50 Houses Under $50,000 (2024)

Recently converted back to a single-family home, this Victorian beauty is a diamond in the rough. We can hardly believe the asking price!For more information and photos, visit CIRCA Old Houses.Asking Price: $49,900Listed By: Julia Finley, Finley-Maloney Real Estate, (620) 423-3535
Writer Elizabeth Finkelstein is a self-proclaimed old house addict on a lifelong hunt for her perfect historic home. From big Victorian fixer-uppers to tiny colonials to mid-century modern masterpieces, Elizabeth believes that the best homes show the charm of having been loved over time. She chronicles it all on her website CIRCA, which showcases beautiful old houses for sale across the country.Follow Elizabeth on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

This whimsical home is just crying out for love! We simply adore the spindlework on the porch and the stained glass on the front door. Won't somebody please save this home?For more information and photos, visit CIRCA Old Houses.Asking Price: $25,000Listed By: Kelvin Deberry, Haley Auctions & Realty, (270) 542-9175

We're loving the pecan trees & spacious yard flanking this Southern charmer.For more information and photos, visit RE/MAX Of Valdosta.Asking Price: $49,500Listed By: Roy Rhodes, RE/MAX Of Valdosta, (912) 470-9385

Featuring a whimsical facade and colorful stained glass throughout, this Pennsylvania Victorian has won our hearts.For more information and photos, visit CIRCA Old Houses.Asking Price: $29,900Listed By: Joelene Maslanik, Valley Realty Company, (724) 266-2510

The crisp Maine air feels even sweeter on the steps of the perfect bungalow. We're in love!For more information and photos, visit Dobbs Realty.Asking Price: $46,500Listed By: Eva Kirk, Dobbs Realty, (207) 492-1300

At almost 3,000 sq ft, this stately Nebraska home is being offered for $17/sq ft. For that price, you could renovate to your heart's content.For more information and photos, visit Bush & Roe Realty.Asking Price: $50,000Listed By: Cheryl Bailey, Bush & Roe Realty, (402) 841-2899

Resting on half an acre, this turn-of-the-century home offers an abundance of original historical detail. It's currently under contract, but if the deal falls through we'll be first in line to snatch up this treasure.For more information and photos, visit Sumter Board of Realtors.Asking Price: $49,000Listed By: Shaniqua Cullum, Personal Touch Realty, (803) 565-9179

Pocket doors, custom woodwork and a deep front porch are just a few of our favorite things about this colorful Ohio craftsman.For more information and photos, visit HER Realtors.Asking Price: $32,900Listed By: Tami Holmes, HER Realtors, (937) 506-8360

Dating back to 1880, this handyman special features a magnificent double-decker porch. It's a cash-only purchase, but for $24,900, you just might be able to swing it.For more information and photos, visit Zillow.Asking Price: $24,900Listed By: Lee Jackson, Freedom Realty, LLC, (256) 403-5097

If the architectural detail inside this four-bedroom beauty doesn't win you over, perhaps the proximity to lakes and snowmobile trails will make you think again.For more information and photos, visit Century 21.Asking Price: $39,900Listed By: David Dunn, Century 21, (207) 695-3731

Nestled deep in the Adirondack Mountains, this ca. 1890 Victorian home is a true nature-lovers dream.For more information and photos, visit Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS.Asking Price: $45,000Listed By: Susan Gray, Guide Boat Realty, LLC, (518) 578-9045

Unfortunately, the adorable dog sitting on the front porch does not come with this house. But he knows what a steal it is for $48,000!For more information and photos, visit Beckley Board of Realtors.Asking Price: $48,000Listed By: Judy Nystrom, Zaferatos Real Estate, (304) 320-6276

If mint green isn't your thing, don't worry – this Vermont fixer-upper costs only slightly more than a can of paint. The exterior is dripping with original detail!For more information and photos, visit RE/MAX Destinations.Asking Price: $43,500Listed By: Kristine Stell, RE/MAX Destinations, (802) 527-7666

We're captivated by this Tennessee home's sprawling front yard and wrap-around porch, all yours for under $40,000.For more information and photos, visit Century 21.Asking Price: $39,900Listed By: Sandra Carter, Century 21, (731) 928-9535RELATED: 8 Dreamy Autumnal Homes for Sale

Blink again. It's for real! The listing describes this Second Empire-style home as a "faded beauty," but we see plenty of sparkle left in that ornate porch. Besides, who doesn't love a mansard roof?For more information and photos, visit RE/MAX Centre Realty.Asking Price: $40,500Listed By: Linda & Ryan Lowe, RE/MAX Centre Realty, (814) 280-1667

This charming, Folk Victorian-style home sits on a half-acre lot. We're loving the quaint simplicity of the porch.For more information and photos, visit Zillow.Asking Price: $49,000Listed By: Bill Strickland, Lake Oconee Farms & Land, (706) 818-0286

Nothing beats Vermont in the fall, but this historical home will let you enjoy the Green Mountain State year-round. All for just $39,900.For more information and photos, visit Peabody & Smith Realty.Asking Price: $39,900Listed By: Joy Moore, Peabody & Smith Realty, (603) 444-1294

This cute-as-a-button brick home needs some TLC, but it comes equipped with its very own porch swing to allow for plenty of rest between paint jobs.For more information and photos, visit New Ulm Real Estate, LLC.Asking Price: $49,999Listed By: Mary Henle, New Ulm Real Estate, LLC, (507) 233-7653

The listing doesn't provide much information about this South Carolina home, but there's something about a house tucked deep into the trees that makes us swoon.For more information and photos, visit Shelton Properties.Asking Price: $27,500Listed By: Bob Shelton, Shelton Properties, (864) 490-5989

Currently in foreclosure, this Arkansas darling has maintained a wealth of original historical detail, both inside and out. It sits on 0.6 acres.For more information and photos, visit Zillow.Asking Price: $31,900Listed By: Fay Garner, Hot Springs Realty, (501) 525-4178