A center-hall Colonial in Columbus, NJ, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

The historic property, which was built in 1681 and once known as “Newbold Messuage,” housed the town’s original post office. It is said to have been owned by four postmasters.

Other antique homes on the market this week include a farmhouse on 25 acres in Connecticut, an 18th-century stone home in Virginia, and a gambrel-roofed Dutch colonial in New York.

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

1. 36 Chesterfield Rd, Columbus, NJ

Price: $389,000
Year built: Circa 1681
Affordable antique: This four-bedroom home built in 1681 needs some work, which is reflected in its modest price.

Located in the village of Georgetown, the property is said to have once served as the local doctor’s office and as a mail stagecoach stop. The open floor plan offers a spacious dining area with a walk-in fireplace.

There’s a separate outbuilding on the partly fenced lot that could be used to store gardening equipment.

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2. 81 Currituck Rd, Newtown, CT

Price: $1,595,000
Year built: 1712
Sweet saltbox: This farmhouse on 25 acres features original oak floors, hand-hewn beams, and four fireplaces with a Dutch oven.

The kitchen and two bathrooms have been updated, and a high-efficiency heating system was recently installed. The primary bedroom can be found on the main level, and it comes with a walk-in closet and extra storage space.

Owned by one of the first families to settle in Newtown, the working hobby farm includes a two-story barn, three-bay tin barn, shed, chicken coop, outhouse, cottage, cabin, five garages, and three wells.

Newtown, CT

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3. 101 Pinetree Rd, Redding, CT

Price: $399,000
Year built: 1720
Expanded Cape: This cute, three-bedroom abode features the original stone hearth fireplace in the living room, exposed beams, and wide-plank flooring.

A two-level wing was added in 2006, and the house now measures 1,811 square feet. There’s an updated kitchen with granite countertops and built-in cabinets, including a wine rack. The main staircase leads to the loft-style primary suite, which comes with a cedar closet. A second staircase leads to a bedroom with a fireplace.

The 2-acre property includes a detached, two-car garage.

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4. 88 County Rd, Ipswich, MA

Price: $1,495,000
Year built: 1727
Nathaniel Wade Home: Located on the town green, this stately residence features high-beamed ceilings, wide-board pine floors, and five working fireplaces.

There’s a built-in bookcase in the living room and window seats near the entry. The 4,177-square-foot, four-bedroom home sits on an acre lot, which also boasts a heated art studio and a one-bedroom carriage house.

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5. 15 Hudson St, Kinderhook, NY

Price: $795,000
Year built: 1729
Brick beauty: This brick-front home features wide-plank floors and an original brick wall from 1729. There’s also a working fireplace with a cooking hearth that dates to 1786.

In all, there are five fireplaces throughout the 3,627-square-foot home. Exposed-beam ceilings, a built-in bookcase, and a classic Dutch door offer a peek back at this home’s history.

The six-bedroom dwelling sits on a half-acre and comes with an early 19th-century barn with two parking spaces and a workshop.

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6. 104 Mill St, Newport, RI

Price: $4,295,000
Year built: 1730
Three-parcel property: This elegant offering features a red-brick Colonial with a private driveway, separate guest accommodations, and a detached, four-car garage.

Located in the heart of Newport’s Historic Hill District, the main five-bedroom home comes with lots of built-ins, wide-board pine floors, and fireplaces.

A separate, two-bedroom carriage house was renovated in 1978 and later converted into a two-story unit with a living room and kitchen.

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7. 19074 Pheasant Chase Ct, Purcellville, VA

Price: $1,900,000
Year built: 1744
Stone stunner: The Meeting House Farm features a bank barn with fenced paddocks on 35 acres.

The five-bedroom domicile includes four fireplaces, exposed beams, and stone walls. There are wood floors and lots of built-ins for storage.

The serene property has three separate apartments, which “generate a minimum of $40,000 annually,” according to the listing.

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8. 36 Battle Run Rd, Washington, VA

Price: $2,250,000
Year built: 1747
Battle Run Hall: This Federal-style fieldstone house has been thoughtfully preserved over the years.

It features well-maintained hardwood floors, exposed beams, and fireplaces. The 4,122-square-foot home has four bedrooms, lots of built-ins, and several porches. The music room over the carriage house boasts a cathedral ceiling.

The 20-acre property also offers an art studio, pool, pond, historic log barn, orchard, and gardens.

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9. 29 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA

Price: $1,995,000
Year built: 1750
Charles B. Davis House: Located in historic Concord Center across from the church green, this four-bedroom home has been beautifully updated over the years while taking care to preserve its history.

Custom-built cabinets, French doors, hardwood flooring, exposed beams, and crown moldings are found throughout the refreshed residence. The third-floor space has been redone to make way for an entertainment space and an additional bedroom.

The kitchen and bathrooms do need some updating.

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10. 2221 US Route 9, Kinderhook, NY

Price: $929,000
Year built: 1758
The Tory House: Also known as the Peter Sander Van Alstyne House, this gambrel-roofed Dutch colonial comes with a detached barn that’s been converted to a fabulous entertainment space.

The main house features about 4,500 square feet of living space and is listed on both the national and state Register of Historic Places. There’s a dramatic circular staircase, deeply recessed window sills, original cabinetry and moldings, wide-plank wood flooring, four fireplaces, and wood-beam ceilings.

The acre property also comes with a 1,300-square-foot guesthouse with a full kitchen and bath.

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