Maya Angelou | $237k| St. Louis, Missouri

Before she gained recognition among the most outstanding figures in the world of literature, Maya Angelou worked various jobs to help with her day-to-day needs. From a fry cook to a cast member of Porgy and Bess, Maya eventually also dabbled in directing, acting, and producing a couple of movies and films. Thanks to the impact she’s made on the world throughout her five-decade career, Maya also happily received plenty of awards and honorary degrees along the way.

During the earlier years of her childhood, this world-famous writer resided in this two-story home. With the reputation and legacy she’s left, it comes as no surprise this modest-looking property has since achieved landmark status, making it a tourist attraction of sorts. With that said, the I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings author’s former home is recently reported to be worth around $237,000, a significant rise from when it saw a sale for $159,000.