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c. 1927
  • Pasadena, California
  • $6,999,000

401 Patrician Way | Pasadena, California Completed in 1927, 401 Patrician Way is a Spanish Colonial Revival residence with a history rooted in Pasadena’s early 20th-century growth. Designed and built by Manfred A. Magnuson, a Swedish-born craftsman who established his own contracting firm in Pasadena in the 1920s, the home was originally conceived as a […]

c. 1932
  • Camden, South Carolina
  • $900,000

A rare opportunity to own one of Camden’s grand historic homes, beautifully sited on Brevard Place, the city’s most distinguished boulevard framed by dramatic live oaks and iconic historic mansions. Built in 1932 as a winter cottage for one of the Northern families drawn to Camden’s mild climate and celebrated equestrian lifestyle, this exceptional 4-bedroom, […]

c. 1986
  • City of Kingston, New York
  • $2,275,000

Every visitor says the same thing, ’’all this AND you are in the center of Kingston!’’ The home on this exceptional private estate is perfectly situated on nearly five acres on a raised plateau unseen from the street below. Up the driveway the house reveals itself and you see why this generational home inspires images […]

c. 1851
  • Summerton, South Carolina
  • $1,654,500

Welcome to Orange Hill Circa 1851. As you enter the driveway you are surrounded by 175 year old majestic live oaks, camellias, and azaleas before arriving at the beautiful 4500+/- sq. ft. Historic Home. It has double piazzas and heart pine flooring throughout. A Great Hall, four bedrooms, three baths, two powder rooms, two formal […]

c. 1873
  • Geneva, New York
  • $779,900

A truly remarkable piece of Geneva history, the William Smith Inn offers a rare opportunity to own the former home of William Smith, founder of William Smith College, on more than 3 acres in the heart of the city. Built in 1873 and attributed to noted architect Andrew Jackson Warner, this substantial brick residence has […]

Follow the curved, stone-lined drive past whimsical log sculptures of deer and dogs, and Turoe Farm begins to reveal itself. From the breezeway to the firepit by the pond, this is a property designed for gathering—where the sounds of conversation, laughter, and a long weekend in the Catskills carry easily across the compound. At its […]

A rare opportunity to own one of Oldwick’s most recognizable historic homes. This iconic ”Painted Lady showcases classic architecture and exceptional craftsmanship on 1.5 beautifully maintained acres, with sweeping views of farmland, rolling hills, and spectacular sunsets all within an hour to New York City. A quintessential front porch welcomes you to this five-bedroom, four-bath […]

c. 1900
  • Pulaski, Tennessee
  • $415,000

Step back in time with this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-full, and 2-half bathroom historic home, where timeless architectural integrity seamlessly blends with thoughtful updates. Perfectly situated close to downtown Pulaski and just steps from the University of Tennessee Southern, this property offers the ultimate blend of classic character and walkable convenience

c. 1920
  • Kerhonkson, New York
  • $1,495,000

Set up on a hill, surrounded by old stone walls and 13.5 private wooded acres, The Country Manor in Kerhonkson is a rare upstate compound with scale and character. Composed of a gracious 1920s Colonial farmhouse, guest cottage, livestock barn, small paddock, and in-ground pool, the property unfolds across a secluded landscape of mature evergreens, […]

c. 1901
  • Concord, North Carolina
  • $975,000

Nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Concord, this exceptional 1902 home pairs timeless architecture with thoughtful modern updates, all just steps from downtown’s locally owned shops, restaurants, coffee spots and gathering places. Offering approximately 3,648 total square feet across two levels, the home is rich with original character, generous proportions and spaces designed for […]

One of the most charming homes in the heart of Victorian Village, 128 W 2nd pairs stately street presence with inviting spaces and thoughtful updates. Original character shines through bay windows, four fireplaces, front and rear staircases, and a charming nook beneath the front stairs. Generously sized rooms offer flexible living and work-from-home options, while […]

c. 1930
  • Gardiner, Maine
  • $344,000

This classic New England home is located in one of Gardiner’s most desirable historic neighborhoods, offering timeless character, flexible living space, and an incredibly walkable location. Featuring 4 bedrooms and beautiful hardwood floors throughout, this home blends historic charm with everyday functionality. The attached garage, formerly a carriage house, provides direct access into a spacious […]

A rare opportunity to own a historic residence in one of San Francisco’s most desirable settings. Built in 1882, 2426 Bush Street is an exceptionally preserved Italianate Victorian, its original room plan and generous proportions unaltered, on a wide, flat 30’ x 100’ parcel on the north side of Bush between Scott and Pierce. Its […]

A Circa 1900 Craftsman with Historic Character, an Orchard & Room to Gather Just a few blocks from the town square in Huntingdon, Tennessee, this circa 1900 Craftsman offers 2,901 square feet of historic character, generous living spaces, and established grounds on approximately 0.71 acres in the heart of West Tennessee. Built at the turn […]

c. 1905
  • Los Angeles, California
  • $1,349,000

c.1905 RARE West Adams fully remodeled 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom character craftsman featuring original craftsmanship and thoroughly modern living across 1,946 sqft. Carved crown molding and soaring high ceilings anchor the home in its roots, while a bay window floods the formal dining room with soft, natural light. The updated kitchen is a standout, dressed in custom […]

c. 1730
  • Dunnsville, Virginia
  • $2,900,000

Ben Lomond, circa 1730 – 1735, is a historically significant estate of classic Georgian proportions in Essex County, Virginia, 4.9 miles south of Tappahannock. The manor house is beautifully sited on a high hill above the Rappahannock River Valley, with views still visible from the rooftop observatory and second-story windows. Vast lawns and ancient, towering […]

