The Coolest Houses You Can Buy for Under $100,000 in America
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If you’re looking to buy an amazing-looking house for an affordable price, there are plenty of options out there. For this list, as you would expect, the coolest homes you can buy for under $100,000 are typically fixer-uppers.
But the houses on this list have a lot of character and just need a little love to turn them into homes.
A Porch Made for Sitting
- List price: $99,000
- Location: Selmer, Tennessee
Features like wide wood trim, a columned fireplace and pocket doors make this Victorian home in Selmer, Tennessee a great fit for someone who wants to give this house some TLC. The rounded wrap around porch adds even more charm to this 1916 home.
Tiny Summer Living
This property is located in a campground in Barre, Massachusetts, and is the perfect place for a summer getaway. It has a loft are for sleeping, a small kitchen and living space, and in unit laundry. Nestled among trees, it brings a touch of tranquility to a busy world.
Lots of Space
- List price: $25,000
- Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Bring your DIY dreams to life with this 3,000-square-foot fixer-upper that needs a little love, and a lot of paint. The curved staircase, fireplace and skylights reveal a house that was built with care and attention to detail.
Cabin Getaway
- List price: $99,000
- Location: Murphys, California
This house needs quite a bit of work, but it’s situated on nearly seven acres of quiet woods. While much of this cabin needs to be completely renovated, it still retains some interesting architectural features like a wide window seat and beautiful wood stove.
Old World Charm
- List price: $48,000
- Location: Wichita, Kansas
While not a single-family home, this apartment is located in a historic co-op building with access to a sunroom with views of downtown Wichita, beautiful common areas, a laundry room and a small library. The apartment features hardwood floors and large windows.
Large Lot
- List price: $92,000
- Location: Canton, Kansas
Get ready to roll up your sleeves to make this one a home. This is another Victorian with the quintessential wide wood trim and pocket doors, and the wrap-around porch is the perfect spot to sip a coffee while looking out over the 1.5 acre lot and swinging on the porch swing.
Beautiful Brickwork
- List price: $41,000
- Location: Enid, Oklahoma
The incredible brickwork on the exterior of this Enid, Oklahoma house gives a hint as to the brick and wood patterns on the inside. The basketweave design outside is also found on an interior fireplace, and the hardwood flooring features interesting layouts. The home also has original features, like a phone nook and rounded door frames.
Classic Craftsman
- List price: $64,900
- Location: Marion, Kansas
This classic craftsman features dark wood trim and hardwood floors, and it’s bigger than it looks. With five bedrooms, there’s plenty of room for the whole family or to have a home office or craft room.
Honorable Mention
- List price: $87,000
- Location: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
This home may not be the “coolest” on the list, but the name of the town where it’s located is Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, which is pretty cool.
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