10 Beautiful Historic Houses for Sale Under $100,000

You dont have to pay a fortune to snag the old house of your dreams.

By Elizabeth FinkelsteinPublished: Jul 29, 2014

You don't have to pay a fortune to snag the old house of your dreams. These 10 historical homes are loaded with vintage charm, and are all on sale for under $100,000!

Chetopa, Kansas

This circa 1870 home is said to be the oldest house in Chetopa, Kansas—a tiny haven with just over 1,000 residents. The interior is teeming with original carved woodwork and features pocket doors and two Victorian-era fireplaces. Updated 10 years ago with all-new plumbing, wiring and bathrooms, the home hasn't been lived in since. The long and short of it? You're about to strike old-house gold for just $59,000. Asking Price: $59,000 Listing Agent: Sally Davis, Davis Real Estate, Columbus KS; (620) 674-2260 More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

Union, South Carolina

History buffs will fall in love with the circa 1844 Dawkins House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Andrew McGrath, the last confederate Governor of South Carolina, used the home's library as his temporary office during the Civil War. The stately Federal-style home features over 4,000 square feet of gorgeous historical details, including stained glass windows, a fanlight above the door, and eight (yes, eight!) fireplaces. Asking Price: $75,000 Listing Agent: Ray Crotts, Better Homes & Gardens Young & Co., Spartanburg, SC; (864) 576-1000 More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

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Keokuk, Iowa

You won't want to miss the stunning interior of this circa 1857 Italianate-style home (click through to see!). We're talking marble mantels, a 40-foot long great hall, original double front doors and crown molding as far as the eye can see. This brick beauty contains all the historical elegance you could hope for, and is selling for just $97,000. Asking Price: $97,000 Listed By: Tim Peevler, Peevler Real Estate, Keokuk, IA; (319) 524-9510 More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

Zanesville, Ohio

What if we offered you six fireplaces and over 3,000 square feet of historical magic for just $89,000? It's hard to believe, but this majestic Zanesville house is the real thing! The interior woodwork is a must-see. Putnam, which was annexed to Zanesville in 1872, is one of the oldest settlements in Ohio and played an important role in the functioning of the Underground Railroad. Asking Price: $89,000 Listing Agent: Daniel Robison, Lepi & Associates, Zanesville, OH; (740) 455-3730 More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

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Bethany, Connecticut

We're simply swooning over the circa 1765 Uri Tuttle Home, which is nestled on half-an-acre of private country land in Bethany, Connecticut. Having survived for nearly 250 years, this is old-fashioned charm at its finest! Inside you'll find original ceiling beams and all the wood paneling you could ever dream of. Asking Price: $99,000 Listing Agent: Joel Matson, Divine Realty, Seymour, CT; (203) 393-2912 More Information and Interior Photos: Divine Realty

Grandview, Texas

If you love fixer-uppers, you'll fall head-over-heels for this Queen Anne-style gem in Grandview, Texas. The description mentions a "gorgeous wood mantel, grand staircase & intricate woodwork in the parlor." We're holding our breath to see interior photos of this one! It needs leveling and some restoration work, but the chance to kick back on that beautiful Victorian porch would make it all worth it. Asking Price: $99,000 Listing Agent: Darla Dudley, Windermere Real Estate, Grandview, TX; (817) 866-3000 More Information: RE/_MAX Heartland

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West Portsmouth, Ohio

Old stone houses make us weak in the knees! This one dates all the way back to 1797, and was the home of Revolutionary War soldier Philip Moore, Jr. It's been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975, when it was restored as an authentic, primitive stone home. If you truly want to step back in time, you'll need to see the inside of this remarkable piece of history. Asking Price: $99,000 Listing Agent: Debbie Gambill, Century 21 Empire Realty, Portsmouth, OH; (740) 354-2112 More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

Bridgeport, Alabama

Dating back to 1891, this lovely Alabama home is filled to the brim with Victorian whimsy. Having been well maintained for the last several years, the home still boasts its historical hardware, fireplace mantels, claw-foot tub and cast-iron farm sink. The best part? It's move-in ready! Asking Price: $95,000 Listing Agent: Kendall McByar, Bellora Realtors, Trenton, GA; (423) 309-0491 More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

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Jonesville, Michigan

The Italianate style is alive and well in Jonesville, Michigan, where you'll encounter this stately brick home on the market for just $89,000! We're ogling the fanciful, bracketed cornice and the abundance of historical detail remaining inside. Asking Price: $89,000 Listing Agent: Mark Goedert, Goedert Real Estate, Adrian, MI; (517) 265-9644 More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

Armstrong, Iowa

Victorian lovers will adore this cute-as-a-button home in Armstrong, Iowa, which was built in 1893. Enjoy the double-decker porch, or peek inside for a glance at some fanciful original woodwork. It can be all yours for just $79,900! Asking Price: $79,900 Listing Agent: Cinde Andersen, Century 21 Northland Realty, Fairmont, MN; (507) 238-4796 More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses The Old and the Beautiful blogger Elizabeth Finkelstein is a self-proclaimed old house addict on a lifelong hunt for her perfect historic home. From big Victorian fixer-uppers to tiny colonials to mid-century modern masterpieces, Elizabeth believes that the best homes show the charm of having been loved over time. She chronicles it all on her website CIRCA, which showcases beautiful old houses for sale across the country.

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Elizabeth Finkelstein

Elizabeth Finkelstein and her husband, Ethan Finkelstein, are the brains behind the popular Instagram and newsletter Cheap Old Houses. Together, they restore historic homes in HGTV’s series Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House? Elizabeth grew up in an 1850s home lovingly restored by her parents, so her love for crown molding and peeling wallpaper runs in her gene pool. She holds a master’s degree in historic preservation and has put in years of professional work restoring old houses. While not filming or nurturing the vast and wonderful @cheapoldhouses community, the couple spends time restoring their own cheap old farmhouse — a little slice of heaven they snagged for a cool $70,000.

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