{"id":76420,"date":"2026-01-02T20:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/76420\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T20:35:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:35:12","slug":"victorian-time-capsule-hits-the-market-in-pennsylvania-for-less-than-400k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/76420\/","title":{"rendered":"Victorian Time Capsule Hits the Market in Pennsylvania for Less Than $400K"},"content":{"rendered":"

A captivating time-capsule home that was built in 1880 and still retains many of its extraordinary period details has hit the market in Pennsylvania<\/a> for the bargain price of $375,000.<\/p>\n

Located in Claysville, PA<\/a>, the Victorian manor has charmed its way to the top spot of the week’s most popular homes list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Numerous historic highlights found throughout the 4,015-square-foot residence<\/a> include stained-glass windows, preserved hardwood floors, a grand staircase with handcarved details, classic wallpapering, and fireplaces with ornate mantels.<\/p>\n

Modernizations include a chef’s kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and updated bathrooms, including one with a copper claw-foot tub.<\/p>\n

Also found throughout the 10-room home are a formal parlor, spacious living room, dining room for entertaining, and five bedrooms spanning the second and third floors.<\/p>\n

The antique abode last traded hands for $325,000 in 2008. On and off the market since 2017, it was relisted last year with a top asking price of $529,900.<\/p>\n

Other properties grabbing attention this week are a Bruce Goff\u2013designed round house in Oklahoma<\/a>, a midcentury modern home with a butterfly roofline in Palm Springs, CA<\/a>, and a lakefront Queen Anne Victorian in Maine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Price: $215,000<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: This very affordable time capsule with glass block walls, gold trim shower, and bright red hot tub offers a throwback to its well-preserved 1982 roots.<\/p>\n

Unique details found throughout the 2,242-square-foot interior with two separate living spaces include stained-glass windows, an oddly located fireplace under an arched doorway, and a modern kitchen with a wood-burning stove, a built-in banquette, and a combination of tile and slate floors.<\/p>\n

An enormous living room surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows offers peaceful views of the surrounding open farmland and Forest Park Museum and Arboretum.<\/p>\n

There is also a two-car garage.<\/p>\n

Shawna Sample of Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Price: $1,550,000<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: It’s a converted Craftsman<\/a>-style building offered as both an office and residential opportunity, with buyers advised to “verify zoning and permitted uses.”<\/p>\n

Built in 1914, the 2,700-square-foot structure located across from Fuller Park offers a unique live\/work opportunity. Currently configured as office space, the building offers seven private offices, a conference room, a kitchen, and a reception area. Historical highlights include hardwood floors, custom millwork, built-ins, and two decorative fireplaces.<\/p>\n

There are also five on-site parking spaces.<\/p>\n

Timo Rivetti of\u00a0NavigateRE is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Price: $1,200,000<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: Here’s the chance to live like royalty in your very own luxury castle with a circular driveway surrounded by a 6-foot bronze fountain.<\/p>\n

The gated stone estate boasts a speakeasy-style front door, which opens to a two-story foyer with a grand curved staircase. Found throughout the 3,712-square-foot interior are slate and hardwood floors, Corinthian columns, turrets, coffered ceilings, Gothic windows, and three fireplaces.<\/p>\n

Balconies and a spacious back deck provide serene views of the 2.73-acre lot with gardens and grape arbors, abutting conservation land.<\/p>\n

Sue Miller of\u00a0Dream Real Estate Inc. is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Spring Grove, ILRealtor.com<\/p>\n

Price: $495,000<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: It’s the round house originally designed by architect Bruce Goff that is still full of charm, character, and “flamboyant design.”<\/p>\n

Built in 1963, the circular residence is anchored by a sunken conversation pit with a suspended metal fireplace and chimney surrounded by skylights.<\/p>\n

Other period highlights of the midcentury modern stone home include wood-paneled walls and ceilings, exposed beams, triangular windows, slate and concrete floors, folding doors, and a retro kitchen with multicolored floor tiles.<\/p>\n

There is also a carport and a detached structure that could be used as a home office, fitness center, or studio.<\/p>\n

Libby Spence of\u00a0Solid Rock Realtors \u2013 Grove is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Price: $249,900<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: This very affordable, Spanish-style residence tucked away in the Valle Verde del Norte<\/a> subdivision boasts an updated interior and sits on an acre of privacy surrounded by mature vegetation and fruit trees.<\/p>\n

