Read more
Wood-Paneled Rooms and a Stone Fireplace at 580 Riverwood Road Tall windows follow the roofline above a wood-paneled living space at 580 Riverwood Rd in Ellijay, Georgia, a 1992 home listed for $225,000 and marked active when checked October 14, 2026. The photographs show gray wood siding, a steep front gable, and a railed deck … Read more