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Love this! Lake retreat at Crystal Lake in Illinois. Circa 1912. $249,000

October 3, 2019

I like this one!! This home was built in 1912. It is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It is situated just steps from…

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Speechless! Thompson House, Circa 1888. Illinois’ most expensive old house listing. $19,500,000

September 12, 2019

After looking at this house several times, I just had to know who owns it!…

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The Adam Groth Mansion, Circa 1909. Almost five acres in Illinois. $499,900

September 12, 2019

“The Mansion” was built by Adam Groth in 1909. He was a wealthy quarry stone…

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So stately looking! Circa 1907. On 1/2 acre in Illinois. $269,000

September 1, 2019

Such a stately looking home! This house was built in 1907. It is located on…

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Never seen woodwork like that! The Boyton Mansion, Circa 1886. One acre in Illinois. $450,000

August 28, 2019

That is the most amazing woodwork I have ever seen in a home! The Boyton…

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Almost two acres in Illinois. Circa 1928. $259,900

August 19, 2019

Not bad! This home was built in 1928. It is located on 1.82 acres in…

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Love the exterior! Circa 1898 in Illinois. $168,500

August 7, 2019

Sure does look grand from the exterior! The interior is a bit dark, but turning…

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That front door is beautiful! Circa 1892 in Illinois. $159,900

July 25, 2019

I love their color choices on the exterior of this home. The front door is…

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Oh My Goodness! James Twiss House, Circa 1907 in Illinois. $354,900

July 16, 2019

Such a beautiful house! From the stained glass, the mantels and that second bath tub!!…

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Unpainted wood for days! Love the stove! Circa 1925 in Illinois. $129,900

July 16, 2019

So much unpainted wood! Love the kitchen stove! This home was built in 1925. It…

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Love this! Lake retreat at Crystal Lake in Illinois. Circa 1912. $249,000

Speechless! Thompson House, Circa 1888. Illinois’ most expensive old house listing. $19,500,000

The Adam Groth Mansion, Circa 1909. Almost five acres in Illinois. $499,900

So stately looking! Circa 1907. On 1/2 acre in Illinois. $269,000

Never seen woodwork like that! The Boyton Mansion, Circa 1886. One acre in Illinois. $450,000

Almost two acres in Illinois. Circa 1928. $259,900

Love the exterior! Circa 1898 in Illinois. $168,500

That front door is beautiful! Circa 1892 in Illinois. $159,900

Oh My Goodness! James Twiss House, Circa 1907 in Illinois. $354,900

Unpainted wood for days! Love the stove! Circa 1925 in Illinois. $129,900

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ADORABLE! Circa 1900 in Cincinnati, Ohio. $100,000

Great interior. Circa 1925 in Frostproof, Florida. $148,000

Mountain house in North Carolina. Circa 1940. $189,900