Built in 1710, a Stone House in New York Is the Week’s Oldest Home

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Built in 1710, a Historic Stone House in New York Is the Week’s Oldest Home — Realtor.com

A Huguenot stone house built in 1710 on the country’s “oldest original street,” in New Paltz, NY, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

The 1,152-square-foot stone house, which sits on 4 acres overlooking Wallkill River, has been well-maintained and comes with a matching stone barn. The property has been in the same family for seven decades.

Other vintage homes appearing on the market this week include a restored stone home in Pennsylvania, a Federal Colonial in Massachusetts, and a Dutch Colonial in Connecticut.

For a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes, just scroll on down.

1. 623 Old Route 32, New Paltz, NY

Price: $550,000
Year built: 1710
The ‘oldest original street’: This two-bedroom Huguenot stone house is a part of local lore.

This picturesque lot features three structures, including a former art studio that now serves as the main living space. That structure features exposed beams and vaulted ceilings.

A stone building designed by the resident artist to match the original house is currently being used as a barn.

2. 4 Club House Rd, Lisbon, CT

Price: $375,000
Year built: 1720
Classic homestead: This four-bedroom home features exposed wood beams and a period granite fireplace. It sits on a lot of 1.5 acres.

The 18th-century house features original wide-plank pine flooring and five fireplaces. The kitchen has been updated with stainless-steel appliances, and a heated two-car garage is currently in use as a home gym and fitness center.

3. 1250 Hillendale Rd, Chadds Ford, PA

Price: $2,350,000
Year built: 1720
Springdale Farm: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this stone house still features its original stone walls, flooring, and beams. It comes with 11.67 acres.

The home has been modernized by its current owner and now offers a chef’s kitchen with a quartz island. The spacious primary suite comes with a fireplace and walk-in closets. Outbuildings on the property include a barn ruin, milk house, and stone guesthouse. There’s also a shed with a fireplace that was built using reclaimed beams from the barn.

4. 89 E. Washington St, Hanson, MA

Price: $649,900
Year built: 1724
Federal Colonial: This five-bedroom home features wide-plank pine flooring, high ceilings, and eight fireplaces.

The lofted kitchen has been updated over the years and now offers custom soapstone and reclaimed wood counters. One of the fireplaces features a Dutch oven with a built-in kettle. The property includes an attached apartment for extended family or additional income potential.

5. 108 High St, Ipswich, MA

Price: $745,900
Year built: 1735
Dow Harris House: There are four fireplaces, built-ins, and wide-plank pine flooring throughout this 2,780-square-foot home.

The three-bedroom house has a newer kitchen with exposed beams and stainless-steel appliances. The primary bedroom features an original walk-in closet, which is very uncommon for homes of this era. An attached lofted barn offers extra storage space.

6. 79 Mason Dr, New Britain, CT

Price: $250,000
Year built: 1750
West End Colonial: While this four-bedroom home will need some updates, some historic details remain, including built-ins and a shared fireplace between the living and dining rooms.

The primary suite features a full bath and a private hallway with built-ins. The 2,458-square-foot house is located on a cul-de-sac between Shuttle Meadow Country Club and Martha Hart Park, a coveted area.

7. 584 S Britain Rd, Southbury, CT

Price: $389,000
Year built: 1750
Charles H. Curtis House: There are four fireplaces (one with a beehive oven) in this Dutch Colonial. The floors are laid with a variety of woods, including mahogany, red oak, white oak, and tulip tree.

The spacious eat-in kitchen in the four-bedroom home has a vaulted ceiling and period lighting. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was once home to Gamaliel Benham, a commissioned colonel in King Phillip‘s (French and Indian) War.

8. 57 Washington St, Nantucket, MA

Price: $4,995,000
Year built: 1750
Island living: Built right on the water, this three-bedroom house comes with a one-bedroom cottage and sits just blocks from the wharf and ferry service. The outdoor living space includes an infinity-edge spa and a built-in firepit.

The kitchen features a central fireplace and the dining area comes with a built-in banquette. The primary suite has a vaulted ceiling and reclaimed-wood flooring.

9. 184 Clapp Rd, Scituate, MA

Price: $649,000
Year built: 1750
Charming Cape: This home on a lot of 1.75 acres features stone flooring, custom built-ins, an oversized wood-burning fireplace, and wide-plank pine flooring.

It measures 2,600 square feet and has four bedrooms. The modernized kitchen features an island and granite countertops while the dining room offers a cozy fireplace. There’s also an oversized barn with storage space.

10. 349 Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT

Price: $2,495,000
Year built: 1750
A cherry on top: As one of Fairfield’s oldest homes, this beauty features heart pine floors, a fireplace in the primary suite, and original exposed beams.

The five-bedroom home offers 4,640 square feet of living space. Recent updates include a new roof, windows, and kitchen, as well as upgraded electrical. There are four fireplaces throughout, and the primary bath has a soaking tub.

Bonus: The property has one of the oldest and stateliest cherry trees in New England.

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