We’ve rounded up our favorite cheap old houses that we haven’t shared on Instagram or Facebook. In this edition, you’ll find a Greek Revival mansion that has my jaw on the floor! Enjoy it, and so many others… and I hope you find your dream project!

Geneva, NY

140 Genesee Street
$149,900

You won’t regret clicking through to see the moldings in this spectacular Greek Revival!


Welcome to 140 Genesee Street – a grand 3,280 sq ft single-family Greek Revival home, blending timeless charm with key updates. Features include 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, enclosed second-floor porch, full unfinished basement and under house garage. Recent improvements include a new 200-amp electric service. Set on a corner lot, just minutes from downtown Geneva’s shops, restaurants, and schools. A unique opportunity to restore a home with true historic appeal!

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Jackson, MI

939 Backus Street
$82,000

This house is making eyes at you!
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Welcome to this delightful four-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home, built in 1930. This property offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern possibilities. Inside, you'll find a firelit living room with gas fireplace, a formal dining room, and off the kitchen is a charming breakfast nook. There is a first floor bedroom and full bath with three additional bedrooms and a half bath located upstairs - one with its own private balcony! There is a 15x10 enclosed sun porch/3-season room ... add an electric fireplace and enjoy sun and outdoors year-round. This home is ready to be transformed into something truly special!

Parsons, KS

1530 Grand Avenue
$149,900

A huge Victorian with a showstopping staircase!


A beautiful "Painted Lady” in the historic 2nd Ward! Hard to find 6 bedrooms (YES, 6!) and 3 bathrooms. Gracious entryway, updated metal roof, updated electrical and plumbing, updated kitchen and detached 2 car garage all on a corner lot! Gorgeous newer front porch and central heat/air.

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Peoria, IL

505 W Armstrong Avenue
$129,900

Peoria strikes again! This time, with vintage bathroom tile and a gorgeous hearth!


This charming 2-story brick beauty offers 4 bedrooms and is full of character, from the beautiful woodwork and arched doorways to built-ins and cozy details throughout. Fresh paint and updated flooring give the home a light, clean feel, while ceiling fans and a wood-burning fireplace add comfort and warmth. With a convenient location and solid updates already done, this home is the perfect blend of move-in ready and opportunity to make it your own!

Flint, MI

821 Martin Luther King Avenue
$50,000

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Step into history with this grand colonial offering character and endless potential. Featuring 10 spacious bedrooms, a flexible layout and generous square footage, the property presents an excellent opportunity to restore, reimagine, or convert into a multi-family residence. Ideal for investors, renovators, or visionaries looking to bring new life to a classic home. Being sold as-is, this property offers limitless possibilities for the right buyer ready to unlock its full potential.

Quenemo, KS

424 N 5th Street
$125,000

Stately woodwork and over an acre of land!


Stately, 2 story home with 4 bedrooms 1.5 baths and a basement on 1.42 acres with original woodwork, hardwood floors, upstairs sleeping porch. Stained glass windows, original radiators are disconnected. Lots of history in this old house! Being sold as-is.

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Griswold, CT

1861 Glasgo Road
$113,000

A hilltop church, waiting for your creative juices to flow!


Step inside this historic 1880 church located in Griswold, offering 1,872 square feet of interior space set on over an acre of land in an elevated hilltop setting. This unique property presents an exceptional opportunity to restore, renovate, or repurpose. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping centers, schools, and local amenities, with a nearby hospital approximately 20 minutes away.

Albany, GA

908 W 2nd Avenue
$149,900

Vintage charm everywhere, and OMG those trees!!!!


Beneath Albany's iconic canopy of trees stands a classic brick cottage offering 1, 428 square feet of preserved character and timeless architectural appeal. Its traditional brick exterior, cottage proportions, and rooflines reflect the craftsmanship of an earlier era, while a newer roof (less than two years old) and updated HVAC system provide modern peace of mind. Inside, original hardwood floors, arched doorways, detailed trim work, and large windows fill the home with abundant natural light. The living room is anchored by a charming fireplace with decorative hearth and mantle and opens through French doors into the formal dining room accented by a chandelier, creating an inviting flow for entertaining and everyday living!

Splurge of the Day

Here’s one for the dreamers! We’re excited to share a “more expensive, but still way below the average cost of a home in America” pick of the day.

Graham, NC

200 Albright Avenue
$325,000

This charming, white Victorian stole my heart! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s filled with original woodwork.


Step back in time with the Dr. William Long House, a beautifully preserved Queen Anne–style Victorian located at 200 Albright Avenue in Graham. Built with craftsmanship and detail rarely seen today, this historic home has 2,990 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. This property has all of the architectural charm with unlimited potential for restoration!