Built in 1693, a Former Pennsylvania General Store Is the Week’s Oldest Home

Week’s Oldest Homes

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A Media, PA, home that served as a general store from 1839 to 1856 is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

While some TLC is required to bring this home back to its former glory, architectural plans call for modernizing the space with three en suite bedrooms.

Other antique homes on the market this week include a Massachusetts property with a 19th-century cobbler shop, an early American farmhouse in New Hampshire, and a stone home in Virginia built before the American Revolution.

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

1. 100 N Providence Rd, Media, PA

Price: $639,900
Year built: 1693
Haldeman Homestead: 
This five-bedroom home with four fireplaces was one of the first dwellings built in the village of Providence.

One Isaac Haldeman, an early settler, operated the property as a general store from 1839 to 1856. Over the years, the 4,334-square-foot home has been modernized, but it’s now seeking a buyer to add the finishing touches.

Recent upgrades include new electrical, plumbing, and gas lines.

Media, PA

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2. 17 Cream Pot Rd, Clinton, CT

Price: $623,000
Year built: 1720
Modernized Cape:
This four-bedroom home features many period details, including wide-plank floors, exposed beams, and two fireplaces.

The bright kitchen was recently updated with new appliances and granite countertops. Other details include two bedrooms, a primary suite with a cathedral ceiling, and a room for a gym or office.

A bonus room over the two-car garage could be used as an in-law suite.

Clinton, CT

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3. 228 Weed St, New Canaan, CT

Price: $1,325,000
Year built: 1722
The Joseph Stevens-Charles Saxon House: 
Once owned by New Yorker cartoonist Charles Saxon, the four-bedroom home features beamed ceilings, wide-plank floors, a stone beehive fireplace, and many built-ins.

The rustic period charmer features two living areas, a first-floor primary bedroom, and a detached two-car garage with finished space above for an office, studio, or guest room.

Take in the scenic views of the 1.61-acre lot from the covered patio with skylights out back.

New Canaan, CT

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4. 82 Winter St, Natick, MA

Price: $925,000
Year built: 1728
Henry Loker House: 
This adorable three-bedroom home features a 19th-century cobbler shop with a separate entrance.

Vintage features in the 2,339 square feet of living space include detailed woodwork, maple and pine wood floors, dentil and crown moldings, and four fireplaces. A primary bedroom is located on the first floor, with two more bedrooms upstairs.

The cute home sits on nearly an acre of lush grounds that feature fruit trees and gardens.

Natick, MA

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5. 960 Sugars Bridge Rd, West Chester, PA

Price: $1,235,000
Year built: 1730
Former tannery: 
This four-bedroom beauty sits on property that was once a tannery and a gristmill.

It was here on the 8.2-acre lot where the M.B. Chambers Tannery, named after its owner, Marshall B. Chambers, operated in the 1800s, before being turned into a gristmill. It was later demolished. With nearly 4,000 square feet of living space, the charming home has undergone several additions and renovations. The beamed ceilings, two fireplaces, and wood floors were preserved.

The property includes a pool with cabana, a pergola deck, and a horse barn.

West Chester, PA

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6. 93 Locke Rd, Hampton, NH

Price: $675,000
Year built: 1730
The Redman Homestead: 
This well-maintained early American farmhouse features walls of built-ins and a center fireplace in the living room.

The 2,930-square-foot Colonial also features two staircases that lead up to four bedrooms. The original kitchen was expanded over the years to flow smoothly into the adjacent family room, which has a cozy wood stove.

The 1.3-acre property comes with a two-story barn with hand-hewn beams. It could be transformed into an office or studio.

Hampton, NH

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7. 2197 Washington Valley Rd, Bridgewater Twp, NJ

Price: $824,900
Year built: 1741
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The four-bedroom home still features the original wide-plank pine floors, built-ins, and four fireplaces.

The spacious kitchen has been modernized over the years to now offer two sinks and a stainless-steel range.

Take in the peaceful views of the 1.4-acre private lot from the covered front porch, back bluestone patio, and built-in fire pit area.

Bridgewater Township, NJ

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8. 2535 Arden Nollville Rd, Inwood, WV

Price: $594,000
Year built: 1741
Updated home:
This historic abode includes a log house with a 1983 addition.

There’s one wood-burning fireplace, two gas fireplaces, exposed beams, and wide-plank floors. An updated kitchen inclues a breakfast area with a cozy gas fireplace. The three bedrooms and a spacious family room can be found upstairs.

The 2,688-square-foot home sits on nearly 2 acres of rolling green pastures, which overlook Middle Creek and North Mountain. The property includes  three storage buildings.

Inwood, WV

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9. 40873 Canongate Dr, Leesburg, VA

Price: $1,100,000
Year built: 1743
Shenstone Manor House: 
Built before the American Revolution, this stone home has four bedrooms, five fireplaces, and an original, winding staircase.

The farmhouse features exposed-beam ceilings, restored hardwood floors, and plenty of built-ins. The updated kitchen boasts an original cooking fireplace and a cozy breakfast area with an exposed brick wall.

The 6.45-acre property includes two barns, two fenced pastures, and a large shed for storage. You can take in the pastoral views from the double porch, terrace, or patio overlooking a spring-fed pond.

Leesburg, VA

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10. 3921 Route 202, Unit 202, Doylestown, PA

Price: $1,150,000
Year built: 1747
Multiuse manor:
Zoned for residential and commercial use, the 4,292-square-foot property is currently being staged for business use.

Remaining historic details include restored hardwoods, four wood-burning fireplaces, crown moldings, and stone walls with pocket doors. If used as a home, it can offer four bedrooms and three full bathrooms.

The 3-acre spread also features a barn with a new roof.

Doylestown, PA

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