There are at least 14 historic homes for sale in Tampa and listed with the Florida Multiple Listing Service, as of April 2012. In the towns and cities of Pinellas, such as Saint Petersburg, Clearwater and Dunedin, there
at least 18 historic houses for sale.
Historic homes are old homes, and, just like people, who are usually seen as old when they approach the common age of retirement which is 60, old homes are usually those aged more than 50, or those approaching 60. In addition to being old, these homes are also representative of the architectural style during the era it was built, or possess a uniqueness or certain features that make them stand out from the rest.
A number of old homes have been formally designated as historic homes by the National Historic Trust or its state branches or by local historic organizations. Some of these are located in areas designed as historic districts; others are designated as historic because of their association to a historic event or a prominent person in history.
A study presented at the American Real Estate Society in 2009 studied historic homes in the U.S. aged 67 to 219 years. The study determined that 119 years is the breakpoint age where age affects significantly the value of the historic house. It says that the homebuyer takes pride in owning the oldest home in the area, particularly if the area has been designated as a national historic district. The oldest home takes the value and reputation of the authentic antique.
Of the 11 available historic homes for sale in Tampa that range in list price from $145,000 to $2.4 million, the oldest was built in 1915 and the most recently built was constructed in 1939.
Historic Houses for sale in the Tampa area are not as old as those in Georgia and other states. Also, these houses have been updated so that families can also enjoy modern conveniences, but architectural features and materials that make them unique have been carefully preserved.
The Most Expensive Historic Home for Sale in the city of Tampa as of April 2012:
It’s a three-story 8,185-square-foot Victorian home listed for $2,399,000. It has six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms and located in historic West Hyde Park. It was built in 1911. One of the things that make this home magnificent is the panoramic view of the Hillsborough Bay.
Of the 14 available historic homes in Pinellas County that range in list price from $182,500 to $3.9 million, the oldest was built in 1900 and the most recently built was constructed in 1945.
The Most Expensive Historic Home for Sale in St Petersburg as of April 2012:
It’s a two-story three-bedroom 6,697-square-foot waterfront home embraced by the Boca Ciega Bay and has easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. The main house occupies a portion of the more than 2.5-acre property that includes a two-bedroom carriage house, a shop, a garage, a carport, a cabana, secret garden rooms and a covered boat slip. It was built in 1916 by Walter Fuller, one of founding fathers of St. Petersburg.
There are other more affordable historic homes for sale in Tampa and surrounding areas. Contact Tampa4U.com.