Built in 1686, a Parsonage House on Martha’s Vineyard Is the Week’s Oldest Home

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An iconic parsonage house in West Tisbury, MA, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

Located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, the four-bedroom home offers 4,500 square feet of living space with many period details intact. It has been thoughtfully modernized over the centuries.

Other historic homes that landed on the market this week include a Dutch Colonial in New Jersey and an affordable period house in Connecticut.

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

Price: $2,950,000
Year built: 1686
Iconic parsonage house: This historic former gathering place is one of the oldest homes on Martha’s Vineyard.

The four-bedroom home sits on 3.31 acres and was recently restored. Updates include a chef’s kitchen designed for entertaining with an 8-foot-long butcher block island and a Viking stove. There are four fireplaces (many with their original paneling), exposed beams, and restored wide-plank floors.

Price: $675,000
Year built: 1700
Built by Ralph Pyle: This small farm was built by one of the original families that settled in Concord Township.

The three-bedroom home has an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Well-preserved wood floors can also be found throughout the 2,846-square-foot space. A comfortable family room features a large stone fireplace to cozy up to on a cool night. While the property sits on nearly 4 acres and connects to 23 acres of existing township-owned land, it can’t be subdivided.

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Price: $387,000
Year built: 1700
Dutch Colonial: Located near the Millstone River, this three-bedroom home is the oldest in town.

Original wide-plank floors have all been recently restored. Other historic appointments that remain include leaded glass windows and three fireplaces. Updates over the years offer two remodeled bathrooms and a kitchen with granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, and stainless-steel appliances. The two-level barn with a finished upper level features a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, wood paneling, and sliders out to a deck where you can take in the river views.

Price: $1,095,000
Year built: 1712
Classic Colonial: This historic house features pumpkin pine flooring and first-period fireplaces. It’s currently divided into three units, with each unit offering two bedrooms. However, a buyer could unify the layout and turn it back into a single-family residence.

The property has been updated over the years and features newer bathrooms and kitchens. A backyard pool is surrounded by mature plantings on a half-acre lot.

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Price: $299,000
Year built: 1722
The Isaac Huntington House: Located in the Norwichtown Historic District, this home is surrounded by other restored 18th-century homes.

This three-bedroom residence offers three levels of living space. The first floor features fireplaces in both the living and dining rooms. Upstairs are the bedrooms, including the primary suite. The lower level has a room with outdoor entry, a full bath, and a kitchen.

Price: $799,000
Year built: 1725
Modernized Colonial: This well-maintained landmark offers the perfect combination of modern and historic.

The wide-plank floors, intricate woodwork, built-ins for storage, grand fireplaces, and exposed beams give you a feel for the history of this home. Other vintage details include a pilastered chimney and copper gutters. Updates include a newer heating system, on-demand water heater, and upgraded electrical.

Price: $660,000
Year built: 1730
Lemuel Keith House: This New England Colonial has the original woodwork, beamed ceilings, and wide-board pine flooring.

It sits on a corner lot of 1.2 acres in the historic Furnace Village District. It offers four bedrooms, seven fireplaces, a double staircase, and an eat-in kitchen.

Price: $750,000
Year built: 1734
The Joseph Parker Jr. House: This former inn is currently being used as a two-family home, but it could be transformed back into a grand single-family residence.

Period features include moldings, wainscoting, wide-board pine floors, ornate sconces, and six fireplaces. The country kitchen has been updated to include stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops. An adjacent 900-square-foot apartment has its own entry and gas and electric.

Price: $389,000
Year built: 1740
The Daniel Fuller House: This three-bedroom saltbox features period chestnut flooring, hardware, and four fireplaces.

There’s one fireplace in the living room, another in the dining room, and two more upstairs. The post-and-beam house sits on a 3.4-acre lot surrounded by a private Fish and Game Club. The property also has a six-run indoor-outdoor kennel for dogs, a grooming area, and 2 fenced acres.

Price: $325,000
Year built: 1747
Contractor’s special: This cozy three-bedroom home offers 1,506 square feet of space and lots of potential.

All of the living space in this historic home can be found on the first floor. The exposed beams and hardwood floors could use some TLC, and the place is being sold as is.