Friday Fix: Great Historic Homes Under 25K!

Its Friday and time to think about that future weekend project! Our Friday Fix is collection of Victorian homes in the Midwest all priced at 25K or LOWER! Some may be 'campable' and some may need everything, but all are great historic homes with potential for less than an econocar!

YES THAT IS AN INTACT CUPULA on that Italianate! 123 W Wiley is located in Crestline Ohio. The later porch needs to go but great corner lot in an established area. It is priced at 24,500! Try that on the coasts. More information :123 W Wiley

2902 Webster is located in Ft Wayne Indiana, Its a HUD foreclosure and looks like its been well maintained. Bargained priced at 20K

We especially like the early Arts and Crafts interior in this home with columns and fireplace and it even has some leaded glass windows and it has a great kitchen too!

More information:2902 Webster St

816 Main is located in Franklin Ohio, Currently 4 units we can see this great old home back to single family. Nice historic porch, start peeling that vinyl off, we bet the siding is good. Priced at 25,000.00 this home, built in 1871, is loaded with possibilities.

More information: 816 Main

44 Vilsack St  is in Etna Pennsylvania and is our Friday fix banner home. If you look closely at that exterior photo you will note there are brackets , bead board banding, stick detailing, etc that will really show up after painting and it has one artisan painted slate mantel. 20,140.00 !

 More information: 44 Vilsack St

Midwest Mansions: 876 Woodruff Place, West Drive, Indianapolis

One of the finest restorations in Woodruff place, this grand Queen Anne Mansion takes your breath away when you enter it. Stunning hardwoods, a wall of stained glass on the landing this home combines the opulence of the Gilded age with all the modern conveniences.

What the Realtor Says: Old world meets new world in Woodruff Place! Wrap around porch greets as you enter this remodeled Victorian home. Entry is flooded w/sun through stained glass stairwell. Formal LR & DR along w/Grand Hall compliment the gourmet kitchen. Large laundry room & a summer kitchen complete the main. Master features period rounded windows & fireplace. New construction carriage house features 1BR income opportunity or in-law/nanny suite. Beautiful grounds are a peaceful retreat just minutes from downtown.

The stats: 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 5120 square feet, 1/3 of an acre, carriage house with apartment. This property was just reduced 30K to its now 538,888 sale price. Not cheap but you would expect to pay far more for mansion of this quality. You need now worry about those stairs when you are older. This house comes with an elevator!

More information and photos:876 Woodruff Place , West drive

Preservation Envy: 430 W Oak St, Louisville KY

You just can't talk about Midwest Victorian architecture without talking about Louisville KY. Today we have a brick Italianate that is a fine example of gilded age Victoriana. At 285K for 3216 Sq foot, 4 bedrooms, 3 Baths, Formal parlors and dining room , this is  almost unheard of anymore at this price point.

The double entry doors send a message that you are entering Victorian grandeur, and the staircase sets a tone of formality for the residence.14 Foot Ceilings, Pocket doors and 5 fireplaces. The Tyler Residence was home to the fourteenth mayor of Louisville.

The first floor features formal parlors and dining rooms as well as a modern kitchen.

Its all about detail and the period fireplaces shine.

More information: 430 W Oak

Midwest Mansions: The Reynolds-Secor Mansion, Toledo OH

Live like a king at the Reynolds-Secor Mansion, 2035 Collingwood in Toledo Ohio.

What the Realtor Says: Quality and workmanship...enjoy the opulence of long ago with spectacular woodwork, leaded stained glass, beamed ceilings, gracious and spacious living awaits you in the Reynolds-Secor Mansion with Victorian and Arts and Crafts influence...three floors of unbelievable living space plus a two story carriage house. Listed on National Register.

The Stats: 9,368 Sq Ft, 10 bedrooms, 7+ baths. 1.11 Acres, 5 Car Garage with apartment, 18 Rooms.

A true Gilded Age Mansion with exquisite woodwork, grand staircase, coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, stained and leaded glass, multiple fireplaces.

Price? Can you believe ONLY 284,777.00! Sell your boring tract home and live in ultimate luxury .

More information: 2035 Collingwood

312 Striker Archbold Ohio

If you thought cottage life meant giving up on the 'extras', then this Victorian cottage might change how you look at them.

This house has been completely redone and while replacement windows are not my up of tea, the comfort level is what many are looking for.

This home has the mix of modern kitchen and baths that blend with period style and offers the best of both worlds for many.

A swimming pool an 3-4 car carriage house with additional space complete the package. Priced under 300K its less than the cost of a small condo in many parts of the country and its on almost 1/2 an acre.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 900 sq ft basement.

More info: 317 Stryker

Midwest Mansions: 810 E. High Street Springfield Ohio

Today's mansion is one of the largest we have ever featured at 12,000 sq feet and is perhaps the most elegant.

The Encaustic tile floors are over the top, in fact every bit of this house is over the top Victorian Gilded Age elegance. We love the grand entry.

One of the most dramatic staircases I've ever see.

It goes up three floors. Imagine making your grand entrance to your party.

A real formal parlour with period furniture.

Another grand parlour with amazing Pier mirror.

The Formal Dining room has a stunning tile floor and over the top slate mantle with overmantle mirror.

Even the second floor hall has an air of Grandeur seldom seen.

Did I mention SEVEN bedrooms?

Oh and period bathrooms with this amazing multi head shower!

A FIVE car carriage house, 2 Acres. More info :810 E High Street Springfield Ohio

200 N 6th Keokuk Iowa

If a grand old mansion for under 100K is what you seek this great Italianate may be the ticket. Its priced at an unbelievable 97,000!

Grand center hall,

Marble fireplaces , ceiling medallions and a lot more.

More INFO 200 N 6th St