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.
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 […]
Own a piece of paradise where you can escape from the noise, hustle and bustle of city life. Private and picturesque setting located only 70 miles from NYC. You will absolutely love this spectacular home nestled on over 26 acres. Perfect as a year round or second home. The tree lined driveway is just the […]
This historic C. 1830 Colonial house is beautifully sited and located at the end of a long private driveway. This spectacular 9 acre plus property is tranquil and nestled in a story book setting that overlooks a pond, frontage on the Wappingers Creek and spectacular waterfalls that you can hear from inside the house. Entertain […]
The Wallace/Haskell Home & Studio nestled on Sister Point in maritime Phippsburg, Maine. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the home and studio of prominent American artist Ernest Haskell from 1906 to 1925, the home was built by William Wallace in 1810. The property was later run as a summer camp by […]
Rockburn Farm – Tucked along a quiet gravel road is this idyllic 132-acre farm anchored by a classic 10,000 square foot estate house originally built in 1828 by the Glascock family and lovingly restored by the current owner. The preeminent stone manor house has had many additions over time added by previous owners such as […]
SPANISH REVIVAL MIXED USE BEAUTY!!! This pristine Spanish Revival building in Downtown Historic Titusville was built in 1925, and structurally restored in 2004. Sitting on .17 acres in Historic Downtown Titusville, this beautiful property has served as both an insurance agency and as a spa over the past two decades. It offers 1487 Sf of […]
Unparalleled in its beauty and charm, this historic, circa 1776, 1,471± acre Virginia estate is surrounded by breathtaking rural countryside, yet is less than one hour to our nation’s capital and 45 minutes to Dulles International Airport. The stately Georgian-style manor house is one of America’s great homes and is situated in a private, park-like […]
Architectural and Historical Information Built in 1910 for mill manager John Westbrook, and his wife Ella, the Westbrook-Sanders House is a two-story frame front gambrel Dutch Colonial Revival located in the Villa Place National Register Historic District in downtown Rocky Mount. The property has been in the Sanders family since 1944. From the front door […]
The Blanchard House is an amazing Circa 1887 Eastlake Victorian style house with many original features. These include hardwood floors and trim work, multiple fireplaces with original mantels, lighting fixtures, French doors, clawfoot tubs, stained glass windows and so much more. Abraham Blanchard the original owner was the first Mayor of Palatka 170 years ago! […]
Distinctive two-story store with elaborate brickwork, open interior, and many original features! Located on a prominent corner in the bucolic crossroads village of Summerfield close to the Piedmont Triad International Airport, I-73 and US-220. Architectural and Historical Information The finely detailed Gordon Hardware Store (aka “Ogburn-Gordon Building”) was built in the 1870s by local carpenter/builder, […]
Less than 15 minutes from downtown Lexington, W&L and VMI is your idyllic, Secluded Country Retreat: UPLANDS FARM. Your 1813 masterfully restored log home on 21.65 acres is Pure Magic! Located in the wooded hills on the lower slopes of iconic Hogback Mountain, one of Rockbridge County’s ”Signature” Mountains, Uplands Farm features Shake Rag Branch, […]
Welcome back in time to your 1840s Charming Village Colonial! An inviting Living Room welcomes you with original wide plank floors and a cozy fireplace. It opens to an Eat-In Kitchen with a large dining area and stainless-steel appliances. The first floor also has two bedrooms, a Full Bath, a Laundry area located in the […]
This historically significant farmhouse was built circa 1787 and was the headquarters for Union soldiers during the Civil War and a hospital after the battle at Antietam. The sprawling 10.4 acre parcel was originally part of a 157 acre tract and was surveyed by George Washington. This home boasts original wood floors, 9-12 ft. ceilings, […]
Beautiful historic home which has seen MANY renovations and improvements. Original portion of the home is believed to be built in the late 1700’s by Union’s founding father, James Alexander. The larger portion dates back to 1846 and was built by Samuel Houston. The property is in excellent condition and boasts an exterior with clay […]
Three distinct styles of architecture in one property with many original details intact! Parksdale is a two-story Greek Revival house originally built in 1857 for William S. Norwood, the first Mayor of Rich Square. The house exhibits three distinct architectural periods of construction. In addition to the original Greek Revival two-story center-hall-and-parlor plan, the house […]
Open House! Saturday, 1/28 TRENT WOODS HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON THREE LOTS FOR 2.12 ACRES TOTAL. This 3- bedroom, 3.5-bathroom is the oldest home in Trent Woods. Originally built as a farmhouse in 1907, this home comes with its original out-buildings and sits on the inside of a loop road thus greatly increasing its visual space from […]
Take a journey through time to a property that marries historic charm with modern amenities. Legend has it that the land on which Hopson House is sited was originally a land grant to Hopson for his service in the Revolutionary War. Hopson House was subsequently built in approximately 1780 with a significant addition constructed by […]
Characteristic Mid-Century Modern Church Designed by Prolific Shelby Architectural Firm! Architectural and Historical Information This classic, yet restrained, Mid-Century Modernist church building, originally built in 1955 and designed by the noted local firm of Breeze, Holland & Riviere, is well maintained and is “move-in” condition for an emerging church, event venue (with appropriate zoning) or […]
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Forks Township, PA | $640,000
c. 1790
Colonial Beach, VA | $435,000
c. 1900
Fairfield, CT | $1,295,000
c. 1907
Somerset, VA | $3,250,000
c. 1823
Port Royal, VA | $1,250,000
c. 1846
New Bedford, MA | $1,050,000
c. 1855
San Jose, CA | $1,988,000
c. 1891
Honolulu, HI | $2,220,000
c. 1937
Essex, CT | $975,000
c. 1845
Manitou Beach, MI | $749,000
c. 1922
Galveston, TX | $1,400,000
c. 1886
Bellefonte, PA | $699,000
c. 1900
Lancaster, PA | $1,795,000
c. 1931
Lancaster, PA | $1,795,000
c. 1931
Beverly, MA | $529,000
c. 1712
Astoria, OR | $1,699,000
c. 1852
Plant City, FL | $849,000
c. 1917
Sylva, NC | $1,750,000
c. 1939
Chicago, IL | $2,199,900
c. 1910
Dallas, TX | $1,699,000
c. 1927
Hazlehurst, MS | $649,000
c. 1950
High Springs, FL | $550,000
c. 1929
Holden, MA | $979,000
c. 1854
Brattleboro, VT | $640,000
c. 1880
Cooperstown, NY | $559,000
c. 1825
Raynham, MA | $839,000
c. 1964
San Antonio, TX | $1,195,000
c. 1937
Gloucester, VA | $4,250,000
c. 1748
Concord, MA | $950,000
c. 1884
Newlin Township, PA | $899,900
c. 1802
Lake Worth Beach, FL | $1,795,000
c. 1934
Richmond, VA | $1,745,000
c. 1881
Oakland, CA | $1,699,000
c. 1965
Smithville, TX | $2,400,000
c. 1887
Latta, SC | $735,000
c. 1900
Washington, DC | $1,900,000
c. 1910
Fair Oaks, CA | $1,595,000
c. 1898
