Have you ever considered taking on a serious fixer-upper project? These abandoned homes might be a little rough around the edges, but they're brimming with promise. From a bargain pre-war apartment in the heart of Manhattan to a mid-century cabin in Tennessee, click or scroll on to browse the best abandoned buildings on the market across America – all with serious potential. Dishevelled and dwindling, these tumbledown treasures are just waiting to be rescued...

As we're sure you know, real estate in New York can be crazily over-priced, but this listing in the city's sought-after neighbourhood of Greenwich Village could be within reach for some. The rundown apartment is currently up for grabs for $685,000 (£500k), which sounds a lot, but when you consider its size and location in the heart of Manhattan, it suddenly seems far more reasonable…

Having said that, the abandoned apartment is anything but luxurious in its current rundown state. Described by the listing agents, Douglas Elliman, as a "top floor artist loft", the pre-war property can be found inside a 15-unit, five-storey classic New York brownstone, which was built in 1891. Its original details are endless, from 18-foot ceilings to beamed walls, brick fireplaces, herringbone tiles, retro built-ins and wide-plank floors.

The fixer-upper offers a large living room, a further reception space, a kitchen and a bathroom, but all of the rooms are in a serious state of disrepair after being left untouched for several years. Yet we're sure with the right TLC this pre-war gem could be transformed into a mind-blowing apartment. Have you got what it takes? If so, act quickly, because within the first four days of the property coming to market, it had already been shown 40 times to prospective buyers…

If you have a larger budget to play with, Greylock Mansion might just be the home of your dreams. Listed with Compass for just shy of $1.8 million (£1.3m), the impressive property encompasses 16,581 square feet, 25 rooms, and a vast, seven-acre garden. Bordering the exceptional landscapes of Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this ultimate fixer-upper will blow you away.

Described by Compass as a 'stone masterpiece', the abandoned mansion was built in 1909 by steel magnate Henry A. Laughlin with stone quarried from the site. Covering 16,500 square feet of inside space, Greylock Mansion comprises eight bedrooms and four full bathrooms. When you enter the property, you're welcomed by marble tiled floors, a grand hall and a sweeping white marble staircase decorated with original ironwork. 

Despite its rundown state, the house still feels luxurious thanks to its imposing living spaces that benefit from views across the sweeping lawns. With some TLC, the home's ornate fireplaces and glorious hardwood floors could be returned to their former splendour. Elsewhere, there's also a huge basement, a 4,500-square-foot carriage house and a large exterior patio. Offering an abundance of possibilities, this marvellous mansion ticks all the right boxes.

Perfect for those with a more modest budget, this once-grand residence is in need of some serious TLC in order to restore its southern charm. The property can be found in the city of Independence in Kentucky and offers a half-acre garden as well as a generous 4,236-square-foot interior and a partial basement.

Known as The Oxley, the building was built around 1847 and it seems to have been untouched since then. Many of the rooms boast period features that are in desperate need of repair works, such as solid black walnut doors, etched glass windows, timber floors and brick fireplaces. There's even a large front porch and a second-floor balcony, where you could sit and watch the world go by...

Considered to be a New Orleans-inspired property, the house is currently arranged with four bedrooms but has no electricity, heating, plumbing or bathrooms, meaning a lot of work would be required to bring the house into the 21st century. The Oxley is listed with Century 21 for $200,000 (£147k), but act quickly as we're sure it won't be around for long!

Quaint, colourful and bursting with charm, this historic home in Augusta, Georgia, is waiting to be brought back to life. Constructed in 1881, it stands proud at 3,593 square feet and boasts all the hallmarks of a truly exceptional family home.

Step through the front door and you'll find grand interior spaces filled with natural light. Every room offers 14-foot ceilings and countless windows, while other architectural details include original glass tiles, hardwood floors and decorative fireplaces. The property was converted into a duplex at one time, but the renovations were never finished, so quite a bit of work would be needed to turn the building back into a single family home.

Across the three-storey house you'll find a total of four bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as plenty of living rooms and one fully functional kitchen. Oh, and it also comes with a 5,227-square-foot garden. All this could be yours for just $189,000 (£139k). Zillow has the details. 

Nestled in the Hopewell Township of New Jersey, this abandoned farmhouse has space, seclusion and character in abundance. Priced at just $139,900 (£103k), the 2,808-square-foot property also comes complete with over two acres of land, meaning this pad offers plenty of development opportunities. 

For sale with Compass, the spacious two-storey home was built in 1790 and consists of a ground floor kitchen, formal dining room and family room, all kitted out with hardwood floors, original sash windows and brick fireplaces. There's also an enclosed porch overlooking the front yard, which is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee.

An open staircase leads up to the second floor, where you’ll find three bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a home office. There’s also a two-car garage outside. Despite being rundown, the bones of this pad are solid and with just a little TLC, we’re sure it could be transformed into a truly exceptional family home.

