There is something particularly appealing about a house that has been updated without losing the architectural language that made it special in the first place, and 310 Calhoun Street is a fine example. Built in 1914 in a distinctive double-brick Craftsman style, this substantial residence sits on a landscaped corner lot in the heart … Read more
Some old houses reveal their character slowly, and 302 Keyes Avenue is a particularly rewarding one to look at closely. Built in 1869, this grand Victorian retains the things that make a nineteenth-century house feel genuinely of its time: 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, painted custom trim, pocket doors, stained glass, and a sweeping staircase rising … Read more
Four-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom Historic Property Featuring Over 2,600 Square Feet on Germania Street For buyers drawn to late-nineteenth-century architecture and expansive room proportions, older properties with traditional craftsmanship and regional proximity to outdoor recreation offer a compelling focus. Located on Germania Street in Galeton, Pennsylvania, a Victorian-style home built in 1890 is currently listed on the … Read more
Five-Bedroom, Three-Bathroom Fixer-Upper with Upstairs Balcony Porch in Hiltonia For buyers who appreciate late-nineteenth-century architecture and substantial spatial volume, older properties with adaptable layouts offer a distinct preservation project. Located on First Avenue in the Sylvania area (specifically noted in municipal contexts as Hiltonia, Georgia), an 1885-built structure has been listed on the market for … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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