$299,000
San Bernardino, CA
3 BR, 1 BA; 1,093 SQ. FT.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
The architectural details are all there and ready for a repolish in this pretty and petite cottage: 10-foot ceilings, substantial wood window casings and door frames, and transom windows.
AGENT: Jessica Cardenas; jessicacardenas.com
WORK REQUIRED:
YEAR BUILT
1917
$310,000 Tampa, FL
3 BR; 3 BA; 1,382 SQ. FT.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: White picket fence and palm trees? Check and check! Nestled in Tampa's oldest historic district, this cute cottage has a sunny and spacious renovated kitchen with Italian dolomite stone countertops and an iconic apron sink. The metal roof is a perk, too-that means peaceful pitter-patter during rainy days and nights.
AGENT: Jennifer Stein; homelister.com
WORK REQUIRED:
YEAR BUILT
1900
$379,000
Newman, CA
4 BR; 2 BA; 1,532 SQ. FT.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: This turn-of-the-century charmer gets everything right! Fish scale shingles, fretwork details, and robin's-egg blue trim on the outside, plus arched entryways, carved door frames, and a butler's pantry all add to the one-of-a-kind character.
AGENT: Karie Lewis, DRE #01975468; karie-lewis .c21selectgroup.com
WORK REQUIRED:
Moldings + built-in hutch = one charming dining room!
FIELD NOTES
What's a Folk Victorian?
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