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.
Rimmed with picture-perfect stone walls, and tucked down a private cul-de-sac in one of Bedford’s most prestigious estate areas, this handsome, move-in-ready colonial was expanded and extensively renovated by renowned architect Teo Siguenza in 2018. The picturesque nearly 7-acre property offers a saltwater pool, brand-new pergola with outdoor fireplace, mature sugar maples, and a secret […]
Unique opportunity. Private family compound or pampering hospitality venue minutes from downtown Hudson!. Exquisite estate on 100 park-like acres with historic 6000SF manor house, 2100SF guest cottage and a cavernous 7,000 SF Barn structure. History shows that the famed Hudson River artist Frederic Church participated in the siting and construction of this impressive house which […]
A landscape worthy of the Hudson River School, with panoramic views of the Palisades lining the western side of the Hudson, this handsome 1905 clapboard Colonial residence is a sanctuary from the bustling city life just 20 miles away. With over two acres of rolling and verdant lawns, the Hudson River is a constant presence. […]
Historical two-story home on Edgefield’s premier location, Buncombe Street! Original structure built in 1890, enlarged in 1895 by local lawyer, E.H. Folk, and family owned util 1961. Open the beautiful front door to a graceful hall with a beautiful staircase. Lovely shady front porch with fretwork spindles overlooks lush yard with renowned camellia garden and […]
CASTINE: 197 Perkins Street: This fabulous Village Federal style home dating back to 1803, has been freshly renovated with a modern feel yet retaining the antique features including fireplace openings and mantels, re-claimed wood floors, moldings, unique front and back staircases. Current owner has done many improvements including fresh interior paint in several rooms, re-claimed […]
71 Marine Street (170 Avenida Menendez), in Historic St. Augustine, Florida, is a captivating address nestled within the city’s historic district. Steeped in centuries of rich history and cultural heritage, this charming property embodies the timeless allure of America’s oldest continuously inhabited European settlement founded in 1565. Upon entering the home, visitors are welcomed into a […]
Welcome to “The Good Life”! Here is an opportunity to own one of the most historic homes in Tioga County; originally built as the home of the superintendent of the Morris Run Coal Company, the birthplace of Author Scott Nearing, and the former “Hamilton Club” is available for the next chapter in its famed existence. […]
Drenched in history, this stunning, 1850’s estate was referred to as the Showplace of Warrenton, NC. For those who do not know; this area was the playground of the wealthy. Custom built by the renowned Jacob W. Holt, Architect, carpenter/Joiner, the style of the home has Greek and Italianate features that were adapted to local […]
With only three owners in the farm’s nearly 100-year history, this is truly a once-in-a-generation opportunity to purchase one of the most extraordinary properties available in the Chagrin Valley. Hemlock Lane Farm spans over twenty of the most spectacular acres in NE Ohio, with two extraordinary residences, a state of the art equestrian facility and […]
Rare opportunity to purchase a Mid-Century Modern historic Bird Cage home designed by famed architect Glen Q. Johnson. The home built in 1954 as one of the “Vision-Aire” homes designed by the architect along with St Pete Beach Library, the North Shore Aquatic Center and the Pinellas County Judicial Building among other well-known structures. The […]
You’ve walked by and wondered what is going on with this house. You’ve tried peeking through the windows to catch a glimpse of the pristine period details inside. You’ve imagined the colorful stories the walls could tell. You also read the Philly Magazine and Curbed articles the last time this home hit the market and […]