Step into a true piece of Ontario history at 117 E J Street, a classic Mediterranean Revival home in the heart of the Rosewood Historic District, situated on an oversized double lot. Finding a Spanish style home of this size and character in this neighborhood is a rare opportunity. The curb appeal sets the tone: […]

c. 1940
  • Salisbury , North Carolina
  • $395,000

Locally loved 1940 Fleming House was owned by a candy company family with a cool small warehouse in the back. Well-built 4 BR 2BA brick home with bedroom on main floor is tucked away on Church St. Unique and lovingly restored-new windows in sunroom, hardwoods on main floor and kitchen. House and extra builidng are […]

c. 1860
  • Cary, North Carolina
  • $1,790,000

Before there was even a Cary, the Maynard-Stone House stood proudly within its future borders. Built in 1860—eleven years before Cary was incorporated—this remarkable Greek Revival residence offers a rare blend of history, modern restoration, privacy, and location. Moved from the corner of High House Road and Davis Drive to save it from development, it […]

As one of Princeton’s most captivating and stunning streets, its allure is only heightened by being a stone’s throw away from the scenic campus and wooded trails of the Institute for Advanced Study. Designed by renowned Princeton architect Rolf W. Bauhan, 60 Battle Road pairs architectural pedigree with the enduring appeal of Princeton. Morning coffee […]

c. 1870
  • Medway, Massachusetts

Steeped in history and beautifully reimagined for modern living, the renowned Benjamin Day House is an exceptional Maine estate overlooking the Damariscotta River. Built in 1754 and widely recognized as one of Damariscotta’s oldest surviving homes, the residence stands among a small handful of 18th-century properties that helped shape the community’s earliest history. Set on […]

c. 1775
  • Chatham, New York
  • $6,995,000

WHITE BRIDGE FARM – A true Hudson Valley fairytale. White Bridge Farm is an extraordinary 18th-century estate set on 160 acres, where history, architecture and landscape come together in a way that feels almost cinematic. It’s a property so rare, that it needs to be experienced — there is a moment waiting around every corner, […]

’’Querencia’’ — a place from which one draws strength; a sanctuary where one is most authentically themselves. Few properties can claim architectural lineage spanning four centuries, and fewer wear it as gracefully as ’’Querencia.’’ Begun as a 1750s colonial farmhouse and expanded in the 1840s with a Greek Revival addition, the home carries two centuries […]

A complete work of art, this stately six-bedroom, five-bathroom residence by Chicago architect William Mann in 1916 and was brilliantly renovated in 2009. Located in Detroit’s prestigious Indian Village Historic District, the remarkable residence has been meticulously attended to and preserved with great care. Its stately stucco exterior showcases Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture, graceful arched windows […]

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Cary, NC | $1,790,000
c. 1860

Sanford, FL | $699,000
c. 1800

Sanford, FL | $599,900
c. 1950

Virginia City, NV | $705,000
c. 1884

Walton, NY | $1,195,000
c. 1900

Bainbridge Island, WA | $1,385,000
c. 1900

Grand Rapids, MI | $995,000
c. 1885

New Gloucester, ME | $699,000
c. 1799

Oxford, CT | $675,000
c. 1769

Eatonton, GA | $985,000
c. 1817

Washington, NC | $624,000
c. 1872

Webster, SD | $324,400
c. 1915

Pontiac, IL | $299,900
c. 1913

Chester Springs, PA | $1,950,000
c. 1812

Chardon, OH | $499,000
c. 1830

Rollinsford, NH | $949,000
c. 1780

Fredericksburg, TX | $2,250,000
c. 1880

Saint Paul, MN | $2,250,000
c. 1889

Middletown, NJ | $6,300,000
c. 1894

Fredericksburg, TX | $1,695,000
c. 1916

St. Petersburg, NJ | $2,580,000
c. 1925

Glen Ridge, NJ | $1,600,000
c. 1925

Wilmington, NC | $716,000
c. 1888

Lambertville, NJ | $1,175,000
c. 1895

San Jose, CA | $4,000,000
c. 1926

Greensboro, GA | $4,995,000
c. 1874

Litchfield, ME | $1,725,000
c. 1800

Macon, GA | $450,000
c. 1883

Marietta, OH | $555,000
c. 1910

Pensacola, FL | $1,996,000
c. 1927

Hague, NY | $1,875,000
c. 1884

Schenectady, NY | $399,900
c. 1857

Galesburg, IL | $445,000
c. 1876

Stamford, CT | $3,400,000
c. 1780

Cambridge, WI | $1,695,380
c. 1976

Riverside, CA | $1,450,000
c. 1928

Washington, NC | $645,000
c. 1889

Coldwater, MI | $460,000
c. 1863

Wallkill, NY | $928,000
c. 1791

Glen Ridge, NJ | $1,799,000
c. 1910

Southold, NY | $3,250,000
c. 1867

Nashville, TN | $3,150,000
c. 1933

Houston, TX | $635,000
c. 1926

Houston, TX | $2,999,999
c. 1908

Rochester, VT | $533,000
c. 1968

Essex, NY | $3,300,000
c. 1835

Peacham, VT | $365,000
c. 1790

Woodburn, KY | $975,000
c. 1866

Pottsville, PA | $325,000
c. 1836

Nashville, TN | $875,000
c. 1890

Franktown, VA | $775,000
c. 1845

Bath, ME | $1,175,000
c. 1810

Boothbay, ME | $799,000
c. 1797

Lexington, KY | $849,500
c. 1810

New Bedford, MA | $875,000
c. 1896

Berne, NY | $850,000
c. 1889

Old Lyme, CT | $1,659,000
c. 1730

Pittsfield, MA | $2,800,000
c. 1847