Former Church Converted to Multi-Unit Apartments Listed for $39,999 in Hartford, Arkansas

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For those drawn to unconventional buildings with notable volumes, large footprints, and distinct local histories, repurposing a non-residential structure offers an entirely different kind of preservation project. Located directly on the edge of the Ouachita National Forest in Hartford, Arkansas, a former church building has been adapted into a multi-unit layout and recently listed on … Read more

c. 1893 Historic Residence, Natural Woodwork | $154,000

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4 beds • 3 baths • 2,644 sq. ft. • Built 1893 • 0.75 acres • Queen Anne Victorian There is a particular pleasure in encountering an old house that has survived long enough to show its age honestly, and 441 Houghton Avenue is exactly that kind of place. 441 Houghton Ave, Marlin, Texas — … Read more

c.1910 Residence, Leaded Glass Windows and Pocket Doors | $29,900

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For someone who loves old houses, 314 N Mulberry Street is interesting precisely because it has not been polished into something unrecognizable—the house still wears much of its original character, even as it waits for serious restoration.   Built in 1910, this two-story Colonial retains elaborate woodwork, leaded-glass windows, large pocket doors, wood floors, and … Read more

c. 1920s/Mid-Era Period Fixer-Upper | $98,000

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At 1201 Vincent Street, the appeal begins with something old-house lovers understand instinctively: beneath the repairs and unfinished work is a substantial two-story house whose original character has not been completely erased.   The property is believed to date to around 1900, although the current MLS record does not provide a verified construction year, and … Read more

A Wraparound Porch and Unfinished Promise: An 1890 Vermont Victorian for $148,000

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Behind its wraparound porch, this Vermont Victorian holds a considerable undertaking—and the remnants of craftsmanship worth cherishing. Located at 277 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury, the 1890 property is listed for $148,000. Tall ceilings, intricate woodwork, and surviving built-ins lend distinction to a building now undergoing a substantial transformation. Previously arranged as four units, it … Read more

Stained Glass and a Fresh Chapter: A $220,000 Pottsville Home

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Some houses catch your eye. This one invites you to linger. At 315 S Centre St, Pottsville, PA, a substantial brick home awaits its next chapter. Listed at $220,000, with a recorded construction date of 1840, it offers 4,911 square feet across three stories. Seven bedrooms leave plenty of room to imagine life unfolding here. … Read more

The Mill Agent’s House: c.1864 Brick Second Empire| $999,999

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Standing prominently on South Street, this remarkable 1864 brick Second Empire residence was originally built as the Mill Agent’s Home, connecting it directly to Rollinsford’s historic Salmon Falls mill community.   Its distinctive mansard roof, dormer windows, commanding brick façade, soaring ceilings, period woodwork, fireplaces, and hand-painted murals preserve the grandeur expected of an important … Read more

The Oil Baron Mansion: c. 1870 Historic Victorian Estate | $429,000

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  Once known as an Oil Baron mansion, 708 N Perry Street is an impressive 1870 Victorian residence that captures the prosperity and architectural ambition of Pennsylvania’s historic Oil Region.   With 5,228 square feet of living space, six bedrooms, and six bathrooms, the three-story home offers substantial scale while retaining the character expected of … Read more

“Wishing Well Place” Mansion: c. 1880 Historic Landmark | $35,000

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Known as Wishing Well Place, 628 Franklin Street began in the 1840s as a modest cottage before being enlarged around 1880 into the grand residence that remains today.   The house is filled with the kind of craftsmanship that makes old homes memorable, including original stained-glass windows, elaborate woodwork, hardwood floors, ornate hardware, pocket doors, … Read more

c.1900 Adaptive-Reuse Landmark, Historic Brick Structure | $200,000

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In Springfield, Vermont, 199 Summer Street presents an extraordinary adaptive-reuse opportunity: a roughly 11,500-square-foot former school building set on approximately 2.5 acres.   Built around 1900, the substantial two-story structure retains a solid brick exterior, brick foundation, and slate roof, giving the building a distinctive historic institutional character. 199 Summer St, Springfield, Vermont — $200,000 … Read more

c. 1900 Residence, 2-Story Foyer and Multiple Fireplaces | $339,000

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Standing prominently along North Main Street in historic downtown Abbeville, 510 N Main Street is the renowned Simpson-Power-Mattison House, an extraordinary early-20th-century residence recognized as Historical Stop 40.   The two-story home is considered one of the finest examples of Shingle Style architecture in the Southeast, distinguished by its asymmetrical composition, sweeping hip roof with … Read more

c.1880 Historic, Original Hardwood Floors and 8 Fireplaces | $195,000

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Standing beneath towering oaks in the charming town of Ridge Spring, 201 Merritt Avenue is an extraordinary 1880 Colonial where Southern elegance survives in remarkably expressive original details.   The home welcomes visitors with a newly rebuilt wraparound porch and an original front door adorned with beautiful stained glass, before revealing soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, … Read more