Built in 1711, a Colonial Fixer-Upper Is the Week’s Oldest Home

Built in 1711, a Colonial Fixer-Upper Is the Week’s Oldest Home


A Massachusetts Colonial in need of rescue in the town of Framingham is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

Dating to 1711, the ramshackle residence seeks a buyer who can invest time and money to return the place to its original beauty. The in-ground pool hasn’t been opened in years, and the heating system doesn’t work. But with some TLC inside and out, this Colonial could pay serious dividends.

Other vintage homes up for sale this week include a Dutch stone cottage in New York, a renovated farmhouse in New Jersey, and a home said to have been built after the Fire of 1740 in South Carolina.

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

Price: $599,900
Year built: 1711
Colonial fixer-upper:
This four-bedroom home shows the wear and tear from centuries of use and is in dire need of repair. Still, it sits on a “gorgeous parcel of land” about 20 miles west of Boston, according to the listing.

The 1.39-acre lot will need new landscaping. Inside, the 2,770-square-foot residence offers five fireplaces, wide-plank hardwoods, and exposed beams.

Framingham, MA

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Price: $875,000
Year built: 1720
Side-by-side duo:
Located in downtown Essex, these two well-maintained and modernized units feature wide-plank pine floors, decorative molding, and fireplaces.

The first unit features an open floor plan with two bedrooms on the second floor plus a primary bedroom and office on the third floor. The second unit has three bedrooms on the second level. Each unit has its own driveway and private entrance.

Essex, MA

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Price: $899,000
Year built: 1720
Dutch stone cottage:
This Hudson Valley home has been renovated down to the studs.

The three-bedroom stone home features wide-plank flooring throughout, three fireplaces, and an updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. The home sits on 7.25 acres and is currently being used as a second home that provides rental and event income.

Coxsackie, NY

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Price: $685,000
Year built: 1726
Renovated farmhouse:
This four-bedroom stone home has been fully renovated, but it still features period details, including three fireplaces, exposed beams, and preserved hardwoods. The primary suite is on the third floor and comes with a separate sitting room with a cedar closet.

The 10.61-acre property also comes with a barn and paddock.

Lebanon, NJ

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Price: $474,900
Year built: 1730
Renovated Cape:
This three-bedroom home features two reinsulated fireplaces with an original oven.

Everything in the 1,644-square-foot residence has been completely restored. There’s newly poured cement in the basement, newer exterior vinyl siding, and updated electrical. There’s also a separate guest quarters as well as a spacious barn on the 3.69-acre lot.

Scituate, RI

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Price: $2,875,000
Year built: 1700
Luxury on 9 acres:
This four-bedroom mansion has been tastefully updated over the years. It now includes a wood-beamed eat-in kitchen with a Bosch gas stove.

Historic touches can still be found in the 3,506-square-foot home, including built-ins for storage, six fireplaces, and preserved hardwoods.  The pristine backyard features a saltwater swimming pool, boxwood gardens, pathways, and a rondel with a fountain. A garden folly provides the perfect setting for entertaining.

East Haddam, CT

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Price: $634,900
Year built: 1734
87 acres:
This enormous parcel comes with a four-bedroom home, a hunting cabin, and several outbuildings.

The center-chimney Colonial has a newer kitchen with hickory cabinets, walnut floors, and skylights. There are two wood stoves that provide supplemental heat during the colder months.

Wales, MA

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Price: $1,995,000
Year built: 1740
Built after the Fire of 1740: 
Notable owners of this two-bedroom home include Susan Pringle Frost, founder of the Society for the Preservation of Old Dwellings.

Original details still remain, including mantels, wainscoting, and chair rails. A floating circular stairwell with a mahogany banister was custom-built for the current owner. There’s also an elevator that goes to a second-floor, glass-enclosed piazza that overlooks downtown Charleston.

Charleston, SC

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Price: $479,800
Year built: 1740
Meticulously updated:
This South Coast charmer has double fireplaces, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and refinished heart pine floors.

There are three bedrooms in this cozy cabin, including a first-floor primary with a fireplace. Updates include a newer roof and central air conditioning.

Acushnet, MA

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Price: $739,000
Year built: 1740
Post-and-beam Cape:
This charming five-bedroom home features a combination of hickory, pine, and hardwood flooring in every room.

The first-floor primary suite features a spacious walk-in closet. The bright and airy great room is highlighted by a wet bar with a wine fridge. Beautiful French doors open to a deck with a hot tub. There’s also an attached in-law suite, a barn with a loft, and a private pond on the 3-acre lot.

Amherst, NH

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