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.
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.
Welcome to 225 Harper Avenue, located in the beautiful historic neighborhood of Edgewater in Rockford, Illinois. This brick home rests on a cobblestone road, surrounded by majestic trees that offer a serene, shaded setting. Natural light streams through large windows, highlighting the hardwood floors and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere around the fireplace. In addition […]
Welcome to 164 West Eugenie Street, a historic gem nestled in Old Town’s beloved Olsen-Hansen Row Houses. Designed by architect Harold Hansen as his personal residence in 1886, this masterful home exudes timeless elegance and boasts a rich history. With 3 full levels, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and just over 3,000 square feet of living […]
Welcome to this beautiful Evanston Landmark Victorian home conveniently located in the Lakeshore Historic District walking distance to the lakefront, Northwestern, and all of downtown Evanston! For the first time in 50 years this home is available and from the moment you arrive you are met with stunning curb appeal featuring a professionally landscaped oversized […]
Beautiful Victorian home situated on a hilltop near downtown Big Rapids. Built by a prominent business owner around 1890, the attention to detail can not be missed upon entering the foyer. Throughout the home you will observe timeless original handcrafted woodwork, including American Chestnut & Heart of Pine -quality not available in most homes today. […]
Nestled in a row of stately Monument Avenue homes, this 3,800 sq. ft. Classical Revival beauty has New Orleans and Charleston vibes. Four sets of French doors on the first floor open to a mossy bricked courtyard that runs almost the property’s length. Envision indoor/outdoor parties where guest flow in and out of the living […]
Welcome to the Woolley house, a 1818 Brick Federal-style home located in the lovely, Historic town of Grafton. This home has the perfect blend of original details, such as four regency fireplaces, original central cooking fireplace with crane, pine floors, 12 over 12 windows and an original hand crank doorbell. Modern additions include a custom […]
5 Unit Apartment Building in Historical District Minutes from MTSU! Rare opportunity! A 3,400± sq. ft. multi-family property in the heart of the Historical District, owned by the same family for the past 48 years. Located just minutes from MTSU, this 5-unit apartment complex is perfect for investors or those seeking rental income in a […]
Visit 1250 W 3rd Avenue to see the grandeur and restored beauty of the historic Halbert House. Located in The Carriage District and originally constructed in the 1890’s. This 3 story home was meticulously restored in 2007 bringing back its historic charm and showcasing its stunning architecture. Impeccably maintained, the owner preserved much of its […]
Unique opportunity to own a piece of history, known as the “Eddy Plow Works” building. This 3-story building is located in quaint Greenwich/Easton of picturesque Washington County, NY. In 1832, Walden Eddy from Saratoga County began manufacturing plows. The most well-known plow was known as the “rough and ready wrought iron beam.” Circa 1892, when […]
First surveyed in 1662, Hollyhurst was originally known as, “More and Case It”. The root of this tract name is thought to mean “to take root and hold”. Hollyhurst is oriented on an 8-acre waterfront parcel. Its presence on the Manokin River demonstrates it has clearly taken root in Somerset County to become one of […]
Imagine yourself on the Eastern Shore right between the beaches of Ocean City, MD and Chincoteague Island, VA. In a hip small town, with an amazing Historic district, and you are sitting by the pool of your home, one of the most impressive historic homes in the community. With beautiful Arts and Craft details, brick […]
The Almodington Farm is 203+/- acres of tillable and marsh land. This historic farm contains 130+/- acres of tillable land with the remaining 73+/- acres in marsh and residential components on the Manokin River. There is 13+/- acre plant-flood impoundment close to the river’s edge and a 9+/- acre moist soil impoundment in the southwestern […]
Could it be HAUNTED? Come see this one-of-a-kind farm with 200 years of history and decide for yourself! Nine acres + great visibility from Hwy 61 + no zoning restrictions = SO MUCH potential! You could literally move in tomorrow and make this a residence, horse property, wedding venue, agri-tourism destination, etc! The main home […]
This Mid-Century Modern is truly a one of kind work of art situated on Camelback Mountain. Escape into the peace and tranquility of a home built to be a part of the Mountain with your own personal botanical garden and views from Camelback to Four Peaks. Awake each morning to spectacular sunrises and watch the […]
Explore Dove Creek Lodge, an exceptional modern farmhouse on 12 + acres, nestled in the Berkshire foothills where each season promises unique picturesque charms. The main house, pastoral property and pool have been carefully sited and crafted to maximize the stunning westward Catskills vistas while maintaining the privacy and serenity of a forest oasis. Set […]
Century Home enthusiasts will really appreciate this gorgeous home and the amount of time and materials it took to restore this home to its present glory. The sprawling main living area include the Great Room addition with a vaulted beam ceiling and the Living Room with wood burning stove which sits on a blue stone […]
Unique, Gambrel Colonial, Timber Frame home, is a Masterpiece of exceptional detail, boasting museum-grade, reproduction-quality construction. Master carpenter and Architectural Wood Worker, Arnold Jones played a meticulous role in the reproduction construction of the home over a 20-year period. Employing original hand-made techniques, such as chamfered exposed beams, carved shell cupboards, noting, raised panel walls, […]
Nestled in Balboa Park’s northwest corner, the 3500 block of Seventh Avenue is one of San Diego’s best-kept secrets. Originally built in 1906 by Irving Gill himself, this original Architectural Masterpiece is situated on one of the most highly coveted streets in San Diego. This section of 7th Ave adjacent to Balboa Park is home […]
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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
