Historic House Listings

Circa 1850! “Hillside Cottage” in Alabama. $50,000

July 8, 2025

This would be a fun project! Known as Hillside Cottage. It was built in 1850. The cottage is located in Marion, Alabama. The cottage is a nice example of Southern vernacular architecture. There are also some Greek Revival elements. The house features a pedimented portico, tall original windows, wood floors, natural light, transom windows and textured plaster walls. Love the bathroom sink! Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. $50,000

Contact Kay Beckett with Bill Mackey Real Estate

From the Zillow listing:

 

C.1850 Hillside Cottage – This raised cottage is a restoration opportunity. Beautifully located on a hill overlooking a tree shaded yard. 3 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 baths, living, dining, and kitchen, pine floors, double exterior chimneys, original mantels, central hip roof portico with square posts, and original windows.

 

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