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Welcome to CIRCA, a site specially crafted for all the wonderful old house lovers and dreamers out there. Do you walk around wishing you could fix up every fixer-upper, restore every bygone-looking home, and salvage every old door and mantel? We feel your pain! CIRCA is a curated historic house marketplace showcasing the most beautiful old homes for sale all across the country. Go ahead: Browse. Indulge. Find your dream home.

CHEAP OLD HOUSES: THE BOOK

We wrote a book for anyone who has ever dreamt of changing their life to rescue an old house. We’ve scoured the country to find homes in desperate need of saving—including a $45,000 Victorian in Mississippi, a $25,000 mansion in Indiana, an $82,000 recreational camp in Maine, and more. With hundreds of beautiful photographs capturing these homes in all their glory, you’ll be inspired to find “the one”—a fixer upper to rescue that will rescue you right back.

c. 1891
  • Rutledge, Georgia
  • $899,000

This exceptional historic restoration is sited on just over 7 fenced acres a few steps from downtown Rutledge Georgia in bucolic Morgan County.  Designer finishes and beautifully restored original details grace this home’s interior and exterior living spaces, including a hard-to-find and generous primary suite on main. Two living/keeping rooms, formal dining room, center hall […]

c. 1900
  • Lawrence, Massachusetts
  • $499,900

Here it is! After 20 years the seller is ready to pass stewardship of this amazing home to you! Welcome to this spacious Classic Mansard Style Colonial Home featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, plenty ample sized closets, hardwood floors & tons of charm of yesteryear throughout! From the moment you pull into your […]

Waterfront Property! Down a private a road, step into this warm and inviting 5,552 sq. ft. colonial retreat, where spacious interiors and thoughtful design make every day feel like a vacation. Situated on a picturesque pond, this home offers year-round waterviews, enhancing the serene atmosphere. Inside, the home features 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, providing […]

c. 1925
  • Centerville, Massachusetts
  • $849,000

1925 built 4-bedroom Cape Cod home full of nooks and crannies.  Situated on a country lane and across from incredible Wequaquet Lake.  You will love the kitchen with both Cast Iron Sink and a second stainless steel sink, wood countertops, charming kitchen cabinetry.  This home boasts original Beamed ceilings, original Hardwood floors, a huge Fieldstone […]

Walk downtown from this beautifully restored Jesse J. Cone House, Circa 1905. With over 3,000 sq. ft, this home has so much to offer. It has a beautiful wrap around front porch which brings you to the grand 2 story foyer. The home features 5 fireplaces, heart pine floors & an updated kitchen, with lots […]

c. 1974
  • Pawling, New York
  • $1,500,000

Exceptional living awaits in this stately Georgian manor house sitting on 7 acres at the top of prestigious North Quaker Hill Road. This mostly original home offers 9’ ceilings, radiant heating and ownership that has changed hands only once. A Belgian cobblestone driveway has a center focal point awaiting your personal touch. The living room […]

ROGERS HOUSE- One of the seven iconic Ridge Houses that prominently face west in Orford Village, this home recently underwent a meticulous three-year historical renovation/restoration under the eye of premium builders G.R. Porter & Sons. The result is a grand, sophisticated estate which seamlessly blends original charm with modern amenities, from custom lighting, Waterworks fixtures, […]

c. 1919
  • Orlinda, Tennessee
  • $225,000

This home was built in 1919 by Earl McNeeley. A graduate of Vanderbilt University Medical School, McNeeley was a pharmacist in the small town of Orlinda, TN for 67 years. His brother owned the adjoining lot and the original shared carport still stands between the two homes. The home has a massive covered concrete porch […]

c. 1870
  • Sharon Springs, New York
  • $1,200,000

Historic Hotel for Sale in Sharon Springs, NY “The Roseboro” 210 Main Street, Sharon Springs, NY  13459 For Sale By Owner For more information: [email protected] (518) 860-5513 45,000 Sq feet / 13 acres m/l Sharon Springs, NY was once internationally famous as a health spa. This quaint Village with its unique history was renowned for […]

A. R. HOWARD HOME, a two-story, Victorian Italianate-style house located in Historic Palestine, Texas.  The stately Alfred Ryland Howard Home was built by local brick manufacturer/contractor, Daniel N. Darling, on land (in the Reagan and Word Addition) purchased from the Texas and American Statesman, John Henniger Reagan (a surveyor, a lawyer, a politician, originally from […]

c. 1871
  • Fredericksburg, Virginia
  • $1,300,000

Washington Elms of Saratoga Springs, New York, built this manor house on his 25-acre dairy farm in 1871.  This lovely, High-Style Italianate — exemplified by paired glass entry doors, elaborate cornices with large eave brackets, 2-0ver-2 windows with arched crowns — was a prevalent design in Upstate New York, but rare in Northern Virginia.  Its […]

