We’ve rounded up our favorite cheap old houses that we haven’t shared on Instagram or Facebook. In this edition, you’ll find an 1812 farmhouse with a kitchen pantry to die for, plus a cool, cheap mid-century cabin dipping with potential!
Plus… make sure to scroll down for the “Splurge of the Day” - a RIVERFRONT Victorian you’ll be swooning over!
Port Huron, MI
1905 Military Street
$150,000
WHAT IS GOING ON!!!!??? The porch and staircase are out of this world!

This stately historic residence offers over 3,500 square feet of living space, featuring 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, making it one of the larger homes in the area. Located on Port Huron's well-known Military Street, the property is close to downtown amenities, the St. Clair River, parks, and local shops. The home showcases classic architectural character, generous room sizes, and a flexible floor plan ideal for a large single-family residence, multi-generational living, or potential conversion. Original charm and historic details remain throughout, offering a unique opportunity to restore and personalize a truly distinctive property. Some repairs and updates are needed, providing an excellent value-add opportunity for buyers looking to renovate and build equity. With the right vision and improvements, this home has the potential to be a standout property in a desirable, established neighborhood. Price reflects the current condition of the house. Being sold as-is, inspections for information purposes only.
Leslie, GA
139 E Allen Street
$144,990
A literal dollhouse!

Charming 1940s dollhouse in quaint Leslie comprised of 5 lots on 2 parcels beautifully landscaped with Southern favorites, cornering on 3 streets, predominantly original hardwood flooring, French doors, formal living and dining rooms, center hallway, screened porch, 2 original smoke houses/sheds, circular drive accessing 2 streets, and centrally located to Americus, Cordele, Leesburg and Albany.
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Clarksdale, MS
704 Maple Avenue
$120,000
A perfect Colonial Revival foyer!

Step into a rare opportunity to own this historic and timeless home located just one mile from downtown Clarksdale. Built in 1913, this classic Colonial Revival residence blends architectural elegance with exceptional livability, all situated on an unusually large ±0.79-acre lot offering privacy, peace, and room to breathe—an uncommon find in this area. A brick walkway and entry steps welcome you into an exceptionally well maintained home where craftsmanship and character shine at every turn.
Benton, AR
815 Graham Road
$129,900
This cool, mid-century cabin has so much potential!
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New Martinsville, WV
246 Maple Avenue
$100,000
Pocket doors!

Restoration-ready Victorian offering timeless charm and abundant potential. Being sold as-is, this home features 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with hardwood floors, detailed woodwork, pocket-style door openings, and a stained-glass entry door highlighting its historic character. Ideal for buyers looking to reimagine a historic home and unlock its full character.
Peru, ME
19 Knox Road
$145,900
Sits on 1.6 acres, and has the best kitchen pantry. Plus, it dates to 1812!

Tucked away in Peru, this early 1800s farmhouse is the kind of project property buyers wait for offering classic New England character, a rural setting, and plenty of potential for the right renovation. Believed to date back to 1812, the home sits on approximately 1.6 acres and features a compact footprint with three bedrooms and one bath, making it an ideal candidate for a full remodel and reimagining. If you're looking to restore the charm of a vintage farmhouse, this property offers a solid foundation and room to grow with space for gardens, outbuildings, or future improvements. Being sold as-is, this is a great opportunity for buyers ready to bring their vision and craftsmanship to revive a piece of Maine's history.
Helena, AR
815 Poplar Street
$65,000
Those windows make my heart sing!

Step into a rare opportunity to own this historic and timeless home located just one mile from downtown Clarksdale. Built in 1913, this classic Colonial Revival residence blends architectural elegance with exceptional livability, all situated on an unusually large ±0.79-acre lot offering privacy, peace, and room to breathe—an uncommon find in this area. A brick walkway and entry steps welcome you into an exceptionally well maintained home where craftsmanship and character shine at every turn.
Splurge of the Day
Here’s one for the dreamers! We’re excited to share this week’s pick of a gorgeous old house worthy of someone appreciates the craftsmanship of days gone by!
Keokuk, IA
729 Grand Avenue
$595,000
Yes, that’s the Mississippi River!!!!
This stunning home is perched on a bluff and boasts interior woodwork to die for, plus a breezy, waterfront porch!

Impeccably restored 1902 Renaissance Revival riverfront estate on nearly 0.8 acres just 20 minutes from historic Nauvoo, Illinois. Located on a bluff 200 feet above the Mississippi River just upriver from the hydroelectric plant, lock and dam at Keokuk, Iowa in a National Historic District, the property was designed to take advantage of dramatic river views from most rooms. Would be a dream primary residence for a large family, fabulous second home for extended family gatherings, or profitable Airbnb, vacation rental or retreat center given proximity to Nauvoo which receives hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Tremendous value, priced significantly below cost at under $110 per finished square foot.
Huntington, WV
1598 Campbell Drive
$63,900
What a grand, old beauty! Sits back on almost a full acre.
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Rockport, ME
280 Rockland Street
$50,000
This 1860s farmhouse sits on 4 acres! Being sold as a tear-down, but hoping someone here will rescue her!

This 1860s farmhouse sits on a 4+/-acre lot with excellent visibility and frontage on Route 17. The structure is in poor condition. With its prime location, high traffic exposure, and generous acreage, this property is ideal for a brand new vision. This property is being sold in as is condition. This is a town owned property.








