Cambridge, N.Y. | $378,000
A Carpenter Gothic house built in 1843, on 0.4 acres
This three-bedroom, two-bath house has retained much of its 19th-century charm, including the intricately carved gingerbread trim that accents the facade, a classic element of Carpenter Gothic-style architecture.
The small town of Cambridge, N.Y., in Washington County, is home to a diner and a brewery, both of which are within a mile of the property. Mount Tom State Forest, a popular spot for hiking and camping, is a 15-minute drive. Albany is an hour’s drive southwest, and Great Barrington, Mass., in the Berkshires, is 90 minutes south. New York City and Montreal are around three and a half hours away in opposite directions.
Size: 2,467 square feet
Price per square foot: $153
Indoors: The home has two entrances: the front door, at the end of a short path extending from the street, and a side entrance, where doors open to an enclosed porch with checkerboard tile floors.
Through this space is the updated kitchen, which has a range with a gas cooktop and a breakfast bar with two stools. It is open to the family room, where a rough-hewed beam runs across the ceiling and double doors open to the deck outside. On the other side of the kitchen is a butler’s pantry that connects to the formal dining room, which has a chandelier hanging from an original ceiling medallion.
Hardwood floors continue from the dining room to the front of the house, where the formal living room has built-in bookshelves and a staircase dividing the room from what was once the parlor and now serves as the primary bedroom. The walls are painted light blue, and the adjacent primary bathroom has an oversize walk-in shower.
The second floor holds two spacious bedrooms, one painted yellow and one painted pale pink. Also on this level is a library with angled ceilings and wide-plank floors, as well as a bathroom with a tub and a porcelain pedestal sink.
Outdoor space: The deck, off the family room, has steps down to a stone patio with views of the home’s mature gardens. From here, a path leads to a red barn that holds an art studio, storage space and one parking spot, with more parking available in the long driveway.
Costs: $5,521 a year in taxes (estimated)
Contact: Allison Bradley and Deborah Andersson, Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty, 518-339-7313
Cincinnati | $379,900
A recently renovated three-story house built in 1903 on 0.1 acres
This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath house, in Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills neighborhood, has been extensively updated, with additions over the past several years including a new roof, new electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, and new windows. Eden Park, with walking trails that wind along the Ohio River, is less than a mile away, and downtown coffee shops and distilleries are a 10-minute drive. Also 10 minutes away is the University of Cincinnati campus.
By car, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., are both 90 minutes away, and Columbus and Indianapolis are less than two hours away.
Size: 1,940 square feet
Price per square foot: $196
Indoors: The house sits behind a front lawn, with a covered porch and a door that opens to the foyer. To the left is the living room, which has street-facing windows and new hardwood floors that continue into the open dining area and kitchen. A fireplace tucked into a corner has a floor-to-ceiling red brick surround. A breakfast bar divides the dining space from the kitchen, where the appliances are stainless steel and a door opens to the backyard. A powder room is off the kitchen, as is a back staircase leading up to the second floor.
The main staircase is in the foyer. The second floor holds the primary suite, where the carpeted bedroom fits a king-size bed and the bathroom has a walk-in shower and dressing area with a backyard-facing window.
Three more bedrooms are on the third floor. Two have walk-in closets, and all share an updated full bathroom with a combined tub and shower.
Outdoor space: Behind the house, the small backyard is encircled by a wood fence with space for raised garden boxes or a play set. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.
Costs: $4,596 a year in taxes (estimated)
Contact: Ken Neltner, Century 21 RedSun, 513-543-5964
Portland, Ore. | $378,000
A cottage built in 1890 on a 0.03-acre lot
This two-bedroom, two-bath cottage is in Portland’s Buckman neighborhood, around 10 minutes from downtown. Formerly located at Portland’s Union Station, the house and its neighbor were moved to Buckman in the early 20th century, according to the listing. A city park is a block away, while antiques stores, an outdoor food court and multiple bars and restaurants are within a mile. A single-screen movie theater built in the 1910s is also nearby, as is Revolution Hall, a live music venue.
Portland International Airport is 20 minutes away, and Vancouver, Wash., across the Columbia River, is 25 minutes. Mount Hood National Forest is 90 minutes southeast. Seattle is three hours north.
Size: 1,025 square feet
Price per square foot: $369
Indoors: Steps lead from the sidewalk to the home’s covered porch, where the front door opens to the living room. The ceilings are high and the laminate floors are new, with space for a sofa on one side of the room and a desk setup on the other.
The dining room could be used as a den or a home office, with easy access to the kitchen, where the cabinets and countertops are new. The kitchen can hold a small dining table, and a garden window is set above the sink. Around the corner is a combined mudroom and laundry room.
The primary bedroom is off the living room, with built-in shelves in one corner and high-set interior windows that face the living room. The en suite bathroom has a combined tub and shower, and the vanity is new.
The second bedroom, off the kitchen, is big enough to hold a double bed and a desk. The bathroom is en suite, with a shower and a white vanity.
Outdoor space: A door in the mudroom opens to a narrow side patio that offers access to the basement, currently used for storage. The front porch can hold a set of chairs. The house comes with one off-street parking spot.
Costs: $2,540 a year in taxes (estimated)
Contact: Hope Beraka, Think Real Estate, 503-679-9243
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