c. 1905
  • San Diego, California
  • $1,895,000

Gorgeous 1905 Mills Act Craftsman, beautifully restored and thoughtfully updated with modern luxuries, located within the Golden Hill Historic District. The home’s exterior features a welcoming front porch, classic slump stone walls & leaded glass windows. Inside, contemporary upgrades blend seamlessly with historic details. Restored wood windows and sashes, oak hardwood floors & vintage lighting […]

c. 1900
  • Riegelsville, Pennsylvania
  • $4,500,000

The very essence of a Bucks County gentleman’s estate is evidenced at first approach…turning off a quintessential country road, meandering down a long, tree-lined drive, all surrounded by breathtaking views of the Durham countryside that include long distance vistas over the Delaware River Valley. Sequestered on 90 acres, the setting is a unique and timeless […]

c. 1840
  • Sweetwater, Tennessee
  • $999,000

Step back in time with this 1840 Greek Revival home, offering over 3,500 square feet of finished space across two stories and a partially finished basement. Priced under appraisal, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom (1 bed / 1 bath in basement) residence features original hardwood floors, soaring 11-foot ceilings, and functioning wood-burning fireplaces in each […]

c. 1788
  • Roslyn, New York
  • $749,000

The historic Williams-Cornell house dates to 1788. It sits across from Gerry Park and has lovely views of the park, the Mackay horse statue, and the village ponds. Occupying more than 1/4 acre, the house contains 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The light-filled eat-in kitchen was recently renovated and has granite counters and stainless […]

c. 1885
  • New Bern, North Carolina
  • $979,969

Experience the rich history of the ”Ulysses S Mace” house, circa 1884, listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, a two story, two-bay by three-bay, side hall Italiante architectural style, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, on a double corner city lot, now with an amazing update that truly showcases the beauty and elegance of […]

Step into a piece of history with this exceptional home, originally built in 1896 and formerly known as the ‘Primrose House’ wedding chapel. This remarkable property has been meticulously remodeled to blend its timeless charm with modern amenities, offering a one-of-a-kind living experience in the heart of Medina. With over 3,500 square feet of living […]

c. 1900
  • Mcminnville, Tennessee
  • $385,000

Historical Victorian home w/ tiny home out back, in cozy McMinville, Tennessee! Both homes are currently income generating, and could be used as a primary residience. Small town vibe is alive and well in this area, and still close to amenities. Both homes can come fully furnished with a healthy offer. Your vey own turnkey […]

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Princess Anne, MD | $2,950,000
c. 1740

Princess Anne, MD | $1,225,000
c. 1780

Charleston, SC | $2,850,000
c. 1945

Mineral Point, WI | $990,000
c. 1840

Charlemont, MA | $2,100,000
c. 1900

San Diego, CA | $4,400,000
c. 1905

Washington, DC | $5,850,000
c. 1867

Washington, GA | $999,000
c. 1884

Hague, VA | $2,220,000
c. 1886

Greensboro, NC | $950,000
c. 1919

Greensboro, NC | $2,250,000
c. 1939

Goldsboro, NC | $379,900
c. 1905

Tewksbury, NJ | $1,499,000
c. 1840

Southport, NC | $1,295,000
c. 1910

Ligonier, PA | $1,100,000
c. 1956

Doylestown, PA | $650,000
c. 1843

Tappahannock, VA | $699,999
c. 1830

West Bridgewater, MA | $699,999
c. 1830

Warm Springs, VA | $2,200,000
c. 1933

Hagerstown, MD | $484,900
c. 1854

Newbury, MA | $1,698,777
c. 1780

Haverstraw, NY | $599,000
c. 1930

New Rochelle, NY | $799,000
c. 1926

Epping, NH | $729,000
c. 1900

Richmond, VA | $849,950
c. 1848

Germantown, NY | $10,000,000
c. 1890

Somerset, VA | $2,750,000
c. 1823

Montclair, NJ | $1,099,000
c. 1912

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY | $629,000
c. 1920

Greenwich, CT | $2,750,000
c. 1792

Clinton, CT | $500,000
c. 1870

Fairdale, WV | $239,000
c. 1855

Eagle Bridge, NY | $950,000
c. 1865

Baker City, OR | $335,000
c. 1901

Peoria, IL | $450,000
c. 1914

Northport, NY | $1,599,000
c. 1935

South Williamsport, PA | $759,000
c. 1887

Bernardsville, NJ | $759,000
c. 1932

Madison, NJ | $1,350,000
c. 1895

Middleburg, VA | $2,195,000
c. 1914

Leesburg, VA | $1,165,000
c. 1777

Phoenix, AZ | $2,599,000
c. 1927

Oak Hill, NY | $399,000
c. 1850

Burlington, Ontario | $5,999,000
c. 1900

Bowling Green, VA | $837,000
c. 1843

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