Welcome to your mid-week round-up of cheap old houses we’re loving right now. A Maryland house in a historic district is packed with charm, and a $99,000 Washington State bungalow on 3 acres is calling your name!
Scroll to the bottom for the splurge of the day…. a Carpenter Gothic beauty with the most exquisite interior detail!
Eden, NC
447 Cascade Avenue
$137,700
Salisbury, MD
505 Poplar Hill Avenue
$129,900

Located within the desirable Newtown Historic District, this classic 1925 home is full of potential and timeless character just waiting to be brought back to life. With solid bones and original features throughout, this property presents a rare opportunity for investors or buyers with a vision to restore a piece of history to its former glory. From its charming architectural details to its spacious layout, the possibilities here are endless. If you’re looking to renovate and create a truly unique personal residence, this home offers the perfect canvas. Being sold as-is, this is your chance to reimagine and revitalize a historic property in a convenient Salisbury location.
Canton, OH
1002 29th Street NE
$150,000

Full of classic charm and fresh updates, this Storybook Canton home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath. A covered front porch welcomes you inside to a spacious living room featuring hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, and built-in bookshelf. The formal dining room provides a great space for gathering, while the kitchen offers an arched doorway to the breakfast nook, a built-in china cabinet, and a convenient half bath nearby. Upstairs, you'll find hardwood floors throughout, three bedrooms, a full bath with tub/shower combo, plus charming built-in hallway storage and a laundry chute. Outside, enjoy a backyard patio, detached 2-car garage, and shed.
Camden, SC
207 York Street
$149,900
Raymond, WA
138 Ward Creek Road
$99,000

Tucked away at the very end of a quiet dead-end road, this rare 3+ acre property offers a level of privacy and natural beauty that’s becoming nearly impossible to find. Surrounded by mature trees and the peaceful sounds of nature, this setting feels like your own private retreat—yet still within easy reach of town. A year-round creek winds through the property, creating a truly special waterfront feature that transforms this land into your own personal park. Imagine walking your property lines along the water, setting up a picnic under the trees, or simply enjoying the calm, quiet atmosphere that only a setting like this can provide. The expansive acreage offers endless potential—gardens, trails, outdoor living spaces, or future expansion—while the existing home provides a starting point for your vision. Whether you’re looking to renovate, build equity, or create a custom getaway, the groundwork is already here with power, septic, and a natural spring water source in place. This isn’t just a property—it’s an opportunity to own a piece of land that feels untouched, private, and truly yours. Properties with this kind of setting, water feature, and seclusion rarely come available at this price point.
Chester, IL
205 W Harrison Street
$145,000

Welcome to Rose Manor! Theodore Harnagel named this home after his grandmother, Rosalie Polich. Ted or Dick (as so many called him) loved this home from 1970 until he went into the senior home in 2023. For history buffs, this home stems back to the early roots of Chester when the entire town was on the riverfront. Samuel Smith was the founder of Chester, and the original brick part of the home was built by Mr. Smith in 1829 (county says 1841) and believed to be the "first" brick and frame dwelling in Chester. The back addition was built around 1981. Ted added the "crows nest" dormer on the top for an unobstructed view of the mighty Mississippi. And that view is still spectacular. The home could use some repairs (flat roof on back section needs replaced) and updating, but the wood floors are original, the staircase is original, and the two fireplaces with original mantles are just works of art. The heirs who inherited this wonderful place hope that someone will purchase it who will love it and care for it like Uncle Ted did. It's going to take a special buyer who loves historical homes to really appreciate this one. Come and see what Rose Manor is like and watch the river roll by. This isn't just a house - It's certainly a work of art. What an amazing bread and breakfast or Vrbo this could be. There are two parcels (2 lots) with this one, 203 and 205 W Harrison sold together. Come sit and watch the trains and barges go by while the new bridge is coming together. Ah...beautiful.
Hertford, NC
231 Deep Creek Road
$150,000

If you've been dreaming about restoring a classic farmhouse and making it your own, this is your opportunity. Nearly 75 years of history live within these walls, and from the moment you step through the front door, you're welcomed by warm hardwood floors and glimpses of updates layered throughout the decades. A formal foyer sets the tone, with a sitting room just off the entry. Outside, several outbuildings are ready to be brought back to life — workshop, storage, hobby space, small homestead setup — the bones are there!
Sterling, MI
120 Greenwood Street
$44,900
Splurge of the Day
Brockport, NY
6590 Lake Road S
$435,000
This Carpenter Gothic beauty is out of this world!

Illustrating one of the most enchanting architectural styles to emerge from 19th-century America, this Carpenter Gothic home and barn—gracefully positioned at the corner of Lake Road South and Reed Road—feel as though they’ve been lifted from the pages of a storybook. Inspired by the European Gothic Revival movement, the property offers a rare chance to own not just a home, but a piece of living history in a world of cookie-cutter construction. Built in 1849 for John B. Reed, son of Sweden’s first Town Supervisor, and reflecting the influence of celebrated designer Andrew Jackson Downing, the home stands as a testament to craftsmanship and character that has endured for generations. Steeply pitched roofs, intricate woodwork, vertical siding, and ornate trim create a silhouette that is both striking and timeless—an architectural legacy waiting to be cherished and carried forward.







