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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. 1924
  • Granbury, Texas
  • $1,200,000

This is truly an unexpected and rare find in historic, Granbury, Texas. An adorable 5-acre farm featuring a beautiful, fully-renovated historic farmhouse. Enter the property through the private, gated entrance where you will immediately notice the immaculate grounds. An iconic windmill greets you as you drive up to the home. The property boasts numerous 100 […]

c. 1886
  • Winton, North Carolina
  • $75,000

Located on South Main Street in the downtown Winton National Register Historic District and just 500 yards from the C.S. Brown School (formerly known as Chowan Academy), this handsome two-story Queen Anne-style house was built in 1886 for Dr. Calvin Scott and Amaza Drummond Brown. The prominent property is a touchstone to Winton’s important African […]

c. 1900
  • Sewickley, Pennsylvania
  • $2,300,000

Contemporary designer style meets traditional farmhouse architecture in this phenomenal 5-acre Sewickley Heights compound featuring a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom 1900 farmhouse residence, a massive barn and a three-car garage, just inches from the 6th Hole at Allegheny Country Club. Spanning approximately 5,000 square feet, the beautiful home makes a wonderful first impression with classic shutters and […]

This beautifully restored 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom Victorian home, designed by renowned architect George F. Barber, is a rare find in the heart of Crawford, GA. Just 15 miles from Athens and UGA, it offers unmatched craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Step onto the inviting front porch and into a world of high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and […]

c. 1805
  • Waterford, Virginia
  • $1,799,000

This remarkable home seamlessly blends historic elegance with contemporary comforts. From the meticulously designed kitchen to the luxurious butler’s pantry and inviting living room, every detail has been thoughtfully curated. Featuring 4 bedrooms and four and a half baths, this home also boasts a flagstone patio, 3 working fireplaces, and beautifully landscaped grounds with a […]

c. 1929
  • Williamsburg, Virginia
  • $850,000

Known for historic charm, and chosen by “Travel + Leisure” readers as one of the 15 BEST CITIES for their 2023 awards, Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia has a rare historic gem that has just listed!  Pollard Park was designed by Virginia’s Governor John Garland Pollard as the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg was just beginning in […]

c. 1847
  • Dallas, North Carolina
  • $89,000

Perfectly situated in between Gastonia and Charlotte, this property is ideal for an adaptive re-use office space or residence that provides the elusive combination of urban feel with small town charm! Part of the Dallas Historic District–it’s also eligible for historic tax credits! Architectural and Historical Information Built ca. 1847, the Smyre-Pasour House is one […]

For Sale By Owner: The Crawford Williams Home, built in 1848, sits on 6.5 acres in historic Keatchie, Louisiana. Just 25 miles south of Shreveport. This magnificent antebellum home has been is 2774 heated / cooled sq ft, completely restored with all of the modern amenities and lavishly decorated to complement the era of its […]

c. 1805
  • Hallwood, Virginia
  • $2,495,000

Wharton Place, the early 19th century home of maritime merchant John Wharton and his wife Elizabeth, has long been regarded as one of the finest period homes on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Though this property is believed to have once stretched from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, today Wharton Place consists of […]

c. 1924
  • Durham Township, Pennsylvania
  • $930,000

     Peaceful and picturesque, Firefly Meadow is a quintessential country paradise. Set on 1.35 acres in upper Bucks County, this idyllic farmette includes a main house, in-ground pool with hot tub, guest studio, and detached garage. Specimen plantings and mature landscaping enhance the natural beauty of the surroundings.      The charming 1920s farmhouse stands along a quiet […]

c. 1960
  • Houston, Texas
  • $325,000

Very well maintained & swanky true mid-century modern with its cool zoomy period details intact. This one hits a lot of mid-mod high notes with great architectural details big & small! Start with the original mod escutcheon front door knob plate, large open main living area with FP, vaulted soaring ceiling, built in seating, skylights that […]

c. 1887
  • Pine bluff, Arkansas
  • $1,500,000

Childhood home of Martha Beall Mitchell, Nixon era Watergate Whistleblower. Built 1887 Historic Downtown Pine Bluff, AR Private Guest House included Call 337-412-5161

So very many possibilities abound within the 9340 sq feet of these exceptionally special twin Federal homes, the Hannah Houses, built in 1832 and 1835 in the DeTonti Square Historic District located at the corner of N. Conception and St. Anthony. Potentially this property could be apartments, condominiums, office space, one or two private homes, […]

c. 1824
  • Milledgeville, Georgia
  • $295,000

National Register-listed 1824 Federal house built for Revolutionary War soldier Colonel John Rutherford by architect Daniel Pratt. The original house was a two-over-two with two shed rooms and a two-story portico with columns, emblematic of the Milledgeville Federal style popularized by Pratt. In 1859, the house was relocated across from then-Oglethorpe University by Professor Robert […]

c. 1905
  • Greenville, North Carolina
  • $142,500

Elaborately detailed Queen Anne Revival and locally designated landmark with a remarkably intact interior! It’s prime location adjacent to the Dickinson Avenue Historic District and between the campus of East Carolina University and ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville provides a unique opportunity for a multitude of adaptive reuses. Architectural and Historical Information The circa […]

Architectural and Historical Information The mid-century Block Smith Memorial Gymnasium is nestled in the South Aspen Street Historic District, just two blocks from thriving downtown Lincolnton and adjacent to Gaston College’s Lincoln Campus. In 1954, Lincolnton High School made a significant expansion to its facilities through the construction of a modern gymnasium across East Rhodes […]

c. 1833
  • Campbell Hall, New York
  • $685,000

Watch the Virtual Tour, here. Welcome to Maple Row Farm circa 1833. This farmhouse has been lovingly restored and updated with modern amenities including new electric, plumbing, heating and water systems, fireplaces and a freshly paved driveway. Currently, the main level is home to a well-established boutique salon, a turnkey business but can easily transition […]

c. 1883
  • Greensboro, Georgia
  • $3,500,000

Dream home AND additional lot in Reynolds Lake Oconee – truly a one of a kind, iconic estate behind the gates of Reynolds that can now be yours! Top to bottom custom renovations, with no expense spared. The main home is just over 5000 square feet, and boasts 14ft ceilings with remarkable custom moldings and […]

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Denver, CO | $1,400,000
c. 1890

Larchmont, NY | $6,895,000
c. 1903

Paris, TN | $299,900
c. 1850

Goodlettsville, TN | $999,900
c. 1893

Greenwich, CT | $2,965,000
c. 1961

Quincy, FL | $998,000
c. 1895

Acworth, GA | $735,000
c. 1879

Yarmouth Port, MA | $1,990,000
c. 1836

Hazlehurst, MS | $495,000
c. 1950

Beaverdam, OH | $195,000
c. 1916

Barnesville, OH | $515,000
c. 1900

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

Phoenix, AZ | $499,900
c. 1951

New Orleans, LA | $625,000
c. 1917

Bowling Green, VA | $798,000
c. 1843

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

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

Palatka, FL | $725,000
c. 1928

Riverside, CA | $1,500,000
c. 1887

Warwick, RI | $964,900
c. 1780

Pensacola, FL | $2,550,000
c. 1890

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