More Walking, More Gawking: Part 2

Let’s continue our walking tour of North Avondale now and see what other interesting houses we can find– like this pink one with yellow trim, which looked like something out of a fairy tale.

This green house stopped us in our tracks:

Some of the old mansions were in bad shape, like this red-brick home that needed some TLC, but still managed to be stunning:

This white house reminds me of the kind of home Hollywood loves to use in movies. “Father of the Bride,” for example, had a white house similar to this one. I know there are others. Can anyone think of any other films that used a house similar to this? It was picture-perfect, flower boxes and all (you saw this house behind the gaslight in Part 1, but since you all liked it so much, I’m posting these close-ups):

This house had a For Sale sign in front, so I jotted down the address and looked it up on the MLS. Lucky you–you get to see a few interior photos of this one. It’s on the market for $500,000. It has 6 BR and 3.5 BA. Keep scrolling to see what it looks like inside!

Here was another house we passed on Rose Hill that had a For Sale sign in the yard, so you’ll get to see some interior photos of it, as well. It’s on the market for $515,000:

The breakfast room features lots of storage. I wonder if this was originally some sort of butler’s pantry?

The bathroom looks original like it has been virtually untouched by remodeling efforts over the decades:

Neither has this one:

Well, that was fun. But there are more houses to look at from our day in North Avondale. I still have to show you the big old mansions we got to walk through! So be sure to come back because you won’t want to miss them. I’m telling you.

If You’re Hooked on Old Houses:

Aimee:
May 12th, 2008 at 7:41 pm

Thanks so much for visiting my site Julia! So glad I found your blog…I love getting the latest dish on other people’s homes!

Karla:
May 12th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

Was that really green brick on the green house? It looks like the brick on my fireplace…..pretty neat!
What a fun Mother’s Day treat - you lucky girl!!
Karla

Jill from foreverandeverhouse.blogspot.com:
May 12th, 2008 at 9:25 pm

Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment! I love YOUR blog!! It is really interesting! I just visited Reese Witherspoon’s house…oh to have that kind of money!! LOL!!! I’ve added you to my RSS Feed! I’ll definately be back!!

JLB:
May 12th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

Wow. I would have never guessed those houses where in Cinn. I love theone that looks like th father of the bride house. I am wracking my brain to think of other movies.

Melissa @ The Inspired Room:
May 13th, 2008 at 12:26 am

What a fun tour!!

Emily:
May 13th, 2008 at 12:32 am

Loving all the dectecive work!! Lots of beautiful eye candy

Jessica:
May 13th, 2008 at 8:59 am

Wow those houses for sale seem like a really good deal. Not that I can afford even a 80,000 house right now in the poorest part of town but if I had money I’d be really interested!

Maybe it’s just the market down here, but they are building little ugly townhouses that start in the 300’s here. Hmmm…

Diana:
May 13th, 2008 at 10:16 am

So neat…almost even looks like a doll house!

janet:
May 13th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

SOLD…I want the last one. I will change the kitchen floor, but other than that I am movin’ in and lovin’ it!! Plus for that price it seems a steal compared to prices here!

Janet

Kathy :):
May 13th, 2008 at 12:25 pm

Those bathrooms are in such great shape, I LOVE old bathrooms…actually i LOVE all bathrooms..when I go to someone’s home it’s the one room I defintiely have to visit before I leave and not for the reason they’re intended lol

Great houses…..love em

Kathy

Kathy :):
May 13th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

I do know how to spell definitely…YIKES !!!

Laura:
May 13th, 2008 at 1:16 pm

I love the first one for sale…it seems so warm. I do love the cabinets in the breakfast room of the second for sale one also.

Home alone had a house like that, I do believe. And Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Lisa:
May 13th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

This is such a cute little house. I thought it was a dollhouse at first. You have some great pictures here and they’re a pleasure to browse.

Amy:
May 14th, 2008 at 6:17 am

I can see by these pictures that we need to move to Cincy! Those gorgeous old homes aren’t priced much higher than what you’d pay for a tiny 1970’s townhome here.

Tori:
May 14th, 2008 at 9:27 am

I love ALL of them. The inside of the first house surprised me.
I guess I was expecting a more antique inside, not a modern inside. The inside second the house was really neat inside.
Its set up really different, especially the bathrooms. But,
for some reason, it makes me feel charmed and fascinated.