In short, it's a house whose blueprints and building supplies were ordered from a specialty Sears catalog, and all of these supplies were shipped, by rail (primarily), to the homeowner (who …

Apr 24, 2025 · Are you familiar with Sears catalog homes? Discover the history, unique designs, and how to identify these iconic mail-order houses.

Jul 23, 2025 · Only 22 confirmed Sears kit homes remain in Florida. Sears catalogs, which once sold these homes, were discontinued in 1993. The average cost to buy a home in Florida in …

Sears Modern Homes were houses sold primarily through mail order catalog by Sears, Roebuck and Co., an American retailer. From 1908 to 1942, Sears sold more than 70,000 of these …

Nov 15, 2025 · In the early 20th century, companies such as Sears, Roebuck and Co., sold tens of thousands of mail-order kit houses. Available in a variety of styles and at a range of price …

Here is a year-by-year list of houses as they were advertised in the Sears Modern Homes catalogs. Click on any of the linked house listings to view a picture of the house, description …

Aug 2, 2025 · Three homeowners describe how their Sears catalog homes have stood the test of time—and they have the photos to prove it.

May 29, 2025 · In 1908, Sears introduced its first specialty catalog, Book of Modern Homes and Building Plans, featuring 22 home styles priced between $650 and $2,500. The goal was to …

Sears has become synonymous with kit houses in popular culture. By the 1890s, Chicago-based Sears, Roebuck and Company was well-established as a mail-order company with massive …

May 8, 2025 · Sears offered about 370 house designs from 1908 to 1940, democratizing the American Dream like Netflix democratized entertainment. Buyers saved substantially on …