Charming Yet Cheap: 5 Sweet Storybook Cottages Priced Below $500K

Dreams certainly can come true!

If you have ever wanted to live out your own fairytale, a timeless storybook-style house offers the opportunity to do just that.

These whimsical homes are designed to capture the imagination, with their asymmetrical shapes, mismatched windows, purposely overgrown landscaping, and deeply pitched roofs.

From a fantastical Florida cabin to an enchanting, brick beauty in Georgia, here is a look at five storybook cottages across the country, available for under $500,000.

1. 6075 Cedar Ln, Brooksville, FL

Price: $299,000
Why it’s here: Hidden behind a shingle exterior lies a quaint log cabin.

Located on 2.5 acres of overgrown, lush landscaping and a creek, the romantic, three-bedroom abode boasts an interior as whimsical as its exterior. Throughout the cozy 1,849-square-foot home, there are multiple fireplaces, custom built-ins, exposed-wood beam ceilings, and brick details. Enjoy views of the secret gardens from the sun porch, back deck, or loft upstairs.

While this quintessential storybook home does need some work, with a little imagination, it could be transformed into a dream dwelling.

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2. 302 11th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 

Price: $169,900
Why it’s here: This fabled home’s steeply pitched roof is its most distinguished storybook feature.

Built in 1902, the adorable, three-bedroom domicile has been well preserved. Classic woodworking, several built-ins, and oversized windows all lend character. Updates over the years include a renovated kitchen, newly painted exterior, and new roof.

A classic garden surrounded by limestone pavers features more than 200 perennials.

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3. 2496 Jefferson Ter, East Point, GA

Price: $347,000
Why it’s here: This enchanting, brick beauty features a classic Craftsman interior.

Built in 1945, the three-bedroom cottage boasts 2,076 square feet. Lots of original details remain, including oak floors, arched doorways, as well as crystal and brass hardware. The listing states there is even an “original telephone nook.” The kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms on the first floor have all been updated.

A back deck off the kitchen is a great spot to enjoy views of the fenced-in yard.

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4. 221 Wabash Ave, Mattoon, IL

Price: $399,000
Why it’s here: This Tudor-style residence boasts lots of storybook architectural design and character.

From the pitched gable roof and brick front to the classic turret and wooden beams set in stucco, this home looks like it is straight out of a fairytale. Built in 1930, the four-bedroom floor plan offers 3,544 square. The magical interior boasts an arched front door, exposed-beam and vaulted ceilings, lots of built-ins, and even a secret staircase.

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5. 684 E 9th St, Chico, CA

Price: $409,000
Why it’s here: From the pitch-perfect roof to the storybook mismatched windows, the classic exterior hints at what’s inside.

Built in 1926, this appealing, three-bedroom abode offers a cozy 1,315 square feet. Original hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, and a cozy fireplace are among the home’s historic details. Modern updates include a renovated kitchen and bathroom, and a meticulously designed interior.

There is an unfinished bonus room upstairs with space for expansion.

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