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I can imagine sitting on that porch all day 😍📍 915 W Clark St., Champaign IL🔨 1924🏠 4,872 sq ft, 5 bed, 3.5 bath💵 $785,0...
04/25/2025

I can imagine sitting on that porch all day 😍

📍 915 W Clark St., Champaign IL
🔨 1924
🏠 4,872 sq ft, 5 bed, 3.5 bath
💵 $785,000

(Photos by Creg McDonald of Realty Select One)

That exterior 😍 And that landing looks like such a sweet spot to rest📍 402 E Main St, Eaton OH🔨 1860🏠 2,797 sq ft, 4 bed...
03/18/2025

That exterior 😍 And that landing looks like such a sweet spot to rest

📍 402 E Main St, Eaton OH
🔨 1860
🏠 2,797 sq ft, 4 bed, 2 bath

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As you walk through the front door, you'll notice the beautiful arched front door and winding staircase, crown molding, chair rail and wonderful 10ft high ceilings throughout the home.

The first floor features spacious rooms like the parlor and living room. The living room features a gas fireplace and is open to the large dining room. On this floor you'll also find a full bath, nice sized eat-in kitchen, laundry room (formally the original kitchen) and a enclosed porch offering wonderful flex space.

Upstairs at the first landing you'll find the spacious main bedroom with a large walk-in closet, and a full bath. Up a few more stairs you'll find the remaining 3 bedrooms perfect for a family needing more space.

Outside a private courtyard enhances the property's charm and outdoor living perfect for kids and pets with access off the parlor or enclosed porch. The fenced in backyard offers a large space perfect for recreation, relaxation or gardening.

(Photos & description by Tina Meredith of Irongate - Springboro)

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I love a widow's walk. Check out the 1890s photo of three women up there in their fancy hats and dresses.📍 7955 W 400 N,...
03/14/2025

I love a widow's walk. Check out the 1890s photo of three women up there in their fancy hats and dresses.

📍 7955 W 400 N, Boggstown, IN 46110
🔨 1874
🏠 4,902 sq ft, 3 bed, 3.5 bath

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Historic 1870's Italianate Farm House on 16 Acres w/ Barn, Pasture, Private Forest & 5 Miles of View!! This One-Of-A-Kind Property has been Completely Renovated w/ High Attention to Craftsmanship & Modern Engineering Standards...all While Retaining its Original Architectural Elegance. The Home Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Grand Formal Living Room/Parlor, Dining Room, Office/Den, Summer Kitchen, 3 Fireplaces, Laundry/Mud Room & 11Ft Ceilings w/ Over 3500 Square Feet of Finished Living Space; Plus a Basement, Unfinished 3rd Floor, Roof-Top Widow's Walk & 3 Separate Porches.

Original Woodwork & Details Have Been Painstakingly Refinished...Ornate Handcrafted Entry Doors, Hardwood Floors, 9ft Interior Doors, Trim, Hardware, Fireplaces, Shutters, Built-in Hutch, Grand Staircase, Plaster Walls, Plaster Medallions & Plaster Crown Moldings all Retain Their 1870's Grandeur.

Property Features Include: 15.74 acres spread across 2 parcels...7 of those acres feature the home, the barn & pasture; the remaining acreage is private forest. This property is full of rich history, from its beginning as a 900 acre farm house to the modern country lifestyle for today.

(Photos & description by Dustin Royer of Red Oak Real Estate Group)

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This is THE best church conversion I've EVER seen. The original 1875 exterior is fabulous, and while I normally don't li...
03/14/2025

This is THE best church conversion I've EVER seen.

The original 1875 exterior is fabulous, and while I normally don't like modern interiors, this is amazing!

📍 501 Fletcher Ave Apt D, Indianapolis IN
🔨 1875
🏠 4,070 sq ft, 3 bed, 3.5 bath

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Don't be fooled by this home's prim and proper exterior. Just below the surface lies a cauldron of exciting space and sexy finishes. This is a well-located Downtown home that radiates charisma!

Breathtaking architecture from two eras combine to make an utterly unique and stimulating home.

(Photos & description by Joe Everhart of Everhart Studio Ltd)

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This opulent estate reminds me of some palaces I toured in Europe. The estate features a main residence with 5 bedrooms ...
03/13/2025

This opulent estate reminds me of some palaces I toured in Europe. The estate features a main residence with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths as well as six rental properties that were originally servants' quarters.

Architect Howard Van Doren Shaw built it in 1914 for lumber tycoon William Goodman and his wife Erna in the exclusive Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago. The owner has spent 40 years restoring it to its original splendor.

📍 1355 N Astor St, Chicago, IL
🔨 1914
🏠 25,000 sq ft, 16 bed, 17 bath

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One of Chicago's iconic estates, showcasing over 25,000 Sq. Ft. of combined living spaces and situated on nearly a third of an acre on Gold Coast's most coveted Astor street. This palatial architectural masterpiece designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw for the Goodman Family is a true hallmark of Chicago's rich history.

This distinguished estate is centered around a one-of-a-kind tremendous courtyard, meticulously landscaped with lush gardens and flowing fountains, transporting you to the tranquil Italian countryside, creating a peaceful sanctuary in the vibrant urban setting.

