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.
1815 center hall house with finished attached barn and 4.4 acres. Original details galore including wide board floors, working fireplaces, original woodwork. Three full baths. Two heating systems. Beautiful views. Walk to town. Barn is completely finished (ten rooms/three floors) with 4 zone heating, its own full kitchen and full bath, underground 2 car garage. […]
Meticulously restored and maintained 19th C Italianate style residence, beautifully set on elevated 1.25-acre lot. Built around 1850 by Silas Horton and occupied by his descendants until the 1960’s. original wrap around porch, floor to ceiling windows, ornate Cupula, marble fireplace mantles, original wide floorboards, in-tact period moldings, trims, banisters, and doors. Large, updated kitchen […]
This is a fantastic opportunity to own this lakeside retreat built in the early 1900s. Set against the tranquil backdrop of Lake Champlain, this expansive property, a grand primary residence, is complemented by a charming collection of cabins dotting the picturesque shoreline. Ideal for hosting large gatherings or accommodating extended family and friends, each cabin […]
Welcoming you behind the gates for the first time in over 30 years, you must not miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity. This gilded age, second-empire estate offers rare city privacy and breathtaking views of Downtown Pittsburgh. Built in 1874, this is the oldest home and largest lot on legendary Grandview Avenue, one of the most famous […]
Welcome to Byrdcliffe Manor. This meticulously updated Victorian farmhouse is where historic charm meets modern comfort. The home is peacefully situated in Woodstock’s historic Byrdcliffe area and just a stones throw to the heart of Woodstock, New York. The home welcomes one with its inviting rocking chair front porch. Upon entering the front door, you’ll […]
“WOODSIDE” – a legacy property for the ages. This expansive colonial farmhouse sits on 10 acres of sweeping emerald lawns backed up to forested lands. This cherished offering is a recently created parcel carved from one of the largest land preservation projects executed in the region, the intended preservation of iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain and […]
Welcome to Ashokan High Point; an exquisite property steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty. It’s clear that this Stone Mansion offers not just a home, but an experience. From the moment you approach the covered Portico with its carved columns, you’re drawn into a world of elegance and tranquility. The spacious interior, with […]
A recognizable icon in the quintessential neighborhood of Stratfield, this lovely Queen Anne Victorian delights inside and out. If you’re searching for an updated antique, with loads of character and charm, then look no more. This one will have you at the wrap-around porch! Or maybe the stained-glass windows? The owners meticulously researched the era […]
This Victorian home is nestled on a corner lot with impressive, original millwork inside and out and believed to have been built in the late 1800’s. The interior has original wood floors and cypress pocket doors, a formal sitting room and living room that leads to the kitchen, picture moldings and beautiful, original fireplaces. The […]
1830’s Stunning Greek Revival in charming, historic Falls Village, CT. This beautiful home has been meticulously restored and retains its original footprint. All restorations, repairs and additions have been made to respect the period of the house, yet to keep in harmony with modern living. The interior is loaded with historic features and ample, light-filled […]
This property features two living rooms, kitchen with gas range and Sub-Zero refrigerator, a primary bedroom with gorgeous wood barrel-vaulted ceiling, and four fireplaces across two floors of living space. The yard is fully fenced and includes a large garage/outbuilding perfect for storing your toys, a deck off of the kitchen, a covered patio for […]
This classic Astorian Victorian is awaiting its new owner. Situated at the end of a quiet, dead-end street in Uppertown Astoria with captivating views of the Columbia River, the Megler Bridge, and the Goonies House. Large windows in every room fill the home with light even on cloudy days. The first floor features a large […]
Welcome to the Griffin-Crabtree home, ca. 1906. A charming Historic Riverside home that has undergone extensive preservation over the past 19 years. A previous renovation in the 80’s removed most of the historic details and the current owner has worked diligently since 2005 to recreate while preserving it’s historic significance from door and window trims […]
Watch the Virtual Tour, here. Welcome to 4827 Hazel Avenue, a 2022 recipient of the “Gift to the Streets” award by the University City Historical Society. Completely renovated in 2017, this home, sits comfortably nestled in a row of well-dressed, turn-of-the-century Queen Anne twins with colorfully painted front porches and carefully manicured gardens in the […]
Here’s your opportunity to own a successful turn key B&B on Ocracoke Island! The Castle B&B on Silver Lake is one of Ocracoke’s most treasured landmarks. The Castle is a visually striking structures on the harbor, with its steep-pitched roof, many dormers, roof-top widow’s walk and cedar shake exterior. This unique structure with Outer Banks […]
Watch the Virtual Tour, here. Welcome to “The Aerie,” a historical gem nestled on 1.47 acres overlooking the Town of Glen Alpine in Western North Carolina. Built in 1905, this home holds a rich legacy as the old E.A. Hennessee Home Place, boasting stunning views of Table Rock, Hawksbill and Grandfather mountains. With its classic […]
Situated on a lovely block in the Carrollton section of Uptown New Orleans, this elegant two bed, two bath home has charming historic details to spare paired seamlessly with all the modern amenities you could ask for. The impeccably renovated kitchen with Bosch appliances and stone countertops is a chef’s dream. Just off the kitchen […]
Looking for the perfect weekend escape? Historic Greenwich, in Cumberland County, New Jersey, is an hour and 45 minutes from Princeton, an hour from Philadelphia and the New Jersey shore, and a world apart. Settled in 1686 at the intersection of the Cohansey River and the Delaware Bay, Greenwich today boasts scores of 18th and […]
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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
Somerset, VA | $3,250,000
c. 1823
Longview, WA | $529,000
c. 1924
Colonial Beach, VA | $435,000
c. 1900
Astoria, OR | $475,000
c. 1914
Fishkill, NY | $4,385,000
c. 1924
Campbell Hall, NY | $725,000
c. 1833
West Hurley, NY | $4,500,000
c. 1918
Fairfield, CT | $1,295,000
c. 1907
Falls Village, CT | $799,000
c. 1830
Astoria, OR | $589,000
c. 1950
Philadelphia, PA | $725,000
c. 1925
Clarksville, TX | $350,000
c. 1927
Montclair, NJ | $2,995,000
c. 1925
Williamstown, MA | $1,300,000
c. 1764