Anyone on the house hunt in Iowa should pay attention to this stately abode. Located in Vinton, the historic home was completed in 1905 and comes with its own 8,276-square-foot garden.

Inside, you'll find 3,287 square feet of space, which is currently set up as two apartments with a total of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Yet the interior could easily be turned back into one large family home. Key original details include hardwood flooring, large pocket doors, sash windows and pretty woodwork. Some of the rooms also offer decorative tin ceiling, that you'll definitely want to restore. 

There's also a large finished attic space that could be transformed into something special. In need of some TLC – and a fair amount of elbow grease – the house is ready and waiting to be rescued. Got $99,900 (£73k)? Then this stately Victorian home could be yours!

Over in Maine, you could get your hands on a spacious Victorian home for as little as $79,900 (£59k). The abandoned property can be found in Franklin and sits on almost an acre of land. What's more, it lies just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and Acadia National Park, making it perfect for lovers of the great outdoors.

The Victorian spread is available via Realty of Maine and was built in 1900, meaning there are lots of eye-catching original fixtures that are waiting to be restored. From the home's chic hardwood floors to its timber staircase, fireplaces, built-ins and bay windows, there's much to admire about this property.

The interior offers 2,400 square feet of space, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large kitchen, a lounge and dining area. The home also comes equipped with an attached barn that has been turned into a two-car garage. With space and period features in abundance, this abandoned building is sure to be snapped up quickly.

Another highly affordable option is this quaint timber home in Quitman, Georgia. Listed with Southern Country Realty for a recently reduced $59,900 (£44k), the building was finished in 1940 and has been on the market for six months, meaning the new owner could potentially secure themselves a discount.

Outside, you'll find 0.33 acres of land while inside there's 2,856 square feet of living space. There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms and numerous communal spaces, such as a kitchen, lounge and dining room. There's even a characterful front porch where you can soak up the afternoon sun.

The period property has plenty of pretty fixtures that are ripe for restoration, including shiplap walls, hardwood floors, arched doorways, high ceilings and sash windows. Some restoration work has already been started in parts of the house, but there's still much to be done in order to bring this pad back to its former glory.

Working with a super-tight budget? Well, this once grand Victorian residence in Moberly, Missouri, could be within your reach. On the market with Century 21 McKeown and Associates for just $45,000 (£33k), it's ripe and ready for restoration. All you need is a little bit of imagination and a whole lot of patience.

Dating back to 1900, the house spans two floors and offers 2,324 square feet of living space. There's an attractive entrance hall with an original timber staircase, a lounge, a dining room, two bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as a crumbling kitchen that needs attention. There are original tiles, high ceilings, hardwood floors and oversized windows throughout, too, adding to the home's positives.

While some of the rooms appear to be in fairly decent condition, others are falling apart at the seams, so this historic project is certainly not for those that scary easily. Still, with an abundance of space and such a low price tag, this extreme fixer-upper shows plenty of promise.

Priced at just $15,000 (£11k), this spacious rural home is affordable but not for the faint of heart. In fact, the entire building needs to be moved to a new location. It currently sits in Humboldt, Nebraska, but in theory you could relocate your new purchase wherever you see fit...

The ramshackle home was built in 1928 and offers an impressive 4,912 square feet of inside space, as well as endless historic details that are well worth preserving. From large pocket doors to original woodwork, fireplaces and leaded windows, the pad certainly has its plus points.

The abandoned house currently features six bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a rather unappealing kitchen and numerous living rooms. The spacious two-storey dwelling even boasts a large walk-up attic that offers endless conversion opportunities. If you're up to the challenge, then Lunzmann Realty has all the information you need.

If you think you will never be able to afford to buy a home of your own, then think again. For sale with the Greater Syracuse Land Bank for just $60,000 (£44k), this property is a real steal.

Located in the city of Syracuse in New York State, the ultra-cheap house benefits from a 1,872-square-foot interior with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The house offers two floors decked out with leaded glass windows, original built-ins, natural woodwork and brick fireplaces, so there's much to admire.

The pad also comes with 9,670 square feet of exterior space, providing opportunities for extension. The Greater Syracuse Land Bank has estimated the home's renovation costs to be in the region of $141,000 (£103k) and potential buyers need to show proof of funds in order to purchase the property. So, if you've got the cash, the imagination and the patience, this impressive historic home could soon be yours.

If you're a buyer in Tennessee and are working with a tight budget, then this abandoned old house could be the perfect find. Located in the town of Greeneville, the mid-century home was constructed in 1949 and is a real diamond in the rough…

The pocket-sized property offers an 840-square-foot interior, which comprises a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and one bathroom. There's also a huge attic, a full basement and a double lot outside, all of which could be developed to create more living space.

Personal possessions and furnishings are still dotted around the house and there's no doubt that it's in need of serious work. However, with a mere $50,000 (£37k) asking price, this timber home could well be worth the investment for an ambitious buyer. If you're interested, Greeneville Real Estate and Auction Team has all the details you need.

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