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Chip and Joanna’s ‘Barndominium’ Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

It’s no great shock to see a Chip and Joanna Gaines–affiliated property top this week’s most popular homes on realtor.com^®.

The Gaines’ HGTV show, “Fixer Upper,” has become a ratings juggernaut, and their remodeling work has turned Waco, TX, into a must-visit destination for fans. One of the properties they remodeled has rocketed to the top of our list.

Our first-place finisher is a “barndominium” the couple worked on in Season 3. After the renovation, the home changed hands and was turned into a lucrative vacation rental for fans who wanted to get a close-up of a “Fixer Upper” home. After a wee bit of local controversy, the home’s now on the market for $1.2 million—and the listing is attracting many curious folks who don’t want to make the trek to Waco.

A curious cabin in Georgia, a Hollywood star’s home in the unlikely locale of Modesto, CA, and a Kentucky castle also made our list.

We’d be royally bummed if you didn’t want to investigate this week’s most popular properties. Scroll on down for the full list.

10. 201 Elmwood Ct, Modesto, CA

Price: $569,000
Why it’s here: Actor Jeremy Renner owns this sweet Tudor-style home. The location of this charming classic might be surprising for the A-lister, but Renner grew up in California’s Central Valley.

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9. 13171 Carriage House Ln, Waco, TX

Price: $974,000
Why it’s here: We’re used to seeing modest homes in Waco make our list—thanks to the popularity of “Fixer Upper” and the show’s focus on affordable homes. However, this luxe home with a beautiful backyard approaches seven digits in its price tag, placing it among the most expensive homes in town. Still, we’d love to try out the waterslide in the backyard.

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8. 305 Cole St, Warren, IL

Price: $184,500
Why it’s here: This Italianate mansion sits right on the state line with Wisconsin. Built in 1880, the home retains many of its original details. It’s a bargain for a buyer with a sense for history.

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7. 2223 Oak St, Port Huron, MI

Price: $67,500
Why it’s here: This adorable brick home just had $2,000 trimmed from its asking price. While it is on the small side, it’s an ideal starter home for a young family.

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6. 1001 Citrus Ave, Howey in the Hills, FL

Price: $480,000
Why it’s here: Last week’s runner-up slid a few spots. While we can debate the home’s haunted reputation, there’s no arguing the immense opportunity to restore one of the state’s grandest mansions.

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5. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY

Price: $15,000,000
Why it’s here: Currently operating as a bed-and-breakfast, the 16-bedroom CastlePost is a monument to perseverance. For a buyer with a regal bankroll, it’s a fairy tale come true.

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4. 325 N Saddle Cir, Wichita, KS

Price: Auction!
Why it’s here: There’s no price for this place because it’s set to go on the auction block with no minimum bid. Potential bidders have driven a bunch of  interest to this five-bedroom, 6,000-square-foot home. At the city’s current median price per square foot ($67), this home would be listed for a little over $430,000. Will a bargain hunter score big at the auction?

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3. 435 S College Ave, Tyler, TX

Price: $125,000
Why it’s here: It’s a landlord’s delight in East Texas. Built in 1930 and currently configured as a two-unit rental, this home also has storage space that could be turned into a third unit. Let those rent checks start rolling in!

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2. 85 Jackson Chapel Rd SW, Cave Spring, GA

Price: $58,500
Why it’s here: This one-bedroom cabin in the northeast corner of the state was built in 1790. while the exterior is a little rustic, the interior has since been updated. Neither cozy nor cute, the cabin offers a fantastic opportunity for a makeover.

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1. 123 Spring Creek St, Lacy Lakeview, TX

Price: $1,200,000
Why it’s here: It’s the “barndominium” from “Fixer Upper.” After finishing last week in the fourth spot, the house, which was renovated by Chip and Joanna Gaines, revved up to first this week.

“Interest has been incredible,” the listing agent told us a couple of weeks ago. Whether the interest will translate into a sale remains to be seen. However, there’s no question the Gaines’ golden touch yields a hot property.

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