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Built in 1887, a remarkable Victorian in Cincinnati charmed folks from coast to coast this week. Your clicks made the house known as the Haus Von JF Moorbrink this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®.
There were plenty of reasons to check out this Ohio home—its fascinating facade, a glimpse at the opulence of the Gilded Age, and its affordable price tag, just to name a few. While the property in desperate need of some professional staging and lots of decluttering, it’s hard to resist the allure of an old-timey mansion priced at just $116 per square foot.
In addition to the renovation challenge in the Buckeye State, you also clicked on a barndominium in Alabama, a popular bed and breakfast in Michigan, and a resort-style 50,000-square-foot home in Santa Claus, IN.
For a full look at this week’s 10 most popular homes, simply scroll on down.
10. 709 S 4th St, Ironton, OH
Price: $269,900
Why it’s here: Known as the Tower House, this historic Victorian is a local landmark thanks to its five-story spire. The tower is an ideal lookout spot to take in views of the Ironton-Russell Bridge that connects Ohio to Kentucky.
Beyond the distinctive facade, the five-bedroom home also offers 4,420 square feet of living space at an extremely affordable price. Built in 1855, it features an original three-story curved staircase, sky-high ceilings, and an updated kitchen.
Ironton, OH
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9. 1110 Narrow Ln, Clanton, AL
Price: $695,000
Why it’s here: We love to see a barndominium outside Texas state lines—and apparently you do, too. This modern barn sits on 20 acres right in the center of Alabama.
Built in 2018, the 4,631-square-foot structure features all sorts of contemporary amenities along with an open floor plan. The kitchen is highlighted by quartz countertops, custom cabinets, and a breakfast bar. You’ll also find concrete floors, barn wood doors, and a roll-up door that leads from the living room into the garage.
Clanton, AL
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8. 313 Greenview Dr, Elyria, OH
Price: $124,900
Why it’s here: This cozy, three-bedroom cabin with a large garage is heated by a pellet stove, and the plywood walls indicate its use as a seasonal cabin. It sits on 2.56 acres overlooking Black River, making it a scenic spot. But be aware: the river often overflows during heavy rains.
The home is being sold as is. However, a bold buyer has stepped up, because a sale is already pending.
Elyria, OH
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7. 236 Thistle St, Upton, ME
Price: $54,900
Why it’s here: This former factory-turned-residence is being offered at an unheard of price.
What was once the Spruce Gum Factory has been transformed to an antique shop on the first floor with a one-bedroom living space upstairs. Built in 1899, the building will need some TLC to restore its full beauty.
Upton, ME
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6. 409 N Main St, Marine City, MI
Price: $749,900
Why it’s here: Currently operated as a popular bed and breakfast, this three-story Victorian could be transformed back into its original use as a single-family residence.
Built in 1885, the seven-bedroom Heather House features a commercial range and walk-in fridge, updated electrical, and an elevator. Each of the guest suites comes with a balcony or porch.
There’s also opportunity for expansion in the unfinished attic space on the third floor. Perhaps an enormous primary suite or even more space for traveling guests?
Marine City, MI
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5. 5382 E SR 162, Santa Claus, IN
Price: $47,900,000
Why it’s here: The ginormous Big Tree Farm sits on a sprawling 550 acres and is the most expensive property in the Hoosier State.
This resort-like spread is close to Holiday World, where Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is celebrated all summer long. Included in the hefty price tag is a pool pavilion, a tennis court, garden amphitheater, shooting range, basketball court, horseshoe pits, eight different lakes, and a 1950s diner.
Santa Claus, IN
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4. 5135 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA
Price: $3,250,000
Why it’s here: This midcentury modern stunner sold last summer for just $87 per square foot. If the seller gets anywhere near the current asking price of $564 per square foot, this residence would be one of the most successful flips we’ve ever seen.
Built in 1954 and recently transformed, the 5,758-square-foot property now offers three fireplaces, hickory hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen, and a primary suite with roof deck. There’s also a two-bedroom guest house on the nearly four-acre property that features a pool, hot tub, and putting green.
West Des Moines, IA
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3. 3117 E Locust St, Davenport, IA
Price: $550,000
Why it’s here: Calling all football fans! Who wants to own a castle once lived in by former Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Julian Vandervelde?
This custom-built house gives new meaning to royalty with regal flourishes throughout—including a tantalizing turret. Vandervelde called the castle home for five years before selling it in 2017.
Davenport, IA
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2. 369 Kings Hwy, Salem, NJ
Price: $350,000
Why it’s here: Featured on HGTV’s “Cheap Old Houses,” this six-bedroom fixer-upper received a serious boost on social media this week. Built in 1865, the residence needs a facelift to return it to its historic grandeur. The spacious 5.5-acre lot also features an original silo from when the property was operated as a dairy farm. It’s being sold as is, and there’s a cesspool on the property.
Salem, NJ
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1. 1501 McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH
Price: $830,000
Why it’s here: From stained glass and hand-painted ceilings to mosaic floors and collector’s items strewn throughout, there’s a lot packed into the 50 photos for this home’s listing. And it’s only $116 per square foot!
Built in 1877, the seven-bedroom Haus Von JF Moorbrink features a solarium, a tower room, and an abundance of brightly painted rooms. While the 7,171-square-foot home’s current use is as a single-family residence, the sheer size of the place might allow it to be operated as a B&B.
Cincinnati, OH
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