Best properties on the market

1. Bowling Green, Va.

Bowling Green Farm dates back to 1741 and hosted visits from George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. The 127-acre estate on Bowling Green’s Main Street includes a five-bedroom, Colonial-era home that retains its original windows and hardwood floors. $2,125,000. Robert Sheeran, Sheeran Sotheby’s International Realty, (757) 645-4443

2. Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

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A small wooden bridge stands at the entry to this four-acre estate. The five-bedroom home has three garages, with space for seven cars, and the property includes a pool and a guesthouse. $3,950,000. K. Ann Brizolis, Prudential California Realty, (858) 756-6355

3. Sag Harbor, N.Y.

This Victorian home, built in 1870, is located in Sag Harbor’s Village District, an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The six-bedroom house features multiple covered porches and a two-car garage. $1,950,000. Tony Cerio, Brown Harris Stevens, (631) 903-6151

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4. Yardley, Pa.

This four-bedroom, Cape Cod–style home is located on North Main Street in Yardley’s historic district. The house features hardwood floors and 9-foot ceilings, while the master bedroom has its own walk-in closet. $289,900. Agnete Huestis, Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, (215) 794-3227

5. Marine City, Mich.

Heather House, built in 1885, overlooks the St. Clair River. Each of this Queen Anne Victorian’s six bedrooms has its own bathroom. Other fixtures include an elevator, vaulted ceilings, and period stained-glass windows. $569,900. Linda Bailey, Sine GMAC Real Estate, (810) 326-1166

6. Gates Mills, Ohio

This five-bedroom, Colonial-style home sits on Main Street, across from a polo field. The half-acre property includes stone-paved landscaped gardens and a stone terrace. $850,000. Georgia Murray, Howard Hanna, (440) 423-3100

7. Bastrop, Texas

The Elbert S. Orgain House, built circa 1830, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The six-bedroom home has fireplaces in the master bedroom, the living room, and the library. $1,000,000. Sonya Mallett, Mallett and Associates, (512) 581-7000