1. Lancaster, Texas Ordered from the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog in 1920, this house was built for a prominent local banker and includes in its dining room a foot-operated button for calling the maid. Located minutes from Dallas, the home features its original oak hardwood floors, glass doorknobs, and tin ceilings, as well as a Roseville Pottery fireplace. $193,900. Ellen Clark, Town Square Realty, (972) 227-7010
2. Geneva, Ill. This three-bedroom Ridgeland model is located blocks from the Fox River. It sits on a quarter of an acre and features hardwood floors, arched dining room doorways, and two brick patios. $299,900. Santos Velazquez, Home Owners Realty Inc., (800) 588-9325
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4. Colorado Springs Built in 1908, this Queen Anne–style catalog home has a wraparound porch, scalloped shingles, and a large rear deck that looks out over a koi pond. $424,900. Jerry Trent, Coldwell Banker, (719) 630-1600
5. Andalusia, Ala. This three-bedroom, one-bathroom Hazelton model, built in 1920, features 10-foot ceilings, three fireplaces, and a one-car garage. $98,000. Kiley Spears, Coldwell Banker 1st Choice Real Estate, (334) 427-5321
6. New Castle, N.Y. Built in 1928, this six-bedroom Honor Bilt model sits on a three-acre property that includes a clay tennis court, a swimming pool, and landscaped gardens. A family room with a vaulted ceiling was attached to the original home as an addition. $1,850,000. Bonnie Golub, William Raveis, (914) 645-5999
7. Gulfport, Fla. Alvah C. Roebuck, co-founder of Sears, constructed this three-bedroom catalog home in 1925. Custom millwork and heart-pine flooring were features of the catalog’s Ashland model. This house now has a saltwater pool and has received national recognition due to reported paranormal activity. $374,900. David and Wendy Lockhart, Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast, (727) 239-2323
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