Cheap Old Houses

Season 1

TV-G

Property enthusiasts Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein hunt for their next batch of cheap old houses to feature on their wildly successful social media site. Along the way, they check out houses that have been lovingly restored by historic home devotees.

Where to Watch Cheap Old Houses • Season 1

10 Episodes

Time Warp in Upstate New York
E1
Time Warp in Upstate New YorkWhile in New York, Ethan and Elizabeth visit a 1850 Italianate with a jaw-dropping midcentury interior and a 1900 Victorian with its original details; they tour a 1850 schoolhouse restored by a father-daughter team with a connection to the building.
Peoria: Cheap Old House Heaven
E2
Peoria: Cheap Old House HeavenEthan and Elizabeth head to historic Peoria, Illinois, to explore a 1890s Queen Anne Revival hiding original woodwork and windows; they check out a 1900s Dutch Colonial Revival with pocket doors and visit a 1908 Tudor restored with modern design.
It's So Old: Built in 1750
E3
It's So Old: Built in 1750Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein hunt for properties to post on their site in Upstate New York; they fall in love with a 1750 saltbox with a huge fieldstone chimney, a 1795 tavern with a 1970s renovation, and a restored 1865 Greek revival.
A Midcentury Gem Under $150K
E4
A Midcentury Gem Under $150KWhile visiting homes in Texas, Elizabeth and Ethan meet an owner who unearthed and restored an 1890s stone house from beneath a condemned building; they explore an American Foursquare with a famous owner and find a home filled with mid-century gems.
Monster Midwest Mansions
E5
Monster Midwest MansionsBigger is better in the Midwest as Ethan and Elizabeth fall for the ornate ceilings and rich woodwork in an 1800s mansion; they visit a 1902 schoolhouse with limitless possibilities and save the best for last with a lovingly saved 1800s manor.
Playful Indiana Victorians
E6
Playful Indiana VictoriansElizabeth and Ethan stop at an 1890s Queen Anne revival that has some subtle surprises; they explore an 1870s Italianate with lots of potential; they tour one of the most-remarkably saved Victorian homes they've seen.
Cheap Old Farmhouse Dreams!
E7
Cheap Old Farmhouse Dreams!From cozy cottages to stone farm houses, there's something for every Cheap Old House lover in Pennsylvania; while there, Elizabeth and Ethan visit an Arts and Crafts bungalow full of original tile and an 1880s home that needs a little restoration.
A Whole Hotel for $8 a Square Foot
E8
A Whole Hotel for $8 a Square FootElizabeth and Ethan head to North Carolina to visit two houses that feature unique, time-capsule qualities and are both under $60,000; a Folk Victorian-style boutique hotel in Mayodan, N.C., with vintage furniture included in the price.
Cheap Old Barns and Ballrooms!
E9
Cheap Old Barns and Ballrooms!In New York, Elizabeth and Ethan visit two 1800s-era homes whose unique features include a massive barn, formal ballrooms and historic landmark status.
The Cheapest Old House: $1!
E10
The Cheapest Old House: $1!Elizabeth and Ethan take another trip across the country to see a restored church-turned-home that was purchased for just $1; on the way, they check out an iconic four-story tower in Ohio and massive 1880s Queen Anne Victorian in Pennsylvania.