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Built in 1668, a Stone Fixer-Upper in Maryland Is This Week’s Oldest Home

A stone home built in 1668 in Chestertown, MD, is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®.

The exterior walls are said to have been constructed of stone “not native to the area” and which may have been transported from England in the original owner’s ships, the listing notes.

Other historic homes to hit the market this week include a modernized antique in New York, a stone manor house in New Jersey, and a stone farmhouse in Pennsylvania.

Scroll down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.

Price: $327,900
Year built: 1668
Rock of Ages:
The two-bedroom home “needs renovation” the listing states. The house, perhaps the oldest in the state, has not been occupied since 1996.

The 1,186-square-foot abode features a cozy living room with wood-paneled walls and a fireplace. One cute bedroom has an arched ceiling. The kitchen and bathrooms need work, and an attached shed has an outhouse.

Prospective buyers and agents are advised to enter the home at their own risk.

Chestertown, M.D

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Price: $398,000
Year built: 1690
5 acres and stone walls:
This charming three bedroom home has been well preserved. Measuring 1,480 square feet, it features restored hardwood floors and hand-animal beams.

The living room has a large bay window, a brick fireplace with a beehive oven and a wood stove. The kitchen and dining area also comes with a wood stove. The main level has one bedroom, and the upstairs has two additional bedrooms and a small room that could be used as a nursery or home office.

Also found on the property are a smaller barn with a paddock and storage room as well as a larger barn designed to accommodate animals.

Porters, ME

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Price: $489,900
Year built: 1700
Center of town:
This five-bedroom home combines history with modern flourishes.

The adorable kitchen has a center island with a two-seat breakfast bar. French doors from the kitchen open to a flagstone patio with an old mill/grindstone, along with pathways through gardens. The dining room features restored hardwood flooring, and the formal living room has the original, wide-board flooring and raised paneling. A newer addition off the back would be ideal for a home office or in-law suite.

Significant roof repairs are currently in progress and will be completed before closing. The 1.2-acre lot also features an oversized post-and-beam garage/barn.

Suffield, C.T

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Price: $795,000
Year built: 1712
The Benner House:
This three-bedroom antique has been stylishly modernized.

The 2,477 square feet of interior space boasts two ground-floor fireplaces, a main-floor bedroom, an updated kitchen, and an open floor plan with wide-plank flooring and exposed-beam ceilings. The two upstairs bedrooms offer vaulted wood ceilings.

Enjoy views of the 1.6-acre lot from the three-season room or oversized deck. The appealing property is already pending sale after a week on the market.

Red Hook, NY

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Price: $940,000
Year built: 1725
The Bodo Otto House:
This six-bedroom, stone manor house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Now restored, the 4,068 square feet of interior space features original details, including seven fireplaces (one has the original cooking crane), random-plank boards, a brick hearth, and exposed stone walls. The modernized kitchen features floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, and the four-season sunroom comes with a private entrance. The primary suite is on the second floor and has a fireplace. Three more bedrooms can be found on the third floor.

The 1.6-acre lot comes with four outbuildings, including a stone smokehouse.

Mickleton, NJ

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Price: $695,000
Year built: 1730
stone farmhouse:
The 2,316-square-foot main home has three bedrooms and a full bathroom. It features many period details and will need some TLC. Features include hardwood floors, wood-beamed ceilings, and exposed brick walls.

The 19-acre parcel also comes with a two-story summer house, a five-bay garage, and “a small stream that rumor has it they mined for gold,” according to the listing.

The property consists of two separate deeds being sold as one.

Dillsburg, PA

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Price: $625,000
Year built: 1730
The Tuttle Estate:
This three-bedroom home was built by one of the original planters who lived in the area, according to the listing.

The 2,906-square-foot space has been fully restored while still boasting many original details. They include wide oak and poplar floorboards restored by hand, wood-paneled walls, and custom built-ins. The dining room has a fireplace with a beehive oven. Two bedrooms can be found on the second floor along with a smaller office that could be used as a bedroom. The third floor has an additional room that could be used as a studio or a bedroom.

The 8-acre lot comes with a three-car garage with a workshop and what is said to be one of the oldest barns in the country.

Wallingford, C.T

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Price: $1,289,000
Year built: 1736
Grand Colonials:
This spacious, five-bedroom home features original hardwood floors, handcarved woodwork and seven fireplaces.

Sitting on 1.7 acres next to the Sunningdale Country Club, the 4,345-square-foot residence also boasts custom millwork, diamond windows, built-in bookcases, and preserved hardwood floors. There are window seats, wood-paneled walls, and arched ceilings with exposed beams.

Scarsdale, NY

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Price: $324,900
Year built: 1740
Antique Cape:
This four-bedroom home features wide-plank wood floors, wood-beamed ceilings, and a beehive oven.

Located in the historic district, the charming, 1,688-square-foot abode offers an open floor plan. Bedrooms can be found on the first and second floors. The bright kitchen has been modernized over the years and now features an island and updated appliances.

The backyard features an above-ground pool.

Wethersfield, C.T

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Price: $439,900
Year built: 1750
cape and barn:
This three-bedroom Cape comes with a massive, two-story barn with a loft.

The 1,755-square-foot home has been renovated over the years but is still in need of some “finishing touches,” the listing states. The colorful kitchen features a wood ceiling, farmhouse sink and antique oven. The living room has a pellet stove and wide-board pine floor. The primary bedroom is on the first floor, and two additional bedrooms are located upstairs.

Three outbuildings can be found on the 2-acre lot. The property is pending sale.

Gilmanton, N.H

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