Rob Moreno's Published Work Highlighting Notable Architecture and Historic Restorations

The 1886 property comes with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and stunning modern lighting. Interior designer Andrew Terrat transformed one bay into a home office fit for any New England winter. The porcelain tile floor has radiant heat, creating the ideal temperature for pets and their laboring humans. (Written by John R. Ellement)

Peep this North Shore single-family home's hollowed-out roof deck and marshy views out to the ocean. At first glance, it may look like this home is missing a rather crucial part of its roof. But the reality is quite the opposite—the hollowed construction was an intentional choice made based on a trifecta of factors. (Written by Sofia Rivera)

This Antique Colonial spent years in a Central Massachusetts barn before it was reassembled in West Newbury. An addition expanded it to five bedrooms without thumbing its nose at history. (Written by John R. Ellement)

The punchy facade conceals a light, bright interior filled with antique quirks. As striking as the black-and-red exterior on this home is, it’s not all that uncommon among historical homes—which this 1713 construction surely is. “Many of the oldest homes in this area are painted black and red,” the sellers of this goth-like home explain. (Written by Sofia Rivera)

This 1800s build combines the best of the old and new with authentic millwork, five fireplaces, and an updated chef's kitchen. Built in 1804 and dubbed “The Ebenezer Hale House,” this single-family home delights with its multitude of period details, like the authentic 19th century millwork, or the five separate fireplaces where you can cozy up. (Written by  Erin Kayata)

Enjoy the salt air and cool ocean breeze from this stunning turn-of-the-century home. Rockport is often hailed as the best of New England beachside living. Not only does the area’s long history of artists in residence offer ample sightseeing to art lovers, you also get to enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean whenever your heart desires. (Written by  Erin Kayata)

Relax in this pad that also features a hot tub and an exercise room. Unwinding by the fire in this home’s funky living room with its mid-century modern vibe, no one would fault you for thinking you were in a mountain-wrapped bungalow out west. But situated as it is minutes away from Manchester-by-the-Sea and the beauty of Singing Beach, this sprawling getaway offers some local serenity completely surrounded by nature. (Written by Nathan Tavares)

Back in 1680, it was built for the founder of this northeastern Massachusetts city. Just below the staggered eight and six of this home’s address, to the right of the front door, there’s a small, black plaque. In gold print, it reads: “Built for William White, ‘Founder of Haverhill’ c. 1680, Author of the Haverhill Treaty of 1642.” White, an original settler of the northeastern city, lived in the Colonial some three and a half centuries ago—and the dwelling stayed in the family for the next 245 years. (Written by Sofia Rivera)

This 1790 Colonial Farmhouse was in such disrepair that the owner called it a “squirrel condo.” Given that real estate is all about location, location, location, then this property’s setting abutting historic Arrowhead Farm and near Maudslay State Park in Newburyport was a big win for the critters. (Written by John R. Ellement)

This recently restored historic home in the heart of Salem offers luxurious, modern renovations while maintaining its classic period charm. No. 1, a converted town home at 3 Federal Court, is one of two units and is located at the front of the circa 1829 Colonial. (Written by Bella Travaglini)

This house and this town weren’t even on Morgan and Faye Hurley‘s radar when they were on a home search three years ago. Faye says this was the first time this 2,955-square-foot house was “on the market for private sale and was priced somewhat low considering the state of the housing market at the time.”  (Adrienne Breaux)

As a lover of antique homes, I’ll never pass up the chance to scroll through photos of a house with some good 1700s bones. Even 1800s houses promise tantalizing eye candy. But this house for sale in Massachusetts takes its antique charm a whole step further. The saltbox colonial dates back to 1685. That’s right—pre-American Revolution. (Written by Madeline Bilis)

One fun feature of this recently listed single-family home is its floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the ocean and Boston skyline. 41 Gardner Road in Nahant was listed for $749,000 on Saturday, Nov. 2. The 920-square-foot property offers two bedrooms, one full bathroom, one half bathroom, and a fireplace. (Written by Megan O'Brien)

The fireplace in the living/dining area is clad in granite from the neighboring quarry. The mural in the kitchen is a fun touch. Street names sometimes bear no connection to reality, but that’s not the case with this Rockport condo. It’s on Granite Street in a coastal North Shore town where granite quarrying was an economic mainstay into the 1930s. (Written by John Ellement)

Rockport property has frozen delights on the first floor and a one-bedroom apartment overlooking the water on the second. (Written by John R. Ellement)

The older the home, the more likely it is to boast some pretty remarkable features. Boston-based real estate photographer Rob Moreno has photographed plenty of historical homes. “You think Boston, you think several things: you think the Boston Tea Party, you think Paul Revere, you think Salem Witch Trials,” he says. Moreno has worked in homes that were once frequented by historical figures like Nathaniel Hawthorne and George Washington. (Written by Sarah Magnuson)

Curious to see how my space’s reality compares to my idea of a dream home, I tapped Rob Moreno, a Boston-based real-estate photographer, for his input. Though Moreno emphasizes he’s a photographer — not a home stager — he’s seen a lot of houses in his day. (Translation? He can really separate the “wow” from the “just okay.”) (Kelsey Mulvey)