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Lighthouse Rides New Wave and Crests as the Week’s Most Popular Home

A little lighthouse returns to make another splash as this week’s most popular property on realtor.com®.

Listed for $249,000, the quaint structure is located 3.5 miles off the coast of Matthews, VA. It caught the eye of New Kids on the Block singer Jonathan Knight, who tweeted the listing. The resulting clicks are proof the boy band member still has the right stuff when it comes to manufacturing buzz.

The lighthouse, which works but is in dire need of some TLC, topped our list two years ago when it first bobbed onto the market.

The affordable “Fixer Upper” house that reigned last week cracked the list again this week, but it’s now off the market. We’ll do our best to track down whether the home was the subject of a reality TV–fueled bidding war.

Making the list this week are a must-see Mid-Century Modern in Kentucky,  a “barndominium” not located in Texas, and a former church in Illinois.

Let us pray that you have the strength to scroll through all 10 of this week’s most popular properties.

10. 11111 Beech Rd, Anchorage, KY

Price: $800,000
Why it’s here: Mid-Century Modern design did make its way to Kentucky! Built in 1957, this home has two master suites, floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, spectacular views, an enormous deck, and a fire pit.

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9. 3829 Herwol Ave, Waco, TX

Price: To be determined
Why it’s here: Well, this went quickly! We’re not surprised, considering this home featured in the final season of “Fixer Upper” was our most viewed listing last week. It was in pending status last week; this week, it’s off the market. Listing agent Shelly Negrete said the transaction closed on Wednesday, and it was one of her favorite sales ever.

Although she couldn’t divulge the final price yet, she said, “The closing was amazing, with tears and laughter and lots of stories told among the buyers and seller.” Wow.

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8. 604 Bobbie Dr, Danville, CA 

Price: $1,499,000
Why it’s here: This remodeled ’50s-era home features an outdoor area with a pool as the focal point of the property. Walls of windows overlook the backyard, which has an outdoor kitchen and entertainment center with built-in bar and TV.

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7. 119 Mississippi Ave, Elwood, IL

Price: $205,000
Why it’s here: Everything has been updated in this four-bedroom brick house. The listing notes $70,000 was spent on updates, including the kitchen, both bathrooms, the basement, and the concrete patio.

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6. 119 Miles Ave NW, Canton, OH

Price: $168,900
Why it’s here: It’s back to the future with this ranch house from 1950. On our list last week, this throughly updated time capsule continues to keep the retro vibe going.

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5. 5067 W Pines Rd, Oregon, IL 

Price: $595,000
Why it’s here: “Barndominium” alert! Combine your living space with your storage space on this 40-acre parcel. This all-purpose steel building includes living quarters with four bedrooms and a whopping 8,400 square feet of space.

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4. 570 Mill Rd, Havertown, PA 

Price: $239,000
Why it’s here: Here’s your chance to own a historic home for a reasonable price. This stone Colonial from 1880 is in need of some upgrades, but offers beautiful original details, including an open fireplace, hardwood floors, and a kitchen with flagstone flooring.

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3. 220 S Church St, Bethany, IL

Price: $59,900
Why it’s here: Your prayers have been answered. Once a church, this building from 1916 is zoned for residential living. With 5,913 square feet, this five-bedroom home has room for the entire congregation. It could be turned into a bed-and-breakfast. Bonus: The church bell still works.

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2. 25262 Nys Route 12, Pamelia, NY

Price: $298,000
Why it’s here: This four-bedroom home has a little bit of everything. It includes a large living room, which could double as an office. A sunroom overlooks a large pool, water slide, and patio. There’s also an attached three-car garage, a detached two-car garage, and a basketball court.

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1. 56 Shore Dr Mathews County, VA 

Price: $249,000
Why it’s here: This charming lighthouse (which first came on the market in 2016) is in need of some TLC, but it’s shining for the second time thanks to social media. A tweet from New Kids on the Block singer Jonathan Knight sparked a flurry of interest in this unique home.

“Imagine living in this light house after it was restored,” Knight said.

Located 3.5 miles from land, the structure spans five floors, measures 1,500 square feet, and has three bedrooms.

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