Vintage Homes: 5 Homes That Stood The Test Of Time

HOUSTON, TX -- There are few home buyers who set their sights on buying an old home. Most of those need serious updating and today's home buyers are ready to move as soon as the papers are signed. Surprisingly there are homes in Houston area communities that nearly 100 years old that aren't falling down, or begging to be bulldozed.

There are great homes in the area that were built before Elvis wore Blue suede shoes, or built well before most had electricity or indoor plumbing in Texas. Go back in time with some of these timeless beauties.

The Great Depression was in full swing and this part of Tomball was a wild and woolly place when this home was built in 1930. This classic right in the heart of Tomball has been totally remodeled and can be seen here at 210 N Live Oak St, Tomball, Texas.

Here's another home that has bested Father Time. This home was built in 1938 and sits in Houston's booming and trendy east end. It sits on a huge lot that gives you plenty of room to do something cool. Check it out at 7330 Texas St, Houston, Texas.

This charming one-story home in Clear Lake is just a stone's throw from the Johnson Space Center and Space Center, and was built before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. You can find this one at 1526 Neptune Ln, Houston, Texas.

Only a short walk to historic downtown Sugar Land, this home, which has a history all its own, has stood through seven decades of American history and seen 13 presidents take office. You can find this one at 142 4th St, Sugar Land, Texas. This home is walking distance to all things Imperial Sugar, farmers market, parks, future retail, museum, cinema and restaurants.

Senator John F. Kennedy was running for president when this home was built. A solid home that has seen the ravages of storms and history. What a neat place. You can see it at 14918 Sweetgum Dr, Houston, Texas. Like a lot of homes built back when, this has a huge lot and plenty of growing room.

These listings originally appeared on realtor.com.

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