historic home

Historic Home of the Month: 225 E 10th Street in Historic Springfield

Bungalows can often be overlooked when highlighting historic homes. The large homes with grand porches and fancy columns often overshadow them. 225 E 10th Street in Jacksonville is hard to overlook however. The trim details and cheerful color have often made me wonder what it’s story is. Luckily, the owner Kiley Secrest, is a history […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 8, 2025

A Brief History on the Springfield Historic District

Located just north of downtown, the Springfield neighborhood boasts a rich and vibrant history, dating back to 1869. It was once the crown jewel of the city, attracting wealthy residents and even earning the nickname “Winter White Castle of the South” for its popularity as a winter resort. Early Beginnings (1869-1880s): Golden Age (1880s-1920s): Challenges […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 30, 2024

Is Buying a Historic Home for You?

HGTV and Instagram have popularized historic homes – they are photogenic, have unique architectural elements that are hard to replicate, and definitely NOT cookie cutter. If you’re in the market for a new home, buying a historic property might be an option worth considering. Let’s explore the benefits and challenges of purchasing a historic home […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 16, 2024

Plant Lover of the Month: Christine Lane – 354 W 7th Street

If you’re someone who isn’t excited about spending their day in the yard or feel like they don’t have a “green thumb” – this post is for you 🙂 Many homes intown have a small yard or even no yard at all. Christine Lane immediatley fell in love with her beautiful home and all of […]

amandasearlerealtor | Oct 9, 2023

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