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Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Point Farms, Michigan. The home was commissioned in 1892 by Successful businessman industrialist an...
09/03/2026

Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Point Farms, Michigan. The home was commissioned in 1892 by Successful businessman industrialist and real estate speculator Joseph Berry for his daughter Charlotte and her new her new husband Henry Sherrard.

Sherrard was a respected teacher who would go on to establish the Detroit University School (now University of Liggett) at the beginning of the 20th century. It is believed, courtesy of research from Grosse Pointe Magazine, the Shingle Style, Romanesque Revival home was designed by Albert Kahn, however, it cannot be confirmed. The home is one of the last Victorian era homes on Lakeshore.
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09/03/2026

The fireplaces at The Breakers. Which one is your favorite?

💰$74,500🛏3 beds🛁1 baths🏡1,928 sqft📍301 N 4th St, Farmington, IA 52626Step back in time with this charming historic brick...
09/02/2026

💰$74,500
🛏3 beds
🛁1 baths
🏡1,928 sqft
📍301 N 4th St, Farmington, IA 52626

Step back in time with this charming historic brick home, built in 1885 situated on a spacious corner lot. Rich in character and timeless appeal, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home showcases beautiful historic details, including a stunning open staircase that welcomes you as you enter.

The inviting living room features a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space, while the upstairs bathroom offers the convenience of an adjacent laundry area. Step outside to enjoy the large backyard patio, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Recent updates include a newer roof and all new windows, blending modern improvements with the home's original charm.

This property is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, presenting a wonderful opportunity for those looking to restore, invest, or simply appreciate the beauty of a historic home. All furniture and appliances, including the washer and dryer, will remain with the property.

If you've been searching for a home with history, character, and endless potential, this 1885 gem is ready for its next chapter. Listing agent is related to the seller.

Listed by:
Lisa Murguia 319-371-5132,
Fairfield Real Estate

💰$579,000 👇🛏6 beds🛁3 bathsWelcome to this grand Victorian home, a true statement property offering over 4,000 square fee...
09/02/2026

💰$579,000 👇
🛏6 beds
🛁3 baths

Welcome to this grand Victorian home, a true statement property offering over 4,000 square feet of living space on more than an acre.

09/01/2026

Built in 1886–87 for German immigrant and Galveston merchant Jacob Sonnentheil, this residence is among the island’s most recognizable historic homes.

$1,140,000
3 beds
6 baths
4,852 sqft
1826 Sealy St, Galveston, TX 77550

Believed to have been designed by renowned architect Nicholas J. Clayton, it blends Eastlake, Gothic, and Italianate influences with elaborate double galleries and intricate craftsmanship. Extensive exterior work has been completed in recent years, further preserving this landmark property.
Planned “from the inside out,” the expansive interior features formal living and dining rooms, a library, breakfast room, spacious bedrooms, five fireplaces, two elevators, hand-cut patterned parquet floors, original plasterwork, rare curly-pine millwork, antique light fixtures, and original stained glass.
The detached garage apartment offers two bedrooms, a full bath, kitchen, living area, and gated parking. All within easy walking distance of The Strand and Postoffice Street’s galleries, restaurants, shops, and entertainment.

Listed by:
Caroline Sp****la TREC #0684740 409-771-2859,
RE/MAX Leading Edge

09/01/2026

📍 Somewhere in Pennsylvania



Which one would you choose?
09/01/2026

Which one would you choose?

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 👇The home is for sale for the first time since being built in 1878 by William N...
08/31/2026

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 👇

The home is for sale for the first time since being built in 1878 by William Nelson Chancellor (1830-1908) for his wife and their family.

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