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Search the Country's Most Exquisite Old Houses for Sale.

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. 1910
  • Valley Cottage, New York
  • $489,000

Historic Charm meets contemporary convenience. Check out this circa 1910 Farmhouse with timeless appeal, situated on a .30 acre lot. The 3 BR, 2 Bath Colonial features an inviting veranda perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Step in and be transported into a Home & Gardens Magazine. You will appreciate the beautiful hardwood floors and reclaimed […]

c. 1753
  • White Post, Virginia
  • $4,000,000

This Northern Virginia inn and restaurant offers an amazing opportunity to own a luxurious Provence-inspired Select Registry inn, aWine Spectator Award of Excellence restaurant and a wedding and corporate event venue on over 8 bucolic acres in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. This historic luxury inn offers 11 guest rooms and suites, an intimate […]

c. 1890
  • Woodstock, Vermont
  • $2,450,000

The Quintessential Vermont Inn in the Quintessential Vermont town is looking for its next steward(s)! Jackson House Inn is an historic Select Registry© property in the charming town of Woodstock, minutes from some of the top attractions in the state. The Inn attracts excellent year-round business in one of the top tourist destinations in the […]

c. 1912
  • Lebanon, New Jersey
  • $695,000

Watch the Virtual Tour, here. Featured last year in New Jersey Monthly magazine, this authentic, circa 1912 log cabin is a captivating blend of storybook charm and artisan craftsmanship with a modern twist. All spaces have been designed and renovated, infused and curated with furniture, lighting, objects and art. Original character remains intact and prominent […]

c. 1924
  • Moreland Hills, Ohio
  • $4,195,000

Horse Farm with 2 incredible homes! An exceptional generational equestrian estate graces the top of the Chagrin Valley with a glorious historic farm, a rarity of its kind. This Moreland Hills gem sprawls over 20 acres with a century-old masterpiece meticulously designed and built by Dominic Benes from Cleveland’s celebrated architectural firm, Hubbell and Benes. […]

Update: The Black Walnut is under contract, so we are no longer sending financials or setting up tours of the property. If the status changes, we will notify you immediately. Thank you for your interest. Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn is located at 288 Montford Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. Asheville, NC is one of […]

c. 1927
  • Summerville, Georgia
  • $429,000

Charming, private, historic hilltop home balances historical elements and modern luxuries! This stately home is stylistically unique, drawing on federalist elements without abandoning its relaxed rural equestrian lifestyle feel that is unapologetically ‘classic farmhouse’. Nestled in the sleepy NW Georgia mountain town, Summerville, the county seat of Chattooga County. Floor to ceiling windows; original trim […]

c. 1925
  • Clearwater, Florida
  • $1,200,000

6 units in desirable Clearwater, Florida two blocks from the waters of Clearwater Harbor. In direct path of growth between downtown Clearwater and the thriving city of Dunedin. Properties are being revitalized all around in this neighborhood. Historic dual buildings with old world charm, long term tenants, & growing rents. Several short term rentals 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 […]

c. 1947
  • Monticello, Maine
  • $264,498

Four Season Vacation Property In Maine. Could You Use A Getaway Place Up In Maine? These Days, Many In The Audience Are On The Hunt Online. Seriously Looking For A Place In Great Condition With Lots Of Living Space. Searching For A Friendly Location And Room To Fit A Multi-Generational Group Of Loved Ones. Maine […]

c. 1924
  • Hunting Valley, Ohio
  • $3,900,000

Roundwood Manor is a property that speaks to another era, a time when the greatest luxury was a pastoral retreat away from the cares of the city into the hills of Hunting Valley. One of the most iconic homes in the midwest, the estate was initially designed for OP and MJ Van Sweringen by famed […]

c. 1823
  • Somerset, Virginia
  • $3,250,000

Frascati, c. 1823. Here is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a national landmark perfectly located on 62.74 acres in the Somerset estate area of Orange County. Frascati was built for Philip Barbour, Associate Justice for the Supreme Court by John Perry, known for his work for Thomas Jefferson in building the University of Virginia […]

c. 1850
  • Warwick, New York
  • $1,895,000

The historic Peach Grove House has an all new look. The Peach Grove Team has performed a labor of love by giving this historic home a whole new look and feel. As such, we are excited to introduce the Peach Grove House at its best! Looking for a charming historical estate with beautiful rooms, sophisticated […]

What an opportunity to own this historical estate. This magnificent Tudor revival home was built in the early 1900’s by the famous Elliott Dunwoody architect from Atlanta. Remaining true to its original design this home has a slate roof, copper gutters, brick exterior, detached three car garage that is grand in style all sitting on […]

c. 1851
  • Lorman, Mississippi
  • $1,645,000

Canemount was constructed in 1855 by John and Frances Louise Murdoch. The 40 acre property is surrounded by 3,500 acres of Canemount Wildlife Management Area where some of the finest hunting in the Mississippi Delta can be had. Canemount’s extraordinary Italianate architecture was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Today, Canemount […]

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to reside in Robinhood, one of Georgetown’s most desirable neighborhoods; just a 5 minute walk to Robinhood Marina & The Osprey Restaurant and a 15 minute drive to Five Islands Lobster Co. and Downtown Bath. This historic home was completely renovated from 2004-2009, benefits from a right-of-way to Riggs Cove […]

c. 1825
  • Lynchburg, Virginia
  • $375,000

C. 1825 this Historical home is the last vestige of the Watering Branch Community known as The Mason House. Includes an additional Parcel #18 on St Augustine St. Over 4000 sq ft of Living space. Amazing Brick Home , 10′ Ceilings on main Level, Large Rooms, Center hall staircase, Tall Windows, Wide plank wood floors, […]

c. 1914
  • Carthage, North Carolina
  • $325,000

Stylishly detailed Neoclassical Revival house built in 1914 from plans by noted Raleigh architect Frank B. Simpson. Located in a prominent location in the Carthage Historic District, the Charles T. Sinclair House offers 12 beautifully appointed rooms for use as a residence or inn! Architectural and Historical Information This stylishly detailed Neoclassical Revival house was […]

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Lake Worth Beach, FL | $1,795,000
c. 1934

Smithtown, NY | $879,000
c. 1900

Stamford, CT | $789,000
c. 1705

Newport, NH | $420,000
c. 1880

Mobile, AL | $499,000
c. 1867

Dallas, TX | $1,274,000
c. 1920

Minot, ME | $1,250,000
c. 1880

Union, WV | $325,000
c. 1830

New Bedford, MA | $925,000
c. 1844

Delhi, NY | $1,275,000
c. 1875

Union, ME | $630,000
c. 1820

Greensboro, GA | $3,500,000
c. 1883

Cambridge, MA | $775,000
c. 1913

Montclair, NJ | $1,900,000
c. 1902

Lynchburg, VA | $650,000
c. 1874

Austin, TX | $3,850,000
c. 1934

Schoharie, NY | $699,000
c. 1869

Cooperstown, NY | $810,000
c. 1826

Macon, GA | $1,385,000
c. 1890

Altadena, CA | $2,750,000
c. 1925

Shrewsbury, MA | $675,000
c. 1900

Saarland, Germany | $3,700,000
c. 1570

Charlton, NY | $1,400,000
c. 1820

Rose Valley, PA | $595,000
c. 1860

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

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