5 Moody Gothic Victorian Homes You Can Buy for Under $500K Right Now

by Kellie Speed

Gothic Revival Victorian homes have remained a popular style choice for buyers since the style took hold in the United States in the mid-1800s.

Known for their striking facades with pitched roofs and for timeless interiors with stained glass, arched windows, and soaring towers, these dwellings continue to attract investors seeking a renovation project and buyers wanting to live in a historical home.

Now that it is officially spooky season, we found five moody Victorians available for under $500,000 this Halloween.

1. 6002 Wiremill Pl, Clayville, NY

Price: $474,900

Built in 1890: Imagine the tales this six-bedroom residence could tell if its walls could talk!

Located on 5.13 acres of privacy with a creek and a waterfall, the "non-flood zone" antique with a tower is also being offered with an additional 12 acres available for separate purchase. Period highlights throughout the 5,500-square-foot interior include preserved hardwood floors, arched doorways, oversized windows, built-ins, light fixtures, and seven fireplaces. An updated kitchen has custom cabinetry, a breakfast bar, stainless-steel appliances, a butler's pantry, and access to a patio. The full basement offers extra storage space, and an enormous attic has a second level leading up to the tower.

A covered back deck was designed for entertaining and soaking in the serene scenery.

Kathleen "Kate" Despins of Coldwell Banker Sexton Real Estate is the listing agent.

Gothic Victorian in Clayville, NY, on sale for $474,900 — This Gothic Victorian in Clayville, NY, is listed for $474,900. (Realtor.com)

Interior of Gothic Victorian in Clayville, NY, on sale for $474,900 — Preserved hardwood floors and arched doorways (Realtor.com)

2. 25 Ellington Ave, Ellington, CT

Price: $420,000

Built in 1886: This five-bedroom home has been thoughtfully modernized with its period charm and character remaining intact.

Located about 25 minutes northeast of Hartford, the Ellington dwelling has a covered front porch. The interior features a formal dining room, a living room with a fireplace and French doors leading to a terrace, a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, and 3.5 baths, including two with claw-foot tubs.

Offering 3,366 square feet of living space, the “timeless” residence is “ready to shine once again.” It sits on a double lot.

Peter Onofrio of LAER Realty is the listing agent.

Gothic Victorian in Ellington, CT, on sale for $420,000 — This five-bedroom Gothic Victorian in Ellington, CT, is listed for $420,000. (Realtor.com)

Interior of Gothic Victorian in Ellington, CT, on sale for $420,000 — The interior features a formal dining room, and the living room has a fireplace and French doors leading to a terrace. (Realtor.com)

3. 37 State St, Middleport, NY

Price: $399,900

Built in 1870: Nestled on a double lot within walking distance of Roy-Hart schools and the Erie Canal, this five-bedroom Victorian shines with “original character.”

Found throughout the 3,098-square-foot interior are pocket doors, leaded glass windows, skylights, custom millwork, dual staircases, and two fireplaces. Wall-to-wall carpeting covers most of the main level. A spiral staircase from the family room, located off the updated kitchen, leads to the sleeping accommodations. The “professionally heightened” basement with a concrete floor offers extra storage space.

The fenced-in lot includes a “private party cabana,” a patio for entertaining, an attached two-car garage with a hot tub, and a heated detached two-car garage.

Deborah Carpenter of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Zambito Realtors is the listing agent.

Gothic Victorian in Middleport, NY, on sale for $399,900 — This Gothic Victorian in Middleport, NY, is listed for $399,900. (Realtor.com)

Interior of Gothic Victorian in Middleport, NY, on sale for $399,900 — Found throughout the 3,098-square-foot interior are pocket doors, custom millwork, and dual staircases. (Realtor.com)

4. 4916 Rt # 81, Greenville, NY

Price: $425,000

Built in 1870: This colorful four-bedroom Victorian offers lots of potential to modernize its interior and exterior, as shown in the “digitally modified” listing photos.

The 2,542-square-foot residence, zoned for residential and commercial, provides a unique live-work opportunity, subject to “applicable municipal requirements.” The zoning adds “another dimension to the property.”

Modernizations include newer mechanicals, energy-efficient heating, upgraded windows, and spray-foam insulation. Period details include original hardwood floors, custom millwork, decorative trim, and dual staircases. A separate room with a private entry could be used for a home office, creative workspace, or studio. The wraparound porch offers a nice spot for relaxing and entertaining.

The 1.7-acre lot has an above-ground pool, a fire pit, a pergola, and a two-car detached garage.

Natasha Witka of Century 21 New West Prop. is the listing agent.

Gothic Victorian in Greenville, NY, on sale for $425,000 — This colorful Gothic Victorian in Greenville, NY, is listed for $425,000. (Realtor.com)

Interior of Gothic Victorian in Greenville, NY, on sale for $425,000 — Period details include original hardwood floors, custom millwork, decorative trim, and dual staircases. (Realtor.com)

5. 202 W McConnell St, Oxford, IN

Price: $399,900

Built in 1908: This four-bedroom Victorian, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been in the same family "for more than 100 years."

The "extraordinary" 4,563-square-foot interior has been meticulously maintained and updated. Amenities include a grand parlor, a library, "maid's quarters," and a sunroom. A surprising upstairs ballroom is a "special treasure" for hosting grand-scale events and celebrations. Other historic highlights include natural woodwork, hardwood floors, pocket doors, stained-glass windows, and a full basement with an original coal room and game room "offering a fascinating glimpse into life in another era."

A carriage house can also be found on the property's double lot.

Reagan Geswein of Lafayette Listing Realty is the listing agent.

Gothic Victorian in Oxford, IN, on sale for $399,900 — This four-bedroom Gothic Victorian in Oxford, IN, is listed for $399,900. (Realtor.com)

Interior of Gothic Victorian in Oxford, IN, on sale for $399,900 — The "extraordinary" 4,563-square-foot interior has been meticulously maintained. (Realtor.com)

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