by Elizabeth Finkelstein

Happy September! Ah, fall. Time to hunker down, bundle up, and start working on some house projects. Need some? Here’s a brand-new round-up of beautiful historical homes for sale for less than $50,000. Enjoy!
 
(If you come across any beautiful old houses for sale for under $50,000, send them along to us at [email protected])
 

 
 

1
 15 Chapel St, Canton, NY
 
Source: Zillow, courtesy of Pat Collins Real Estate
$39,900
 
Looking for a project? This could be it! A great village location- on the corner of Chapel and Hodskin Street. The home definitely needs some TLC but would be worth all the work one would put into it. Could either be a single family home or could structure the home to be a multi unit…….so many possibilities!!
 












 
 

2
 502 Clay St, Franklin, VA
 
Source: Trulia, courtesy of Scott & Associates Inc. Realtors
$34,900 (foreclosure)
 
Amazing Home! 6 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms, Formal Living And Dining Rooms, Sun Room, Wrap Around Porch, Large Kitchen, Pantry, Screen Porch, 2 Car Detached Garage And More! Some Updates Already Completed. Don’t Miss Your Opportunity To Make This Home Great Again!
 













 
 
 
 

3
 700 W 4th St, Appleton City, MO
 
Source: Country Wide Realty
$49,500
 
Priced to Sell! Beautifully Remodeled Victorian 2BDR 2BA Home w/ 12’x22′ Outbuilding, Stunning Hardwood Floors & Woodworking Throughout, Large Living Room w/ Wood Pellet Stove, Upper Level Bath w/ Clawfoot Tub, Lots of Upgrades – Architectural Shingles, Vinyl Replacement Windows, Central Heating & Cooling, Great Outdoor Space Offering a Back Deck & 2 Gazebos w/ a Well-Maintained Lawn Surrounded by a White Picket Fence, Lots of Character and Charm for Only $49,500!
 
















 
 
 
 

4
 605 W Myrtle St, Independence, KS
 
Source: Real Estate Center
$27,500
 
Interior has been repainted. Central heat/air are not in working order at this time. Storage building for lawn care equipment. Original, ornate woodwork. Wrap-around porch.
 













 
 
 
 

5
 1604 N Bigelow St, Peoria, IL
 
Source: Keller Williams
$39,000
 
STUNNING VICTORIAN HOME WITH ORIGINAL DETAILS THROUGHOUT. HOME FEATURES 4 LARGE BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, FORMAL DINING ROOM, PARLOR, AND POSSIBLE 5TH BEDROOM ON MAIN FLOOR. SEVERAL UPDATES HAVE BEEN DONE INCLUDING: NEW BATH FLOORING, PLUMBING, SOME NEW WINDOWS, SOFFITS AND FASCIA. STAINED GLASS WINDOWS AND POCKET DOORS ADD TO THE TIMELESS CHARM OF THIS BEAUTY.
 










 
 
 
 

6
 2140 Avenue F, Wichita Falls, TX
 
Source: Zillow, via RE/MAX
$49,500
 
Don’t miss this large home! This property features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a detached 2 car garage. 2 Living Areas! One living area could easily be used as a 4th bedroom. Hardwood flooring! Large laundry area! Call today for your private viewing of this home!
 









 
 
 
 

7
 651 Broadway St, Uniontown, AL
 
Source: Bill Mackey Real Estate
$29,900
 
C.1941 Handsome brick 2-story, approx. 2,628 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lovely central stair and hardwood floors. Priced to sell “as is” as it needs repair.
 





 
 
 
 

8
 1136 N Market St, Wichita, KS
 
Source: RE/MAX
$45,000
 
Beautiful piece of Wichita history. This over 4,000 square foot Steinberg Victorian is perfect for a renovation that will turn her into your dream home. The attention to detail and craftsmanship are stunning. Homes are simply not built like this anymore and in 100 years when houses built today are gone, this home will still be gorgeous.
 












 
 
 
 

9
 30 Beckwith Dr, Galesburg, MI
 
Source: Zillow, courtesy of The LO Company, LLC
$32,500
 
Ca. 1853 2086 square foot single family home with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
 








 
 
 
 

10
 126 Avoca Farm Rd, Merry Hill, NC
 
Source: Zillow, via Joe Murray Realty
$49,000
 
NICE HISTORIC HOME ON JUST UNDER 2 ACRES. SOME RENOVATIONS ARE DONE AND HOME IS HABITABLE.
 











 
 
 
 

11
 30 Northside Dr E, Battle Creek, MI
 
Source: Keller Williams
$49,900
 
New roof on house and garage. Original rich woodwork through the home. Wood floors and built-ins. Three large bedrooms on just under an acre. This home is being made available through the Transform This Home program. Property will be sold AS-IS with no repairs required of seller. Additional inspections will be required for occupancy by the City of Battle Creek. Owner Occupant offers will be considered a priority.
 










