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Country Blues? Reba McEntire’s Former Mansion Is This Week’s Most Popular Home

Reba McEntire knows country music. But in the world of real estate, she’s hit a bum note.

The curious tale of missed opportunity surrounding her former home in Lebanon, TN, helped elevate it as our most-clicked listing this week on realtor.com®.

The sad story: The songbird once shared the lakefront mansion with her husband and manager, Narvel Blackstock. When the couple split up, they sought to sell the farm in 2016. The $7.9 million listing languished on the market, until a developer bought it for the steeply discounted price of $5 million.

After the property’s 80-plus acres were subdivided to develop multiple homes, McEntire’s original mansion was put back on the market for $2.95 million. Where McEntire saw a pile of regret, the savvy developer saw a pile of cash. And that’s how a country song writes itself.

Coming in at second place is a little slice of history in Palisades, NY. A stone cottage built in 1780 where George Washington is rumored to have worked has been listed for $1.6 million. The charming place includes a 1930s addition and measures 2,400 square feet. It has three fireplaces and two terraces, and is surrounded by flower gardens.

The No. 3 finisher is located in Ocean Springs, MS. Built in 1981, the custom home is one of about 150 designed by Carroll B. Ishee, who was known for constructing modern homes for the Gulf Coast landscape.

Bridge the Gulf along with us, and take a look at the 10 most popular properties this week.

10. 1244 Illsley Dr, Fort Wayne, IN

Price: $249,900
Why it’s here: This historic home built in 1910 has been “immaculately renovated” and is “completely turn-key.” The three-bedroom, 1,900-square-foot home has many original details, including the crown molding, solid wood doors, and the wood flooring.

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9. 11479 Clyde Rd, Hartland Township, MI

Price: $2,950,000
Why it’s here: Sound the bugles! Lords and ladies of Michigan, the esteemed Chateau du Vin awaits. Built in 2007, this brick and limestone castle measures 6,891 square feet and features multiple turrets, four beds, and eight baths. Sitting on 38 acres, the castle also comes with a wine cellar, stocked pond, and fruit and maple trees.

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8. 36254 LA Highway-74, Geismar, LA

Price: $950,000
Why it’s here: For us, it’s all about the front porch with its ceiling fans, outdoor speakers, and gas lantern. We’d sit out here year-round. Built in 2015 and sitting on 6 acres, the home also features a screened-in back porch with pizza oven, Kegerator, custom bar, and views of a 200-year-old oak tree.

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7. 409 W. Eldon St, Saint James, MO

Price: $136,000
Why it’s here: This charming 1940 home has undergone a floor-to-ceiling renovation. Inside you’ll find a wood-burning fireplace, open floor plan, new kitchen with butcher block counters, and french doors off the sunroom. Just under two hours from St. Louis, this place is the kind of steal dreams are made of.

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6. 5746 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN

Price: $114,900
Why it’s here: “Hammond is hot,” the listing claims, and we can see why. The city’s about 30 minutes from Chicago, but it doesn’t have the high home prices of the Windy City. Built in 1905 on a corner lot, this 6,721-square-foot house features stained-glass windows, hardwood floors, and a sunroom. The property is being sold as is for only $17 a square foot.

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5. 791 E. Maple St, Holly Village, MI

Price: $175,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1893, this Victorian gem features original hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and paneled doors. We’d spend the summer months in that huge screened-in back porch.

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4. 4923 Kessler Boulevard East Dr, Indianapolis, IN

Price: $1,750,000
Why it’s here: The web just can’t get enough of the outrageous Kessler Mansion. The odd story of the sprawling spread became a social media star, and has taken up residence on our most popular list for several weeks in a row.

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3. 1103 Le Voyageur Dr, Ocean Springs, MS

Price: $319,999
Why it’s here: This is one of about 150 homes designed by local builder Carroll B. Ishee, who was known for building modern homes on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1981, the retreat offers floor-to-ceiling windows and 1,000 square feet of deck. It’s located near the beach and downtown area.

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2. 75 Washington Spring Rd, Palisades, NY

Price: $1,600,000
Why it’s here: Here’s a home with history. George Washington was rumored to have worked in the stone house surrounded by perennial flower gardens. Built in 1780, the home was expanded in the 1930s. It now features four bedrooms and details such as beamed ceilings, three fireplaces, and two terraces.

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1. 175 Cherokee Dock Rd, Lebanon, TN

Price: $2,950,000
Why it’s here: This is the 12,819-square-foot waterfront estate Reba McEntire once called home. After her divorce, McEntire listed her Starstruck Farms property, which was snapped up and then carved up by a savvy developer. This 8-acre parcel with McEntire’s original home is back on the market. It also comes with a pool, tennis court, boat dock, and horse barn.

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