Northeast Florida is the first part of the state to be developed by Europeans and Americans, so it is a great place to find your own charming piece of Florida history. Saint Augustine is the oldest city in Florida, so if you are a history lover, buying a home there will have you surrounded by history all the time. Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach are also great cities to experience Florida's past, so if you want historic charm, this is the perfect region for you. The homes on this list are listed in order from least expensive to most expensive, and the range is wide, running between $214,000 and $3,000,000.
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Price: $214,000
Year Built: 1914
This 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom house is a great way to own a small piece of Florida history. It comes at an affordable price with plenty of modern updates in a location not far from downtown Jacksonville.
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Price: $399,900
Year Built: 1896
This 6 bedroom / 5 bathroom house is loaded with unique historic charm and seated on nearly an acre of land. It is a great way to get a historic home without sacrificing space.
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Price: $579,000
Year Built: 1894
This beautiful, 5 bedroom / 4 bathroom home is a unique building near the center of Saint Augustine. It has plenty of beautiful spaces both on the inside and on the outside of the home.
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Price: $675,000
Year Built: 1910
This 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom home is located in Riverside, steps away from some of Jacksonville's trendiest locales. Both the inside and the outside are beautifully updated and and designed to be both aesthetic and comfortable.
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Price: $725,000
Year Built: 1922
This 3 bedroom / 3 bathroom brick house is the ultimate historic Jacksonville home. It comes with tons of unique features such as original wood floors and crown molding, but it doesn't lack modern updates including a large swimming pool.
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Price: $850,000
Year Built: 1901
This 4 bedroom / 4 bathroom house is ideally located on Main Street in downtown Alachua. It is in the business district, so it comes with many possible uses. One of the property's highlights is the intricate over 100 year old wooden staircase.
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Price: $1,295,000
Year Built: 1900
This 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom, Greek Revival style home is known locally as The Lesesne House. It is located right in central district of Amelia Island and is an important part of the island's rich history.
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Price: $1,349,000
Year Built: 1886
This unique Moroccan styled home has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and is located within walking distance of Saint Augustine's historic district. Right along the Matanzas River, it overlooks the ICW and St. Augustine Lighthouse and contains tons of intricate details in both the interior and the exterior.
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Price: $1,850,000
Year Built: 1929
This beautiful, 4 bedroom / 5 bathroom house is a rare find. Every corner of the house is packed with charming details and historic elegance. It is a widely admired home that has been featured in several historical books.
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Price: $2,179,000
Year Built: 1905
This house, known as the The Hoyt House, is iconic to the area. It has been serving as a bed and breakfast, and is set up to continue doing so including its own private pub. The excellent location, perfectly landscaped property, and 12 bedroom / 13 bathroom interior make it a perfect property to buy if you are looking for a new business.
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Price: $3,000,000
Year Built: 1797
According to Zillow, this home, the Mount Hope Plantation, was built in 1797 by a Revolutionary War hero and has been owned by only 4 families since. It is the ultimate home for any history lover to own.