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Victorian (Queen Anne / Italianate)

Updated Mar 25, 2026
Ornate details, asymmetrical facade, wraparound porch, decorative trim, turrets.

Late 19th century exuberance. Queen Anne: asymmetrical, towers/turrets, wrap porch, decorative shingles, spindle work. Italianate: low-pitched roof with wide eaves and brackets, tall windows, cupola. Stick: exposed structural members. Second Empire: mansard roof. $300-$600/sf (extensive millwork and ornamentation).

TAGS
victorianqueen-anneornateturretgingerbread
DETAILS
era
1860-1900
cost per sf
$300-$600
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