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Three Bedrooms, a Fenced Yard, and Renovation Needs in Masontown, Pennsylvania Tall white columns rise through two stories at this older Masontown house, framing a covered entrance and an upper porch with turned balusters. The façade gives 101 N Washington Street, Masontown, Pennsylvania, a distinctive presence beside the sidewalk. Currently offered for sale by owner … Read more
Tall Columns and Wide Porches on 1.55 Acres in Waskom, Texas The wooden staircase is one of the strongest reasons to look inside this older Waskom house. Substantial square newel posts, closely spaced balusters, and a rounded bottom step give the entrance hall a character that remains visible despite worn finishes and repair needs. At … Read more
Older Woodwork and a Wraparound Porch, a Four-Bedroom Kentucky House with Restoration Work Ahead Five fireplaces and a wraparound porch give this older Madisonville house a clear reason to catch the attention of Old House Lovers readers. Located at 175 N Seminary Street in Madisonville, Kentucky, the home is currently listed at $145,000. Zillow reports a … Read more
At $38,900, the asking price is the first thing that catches your attention. Then comes the size: 646 Obryan Street in Merryville, Louisiana, is advertised with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 3,080 square feet. Built in 1930, it is presented as a country home ready for remodeling—a substantial older property whose next chapter will depend … Read more
Some houses catch your attention with square footage. Others do it with the details you would miss if they disappeared: stained glass, natural woodwork, and pocket doors that give ordinary rooms a sense of occasion. Listed at $215,000, 502 Fulton Street in Waverly, New York, brings those features together with a wraparound porch and an … Read more
Offering a monumental 4,534 square feet of post-Civil War Victorian architecture, this historic estate at 133 W Division St represents an extraordinary, high-volume restoration project in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Reduced by $30,000 on June 15th to a purchase price of $149,900—equating to an astounding baseline of ~$33 per square foot—this 1869-built five-bedroom, three-bathroom Italianate … Read more
Steeped in rich local lore and recognized by the Salamanca Historical Society, the famous Dowd House Mansion at 44 S Main St represents an extraordinary value-add historic preservation opportunity in Salamanca, New York. Reduced by $10,000 on July 6th to a purchase price of $69,900—equating to an unmatched acquisition baseline of ~$21 per square foot—this … Read more
Offering a substantial 2,736 square feet of turn-of-the-century architecture, this pre-war residence at 526 W South St represents an exceptional value-add opportunity in historic Woodstock, Illinois. Offered at $260,000—equating to an extraordinarily accessible baseline of ~$95 per square foot—this 1900-built five-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom Victorian Farmhouse sits on a manicured 0.27-acre (11,761 sqft) town parcel inside McHenry … Read more
Offering an accessible entry point into the Finger Lakes / Southern Tier rural market, this 1,610-square-foot pre-war homestead at 440 Van Etten Rd represents a versatile small-farm or country retreat opportunity in Spencer, New York (Zip Code 14893). Offered at $199,000—equating to an attractive acquisition baseline of ~$124 per square foot—this 1900-built three-to-four bedroom, one-bathroom … Read more