Built in 1653, a Humble Home on Long Island Is the Week’s Oldest Home

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March 1, 2022
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The most historic home to hit the market this week on Realtor.com® can be found on the north fork of Long Island.

Along the northeast tip of Suffolk County lies the hamlet of Southold, which includes what’s believed to be the first English settlement on the island.

And that’s where you’ll find the Joseph Horton House. Built in 1653, it was home to one of the earliest settlers in this part of the country.

The three-bedroom home has maintained its historic integrity while adopting a few modern conveniences over the decades.

Other historic homes this week include a former fieldstone gristmill in Pennsylvania, a Connecticut home that was once a local pub, a townhome in Philadelphia, and an affordable charmer in Massachusetts with a second-floor, screened-in porch.

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

1. 51295 Main Rd, Southold, NY

Price: $735,000
Year built: 1653
Joseph Horton House: One of Long Island’s earliest settlers called this humble home his abode. A plaque affixed to the front exterior confirms the home’s 17th-century origins.

Today, the house features a wood-burning fireplace in the kitchen, wide-plank pine flooring, and exposed beams. A primary bedroom suite with a claw-foot tub is located on the first floor, and two more bedrooms are upstairs.

2. 1000 Lenape Rd, West Chester, PA

Price: $799,000
Year built: 1721
Strode’s Mill: Registered in the National Archives, this former fieldstone gristmill has been renovated into a workshop, retail space, gallery, and home.

The two-bedroom house sits next to the historic gristmill on an acre lot and features a wood interior with a wood-burning stove and exposed stone walls. The property could be zoned for commercial or residential use.

3. 532 Haverhill Rd, Chester, NH

Price: $600,000
Year built: 1727
New England farmhouse: This 4-acre property features a farmhouse that was rebuilt with a home office, a shed with a deck that overlooks a round equestrian pen, and a pond.

Wide-plank pine floors, exposed beams, and a wood-burning stove are evidence of the four-bedroom home’s history. Upgrades over the years include a modern bath with sliding barn door, oversized windows, and a chef’s kitchen.

4. 4 Crawford Rd, Westport, CT

Price: $1,850,000
Year built: 1732
Former local pub: This quintessential farmhouse was once a local pub and still features the original wood bar.

The charming five-bedroom home on an acre lot also comes with a former dairy barn. It’s been updated over the years, though many original details remain.

5. 11 Beaver Bog Rd, New Fairfield, CT

Price: $674,900
Year built: 1745
18th-century farmhouse: The history of the Platt House is easy to see with its cathedral ceiling, built-ins, exposed beams, and wide-plank wood floors.

The first floor features two fireplaces (including a wood-burning stove in the dining room) and a modernized kitchen with pantry. The three-bedroom home sits on nearly 4 acres, which also include a chicken coop, treehouse, above-ground pool with built-in deck, creek-fed pond, and two-story barn.