historic real estate

October 30, 2015

Can You Sell a “Haunted” House?

Can You Sell a “Haunted” House? – Palestine Real Estate Can You Sell a “Haunted” House? Visiting a haunted house attraction is fun, but what if it is a real-life haunted house? For many people this just fantasy, but for […]
January 23, 2015

It’s Hip to be Old: Cool Features of Palestine’s Historic Homes

IT’S HIP TO BE OLD: COOL FEATURES OF PALESTINE’S HISTORIC HOMES   Palestine has the second largest concentration of registered historic homes in Texas (Galveston has the top slot). We are surrounded by a rich architectural history that is easy […]
December 18, 2014

New Listing ~ 301 N. Perry in Palestine, TX

*Property Information for 301 N. Perry St in Palestine, Texas - Home for Sale by Lisa Priest REALTOR with Picket Fence Realty.
July 24, 2014
palestine texas historic real estate

Historic Districts in Palestine, Texas: A Quick Guide (with MAPS!)

Palestine, Texas was established in 1846 and features over 1800 historic sites, including homes, businesses, churches, monuments, cemeteries and museums. We are very lucky to be surrounded by a rich historical heritage in Palestine! I get asked often by folks about historic districts and whether or not their home is in a historic district. However, even if your home is not within one of the registered districts, you can still apply your property to be a Palestine Designated Historic Landmark. (To qualify, property must be 50+ years old and "have a historical value due to association with important events, people, trends, or are representative of historic architectural style and/or building methods."