Built in 1900, this seven-bedroom Queen Anne is the total package with its stately turret and creeping ivy. It sits on a leafy corner lot and has a landscaped backyard with a hot tub and a gazebo.

The home is full of pristine woodwork, elaborate wallpaper, proud fireplaces, and period details like pocket doors and built-ins galore. The kitchen is fully updated, and there’s a lower-level rec area for those less formal gatherings.

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The home itself is full of pristine woodwork, elaborate wallpaper, a sweeping staircase, and grand chandeliers. There are seven fireplaces, a library, an updated kitchen, and a butler’s pantry.

This distinctive Sunshine State stunner dates to 1880. Not only do you get a three-bedroom main house, but a two-bedroom guest cottage and a separate guest suite above the detached garage. The private, walled-in backyard includes a pool, fireplace, fountain, and even a cabana with a summer kitchen and its own half bath.

You’ll find this elegant six-bedroom Italianate a little over an hour south of Philadelphia. Built in 1884, it’s on the National Register of Historic Places and has an inviting brick courtyard in the back plus the roomy front porch.

Though it still has many period features like a mansard roof, oak fretwork, stained glass, and plaster medallions, this home has been updated where it counts. The kitchen was updated in 2019 with granite and stainless steel, and there is a recent family-room addition.

$5.2 million
The City by the Bay is home to some of the nation’s most photogenic (and expensive) Victorians, and this five-bedroom built at the turn of the century is no exception on either count. It even boasts views of the water from most floors.

The modern interior is light and bright, with a large kitchen that opens right onto a private brick patio. The top floor has a roof deck, and there’s a studio on the ground floor with a separate entrance.

This adorable three-bedroom with playful trim might be smaller than most Victorian homes, but it also comes with a pleasingly small price tag. Built in 1900, it’s a Main Street charmer near the Catskills with a large backyard, covered back deck, and even its own carriage barn.

Lighter floors and painted trim gives this home a fresh, modern feel, but the exposed brick, high ceilings, and ornate fretwork add appropriate nods to the past. The kitchen is straight out of a magazine, and all of the cabinetry was custom-made in Brazil.

How’s this stately four-bedroom Victorian townhome for a change of pace? Built in 1880, it’s across the street from leafy, historic Lafayette Park, which acts as a 30-acre front yard without that pesky upkeep.

Enter and gaze up the grand staircase, or relax in one of two large parlors with ornate molding, chandeliers, and fireplaces. Other highlights include a wet bar, an updated kitchen, a finished lower level with a game room, and a climate-controlled wine cooler.

Victorians can be imposing, but this roomy seven-bedroom charmer on the National Historic Registry proves they don’t have to be. Built in 1906, it has an expansive covered porch and a yard with huge old oaks and fruit trees.

A spacious foyer, 12-foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and huge windows greet visitors with plenty of style. The open kitchen has mahogany cabinetry. Whether you prefer upstairs or downstairs living, you have options: There are four bedrooms upstairs, and three on the main floor.

A crown jewel in this Chicago suburb known for its grand homes, this six-bedroom was built in 1894 and retains its historic exuberance at every turn. A wraparound porch and ornate entrance hint at the majestic interior, while a coach house with a one-bedroom apartment offers the chance to make some rental income.

Custom millwork, hand-carved mantels, built-in bookcases, stained glass, and fireplaces galore make this a must-see for anyone who loves period details. The kitchen has been tastefully updated, too, and there’s a huge third-floor rec space.

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$339,000
A historic home with a picket fence for under $350,000? It’s a dream that can become reality in the Lone Star State. On a corner lot, this cheerful five-bedroom built in 1902 exudes warmth with its expansive porch, green and yellow shingles, and white trim.

Bright white trim, original floors, solid wood doors, an original staircase, shiplap, and more homey details give this home a warm farmhouse feel. Fireplaces throughout add to the cozy feel.

This five-bedroom from 1895 in a Chesapeake Bay fishing village is postcard-perfect with its turret, porch, and elaborate trim. It’s even on the water with its own deep-water dock, and has a two-bedroom guest house on another waterfront lot.

Between the chestnut molding, elaborate wallpaper, sweeping staircase, and crystal chandeliers, you won’t know where to look first. One of the bedrooms includes a turret reading nook with views of the water.

This five-bedroom Queen Anne with a stone facade is a stately standout in this suburb outside Philadelphia. Its wraparound porch and circular driveway offer plenty of room to appreciate the tree-filled 3/4-acre lot.

While ornate moldings, stained glass, original tilework and more offer nods to the past, the interior is plenty modern, with a gourmet kitchen, spacious master’s suite, and even a finished basement.

This six-bedroom Victorian mansion dating to the 1840s has been renovated and awaits a new owner to welcome through its brilliant blue door. Set on over an acre with woods and a creek, it’s just a short drive into the center of Philadelphia.

The unexpectedly bright exterior features 10-foot ceilings, wood-burning stoves, restored ceiling medallions, and a fully updated open kitchen. Control those “old” chandeliers with your smartphone or voice assistant.