The main residence of the estate features over 10,000 sq. ft. of exquisitely renovated grand spaces blending timeless elegance with modern luxury. No expense was spared in creating this treasure. Every inch of the home exudes sophistication and grandeur, featuring 13' ceilings, venetian plaster walls, incredible intricate millwork and hardwood oak flooring throughout, fireplaces with magnificent original marble mantles, and gold plated fixtures.

In addition to the main residence, Astor Court showcases six gorgeous unique rental units, each with its own distinct charm and character, generating significant income. The entire estate encompasses 45 rooms, 16 bedrooms, 17 baths and 18 fireplaces. This extraordinary estate is perfectly situated just steps from Michigan Avenue, the lakefront, parks, premier shops, favorite restaurants, and world-class entertainment.

(Photos & description by Natasha Motev of Jameson Sotheby's)

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It's a George Barber house!Barber was one of the most successful architects of the Victorian era. He sold his blueprints...
03/04/2025

It's a George Barber house!

Barber was one of the most successful architects of the Victorian era. He sold his blueprints through a mail order catalog, and his homes can be found in all 50 states.

📍 140 S Sycamore St, Campbellsburg, IN
🔨 1900
🏠 3,292 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath

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John T. C. Wilkins built a modest 2 story farmhouse on Sycamore Street at the entrance to town. His son, William later occupied the house and in the late 1890s undertook a major renovation, expanding its footprint and adding embellishments, including horseshoe-shaped stained-glass windows, elaborate spindled porch work and ornate oak staircase - all adapted from pattern books published by George Barber.

Wilkins' other sons-James, John and Tom also employed services of George Barber to construct their own elaborate Queen Anne houses Campbellsburg. Today this group of 4 surviving houses constitutes a rare concentration of Barber homes in a small-town setting.

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(Photos & description from Missie Cambron)

The original tile in that bathroom, and a turret too! 😮 Such a quite storybook house at an amazing price📍 2112 W 12th St...
11/21/2024

The original tile in that bathroom, and a turret too! 😮 Such a quite storybook house at an amazing price

📍 2112 W 12th St, Anderson, IN
💰 $180,000
🏠 1930, 3,940 sq ft, 4 bed, 3 bath
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Don't go for the boring cookie-cutter home! This unique piece of history gives you ALL of the character. A 1930 gem has so many custom details you can't pass up. From the brickwork out front, the front door under the turret, opening up into the most beautiful archways, custom brick fireplaces, & original hardwood floors. Don't forget to check out the original mail slot & laundry chute! The current owners have left the charm, but updated some areas to today's aesthetic. The furnace, a/c, and electrical box were updated in 2023. Roof & kitchen cabinets are less than 10 years old. Remodeled main level bath in 2024 & a new mantle. The basement has 8ft ceilings that give so much potential with the space to use as needed!
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📞 Listing Agent: Paige Corbett, The Stewart Home Group, [email protected]
(Photos & description provided by agent’s listing)

Can't you just imagine sitting in that belvedere watching the sunrise with a cup of coffee in your hands?📍 205 W Swager ...
11/20/2024

Can't you just imagine sitting in that belvedere watching the sunrise with a cup of coffee in your hands?

📍 205 W Swager Dr, Fremont, IN
💰 $324,900
🏠 1839, 5,016 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath
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The most recognizable early 1800's home in Steuben County is on the market for quite possibly the first time. This classic two-story residence is a throwback to the railroad and lumber days in the early history of Steuben County. From the cupola at the peak to the cut stone foundation, every inch of this home speaks of years gone by. Long considered a stopping place during the era of the underground railroad, this house has a story to tell. The second-floor ballroom must have had evenings filled with opulent entertaining with guest lists filled with well-known names of the times. The grounds are nearly eight acres, right at the edge of town. You've often dreamed of seeing this house become a museum, a destination restaurant, a board and breakfast or some other purpose, and now is the time. Buyers should have in hand pre-approval for conventional or portfolio lending or proof of funds. They'll leave the player piano and the pump organ to get you started on your vision quest!
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📞 Listing Agent: Mark Bock, Mike Thomas Associates, (260) 668-8877
(Photos & description provided by agent’s listing)

It's a bit of a diamond in the rough, but all that gorgeous original woodwork makes it worthwhile📍 15 N Balch St, Akron,...
11/19/2024

It's a bit of a diamond in the rough, but all that gorgeous original woodwork makes it worthwhile

📍 15 N Balch St, Akron, OH 44303
💰 $145,000
🏠 1900, 2,378 sq ft, 4 bed, 2 bath
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Welcome home to this huge 4 bedroom 2 bath home located at Market and Balch St! Near Highland Square and Downtown! This home has been very well cared for, new lighting fixtures, new roof and furnace- it is ready to move in to! When you walk in the front door, you have a huge foyer, perfect for a bench, shoes and coats! Off that you have access left to the living room with a gas fireplace. Off that you have a dining room, full bathroom, and kitchen to finish off first floor. Upstairs you have a huge bedroom that is like two in one! It has two closest as well, two other large sized bedrooms and a large bathroom to finish off the 2nd story. On the 3rd floor you have a HUGE living space and/or bedroom.
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📞 Listing Agent: Mercedes Dunne, Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty, (330) 933-2458
(Photos & description provided by agent’s listing)

