Hi there, I’m Abby Willaert.

I help clients buy and sell vintage homes in Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and western Wisconsin.

Let me show you how to buy, sell, and restore these unique properties!

Abby Willaert Realtor Vintage Homes

I love vintage homes.

Their charms, their challenges, and (yes!) their quirks. As an Old Home Certified Real Estate Agent with Edina Realty and someone who has lived in a vintage home since 2008, I have the specialized knowledge necessary to help buyers assess a vintage home’s beautiful qualities, pitfalls, and renovation potential. I can tap into my vast network of old home craftsman and local resources to assist buyers with immediate needs, help homeowners with renovations or home maintenance, and aid home sellers with pre-market preparation and a modern, targeted marketing plan.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a vintage home, I would love to help you! Schedule a free consultation now to see how we can meet your homebuying or selling goals together.

 

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Aptly coined “The Palace on Palace” by the current homeowner! Don’t let the modest exterior of this home fool you! Behind the home’s 1.5 story facade is a two story addition, resulting in over 2500 SF of living space. Thought
Discover timeless charm in this 1930’s Mediterranean-style home, located just one block from Lake Nokomis. City Lakes lifestyle at its finest! With generous room sizes throughout, this elegant, light-filled home is the definition of turnkey.
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a fully restored vintage farmhouse in the beautiful St Croix River Valley! Located just outside New Richmond, WI this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home was moved to the current location in 2001 and no surface was left u
Being a great real estate agent involves SO much more than just unlocking doors 🗝️ In today’s competitive market, it is imperative that homebuyers align themselves with an agent who is not only a local market expert, but is willing to put in

What is a Jewel Box, anyway?

The term was originally coined by architect Louis Sullivan, a mentor of Frank Lloyd Wright. His work was reminiscent of jewelry boxes and featured elaborate facades, detailed plasterwork, painted murals, stained glass windows, and ornate gold-plated details.

I’ve expanded the term to any vintage home that has kept original pieces and parts—hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, stained or leaded glass windows, original light fixtures… If you daydream about owning a home with a clawfoot tub and glass door knobs, you’re in the right place!