Built in 1663, the longest-surviving brick residence in Talbot County, MD, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.
Spanning two parcels and 24 acres, the historic I-shaped home features a five-bay facade. The primary suite is located on the first floor while three more bedrooms are upstairs. The property comes with an original smokehouse, greenhouse, and private dock overlooking Sawmill Cove.
Other vintage homes landing on the market this week include an early American classic in Massachusetts, a Colonial near New York City, an 18th-century farmhouse in New Jersey, and a former Prohibition speakeasy in Maryland.
For a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes, just scroll on down.
Price: $4,675,000
Year built: 1663
Oldest surviving brick residence in Talbot County: Located along Maryland’s eastern shore, this stately brick home sits just off La Trappe Creek. It’s a classic four-bedroom house with 20 acres and access to the Chesapeake Bay.
The historic home features restored wide-plank flooring, a library with millwork, and numerous fireplaces. There is also an in-ground pool, a pool house with changing rooms and a summer kitchen, a greenhouse, and a two-bedroom guesthouse.
Price: $900,000
Year built: 1668
Old Dutch Colonial: This four-bedroom home features custom built-ins and wood beams designed to complement an addition completed in the 1970s. The home comes with 14.5 acres.
The spacious 3,335-square-foot house has cedar-lined closets and hardwood floors underneath existing carpets. Out back, there’s an in-ground pool.
Price: $699,000
Year built: 1696
Early American classic: This New England Colonial features specimen wood and post and beam construction.
Red and regal, the four-bedroom home has six large fireplaces, wide-plank flooring, wood beam ceilings, and original leaded-glass windows. A screened-in porch overlooks a 1-acre, flat backyard.
Price: $479,900
Year built: 1719
New England Colonial: The 1-acre property is anchored by a four-bedroom home, small barn, and gardening shed.
From the original wide-plank floors to the exposed beams, you can still find evidence of the home’s 18th-century construction. The country kitchen features a cathedral ceiling with a large skylight. A loft space overlooking the kitchen could be used as a home office.
Price: $699,000
Year built: 1740
Colonial near New York City: This five-bedroom, 3,465-square-foot home features seven fireplaces with original hearths and mantels. There are also exposed beams, wide-plank pine floors, and doors with original hardware.
Rounded staircases feature original ornate woodwork. While the interior and exterior of the house need some updating, there’s a new boiler and hot water tank.
Price: $175,000
Year built: 1740
One of the oldest houses in Thomaston: Built by members of the Blakeslee family, this saltbox home features three fireplaces.
The compact two-bedroom residence features hardwood floors and exposed beams throughout. It offers 1,858 square feet of living space.
Price: $899,000
Year built: 1740
18th-century farmhouse: On a lot of 40 acres, this Colonial features luxury appointments, including a chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances.
Renovated between 1995 and 2005, the three-bedroom home boasts wide-plank floors and built-ins. You can take in the beautiful views from the sunroom, with its walls of windows that overlook the large barn and in-ground pool.
Price: $500,000
Year built: 1742
Former stagecoach stop: Once known as Pike Hall, this home is said to have served as a speakeasy during Prohibition.
The five-bedroom residence features original moldings, custom wood cabinetry, exposed log and brick walls, several fireplaces, and exposed wood beam ceilings. A cozy living room includes a floor-to-ceiling brick hearth fireplace with a wood beam mantle. There’s also a detached log cabin that can accommodate guests or be put to use to generate income.
Price: $790,000
Year built: 1742
Colonial manor: This five-bedroom home features two staircases, detailed millwork, built-in bookcases, and wide-plank wood floors.
Spread across three levels, there’s a whopping 4,019 square feet of living space. A covered wrap-around porch overlooks a pond. It comes with 2 acres.
Price: $525,000
Year built: 1746
Classic Colonial: In this three-bedroom home, you’ll find custom moldings and stylish built-ins.
Wide-plank pine floors and beamed ceilings can also be found throughout the residence, which has been restored. One of the bedrooms features a built-in storage bench. A stone patio overlooks a backyard dotted with peonies, poppies, and forsythias.