OH MY. The built-ins and vintage appliances are 🔥📍 844 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH 💰 $275,000🏠 1927, 2,426 sq ft, 4 bed,...
11/18/2024

OH MY. The built-ins and vintage appliances are 🔥

📍 844 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH
💰 $275,000
🏠 1927, 2,426 sq ft, 4 bed, 2 bath
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Nestled on a tranquil cul-de-sac in Dayton’s historic Five Oaks neighborhood, this impeccably maintained 1927 home offers timeless charm. Just moments from the vibrant cultural attractions of Dayton Art Instituteand countless Dayton area festivals, this home is an architectural gem. Original woodwork, intricate oak floors, and preserved brass and glass door k***s create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Four bedrooms are upstairs, including two with walk-in closets with windows. Expansive attic and basement invite endless possibilities. A long, covered front porch overlooks the beautifully landscaped yard. The backyard is fenced and provides ample space for gatherings and playtime. This solidly-built American Foursquare style home boasts a maintenance-free brick exterior, efficient HVAC system, new concrete driveway, and 14yr old roof. The property also features a rare three-car garage, plus an additional two-room studio space—perfect for creative pursuits. Positioned on a wide, tree-lined street, you’ll have easy access to I-75, Univ. of Dayton, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Walk to Kettering Hospital Dayton campus, a large park, miles of paved bike trails, or the popular RiverScape. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to own a beautifully preserved piece of the past in a location that celebrates community and heritage.
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📞 Listing Agent: David Moyer, Keller Williams Realty, (937) 477-2298
(Photos & description provided by agent’s listing)

Who's looking for a castle to call home?📍 2383 N Park Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 💰 $645,000🏠 1910, 5,771 sq ft, ...
10/01/2024

Who's looking for a castle to call home?

📍 2383 N Park Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
💰 $645,000
🏠 1910, 5,771 sq ft, 7 bed, 5.5 bath

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A Castle in the Heart of Cleveland Heights! Nestled across from Doan Brook Park green space but walking distance to the coveted Cedar-Fairmount District and University Circle. Built in 1910 with over 5700 sq ft of the finest stone, exotic wood moldings, millwork & quarter-sawn grain hardwoods. A porte cochere & herringbone patterned brick driveway greet you as enter the property. The main Foyer showcases a reverse staircase that ascends 3 levels with Bonus Rooms on each landing. The Living Room has a grand Fireplace, beamed ceiling & bay window. The Dining Room features a fireplace, detailed plaster ceiling and gorgeous flame-stich mahogany wood wainscoting. The 1st floor also includes two enclosed Sun Rooms. Upstairs there are 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths which includes a private Guest/In-law Suite boasting a Living Room w/Fireplace, Kitchen, Dining Area, Bedroom & Full Bath. There is a separate free standing Carriage House featuring an additional 1700+ sq ft with two separate rented living quarters each with their own 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Kitchen and Living Rooms. Truly a special property!

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📞 Listing Agent: Chris Jurcisin, Howard Hanna Cleveland Heights, (216) 721-1210
(Photos & description provided by agent’s listing)

Kitchen goals 💕 btw how did this house sell for only $215,000?This one isn't currently for sale, but I stumbled on it an...
06/22/2024

Kitchen goals 💕 btw how did this house sell for only $215,000?

This one isn't currently for sale, but I stumbled on it and I knew you'd love it, too.

📍 724 West State St., Jacksonville, IL 62650
💰 $215,000 (sold 4/2022)
🏠 1836, 4,288 sq ft, 5 bed, 3 bath

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THIS IS ONE OF JACKSONVILLE'S "HISTORICAL" HOMES FEATURED IN "A WINDOW OF THE PAST" SELECTED FOR IT'S UNIQUE HISTORY / DESIGN. THIS STATE ST. STUNNER HAS 4174 SQ. FT. -EXCELLENT CONDITION UPDATED HONORING THE HERITAGE OF THE HOME. A 2688 SQ. FT. CARRIAGE HOUSE OFFERS GREAT SPACE & PRIVACY. A LARGE ATTRACTIVE WRAP PORCH INVITES YOU IN- A RESPECTED WOOD ENTRY DOOR EMBELISHED W/ GREEK LEAF DESIGN W/LEADED GLASS WELCOMES YOU IN-EXPECTATIONS HIGH-NO DISAPPOINTMENT ONCE INSIDE. IT'S PURE AUTHENTICITY- HARDWOOD FLOORS, FRENCH DOORS,4 FIREPLACES, TRANSOMS, CROWN MOLDINGS, CUSTOM BUILT-INS, PERIOD CHANDELIERS. MAIN LEVEL 9 FT. CEILINGS - 2ND FLOOR 11 FT.

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📞 Listing Agent: Judy Eoff, Re/Max Results Plus, (217) 370-7329
(Photos & description provided by agent’s listing)

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