{"id":3929,"date":"2023-11-18T11:25:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T11:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/18\/no-turkeys-here-behold-the-5-oldest-homes-for-sale-in-america-all-built-in-the-1600s\/"},"modified":"2023-11-18T11:25:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T11:25:51","slug":"no-turkeys-here-behold-the-5-oldest-homes-for-sale-in-america-all-built-in-the-1600s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/18\/no-turkeys-here-behold-the-5-oldest-homes-for-sale-in-america-all-built-in-the-1600s\/","title":{"rendered":"No Turkeys Here: Behold the 5 Oldest Homes for Sale in America\u2014All Built in the 1600s"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As we prepare our Thanksgiving table, our thoughts might turn to the very first people who started the American holiday. There\u2019s one fascinating fact you might not think about: The settlers sure knew how to build a shelter back then.<\/p>\n

In fact, some of the homes that were built during the 1600s are still standing, and some are even on the market.<\/p>\n

In the spirit of the season, we did some sleuthing and found the five oldest homes for sale in America right now<\/em>, in good living condition, despite being built not too long after the first Thanksgiving in the 1600s!<\/p>\n

One is a grand riverfront estate, another is a quick commute by boat to Boston, and still another has a tavern on the property. How fun is that?<\/p>\n

Whether they encourage you to be grateful for your own, more modern living accommodations or inspire you to explore living in a Colonial-era dwelling, you\u2019ll have fun feasting your eyes on these unique properties.<\/p>\n

1224 Main St, Glastonbury, CT<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $369,999
\n<\/strong>Terrific transplant:<\/strong> Constructed in 1682 in Bradford, MA,<\/a> by John Hall<\/strong> as a house of refuge against attacks, this two-bedroom, center-chimney Colonial was moved to its present location near the historic village of Glastonbury<\/a> in 1974.<\/p>\n

The property includes a barn that is currently in use as a garage, a smokehouse, and the original Colchester Tavern, built in 1705, which was relocated to the property in the 1970s.<\/p>\n

The main house, which measures 1,774 square feet, has original features that have been preserved and restored, including millwork, flooring, diamond-paned windows with leaded glass, and three working fireplaces.<\/p>\n

Although there is new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC and the bathrooms have been updated, the home is still in need of some restoration. With a little elbow grease, you\u2019ll have a home like no other.<\/p>\n

Glastonbury, CT<\/p>\n

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661 Main St, Medfield, MA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $569,000
\n<\/strong>Lucy Bran House:<\/strong> It\u2019s hard to believe this cozy cottage has been standing since 1670, especially when you set foot inside and see a large, beautifully updated kitchen with a granite-topped dining island and stainless-steel appliances.<\/p>\n

The three-bedroom, two-bath cottage still has plenty of Colonial-era charm. Details include original ceiling beams, beautiful wide-plank hardwood floors, wood paneling, and granite steps and stone walls on the 8,716-square-foot lot.<\/p>\n

The detached, two-level barn fits one car on the lower level.<\/p>\n

To accommodate modern living, all of the bathrooms have been redone and the place comes with a laundry room with a washer and dryer, a separate study, and a wood-burning stove.<\/p>\n

The charming downtown of Medfield<\/a> is only a half-mile away.<\/p>\n

Medfield, MA<\/p>\n

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162 Cherry St, Wenham, MA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $1,050,000
\n<\/strong>Newman-Fiske-Dodge House:<\/strong> Standing since 1658, the 4,000-square-foot Newman-Fiske-Dodge House has oak wood beams, paneled walls, brick fireplaces, and a barn from the era.<\/p>\n

This landmark home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes five bedrooms and 3.5 baths, plus a bright kitchen (thanks to a newer skylight) where you can cook on a modern gas stove or an older pot-bellied stove.<\/p>\n

Bonus rooms include a flexible third-floor loft, which could be used as an office. There\u2019s also a formal dining room and an enclosed porch.<\/p>\n

Wenham, MA<\/p>\n

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46788 Glen Mary Farm Rd, Park Hall, MD<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $3,999,000
\n<\/strong>Glen Mary Farm:<\/strong> This nearly 400-year-old beauty certainly doesn\u2019t show its age. The original Colonial builders would be astounded to see what the 200-acre, waterfront property has become since its origin as part of the first permanent settlement in Maryland in 1654.<\/p>\n

This unique estate offers 13,691 square feet of living space, a deep-water pier, a pool, a full mile of shoreline on St. Mary\u2019s River, five barns with 30 horse stalls, and more than 100 acres of fenced pasture land.<\/p>\n

The six-bedroom grand manor retains some Colonial elements, including brick imported from England, fireplaces, some doors, and paneling.<\/p>\n

There are six more residences on the property, including an annex, two barn apartments (fully furnished), plus the Duck House, a cottage, and a log cabin\u2014which need to be renovated. Possibilities for the property include farming, ranching, rental income, and holding special events.<\/p>\n

The price has been reduced by over $1 million since it was initially listed in 2021.<\/p>\n

Park Hall, MD<\/p>\n

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116 Spring St, Hull, MA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $549,900
\n<\/strong>Loring House: <\/strong>Built circa 1633, the Loring House is the oldest U.S. home on the market. Features that appear to be original include its four fireplaces, paneling, wide-board pine floors, and beamed ceilings.<\/p>\n

The Cape-style cottage features two bedrooms and 1.5 baths, plus a small study, a living room, a dining room, an open kitchen with an island, two staircases, and a newer furnace, to keep you warm during those harsh New England winters.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a two-car garage with a loft that could be converted into a workroom or studio.<\/p>\n

This place is located within walking distance of a pier where you can catch the commuter boat to Boston<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hull, MA<\/p>\n

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