Do you dream of living in a piece of history? Historic homes are on the market throughout the country, from rustic former farmhouses to red brick mansions dating back to the 1700s.
More than 2,300 historic districts exist in the United States, many with charming older homes that come loaded with history. For many home buyers, it’s the appeal of the neighborhood as well as the home itself that proves a selling point.
But historic homes do come with costs. You could be restricted when it comes to making structural changes to the property. And historic elements of the home such as windows and shutters may be costly to replace if they must be replaced in kind.
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Protecting history
If you’re thinking of investing in a historic home, be sure to get a thorough home inspection. Watch out for things like lead paint and structural issues. You may want to become familiar with the Standards for Rehabilitation, a document from the Secretary of the Interior that lays out how to restore an older home.
While it requires some extra legwork, owning a slice of history can be very rewarding. You can protect your own community’s history and invest in a worthwhile project that preserves the legacy of a home and region.
In the meantime, check out these 51 historic homes scattered across the country.
* Home prices and availability may have changed since time of publication.
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1. Alabama
Year built: 1800
Address: 60/62 Eufaula Ave, Clayton, AL 36016
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/60-62-Eufaula-Ave-Clayton-AL-36016/2085294268_zpid/
List price: $180,000
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2. Alaska
Year built: 1900
Address: 000 Clearwater Riv, Delta Junction, AK 99737
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/000-Clearwater-Riv-Delta-Junction-AK-99737/2085432610_zpid/
List price: $499,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
3. Arizona
Year built: 1938
Address: 33550 S Highjinks Rd, Oracle, AZ 85623
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/33550-S-Highjinks-Rd-Oracle-AZ-85623/2086433439_zpid/
List price: $555,000
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4. Arkansas
Year built: 1849
Address: 106 South Mtn, Jasper, AR 72641
List price: $139,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
5. California
Year built: 1888
Address: 896 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/896-E-Main-St-Ventura-CA-93001/2136355917_zpid/
List price: $1,600,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
6. Colorado
Year built: 1908
Address: 3395 W 30th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3395-W-30th-Ave-Denver-CO-80211/13311127_zpid/
List price: $1,350,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
7. Connecticut
Year built: 1724
Address: 230 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/230-High-Ridge-Road-Stamford-CT-06905/2100668635_zpid/
List price: $479,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
8. Delaware
Year built: 1700
Address: 206 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720
List price: $399,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
9. District of Columbia
Year built: 1900
Address: 1813 N Capitol St NE, Washington, D.C., 20002
https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/1813-N-Capitol-St-NE-20002/home/10072478
List price: $949,000
Image Credit: RedFin.
10. Florida
Year built: 1896
Address: 64 Valencia Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
https://circaoldhouses.com/property/gorgeous-foursquare-built-for-henry-flaglers-railroad-executive/
List price: $945,000
Image Credit: Circa Old Houses.
11. Georgia
Year built: 1778
Address: 104 Barksdale Dr, Washington, GA 30673
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/104-Barksdale-Dr-Washington-GA-30673/234822990_zpid/
List price: $159,300
Image Credit: Zillow.
12. Hawaii
Year built: 1900
Address: 42-1952 Kalapahapuu Rd, Paauilo, HI 96776
List price: $2,425,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
13. Idaho
Year built: 1914
Address: 1602 N 20th St, Boise, ID 83702
List price: $745,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
14. Illinois
Year built: 1911
Address: 303 W North St, Morris, IL 60450
List price: $285,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
15. Indiana
Year built: 1870
Address: 7125 New Augusta Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268
List price: $164,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
16. Iowa
Year built: 1855
Address: 507 N 4th St, Keokuk, IA 52632
List price: $212,500
Image Credit: Zillow.
17. Kansas
Year built: 1854
Address: 2720 Old Creek Ct, Leavenworth, KS 66048
List price: $325,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
18. Kentucky
Year built: 1867
Address: 1801 Sulgrave Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
List price: $7,000,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
19. Louisiana
Year built: 1825
Address: 781 North St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
List price: $369,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
20. Maine
Year built: 1700
Address: 310 Camden Rd, Appleton, ME 04862
List price: $200,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
21. Maryland
Year built: 1870
Address: 332 North Queen Street, Chestertown, Maryland
List price: $449,900
Image Credit: Doug Ashley.
