Central East Florida is a great place to vacation, and people have been making it their winter home for generations, leaving tons of houses that are now gorgeous historical gems. On this list of homes you will find places that have been homes to JB Stetson or the Carnegie family, so if you want a house with a story, this is a great place to find it! This list is organized from least expensive to most expensive and you will find options that range from $325,000 to $4,700,000 and everything in between.
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Price: $325,000
Year Built: 1925
This gorgeous 4 bedroom/3 bath home is an opportunity to own a special piece of history without the hefty price tag that often comes with homes of this style. It is registered with the Brevard Register of Historic Places.
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Price: $349,900
Year Built: 1912
This beautiful home is only a half a block away from Historic Downtown DeLand, so you can walk pretty much everywhere. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and many of the original features that make homes in this area so unique and charming.
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Price: $424,900
Year Built: 1924
This house is known as "All Decked Out" for the huge amount of beautiful outdoor space perfect for a house this close to the water. With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this price is practically a steal for a home only two blocks away from the beach.
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Price: $449,000
Year Built: 1910
This adorable coastal home is only a few blocks from the Indian River and a short drive to the beach. It has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and tons of extra space for the whole family!
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Price: $450,000
Year Built: 1922
This charming home is located on nearly 6 acres of riverfront property. It was built by Rig Hansen, one of the city's early Danish settlers, in 1922. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a beautiful outdoor space that includes a fish pond with a fountain.
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Price: $749,900
Year Built: 1920
Get the best of both worlds with this Monterey Style 4 bedroom/5 bath Mansion that is overflowing with tons of historic charm plus plenty of modern comforts. It is listed on the The National Register of Historic Places, but modern upgrades include a beautiful pool area and lots of great technology.
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Price: $1,190,000
Year Built: 1901
This turn-of-the-century home has beautiful space both inside and outside for entertaining and comfortable living. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and is located right along the Indian River.
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Price: $3,295,000
Year Built: 1924
This special home was designed by the Carnegie family in the 1920's, and it maintains all the Mizner style elegance of the period. It is located along the St. Lucie River with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a beautiful pool, and tons of original details.
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Price: $4,700,000
Year Built: 1886
It doesn't get more iconic than this. This house was once the winter home of Florida's first snowbird, JB Stetson. It has been listed as one of the "Top 50 Landmark Tourist Attractions in the USA" by Tripadvisor, and is on the National Historic Registry. This sale offers a very rare opportunity to own this luxurious piece of history that can either be a large family home or a form of income as an event venue.