If real estate websites are any indication, then Marlin, TX, seems to be the mecca of historic homes - so next up was a trip to Marlin. This house was not really a serious contender since it is in town and has already been renovated, but the inside was beautiful enough in the photos to make me want to take a drive-by. A 1905 Colonial Revival on a large city lot (and beautifully updated), it was priced at only $117,000! (This house is no longer listed.)
Well, here's the deal with Marlin - it was a very prosperous railroad town in the early 20th century, and many beautiful homes were built. No longer prosperous, it is a decaying town in a unscenic area, with a bunch of historic homes available cheap. In addition, it's at least a couple of hours from home.
Pros:
Old home
Beautiful architectural details
Low price
Cons:
In town (an ugly town at that)
Already renovated
Too far away
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