22. Massachusetts
Year built: 1693
Address: 866 Main Street/rt # 6A, Barnstable, MA 02668
List price: $799,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
23. Michigan
Year built: 1800
Address: 11397 Bishop Hwy, Lansing, MI 48911
List price: $797,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
24. Minnesota
Year built: 1874
Address: 400 Saint Paul Ave, Faribault, MN 55021
List price: $469,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
25. Mississippi
Year built: 1731
Address: 708 Orleans St, Natchez, MS 39120
List price: $395,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
26. Missouri
Year built: 1832
Address: 216 N 3rd St, Louisiana, MO 63353
List price: $129,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
27. Montana
Year built: 1876
Address: 622 Kentucky St, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
List price: $310,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
28. Nebraska
Year built: 1856
Address: 117 E Water St, Brownville, NE 68321
List price: $62,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
29. Nevada
Year built: 1880
Address: 105 Water St, Austin, NV 89310
List price: $84,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
30. New Hampshire
Year built: 1668
Address: 79 Main St, New Castle, NH 03854
List price: $999,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
31. New Jersey
Year built: 1638
Address: 406 Swedesboro Rd, Gibbstown, NJ 08027
List price: $2,900,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
32. New Mexico
Year built: 1766
Address: Highway 57, El Guique, NM 87566
List price: $1,100,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
33. New York
Year built: 1699
Address: 1237 Old Post Rd, Rifton, NY 12487
List price: $435,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
34. North Carolina
Year built: 1850
Address: 25915 Us Highway 264 E, Pantego, NC 27860
List price: $149,999
Image Credit: Zillow.
35. North Dakota
Year built: 1908
Address: 605 MAIN Street, Buffalo, ND 58011
List price: $319,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
36. Ohio
Year built: 1850s
Address: 4758 Wilmington Rd, Oregonia, OH 45054
List price: $675,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
37. Oklahoma
Year built: 1901
Address: 506 S Evans Ave, El Reno, OK 73036
List price: $299,900
Image Credit: OldHouseDreams.com.
38. Oregon
Year built: 1910
Address: 804 SE Byers Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801
List price: $315,000
Image Credit: Realtor.com.
39. Pennsylvania
Year built: 1840
Address: 2092 Main St, Narvon, PA 17555
List price: $725,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
40. Rhode Island
Year built: 1880
Address: 46 Dike St, Providence, RI 02909
List price: $899,000
Image Credit: Jim Schatz.
41. South Carolina
Year built: 1920
Address: 172 Wingo St, Inman, SC 29349
List price: $129,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
42. South Dakota
Year built: 1883
Address: 103 S Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
List price: $375,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
43. Tennessee
Year built: 1893
Address: 200 S Sam Davis Ave, Pulaski, TN 38478
List price: $229,900
Image Credit: CircaOldHouses.com.
44. Texas
Year built: 1840
Address: 1024 Fm 521, Palacios, TX 77465
List price: $280,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
45. Utah
Year built: 1860
Address: 97 E Ctr N, Fayette, UT 84630
List price: $139,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
46. Vermont
Year built: 1700s
Address: 6492 Vt Route 100, Whitingham, VT 05361
List price: $495,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
47. Virginia
Year built: 1670
Address: 4750 Warner Hall Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061
List price: $4,500,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
48. Washington
Year built: 1885
Address: 541 Church St, Wilkeson, WA 98396
List price: $200,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
49. West Virginia
Year built: 1912
Address: 1569 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25311
List price: $272,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
50. Wisconsin
Year built: 1830
Address: 5135 Arthur Rd, Slinger, WI 53086
List price: $350,000
Image Credit: Zillow.
51. Wyoming
Year built: 1884
Address: 277 E Gatchell St, Buffalo, WY 82834
List price: $159,900
Image Credit: Zillow.
