ST. PAUL, Minn. $2 million

A 10,780-square-foot, 11-bedroom, 13-bathroom home on 0.6 acres on St. Paul's historic Summit Avenue

A home on St. Paul's historic Summit Avenue John Christensen

DETAILS: Built in 1884 for a local newspaper publisher, this Victorian mansion is on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. It has a modern kitchen, a movie theater and seven fireplaces, most of them original.

of the ERa: There are original black-and-white checkerboard marble floors from France and ornate wrought-iron railings.

DINING OUT: W.A. Frost & Co. is about a 10-minute walk from the home and serves lunch and dinner in a turn-of-the-century building.

FRIDAY'S FORECAST: Sun with some thunderstorms, high 81 degrees.

SOURCE: Sarah Kinney with Coldwell Banker Burnet, 651-282-9621,

LAKEWOOD, Wash. $1.7 million

A 5,500-square-foot, five-bedroom, four-bathroom home on 1.4 acres on a large recreational lake about 45 minutes from downtown Seattle

DETAILS: Built in 1991 in a traditional Victorian style, this home is on a secluded lot with a creek. There's an outdoor kitchen, patio area and a dock.

OF THE ERA: A turret is currently used as an artist's studio and overlooks the water. There's also a two-level, wrap-around porch.

DINING OUT: Ram Restaurant & Brewery is in Lakewood Towne Center, a short drive away, and serves burgers, salads and sandwiches.

FRIDAY'S FORECAST: Showers, high 62 degrees.

SOURCE: Michael Morrison at Morrison House Sotheby's International Realty, 253-606-5925,

SAG HARBOR, N.Y. $1.6 million

A 3,010-square-foot, four-bedroom, 4½-bathroom home on 0.3 acre in the Hamptons.

DETAILS: Built in 1996, this Victorian-style home has been renovated recently and has a new kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. There's also a gunite, heated pool.

OF THE ERA: The home is on a circular driveway. A deck in front has a round cupola with a sitting area.

dining out: Beacon restaurant in Sag Harbor Village, less than a mile away, serves entrees like lobster rigatoni with aged cheddar.

FRIDAY'S FORECAST: Sunny, high 64 degrees.

SOURCE: Renee Despins of Corcoran, 917-439-3404,

—Candace Jackson