10 Beautiful Historic Houses for Sale Under $100K (2024)

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: $75,000Listing Agent: Ray Crotts, Better Homes & Gardens Young & Co., Spartanburg, SC; (864) 576-1000More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

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: $97,000Listed By: Tim Peevler, Peevler Real Estate, Keokuk, IA; (319) 524-9510More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

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

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

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

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: $99,000Listing Agent: Debbie Gambill, Century 21 Empire Realty, Portsmouth, OH; (740) 354-2112More Information and Interior Photos: CIRCA Old Houses

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

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

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 HousesThe 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.