First time offered on the market! Step into a piece of history with this beautiful 1910 vintage home, in one of Sherman’s most prestigious historic neighborhoods. Boasting timeless elegance with stately columns and meticulous renovations, this grand residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Sherman heritage. Welcoming grand foyer with a curved […]
Historic Home with private trails to Opequon River! 2 Lots totaling 10 acres with an upper level turnkey Airbnb. Lot’s to love! An enchanting, beloved and historic 1780’s 2 story brick homestead, w hand hewn log sections added ca. 1795-1800, & a spacious third addition w custom stone faced exterior added by current owner, designed thoughtfully […]
The Pound Keeper’s Cottage (c. 1775), in the village of Russells Mills, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is for sale – the second time since 1958. This country house retreat, cosseted by meadow and woodland, is complemented by the coastal estates, conservation lands, and historic farms, which are so evocative of the New England landscape. Its proximity […]
Embrace the natural beauty of Virginia’s gateway to the Shenandoah National Forest, Skyline Drive, and live just minutes from the burgeoning, historic town of Luray, Luray Caverns and its expanded Luray Caverns Airport with new runway, terminal, over 40 hangers and car rentals. 315 Ganders Lanes meticulously renovated, 1700s, two-story log cabin and seamlessly incorporated […]
This is the retirement home to the last lighthouse keeper of Tucker’s Island. A unique blend of 18th and 19th century in one house. Original features include original wide plank flooring and mortise and a sturdy tenon roof construction on the 18th century side complete with original makers’ marks. Through the years the house has […]
Welcome to a Tuscan oasis in the middle of Bethlehem. A premier property on Bethlehem’s coveted Main Street extension, this beautiful Georgian colonial dates back to the city’s earliest days. Once belonging to the family that lent its name to Moreland Avenue, Moore Estate has been RESTORED AND REMODELED, thoughtfully marrying form, function and history […]
Take a drive to hidden Pear Lane – and step back in time. This is the home you’ve seen so many times before on a country drive and said: “Gosh, if that home goes for sale, I want to buy it”! The time is now Stop the car! The flagstone walkway beckons you to the […]
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Sharon Springs, NY | $1,200,000
c. 1870
Montgomery, TX | $949,000
c. 1858
Moreland Hills, OH | $4,195,000
c. 1924
St. Petersburg, FL | $980,000
c. 1953
Morris Run, PA | $364,900
c. 1901
Lebanon, NJ | $699,900
c. 1850
Vallejo, CA | $699,000
c. 1936
Yadkinville, NC | $399,000
c. 1907
Decatur, IL | $289,000
c. 1904
Norfolk, VA | $995,000
c. 1898
Orlando, FL | $1,795,000
c. 1930
Ogunquit, ME | $3,250,000
c. 1895
Milton, FL | $820,000
c. 1866
Middletown, CT | $449,900
c. 1800
Wilton, CT | $1,750,000
c. 1727
Selma, CA | $475,000
c. 1905
Halifax, MA | $769,000
c. 1680
Boggstown, IN | $1,170,000
c. 1874
Ferdinand, IN | $1,150,000
c. 1906
Woodstock, VA | $775,000
c. 1900
Talbotton, GA | $750,000
c. 1825
New Bedford, MA | $925,000
c. 1844
San Juan, Puerto Rico | $2,975,000
c. 1610
New Orleans, LA | $950,000
c. 1915
Berlin, CT | $499,900
c. 1910
Astoria, OR | $699,900
c. 1955
Los Angeles, CA | $2,800,000
c. 1927
Princeton, NJ | $3,250,000
c. 1830
Ann Arbor, MI | $1,200,000
c. 1950
Cambridge, MD | $775,000
c. 1913
Philadelphia, PA | $1,100,000
c. 1893
Monrovia, CA | $2,449,000
c. 1894
Livermore, CA | $1,425,000
c. 1968
Deep River, CT | $825,000
c. 1738
Greensboro, GA | $3,500,000
c. 1883
Lakewood, WA | $2,450,000
c. 1909
Norwalk, OH | $695,000
c. 1906
Galveston, TX | $569,500
c. 1893
Keachi, LA | $795,000
c. 1848
New Bedford, MA | $1,050,000
c. 1855
Manitou Beach, MI | $749,000
c. 1922
Troy, OH | $774,999
c. 1901
Gaffney, SC | $750,000
c. 1905
Brewster, MA | $1,730,000
c. 1799
Holly Springs, MS | $399,000
c. 1859
Hudson, NY | $4,500,000
c. 1835
Wrightsville, PA | $1,300,000
c. 1864
Camp Hill, PA | $2,395,000
c. 1905
Redding, CT | $1,795,000
c. 1906
Salisbury, NC | $299,000
c. 1907
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $2,950,000
c. 1932
Charles Town, WV | $985,000
c. 1734
Somerset, VA | $3,250,000
c. 1823
Marlborough, MA | $845,000
c. 1742
