by Jayden Nguyen, The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
Most homes that are over 100 years old are probably not in excellent condition or are no longer standing.
But in Shreveport, two 100-year-old houses each are up for sale and both maintain a historical feel and include modern upgrades.
Take a look at these listings and see what’s inside these homes.
2106 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport 71104
At 115 years old, this house located in Shreveport’s Highland Historic District truly captures a historic feel.
Courtesy of Laura Stanley/LA State Realty
The staircases are all original to the home, and its hardwood floors were restored to maintain the classic style.
This 1908 home features multiple balconies and covered porches on its 4,679 square foot lot.
Courtesy of Laura Stanley/LA State Realty
Upgrades to the home include a handicap-accessible bathroom downstairs, a handicap ramp, handicap parking, new paint and new central air systems upstairs and downstairs.
Courtesy of Laura Stanley/LA State Realty
There are two half-baths downstairs and two full bathrooms upstairs. The first level has living, sitting and formal dining rooms, and there are three bedrooms upstairs.
Courtesy of Laura Stanley/LA State Realty
This home is listed at $499,000 by Laura Stanley, of LA State Realty, (318) 377-6062.
831 Monrovia Street, Shreveport 71106
This historic home was built around 1913 in South Highlands.
Featured on an episode of HGTV’s “What You Get for Your Money,” this two-story home has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a half-bath.
Courtesy of Marc Gibson Photography
The hardwood flooring of the home is all original. Other highlights of the home include a sunroom, family room, dry bar, decorative fireplaces and a music room.
Courtesy of Marc Gibson Photography
One of the bedrooms is located above the two car garage, complete with a kitchen, full bathroom, living area and a chairlift.
The 5,538 square foot property is also home to a koi fish pond.
Courtesy of Marc Gibson Photography
This home is listed at $565,000 by Mary Jo Gray, of Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, (318) 469-6867.
