Picture Yourself In...A Folk Victorian Cottage

If a welcoming porch and gingerbread detailing leave your heart all aflutter, then look no further than one of these jewel box charmers.

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$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

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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

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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.