The three-bedroom, slump-block home built for energy efficiency features a private courtyard that opens to the 1,540-square-foot interior. Built in 1978, the modernized space still features arched doorways and windows, wood beams, and a wood-burning, adobe-inspired fireplace.<\/p>\n

Other highlights include a sleek kitchen with a spacious island, a primary suite with a walk-in shower, and a laundry room with a sink and extra storage space.<\/p>\n

A covered lounge area out back overlooks the brick patio wita h fountain.<\/p>\n

Gerry Costa of\u00a0Tierra Antigua Realty is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Green Valley, AZRealtor.com<\/p>\n

Price: $8,995,000<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: This beautiful brick building in NoHo<\/a>‘s Historic District has been entirely reimagined while preserving its architectural integrity.<\/p>\n

Built in 1900, the four-bedroom co-op was originally “conceived as a Renaissance Revival storefront-and-loft.” Intact period details include exposed brick walls, 14-foot ceilings, European elements, built-ins, Palladian-style windows, and grand fireplaces with ornate mantels.<\/p>\n

Modernizations now offer a massive living room skylight, white oak plank floors, a chef’s kitchen with marble countertops, and a primary suite with floor-to-ceiling oak wardrobes, a cast-iron soaking tub, and heated French terra-cotta floors.<\/p>\n

Esteban Gomez of\u00a0Compass is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Price: $1,950,000<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: This midcentury modern gem built in 1958 was designed by architect William Krisel, who was revered for his iconic butterfly roofline designs.<\/p>\n

The funky three-bedroom estate is a throwback to a groovy era with its expansive clerestory windows, vaulted ceilings, yellow statement fireplace, and cement floors. An updated kitchen has custom wood cabinetry, a waterfall breakfast bar, and shimmering blue tiles.<\/p>\n

The dining area has glass walls that open to the pool with a spa. The primary suite with a built-in desk has access to a private terrace.<\/p>\n

A covered patio has a summer kitchen and a built-in bar. Two bonus rooms that can be accessed from the exterior could be used as a studio, home office, or guest accommodations.<\/p>\n

TTK Represents of Compass is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Palm Springs, CARealtor.com<\/p>\n

Price: $899,900<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: The Castle on the Lake is a three-story Queen Anne Victorian sitting on 3.57 acres overlooking Long Lake.<\/p>\n

Built in 1992, the colorful five-bedroom residence boasts a bright pink interior with a two-story foyer, a living room with a marble-surround fireplace, and a primary suite with a turret sitting area. A walk-out level designed for guests has a full kitchen, living room, and en suite bedroom.<\/p>\n

There is also a porte cochere, a three-car attached garage, and an unfinished bonus room “originally planned for an indoor pool.”<\/p>\n

A wraparound porch offers stunning views of the lake and the private boat dock.<\/p>\n

Mindy Braley of\u00a0NextHome Discover is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Price: $380,000<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: Investors have the chance to restore this Richardson Romanesque stone home to its former glory. The property last traded hands in 2005 for $670,000 and appeared on the market in 2020 for $899,000. It is unclear what caused the damage to the home when it was relisted in October 2025 for just $400,000.<\/p>\n

Built in 1888, the “rare restoration opportunity” located in Old Louisville<\/a> is still full of charm, character, and potential. Originally operated as a bed-and-breakfast, the seven-bedroom property does need a full renovation, including repairing walls, ceilings, and flooring. However, some historic details, including original millwork and a grand staircase, remain intact.<\/p>\n

A covered patio overlooks the fenced-in yard.<\/p>\n

George Green III of\u00a0Green Team Real Estate Services is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Louisville, KYRealtor.com<\/p>\n

Price: $375,000<\/p>\n

Why it\u2019s here: This Victorian built in 1880 offers a stunning and beautifully preserved interior.<\/p>\n

Found throughout the 4,015-square-foot interior are classic millwork, a handcarved staircase, hardwood floors, custom wallpapering, stained-glass windows, and ornate fireplaces.<\/p>\n

An updated kitchen has rich wood cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and stone countertops. Five bedrooms can be found on the second and third floors, along with modernized bathrooms, including one with a copper claw-foot tub.<\/p>\n

The front porch is covered, making it a nice spot for morning coffee.<\/p>\n

Juli Barbara of\u00a0Berkshire Hathaway The Preferred Realty is the listing agent.<\/p>\n

Claysville, PA Realtor.com<\/p>\n

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