- Taking on a fixer-upper is a big project, but attempting to restore an abandoned, historic mansion is an even bigger undertaking.
- However, the rewards of restoring a cheap, old house to its former glory are priceless.
- These huge, abandoned historic homes date back to at least 1850 and are priced as low as $1,000.
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Fixer-uppers are all the rage right now.
While restoring a century-old abandoned mansion is an undeniably huge undertaking, the rewards of living in a historic home could make the work well worth it.
Here are six abandoned historic homes for sale that you can buy right now.
Located in the quaint town of Milton, North Carolina, the Gordon-Brandon House was possibly built circa 1850 by a local saloon owner.
In the early 19th century, residents flocked to Milton, many of whom were artisans and other craftsmen.
Among them was a renowned cabinetmaker and builder named Thomas Day, who owned a thriving local business and heavily influenced design trends in the region.
Today, the condition of the home is far worse.
Described as “a modest-scale raised Greek Revival cottage,” the home’s front features a two-story, three-bay wide porch supported by four large beaded posts on the lower level and more ornate posts on the upper level.
The home was purchased in 1950 by Hunter and Annie Brandon.
Annie Brandon was a teacher, while Hunter Brandon owned a Tire & Grill nearby.
After being purchased by an absentee owner in 2000, the house suffered years of neglect.
However, much of the old-world charm of the home remains, from the arched details over this doorway to the turrets over the front windows.
The stairway is not as grand as it once was.
However, a lot of the original structure is still intact.
Now the home is looking for a new owner to restore it to its former glory.
After a preservationist purchased the house years down the line, they turned to Preservation North Carolina for assistance finding a buyer.
The Gordon-Brandon House is currently being listed
According to the home’s listing, needed repairs include parts of the roof, new electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, removal of recent wood paneling and ceiling tiles, repair and replacement of damaged plaster, and some structural repair.
The home, which covers 1,968 square feet and sits on 1.7 acres of land, also needs some masonry work, new bathrooms, and a kitchen.
Located in Syracuse, New York, this abandoned Victorian-style home has a number of opulent, beautiful details.
The home was built in 1890, and while this three-bedroom home may only be going for $1,000, the listing states that this fixer-upper will require approximately $200,000 in renovations.
The house can either act as a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, or as two separate apartments.
On the upper floor, you can find two bedrooms as well as a living room.
Details like this plaster ceiling are in need of repair.
Grand, ornate touches still remain.
Other rooms feature intricate ceilings like this one.
The home also includes some historic pocket doors and other design elements that harken back to its roots in the late 19th century.
However, some parts of the home are in worse shape than others.
According to the listing, the house has suffered major water damage and major foundation reconstruction is needed.
