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A Queen Anne Victorian Rules Over This Week’s Most Popular Homes

This week’s most popular home on realtor.com® doesn’t come with a bonkers backstory, thousands of used beer cans, or some kind of crazy construction quirk. In fact, you could say the Queen Anne Victorian topping our list is a return to comforting normalcy. Which we could all use right about now. Thanks, Anne!

Built in 1902, the Victorian in Bristol, CT, was only on the market for three days before an offer was accepted. The listing agent wasn’t exactly surprised when we called, considering she’s still receiving multiple inquiries on the home every day. It’s a rare combination of price point, vintage charm, and location that propelled this awesome old-timer to the tippy-top of our list.

Aside from the Connecticut charmer, you also loved our story on the nation’s oldest home for sale. Your interest pushed the Massachusetts home built in 1650 into the runner-up spot. A familiar Texas twosome also made appearances—the biggest fixer-upper and, yes, our favorite beer can-infested nightmare. New faces include a short sale bargain in Tampa, a couple of joints in Jersey, and a cool Louisiana Colonial with an imposing facade.

Don’t be scared! Simply scroll down for a full look at the week’s most popular homes.

10. 2 Farnham Pl, Metairie, LA

Price: $2,750,000
Why it’s here: While it resembles a home straight out of the 1800s, this classic Colonial was built in 1942. Even though it’s not exactly historic, the stately mansion looks the part, thanks to its red-brick and column facade.

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9. 512 Egg Harbor Rd, Sewell, NJ

Price: $475,000
Why it’s here: This home has been on the market for a week, and it’s obvious the sellers are looking for a quick deal. The house is priced at $75,000 below its mortgage appraisal and being sold as is. At only $77 per square foot, it might be a prime candidate for flipping.

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8. 16 Harness Way, Chesterfield, NJ

Price: $489,900
Why it’s here: If it’s privacy you’re after, this Colonial sits at the end of a cul-de-sac. Only four years old, the four-bedroom is a perfect place for a family ready to move on up.

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7. 3313 Cedar Hill Dr NE, Solon, IA

Price: $469,900
Why it’s here: We love this Midwest spread on nearly 3 acres due south of Cedar Rapids. Or maybe we just love the four-bedroom home’s basement bar—which features a kegerator!

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6. 11112 Ancient Futures Dr, Tampa, FL

Price: $150,000
Why it’s here: On the market for over a month, this Tampa home might please a bargain hunter. According to the listing details, it’s a short sale, and a buyer must bring all cash to close the deal. It was last sold in 2008 for $264,700, and there’s probably an opportunity here for a smart shopper.

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5. 2354 County Road 59, Manvel, TX

Price: $3,600,000
Why it’s here: The country’s largest fixer-upper won’t shrivel up and go away. Week after week, the huge home soaks up a substantial amount of click activity.

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4. 1052 Xenophon St, Golden, CO

Price: $500,000
Why it’s here: Curb appeal, curb appeal, and more curb appeal. From the outside, we love the contrast of the red door and the grey home. The distinctive roofline and fall foliage don’t hurt either. Inside the four-bedroom home, we love the gleaming hickory wood floors.

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3. 108 Freese Dr, Sanger, TX

Price: $89,900
Why it’s here: Last week’s winner attracted attention from a number of news outlets. We see you, Daily Mail. Still no word on the mysterious lover of Natty Light who littered the place with prodigious amounts of empties. The mystery lives on!

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2. 319 North St, Hingham, MA

Price: $429,900
Why it’s here: It’s the oldest home in the entire country available for purchase. Built in 1650 (!), the Thomas Lincoln House benefited from our in-depth look at the antique home.

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1. 209 Center St, Bristol, CT

Price: $259,900
Why it’s here: According to listing agent Chloe White, this home was so popular, it sold in three days. She told us the “extremely charming” home snagged an offer from the second group to visit it, and added that she’s still fielding calls about the property.

White also said there aren’t a ton of older homes in the city, so when a vintage Victorian hits the market at a mid-level price point, buyers move fast.

This classic Queen Anne features a wraparound porch screaming out for tall adult beverages. Once you get past the porch, the four-bedroom home has classic style (the staircase!) and updated amenities (the kitchen!). We hope the new owners entertain guests in the formal parlor and work on converting the third-floor attic into a sweet studio.

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