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.
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to the 1893 Coddiwomple House. Coddiwomple means to travel in a purposeful manner towards an unknown destination. This historic Victorian home inspires around every corner. Upon entry you will notice the beautifully finished hardwood floors and exquisite rustic charm. There is a large front parlor to the right and a den to left that […]
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 […]
Mount Pleasant circa 1886 is a beautifully appointed Queen Anne Victorian, surrounded by a vast rolling pastoral landscape, on Virginia’s historic Northern Neck. Relaxed Gilded Age Splendor abounds in every corner of this lovingly restored, exquisitely furnished, and beautifully maintained Manor House. Numerous dependencies, including stables, carriage house, smoke house, fenced pastures and more have […]
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 […]
As the automated, custom iron entry gates swing wide, you’re entering a world gone by, one that’s been preserved and improved with a Multi-Million dollar down-to-the-studs renovation. Exceptionally rare opportunity: Roaring 20’s mint condition waterfront with 248′ on deep water. And, which to like more…. The mansion, the grounds, or the deep water: YES. “VILLA […]
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 […]
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 […]
ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC INFORMATION: The circa 1907 D.C. Bradshaw House is one of ten pivotal properties in the North Long Street-Park Avenue National Historic District, built by David Clarence Bradshaw and occupied by his family until 1944. The late Victorian home is beautifully constructed with a third-story turret with slate roof and copper detail, expansive wrap-around porch, […]
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 […]
The Judge Jenkins estate is located on 11.2 acres in Eatonton’s historic district. Eatonton, is a growing community, located in GA.’s Lake Country, where water sports, golfing and recreation abound. It is approximately 1.5 hours from the Atlanta airport via I-20. And 1 hr. from Athens. This house has been completely renovated with emphasis on […]
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, […]
Ingleboro Mansion B&B | 1899 Queen Anne Victorian A charming and historic bed and breakfast inn in north-central Kansas, offering a unique blend of Victorian elegance and modern amenities. Here’s a brief summary of the property’s key features and history: Historical Charm: Ingleboro Mansion is a beautifully preserved Queen Anne Victorian mansion with original stained […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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
