Now Listed: 1694 Home for $549K

Nov 08, 2017

Homebuyers who are not impressed with contemporary construction might be interested in a residence that was built when the nation’s leadership was helmed by King William III and Queen Mary II.

According to a Realtor.com report, a home in Georgetown, Mass., that was built in 1694 is now on the market for $549,900, making it the oldest house currently for sale in the United States. The three-bedroom, 2.5-bath property, formally known as the Dickinson-Pillsbury-Witham House, is situated on an 8.5-acre lot and comes with an 18th century barn and shed.

The original 17th century house was expanded in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the more recent owners brought the kitchen into modern times with a gas stove, wall oven, soapstone counter and sink, and a door that opens to a fenced patio. the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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