Here’s your weekly round-up of Cheap Old Houses that just landed on the market. There are two Maine houses making me weak in the knees, plus a $50,000 tiny A-frame that is cute-as-a-button!
The last listing is the cheapest pick of the week - an Italianate stunner in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Enjoy!
Dixfield, ME
946 US Route 2 W
$149,900

Step into the charm and character of a classic New England farmhouse nestled in a picturesque rural setting. Surrounded by open fields and pastures, this inviting property offers the perfect blend of country living and modern convenience. Inside, you'll find bright and welcoming living spaces filled with natural light, along with the warmth and comfort of a wood stove, pellet stove, and wood-fired furnace. The home also features the convenience of first-floor laundry and an attached barn, providing abundant storage and flexibility for hobbies, livestock, or future expansion. Outdoors, enjoy a private deck looking over a large open yard with frontage along beautiful Seven Mile Stream, creating a peaceful backdrop for relaxation, recreation, and enjoying nature. A spacious detached workshop offers excellent space for projects, equipment storage, or a home-based business. Whether you're seeking a hobby farm, a country retreat, or a place to create your dream rural lifestyle, this property offers endless potential in a truly scenic setting.
Gibbon, MN
844 1st Avenue
$125,000

There’s a quiet kind of beauty in old fixer uppers like this and it awaits someone ready for the job. This is the kind of place that hasn’t been polished or rewritten over time, just gently held in place, waiting for someone new to notice it again. Inside, the character is still very much present. The curved center wall in the oversized kitchen gives the heart of the home a softness and flow you don’t often find. A reminder that this space was once designed with intention and warmth. This is a home for someone who appreciates older character and feels inspired by the idea of bringing it forward rather than changing it entirely. A place where the original charm can be honored, restored, and given new life through thoughtful craftsmanship and vision. With the right touch, this property offers the rare opportunity to blend history with renewal — a home that’s been waiting for someone who recognizes what it still has to offer.
Eastport, ME
83 Clark Street
$80,000
Calling all artists! 🎨

Situated on a .27± acre corner lot at Clark and Brewster Streets with distant water views, this 1,167± square foot Cape is ready for its next chapter. Formerly home to the Ostrander Studio Gallery & Sculpture Garden, this early 1800s residence served as the creative workspace of local artist Elizabeth Ostrander for more than 50 years and still showcases various displays of her passion throughout the home and grounds. The first floor provides flexible living space, including two front rooms previously used as artist studios, along with a kitchen, living room, and full bathroom. Upstairs, you will find two bedrooms. The property is in need of major renovation, repairs, vision, and restoration, both inside and out. Once admired gardens have become overgrown and present the opportunity to be thoughtfully revived. Property is being sold as is.
Hooversville, PA
874 Barn Street
$134,900

Fabulous Victorian full of charm, character, and cozy touches that are sure to steal your heart! From the inviting white picket fence to the adorable she shed and beautifully fenced-in yard, this home offers the perfect blend of timeless style and everyday comfort. Inside, you’ll find 3 bedrooms along with warm and inviting living spaces filled with classic Victorian charm. The spacious 2-car garage and additional attic storage provide plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, and extra storage needs. Whether you’re relaxing in the private backyard oasis, enjoying peaceful mornings on the porch, or simply appreciating all the unique character this home has to offer, this property truly checks all the wishlist boxes. The perfect mix of charm, space, and personality is headed your way — and you are not going to want to miss this Hooversville gem!
Brant Lake, NY
599 Beaver Pond Road
$50,000

Nestled on a quiet Adirondack road in the heart of the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area, this unique A-frame tiny home offers a rare opportunity to own an off-grid getaway surrounded by nature. The cabin is a fixer-upper and is being sold as-is, offering endless potential for the right buyer to restore and customize. The property will require a new roof, deck repairs, and cleanup of the overgrown driveway, though the access could easily be reclaimed. There is currently no well or septic system, but an outhouse is on site. Electric service previously existed but has been disconnected for years. Whether you envision a rustic hunting camp, seasonal getaway, or Adirondack escape project, this property is a unique opportunity to create something special in one of the region's most serene wilderness settings.
Memphis, MO
128 Sigler Avenue
$85,500

Own a part of history here! This classic 4-bed, 2-bath home with large rooms has plenty of space for a growing family. Unique features include an original stained-glass window, an etched glass window, folding wood doors, hardwood floors and the original wood banister stairway. There is one bedroom on the main floor and three spacious bedrooms upstairs. The upstairs bathroom has two entry doors and adjoins one bedroom. The main floor bathroom is located to one side of the kitchen and the utility room adjoins the other side that leads to the large back yard. You don't find wrap-around porches like this every day! The perfect spot for morning coffee & evening visits. You'll appreciate the nearly 1/2 acre yard, mature trees, perennials in bloom, spacious lot & storage shed.
Richford, VT
52 Dewey Street
$69,900

Bring your vision and imagination. This Victorian home is being sold AS-IS and has suffered deterioration during years of vacancy. Specific condition is unknown and a Hold Harmless Agreement is required prior to all showings due to safety concerns. An ambitious restoration could potentially bring this historic home back to life. Situated on a generously sized lot that appears to be a double lot.
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Geneva, OH
1388 Sherman Street
$134,900

Exceptional opportunity to restore a historic home in one of Geneva's most desirable neighborhoods. Built circa 1830 and set on a rare oversized lot, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath property offers over 2,000 square feet with character, scale, and restoration potential. The home requires significant renovation and is being sold as-is, but opportunities like this rarely become available in this neighborhood. Spacious yard with mature trees and plenty of room to reimagine the property while preserving its historic presence. Ideal for restoration minded buyer seeking a distinctive project in a highly sought after setting.
Auburn, NY
10 Nelson Street
$35,000

This spacious 2-story single-family residence offers 3,472 square feet of living space and showcases a classic colonial-style brick exterior that provides timeless curb appeal and historic character. Originally built in 1870, the property features 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 3 kitchens, offering flexible layout possibilities for future use. Additional highlights include natural gas forced-air heat, public water and sewer utilities, and a full basement for storage or additional functional space. Situated on a generously sized lot with both covered and open porch areas, this property offers substantial potential for This spacious 2-story single-family residence offers 3,472 square feet of living space and showcases a classic colonial-style brick exterior that provides timeless curb appeal and historic character. Originally built in 1870, the property features 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 3 kitchens, offering flexible layout possibilities for future use. Additional highlights include natural gas forced-air heat, public water and sewer utilities, and a full basement for storage or additional functional space. Situated on a generously sized lot with both covered and open porch areas, this property offers substantial potential for renovation and improvement in a convenient Auburn location.


