Charming Old Homes in Huntley, Illinois

Fall color is in peak season here in Illinois! A recent trip through Huntley, Illinois to my grandson’s football game resulted in an impromptu photo shoot of charming old homes lining the streets.

Gray Victorian Home in Huntley, Illinois in the Fall

 

Huntley is a fast-growing town of about 25,000 people at the far northwestern edge of the Chicago suburbs. Like my town, it wasn’t considered a suburb until urban sprawl forced its growth. There are plenty of new houses in new subdivisions, but there are charming old homes to capture your heart.

White Clapboard Farmhouse with Red Shutters

 

Many of the older homes have been resided with vinyl or aluminum, which I find unfortunate because I love the quaint appeal of original clapboard siding. Nevertheless, the updated houses still have an air of charm about them.

Charming Older Homes - a Farmhouse in Huntley, Illinois

 

Some houses were decorated for fall, and others were decorated for Halloween.

Fall Porch with Pumpkins and Mums

 

Halloween Front Porch

 

Huntley enjoys a mix of both large and small older homes. This little brown bungalow had a fun Halloween porch.

Small Bungalow Cottage

 

I have a feeling this beautiful bungalow was a Sears catalog home. The second story balcony would be one of my favorite places if I lived here. Did you notice the little oval window at the peak?

Bungalow Style Home in Illinois

 

In addition to houses with siding, you’ll see brick homes along the tree-lined streets too. Most of these charming old homes in Huntley are pretty typical of what you’ll see throughout the Chicagoland area.

Older Brick Home in Huntley

 

We also have our fair share of tri-levels and split levels that were built in the 50s and 60s. The house I grew up in was a tri-level built in 1960 and is somewhat reminiscent of the Brady Bunch house. While I loved that house, my heart belongs to historic homes.

Two Story Victorian House with Double Porch

 

I mean seriously – how could anyone resist the unique beauty of this Victorian home with its double-decker porch and fish scale trim at the peak of the roof?

Two Story Porch - Victorian House

 

Here’s a close-up view of the trim work on the front porch.

Victorian Porch with Gingerbread Trim

 

I hope you enjoyed this collection of charming old homes in Huntley, Illinois, because next week I’m sharing a few more!

Charming Older Homes in Huntley, Illinois

 

On a side note, I’m headed to Michigan with my two daughters and their families. We’re visiting a large corn maze at my sister’s farm so it should be fun – I just hope the weather cooperates!

 

See More Interesting Home Exteriors:

Home Exterior: What’s Your Style?

The Return to Small House Living

A Collection of Two Story Porches

Fall Curb Appeal with Pumpkins and Mums

12 Charming Yellow Houses

 

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6 Comments

  1. These are beautiful. I love looking at houses. Such vivid, beautiful fall colors, too. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

  2. We have such beautiful old homes, and such varied styles, in the Midwest. Your tours are always so interesting.

  3. If Huntley, Illinois doesn’t shout “Americana”, I don’t know what town would! Such lovely homes and so well maintained. You can see the love and pride they have for their homes. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed the pictures and blog with my coffee this morning, doesn’t get any better!

  4. wonderful old homes. like you my heart belongs to the old however i live in a mobile home[which is filled with antiques]it is warm and dry so can’t complain,just dream.looking forward to the next pictures .

    1. As you may, or may not, remember, I grew up in a neighborhood much like the ones you have shown. My childhood home recently went up for sale, and for a few minutes I thought about buying it. But then reality crept in. I like a one floor home these days, and we are more rural with an acre. But when you do these tours, it sure invokes some wonderful memories. I was wondering, what makes you think that one home was a Sears Kit? And, for the record, my dad spent many summers painting our old huge house, one side at a time. It hasn’t been sided yet!