Best properties on the market

1. Boise, Idaho In the first two decades of the 20th century, Arts and Crafts–style architecture heralded a return to simple, handcrafted homes made of natural materials. Built in 1915, this four-bedroom Crafstman features a sunroom, a 600-bottle wine cellar, a large stone fireplace, and a beveled oak ceiling. The fourth bedroom, which is accessible by a separate entrance, has a kitchenette and a full bath. $800,000. Graham MacKenzie, Keller Williams Realty, (208) 724-7148

2. Cascade, Md. Katherine Taylor of Baltimore, heir to the B&O Railroad fortune, built this nine-bedroom home in 1906 as a summer retreat. Named on the National Register of Historic Places, this stone-and-frame Craftsman is set on 9 acres near Camp David. Interior details include three fireplaces, an electric dumbwaiter, restored-glass windows, and oak cabinets. $1,199,000. Gary Gestson, Long & Foster/Historic Home Team, (301) 646-0046

3. Birmingham, Ala. Located on a half-acre, this 1910 four-bedroom home is zoned for mixed use, which means it can be rented out for events. The 6,300-square-foot residence features quarter-sawn oak- paneled walls, a commercial kitchen, five fireplaces, and a claw-foot tub. The porch features a terra cotta tile doorway that won the highest design award for architecture in Birmingham when the home was completed. $1,500,000. Shirley Boyd, RE/MAX Advantage Central, (205) 966-6555

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4. Los Angeles Built in 1913, this 13,290-square-foot home is the largest Craftsman house in the U.S. The seven-bedroom home features six Batchelder fireplaces, a 2,000-square-foot ballroom, and the second-largest pipe organ in the country. The property includes ponds, waterfalls, and a guesthouse. $11,995,000. Lee Ziff, Keller Williams, (310) 432-6511

5. Des Moines, Wash. Set on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound, this three-bedroom Craftsman, built in 1918, also offers views of the Olympic Mountains. Interior features include French doors, ceramic tile flooring, and a fireplace. The 0.85-acre property, set on a dead-end street, has well-maintained gardens with a water feature. $899,000. Carla Brobeil, Windermere Real Estate/Wall Street, Inc., (206) 380-1486

6. Chicago Located two blocks from Lake Michigan, this six-bedroom home was designed by noted architect George W. Maher. The modernized residence features oak and maple floors, period lighting, leaded-glass windows, and elaborate millwork. The property includes a rear patio, a koi pond, and a two-car garage with a studio apartment above. $4,995,000. Jennifer Ames, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (312) 751-9100

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7. Dallas Built in 1923, this three-bedroom Craftsman bungalow won the 2005 Preservation Dallas award following its renovation. Details include original millwork, French doors, and a kitchen floor recycled from a basketball court. Located in the Winnetka Heights Historic District. $329,000. Kay Wood, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, (214) 350-0400