In Phoenix, we don’t see homes this old very often…or ever for that matter.
Curious about the oldest house in our national listings, we went on a journey back in time. How far back? Try over 300 years. We pinned down a house in Massachusetts built in 1683—nine years before the Salem witch trials took place.Sign Up
Beyond that oldie but goodie, we found nine other ollllllllld homes currently on the market. We ranked ’em by age and came up with the 10 most senior homes for sale.
While you expect to pay top dollar for a well-preserved antique, a few of the homes we found are budget-friendly, offering average home buyers the opportunity to snap up a historic gem of their own.
And another heads up—don’t expect to see any homes west of the original 13 colonies. These homes, clustered primarily in Connecticut and Massachusetts, predate the perfect union. In fact, that they’re still standing is a testament to their, ah, founders.
Count down and gaze upon homes built way before the American Revolution…
10. 149 Main St, Farmington, CT (built in 1735)
Price: $799,000
Old cred: This seven-bedroom Colonial is described as a “rare architectural gem.” The kitchen’s been redone and updated, but the bedrooms have that 18th-century charm. In a good way.
Farmington, CT
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9. 91 N Cove Rd, Old Saybrook, CT (built in 1732)
Price: $3,799,000
Old cred: On the National Registry of Historic Places, this mansion is known as the John Ingraham House. The sign by the front door says the five-bedroom estate on the Connecticut River was built in 1734, but the listing details say 1732. Either way, it’s old.
Old Saybrook, CT
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8. 3 Elm St, Marblehead, MA (built in 1725)
Price: $972,000
Old cred: Built for a fisherman, this classic home gives off plenty of historic vibes, thanks to the dark wood ceilings and large wood beams throughout.
7. 147 Chestnut St, Wilmington, MA (built in 1718)
Price: $429,900
Old cred: This old-timey Colonial is known as the Samuel Butters house. A charming three-bedroom, it offers a new detached two-car garage along with a loft space above—ideal for hosting a lodger.
6. 31 Saw Mill Hill Rd, Ridgefield, CT (built in 1716)
Price: $975,000
Old cred: This old sawmill is insanely cool. Converted into a four-bedroom home and boasting a beautiful circular window, it sits right alongside a stream and mill pond.
5. 25089 Tilghman Rd, Onancock, VA (built in 1710)
Price: $599,000
Old cred: Located along Matchotank Creek, this home promises “excellent views stretching out to the Chesapeake Bay.” While it’s had some additions over the years, the photos show a home with plenty of period detail.
Onancock, VA
4. 120 Abbotts Farm Rd, Elsinboro, NJ (built in 1704)
Price: $325,000
Old cred: Sitting on 5 acres, this three-bedroom home is “one of the oldest homes in Salem County.” As a kicker for meat lovers, this place comes with its own smokehouse out back. We’ll bring the brisket!
3. 79 Torrington Rd, Goshen, CT (built in 1700)
Price: $219,000
Old cred: The Hale House comes equipped with its own meeting room—a perfect place to draft a petition or gather the townspeople.
2. 124 Main St, Bloomington, NY (built in 1699)
Price: $247,000
Old cred: First time on the market! Over 300 years old, this place is called the Petrus Vanwagenen Homestead. This four-bedroom home boasts the best listing description detail we’ve seen: “At the time the home was built, the boards could not exceed 22 inches in width or a tax would have to be paid to the Queen of England.”
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1. 60 Allen St, Pembroke, MA (built in 1683)
Price: $898,500
Old cred: The oldest home we found, this place is the ripe old age of 333. And it’s not a fixer-upper. Sitting on 4 acres, this four-bedroom home has a few rooms that display its 17th-century charm. There are tasteful updates mixed with the mystique of a home built long before George Washington was even born.
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