Emily Laura Blog's: Bewitching Colonial in Salem, MA, From 1680 Is the Week’s Oldest Listing

Tuesday 25 May 2021

Bewitching Colonial in Salem, MA, From 1680 Is the Week’s Oldest Listing

Built 12 years before the start of the Salem witch trials, a home just down the street from Salem’s Witch History Museum is the oldest home to go up for sale this week on Realtor.com®.

The Colonial in the center of town was witness to the town’s most infamous moments. Over three centuries later, the cozy home with a pink front door and modern interiors is far removed from those dark days all those centuries ago.

Many properties on this week’s list of oldest homes began as dusty taverns or rustic farmhouses and have emerged hundreds of years later as grand properties steeped in history and ready for the centuries ahead.

We won’t ask you to reread “The Crucible,” but we do request you take a gander at all of this week’s oldest homes for sale.

1. 24 North St, Salem, MA

Price: $699,000
Year built: 1680
24 North: The charming pink door hints at all the fresh, airy spaces throughout this newly renovated three-bedroom Colonial.

Just a short stroll away from shopping, beaches, and nightlife, the home features a private patio, garden, and a driveway that can accommodate five cars. Inside, ye olde home has new cabinets, new quartz countertops, and hardwood floors throughout.

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2. 56 Wooster Hts, Danbury, CT

Price: $429,900
Year built: 1690
The Moorings: Reportedly the oldest house in town, it was said to have once belonged to the cousin of writer Charles Dickens.

Today, the three-bedroom Cape Cod home sits on a full acre and features chestnut floors, two fireplaces, and a wood stove. There’s also a storage shed as well as a new roof. Owned by the same family since 1964, the house will come with some of the antiques seen in the listing photos.

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3. 136 Plantation St, Worcester, MA

Price: $339,000
Year built: 1717
Flagg House: The town’s oldest house, this residence was originally part of a 150-acre grant to the Flagg family from the King of England.

Fully restored in 1999, the four-bedroom home sits on a wooded corner lot. It’s currently split into two units, so a new owner could live in one and rent out the other. Or perhaps a buyer will want to combine the two and create a single-family home with three wood-burning fireplaces.

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4. 76 Union St, Norfolk, MA

Price: $725,000
Year built: 1720
Nicholas Harris House: This center chimney Colonial has been restored over the past 10 years and features cedar shakes on the roof, custom gutters on the exterior, and a remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets.

The current owners also renovated the barn on the property. Encompassing nearly 3 acres, the parcel also has a pond and waterfall.

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5. 169 Chestnut St, North Andover, MA

Price: $1,095,000
Year built: 1720
Col. James Frye Home: This 2.5-acre property boasts a five-bedroom, Georgian-style main house. Highlights include a stately main entrance, detailed woodwork, and screened porch.

There’s also an in-ground pool, brick patio, plus two barns—all just a quick walk to the center of town.

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6. 12 Ingerson Rd, Ashby, MA

Price: $374,900
Year built: 1735
Post and beam Cape: Situated on just under 2 acres filled with mature oak trees, this three-bedroom home awaits a buyer in search of a vintage home with modern touches.

Recently renovated, the home now has an open kitchen, a living room with fireplace, and updated infrastructure, making it a move-in ready option.

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7. 53 Broad St, Charleston, SC

Price: $3,749,000
Year built: 1740
Mixed-use: For an entrepreneurial-minded buyer intrigued by a live-work space, this 7,024-square-foot building is zoned for residential and commercial use. It was once used as a studio by sculptor Clark Mills, according to the listing.

The street level and first floor are currently configured as office space. The third and fourth floors are where you’ll find a four-bedroom residence with wood floors and exposed brick walls. A true highlight is the building’s rooftop deck with spectacular views of the city.

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8. 108 County Road 579, Bethlehem Township, NJ

Price: $499,900
Year built: 1740
Banked stone: Newly renovated, this three-bedroom home features wood floors, hand-hewn beams, custom millwork, Dutch doors, wood-burning fireplaces, and charm to spare.

Outside, you’ll see mature gardens, a bluestone patio, and potting shed. The 3.5-acre acre property is within easy access to shopping and New York City.

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9. 290 Amherst Rd, Pelham, MA

Price: $459,000
Year built: 1740
Capt. Thomas Dick House: The home was built by Capt. Thomas Dick, who also built the city of Pelham’s town hall. Nine years after building this place, Dick received a liquor license and used the home as a tavern. Those beer-soaked days are now long gone.

Today, the three-bedroom home has wide pine floorboards, three fireplaces, and a sunroom with wood stove. The 3.5-acre property also includes an in-ground pool, vegetable garden plot, perennial gardens, and flowering trees.

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10. 45 Bear Swamp Rd, Andover, CT

Price: $449,000
Year built: 1745
Horse farm: A newly remodeled four-bedroom farmhouse is the centerpiece of this 5-acre horse farm. The home features a large living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, and basement-level workshop. There’s also a barn with heated tack area, hay loft, tractor storage, lush pastures, and custom animal-safe fencing.