 
 
 
 

12
 101 N Washington St, Masontown, PA
 
Source: Zillow, courtesy of Northwood Realty Services
$40,000
 
STATELY HOME IN NEED OF SOME TLC. SITUATED ON A CORNER LOT. FENCED IN BACK YARD. INGROUND POOL NEEDS WORK. PROPERTY BEING SOLD AS IS.
 

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13
 202 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA
 
Source: Trulia, courtesy of Marty’s Real Estate
$49,900
 
Brown Wood Sided Colonial with 10 Rooms, 6 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths featuring a 2x Car Detached Garage. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 08/15/16. (20 days from initial MLS list date) Please Note: Day 1 of the First Look countdown starts on the day the property is listed in the MLS. Seller will contribute up to 3% in Buyers Closings Costs and up to $500 credit to Owner Occupant Buyers towards the buyers purchase of a home warranty (Buyer must choose the home warranty company and plan before submitting offer and indicate on the offer. Credit won’t be paid to buyer as a reimbursement but instead dispersed to the warranty company.) Sold in strictly as-is condition. All offers must have Proof of Funds or Pre-Approval letter with a min deposit of $1k. Utilities will not be turned on for inspections by the Buyer, Buyer’s Agent or the seller. Property has missing plumbing.
 










 
 
 
 

14
 1026 S Jefferson Ave, Saginaw, MI
 
Source: Century 21 Signature Realty
$34,900
 
Built in 1894, this historic home features charm and detail that cannot be found in new construction. Boasting 4 large bedrooms, 2 and a half baths, a large living room, and a formal dining room there is absolutely no lack of space. Formal staircase is still in its original condition, as well as the maid’s staircase. Many original details still in tact including lighting, hardware and tile! Home could use some TLC but does have hardwood floors throughout under carpet. Call today for your personal tour!
 









 
 
 
 

15
 303 Union St, West College Corner, IN
 
Source: RE/MAX
$39,900
 
This 2910 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 3.0 bathrooms.
 








 
 
 
 

16
 1347 Otter St, Franklin, PA
 
Source: Zillow, courtesy of Venango Real Estate, Inc.
$39,900
 
This Franklin family home features four bedrooms, solid brick construction and attached garage. Located at the corner of 14th and Otter, this is a great downtown location.
 











 
 
 
 

17
 315 Elizabeth St, Mishicot, WI
 
Source: CIRCA
$47,000
 
Beautiful old school building, large property with large triangular lot in the middle of the village – lots of parking spaces and large lawned area – grounds often used by the village for summer fetes with prior owners permission. Very close by to Green Bay with large population (300,000 metro population) 25 minutes away. Come and live the dream, focal point of the village, lots of possible uses, lots of space. Current owner bought the property as rental investment but has not found suitable tenant so is selling at bargain price.
 




 
 
 
 

18
 349572 C St, Kendrick, OK
 
Source: RE/MAX Oklahoma
$49,900
 
Must See Victorian Home on Large corner lot! You can have it all……..an old home that’s NEWLY UPDATED! Updated ROOF,PLUMBING,WINDOWS, CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR, HOT WATER HEATER, NEWLY TILED BATH AND LAUNDRY. Home offers a beautiful wrap around porch, 2 sheds, and a storm shelter, all on 4 lots.
 








 
 
 
 

19
 60 Laurel Hill Ave, Norwich, CT
 
Source: CIRCA
$50,000
 
A 4000+ sqft house for how much?!?! Large rooms. PROPERTY SOLD “AS-IS.” Buyer to do his/her own due diligence. Huge Investor potential. Rehabbers line up. Have the potential potential to convert to several apartment units. Valued at 200K, after repair value (ARV). 4 miles to Mohegan Sun. 8 miles to Foxwoods Resort Casino. Call now for more information. 781-308-6698
 














 
 
 
 

20
 7838 Harrison Ave, Mount Healthy, OH
 
Source: Keller Williams
$45,000
 
Approved Short Sale! Great investment opportunity! Why rent when you can own for less?!? Victorian 3 story with old world charm. Updated kitchen & bath. Nice corner lot with outbuilding. Newer furnace and roof.
 








 
 
 
 

Super Cheap Bonus!
 3434 S Benton Ave, Kansas City, MO
 
Source: Zillow, courtesy of Kansas City Management Solutions
$9,900
 
Excellent Investment Opportunity, Historic Home Ready for Rehab.
 





 
 

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AUTHOR ELIZABETH FINKELSTEIN
Elizabeth is the founder of CIRCA and a practicing writer, architectural historian and preservation consultant living in Brooklyn, NY. Elizabeth has loved historic houses for as long as she can remember, having grown up in an 1850’s Greek Revival gem that was lovingly restored by her parents. Elizabeth, her husband Ethan and their beagle Banjo remain on a relentless hunt for their perfect “Thanksgiving house.”