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.
Nestled in the heart of Chestnut Hill, this 6BD, 4.5BA c1892 home features timeless design and period detail. Architecture enhanced by bespoke details, intricate millwork, crown moldings, and 6 fireplaces. Spanning 5,689SF+, layout ideal for entertaining and modern living. Living room with FP and 3-season porch. Family room with custom built-ins, FP, and large windows. […]
This extraordinary home has a rich history that includes a past life as a farm, a Christmas movie set, an Air BNB and now home to a master gardener/wedding florist. With gorgeous king’s lumber wood floors, this center chimney colonial features 5 bedrooms, a 3 bay-car garage which includes an artist/garden workshop plus walk in […]
Recognized for her historic architectural significance & distinguished location on sacred ground, this adorable Craftsman bungalow holds her own amongst the symbolic properties dotting the hills of Astoria. The back story began in the Victorian era when the site was a parsonage. From multiple rooms, dramatic views of the Columbia River, Astoria Column & city […]
Welcome to the Historic Louis Pfunder House. Pioneer and horticulturist, Louis Pfunder was instrumental in designing and landscaping the iconic Central Park in Manhattan, as well as influencing “The Garden State” in New Jersey. Pfunder, enamored with Portland’s climate, selected a prime corner lot with ideal exposure on all four sides. At the time, Gustav […]
Renowned architects Paul Philippe Cret and Albert Kelsey were the masterminds behind the grandeur of Cedar Cliff Manor. Nestled within The Cliffs neighborhood, this historic 1905 twenty four room home rests on 3.1 acres. It’s perfectly situated high on a cliff overlooking the Yellow Breeches Creek. As you enter through the wrought iron gates, one […]
Welcome to 219 Hillside Avenue! This impressive and stately Colonial, custom built in 1904, sits at the corner of Hillside & Millville Avenues and has been home to many influential Naugatuckians. This home was loving designed and crafted offering beautiful architecture details in and out that are quite impressive! From the entry foyer, with a […]
Exceptional 6 bedroom, 5.1 bath home in the heart of The Gardens. First floor enjoys a foyer open to the formal living room with woodburning fireplace, dentil moldings and built-in shelving. Adjacent is a handsome office with custom built-in cabinetry. The formal dining room with bay window overlooking the backyard and opens to the floor […]
This grand circa 1911 Colonial Revival with Corinthian columns, 6 fireplaces, and a wraparound double porch is a dream come true on one of the loveliest streets of Midtown, known for its neighborly ambiance and elegant annual street party and other events! Per the seller, new hvac, new kitchen stone countertops, new 10 x 10 […]
The Brame-Bennett House is one of the most charming and important small, Neo-Classical Greek Revival houses in the South. Built in 1840, the house is on the National Register of Historic Places. In total need of restoration. Remarkable surviving architectural details – be sure and look through the pictures to see the level of sophistication […]
Thistle Cottage, built in 1922, presents an elegant home with exquisite gardens, privately sited behind a brick wall at 338 Fairfield Street SE in Aiken, South Carolina’s coveted historic district. Discover the charming atmosphere of this Winter Colony cottage and its prime location just 2 blocks from The Willcox and Aiken’s Horse District, and within […]
Hatch Cove Farm offers a meticulously restored Federal estate home on 18.7 acres of rolling fields overlooking protected meadows of the Hatch Cove Preserve in Castine, one of New England’s oldest towns. The stately manor home, built in 1780 by Mark Hatch, includes many iconic design features of the era, with a huge center chimney […]
Encompassing 8.8± acres on Keller Point, this iconic estate enjoys spectacular views to the south down the bay, west to the Camden Hills, and east over Seal Harbor and Islesboro. Designed by Philadelphia architect Wilson Eyre, the 1918 Renaissance Revival stucco ‘cottage’ is a stately residence that enjoys a particularly harmonious relationship with the land […]
Seize the opportunity to own a piece of Denver’s most significant history with this extraordinary Victorian estate, situated in the prestigious Capitol Hill/City Park district. Built in 1890, this stately 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence spans over 2,074 square feet, blending timeless architectural beauty with modern luxury. However, what truly sets this property apart is its deep […]
A legacy awaits. For more than a century, Sharp Mansion has stood as the jewel in the crown that is now called the Old North End. Built in 1912, this 14,000+ SqFt stately home is rooted in the charm and history so many have come to associate with this neighborhood. Designed & built by famed […]
Own a unique piece of Texas History…The Luckett House and former site of the Bastrop Military Institute. Built in 1892 by Dr. H.P. Luckett, this Queen Anne style home has housed only three families prior to its current restoration. It is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a Texas Historic Landmark. […]
Step back in time and experience the grandeur of the Kennedy-Pierce Mansion, a stunning historic home built in 1914. Located at 117 E 6th Street in Taylor, this iconic property showcases classic architecture and timeless elegance. The property features include architectural charm, this home is a masterpiece of early 20th-century design, featuring intricate woodwork, high […]
Although Washington DC, generally, and Georgetown, specifically, are steeped in American architectural history, opportunities to own, occupy and steward historically significant homes in this neighborhood are rare. Today, many qualifying homes have been put in the hands of not-for-profit institutions, turned into ambassadorial residences or other such official properties, or have been tragically lost to […]
Beautifully sited on a largely level lot featuring lovely views of Mt. Diablo and the surrounding hills, this wonderful, all-level mid-century home offers privacy, an easy floorplan and remarkable indoor-outdoor living. Graced by floor to ceiling windows, the living room and dining are flooded with natural light throughout the day, and large glass doors open […]
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Dedham, MA | $1,799,000
c. 1801
Ventura, CA | $1,259,000
c. 1902
Monmouth, ME | $1,350,000
c. 1899
Morristown, VT | $2,495,000
c. 1850
Upper Makefield, PA | $4,975,000
c. 1769
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
