08/06/2026
Do you own or rehab historic properties? Town of Abita Springs I have and I can tell you from first hand experience that the valuations can be down right stupid. Are you being priced like a subdivision home? I had a Circa 1869, I completely restored for over 4 years in Newport County, R.I. and was "advised" by several prestigious real estate firms to list it based on sq footage, etc. Were they off, that's to put it nicely? Heck yes, I listed it myself and sold it for $415K in months versus the ridiculous price of $250K they suggested. I am thankful I had the common sense not to listen to them. My opinion is to do your homework and don't trust sales people to price what they want to sell or secretly buy for themselves or F&F. When it is unique, it is unique.
Determining the value of historic properties involves a myriad of factors, so we've gathered insights from eleven real estate experts, including Principals