Home History Reports
1,000s of homes
We’ve researched 1,000’s of homes across the United States to develop the best way to help you uncover your home’s history.
Award winning
Amanda and Dave, the founders of HouseNovel, have been recognized for their preservation work on both local and national levels.
First-of-its-kind
We're proud to offer our first-of-its-kind, on-demand home history report. What once took days of research is now at your fingertips. This could be the next big thing in real estate.
Report Options
On-demand home history report
(Minneapolis only)
Home history reporting is finally at your fingertips! Ready to uncover the rich history of your home and community?
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Professional Property Data Access essential details about your property, including some homeowner, loan, and sales information, plus historic photos when available.
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Building Permits Find out if your home has undergone renovations or modifications over the years.
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Interior Design, Architecture & Building History Uncover your home’s unique design, architectural style, and building history.
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Major Historical Events Discover what was happening in the U.S. when your home was built and get a glimpse into daily life of that era.
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Maps Includes plat maps, atlas maps, city maps, and Native American treaty maps, offering a deeper look into your property’s history.
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Neighborhood History & Photos Explore your neighborhood’s past through stories and historic images.
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Racial Covenants Discover if restrictive covenants impacted your property’s history.
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Aerial Maps View your property’s history from above with aerial images.
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Ongoing Updates Receive free updates whenever we improve or expand this report, keeping your property’s history up-to-date.
How it works:
Make history and join our Beta group before we expand to other cities across the United States. All proceeds will help enhance home history research nationwide, starting right here in Minnesota!
Step 1: Search address
Step 2: Confirm details
Step 3: Pay and access report
Join us in testing new ideas, finding bugs, and sharing your feedback. But don’t worry—this is totally optional. If you love your report, you’re all set!
If you have questions or suggestions for things to add to the reports, feel free to reach out to us at reports@housenovel.com.
Refund Policy: We want you to enjoy discovering more about your home or a home you’re interested in. If you’re not satisfied, we offer a 30-day refund policy. Just contact us at refund@housenovel.com within 30 days of your purchase for a full refund.
Premium home history package
Available nationwide! Discover the fascinating history of your home—are you ready to dive in?
This is our premium package, featuring a dedicated researcher who will spend hours uncovering the history of your home.
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Professional Property Data Access Gain access to key details about your property, including homeowner, loan, and sales information, plus historic photos when available.
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Building Permits Discover if and when your home underwent renovations or structural modifications.
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Interior Design, Architecture & Building History Uncover the unique design features, architectural style, and construction history of your property.
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Major Historical Events Learn about significant national or local events that occurred when your home was built, giving you insight into daily life at the time.
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Maps Includes various maps—plat, atlas, city, Native American treaty, and detailed Sanborn fire insurance maps—offering a complete look at your property’s history and its original structure and surroundings, when available.
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Neighborhood History & Photos Take a look back at your neighborhood’s past with unique stories and historic photos.
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Newspaper Articles Access articles related to your home and its previous owners to enrich your understanding of its history.
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Census Records Review historical census data to find information about past residents associated with your home.
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City Directories Explore old city directories to uncover details about previous homeowners and local businesses.
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National Register of Historic Places Find out if your home or neighborhood is listed in the National Register and, if relevant, examine its historical significance.
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Local Historical Society Outreach We’ll reach out to local historical societies for any additional property-related information that may exist.
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Local Building Department Contact Our team will contact the local building department to retrieve building permits and renovation history.
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Dedicated Researcher Benefit from having a dedicated researcher available to answer questions and guide you through your home’s history.
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Share Your Home Profile Easily share your home profile with family and friends to crowdsource and add to your home’s history at any time.
