c. 1926
The Derby House - Lloyd Wright
Glendale, California
$2,495,000
Set on a unique expanse of land in Glendale’s historic Chevy Chase Canyon, the Derby House offers not just architectural significance, but a deeply atmospheric landscape. The property unfolds across gently undulating terrain dotted with quiet clearings and shaded corners. Built in 1926 and recently designated under the Mills Act, the home is among the earliest examples of concrete textile block construction an architectural system later championed by Wright’s father, Frank Lloyd Wright. Each hand-cast block was designed to shape not just the structure but the experience of time casting shadows that shift with the day and giving a quiet rhythm to the light.
c. 1866Biz, Residential or Both!Leander, TX - $699,000 | c. 1835The Hadwen HouseDanby, VT - $499,000 |
c. 1815Stately PerfectionBeaufort, SC - $1.479 mil | c. 1900Old Hankins ManorCallicoon, NY - $1.495 mil |
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c. 1850
Ayer House + Guest Home & Artist Studio
Meredith, New York
$800,000
Step into history with this stately Farmhouse-style Queen Anne Victorian tucked away on a large lush private corner in downtown Historic Norcross. This home was originally built in the 1870s as a humble two-room cottage without indoor plumbing or electricity and later (in 1886) transformed into the elegant Victorian Home it is today. The Born House now captivates with a large wrap-around porch, central hallway, and original heart pine floors that echo its storied past. The home proudly showcases eleven-foot ceilings, massive newel posts, and natural wood trim-a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern craftsmanship that has been lovingly restored over years by devoted owners.
c. 1890Bixby Ranch HouseLong Beach, CA - $5.7 mil | c. 1759Homestead on 30 AcresCandia, NH - $1.75 mil |
c. 1885Willard House, 7+ AcresGreenwood, SC - $799,000 | c. 1906The Smith HouseDecatur, AL - $475,000 |
c. 1920
Craftsmanship Meets Modern Indulgence
Bristol, Tennessee
$850,000
Holston Avenue—rumored to be the first paved residential street in Bristol—is home to several of the city’s most stately residences, and this 1920s beauty is no exception. A rare blend of preserved craftsmanship and modern indulgence, this home welcomes you with rich original woodwork, soaring ceilings, and fireplaces anchoring the office, den, and luxurious primary suite.
c. 1869Historic CottageGreenville, AL - $169,900 | c. 1795Brick Federal, Original DetailsGeorgia, VT - $450,000 |
c. 1909Spanish SophisticationMobile, AL - $1.575 mil | c. 1868Heart of DowntownSaratoga Springs, NY - $784,999 |
c. 1776Farmhouse on 4 AcresSouth Salem, NY - $799,000 | c. 1898The Oak HouseMadison, GA - $2.4 mil |
c. 1940Masterpiece RestorationGreenville, AL - $560,000 | c. 1910Hilltop Panoramic ViewsAltoona, PA - $440,000 |