6 Country Homes for Sale That Are a Total Bargain
Just a little bit of renovation work required.
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Complete with pretty country porches, these breezy bargains under $100,000 allow you to budget for beautification.
Abbeville, SC
Although you’ll need some elbow grease to restore this 1893 Victorian to its former glory, you won’t be short on inspiration. This five-bedroom, two-bath home is located in the heart of the historic district.
Agent: Donna Brounkowski; greenwoodschomesforsale.com
Listing price: $85,500
Fayette, OH
Begin by peeking beneath the carpet inside this majestic four- bedroom, three-bath home—you just might find floors dating back to the 1860s. Purists will delight in the numerous original features like the staircase banister, wain-scoting, and more.
Agent: Ginni Neuenschwander; wellesbowen.com
Listing price: $60,000
Roper, NC
Two original stained-glass windows shine a colorful glow on the staircase inside this three-bedroom, two-bathroom fixer upper—a throwback from 1918. Peel away the wallpaper or leave it as is for an authentic vintage look.
Agent: Mary Barnes; riverfront-realty.com
Listing price: $67,900
Marion, AL
Grand old trees and shrubs on a large lot await a gardener’s touch. Inside, this 1830s five-bedroom, three-bathroom house requires some TLC, but it has great features, including heart-pine floors, original mantels, and gorgeous millwork.
Agent: Kay Beckett; billmackey.com
Listing price: $90,000
Quincy, IL
Update the kitchen in this circa 1871 four-bedroom, one-and-a- half-bath home, and then you’re all set to entertain in the adjacent formal dining room, which boasts an antique fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Agent: Janet Arns; janetarns.com
Listing price: $88,500
Sidney, IA
Add your own personal touches to this three-bedroom, one-and-a- half-bath bungalow. Fully functional 140-year-old pocket doors and transoms lend plenty of character to the interior.
Agent: Jennifer Morgan; berkshirehathawayhs.com
Listing price: $79,900
Writer 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 Old Houses, which showcases beautiful old houses for sale across the country. See more at CircaOldHouses.com.
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