Built in 1690, the New Jersey Home of Napoleon’s Brother Is the Week’s Oldest Property
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A brick home in Bordentown, NJ, that was once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte‘s older brother, Joseph—a diplomat, statesman, and one-time king of Spain—is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.
The former king of Spain is said to have lived in the historic home from 1816 until 1839, when he emigrated to the U.S. after the fall of Napoleon. The home was then sold to Joseph Hopkinson, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. It later served as the dormitory of the Bordentown Military Institute, and dubbed Hopkinson House, or “Hop House,” before being transformed into a single-family home.
Other vintage gems on the market this week include a Massachusetts beauty steps from the ocean, a former Pennsylvania tavern that predated the American Revolution, and an affordable Connecticut homestead.
Scroll down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.
1. 63 Park St, Bordentown, NJ
Price: $625,000
Year built: 1690
Hop House: This former dormitory for the Bordentown Military Institute was converted into a private residence in the 1970s.
The three-bedroom dwelling features many period details throughout its 2,688 square feet of living space. There are seven fireplaces, dual staircases, preserved hardwood floors, and exposed beam ceilings. A first-floor bathroom was recently renovated.
The third floor could be converted into two additional bedrooms and a bath.
Bordentown, NJRealtor.com
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2. 850 Underhill Ave, Yorktown Heights, NY
Price: $699,000
Year built: 1700
Preserved property: This four-bedroom home features period details, including beautiful wide-plank floors, three fireplaces, built-ins, and exposed-beam ceilings.
The updated kitchen has a cathedral ceiling and a cozy fireplace. A primary bedroom can be found on the first floor, with three more upstairs.
You can enjoy views of the 1-acre private backyard from the brick patio.
Yorktown Heights, NYRealtor.com
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3. 26 Eben St, Milford, MA
Price: $649,000
Year built: 1723
Saltbox Colonial: This four-bedroom abode features many period details throughout its 3,290 square feet of living space.
The charmer has three staircases and six fireplaces. A modernized kitchen features a Bertazzoni stove and fireplace. The 2.5 bathrooms have also been updated over the years.
The pretty 1-acre property features a setup for an in-law apartment.
Milford, MARealtor.com
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4. 200 Cider Mill Rd, Tolland, CT
Price: $229,900
Year built: 1732
Built for Tolland’s first minister: This adorable and affordable antique offers loads of charm.
Throughout the 1,358 square feet of well-maintained space, you can still find evidence of the two-bedroom home’s history. There are wide-board floors, exposed beams, and wood ceilings. The living room features a cozy fieldstone fireplace, while a first-floor den could be transformed into an additional bedroom.
There’s also an attached shed on the nearly 2-acre lot.
Tolland, CTRealtor.com
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5. 5153 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI
Price: $1,650,000
Year built: 1739
Wilcox Tavern: Cheers! This 200-seat restaurant comes with a seven-bedroom apartment building.
Sitting on 2.7 acres, the full-service restaurant comes with a bar and dining areas. A newly constructed patio allows for al fresco dining during the warmer months, and a four-unit rental building with 2,688 square feet of space offers additional income.
The property could also be combined with a 5.9-acre rear lot that’s commercially zoned.
Charlestown, RIRealtor.com
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6. 16 Beacon St, Marblehead, MA
Price: $1,149,900
Year built: 1740
Steps from the ocean: This two-bedroom dwelling features wide-board pine floors, built-ins, and fireplaces.
Located near Gas House Beach, the 2,410-square-foot home has a library, and there’s a large family room on the first floor with wood details and a pellet stove. The sky-lit kitchen has been updated over the years and features an eat-in area in front of the bay window that overlooks the backyard.
The beautifully landscaped property also boasts a large barn.
Marblehead, MARealtor.com
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7. 15305 E Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA
Price: $399,999
Year built: 1740
The Levan Tavern/Kemp Hotel: Zoned now for both commercial and residential use, this three-bedroom home was once a tavern that predated the American Revolution.
The well-priced property is currently being used as a cafe and juice bar, with a yoga studio on the first floor. Three modernized bedrooms can be found on the second and third floors. Historic details include wide-plank floors, exposed-beam ceilings, and stone walls.
The 1-acre lot also boasts a 42-space parking lot and a koi pond.
Kutztown, PARealtor.com
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8. 546 Kulps Rd, Barto, PA
Price: $660,000
Year built: 1750
Former quarry: A quarry is said to have once operated at the base of the driveway.
The three-bedroom farmhouse has two kitchens, two laundry hookups, and a first-floor primary suite with a soaking tub. A portion of the 2,698-square-foot home is currently being operated as a rental. Three additions have been constructed over the years to complement the 1700s section of the home.
The 9-acre compound also features a two-story barn with a carport, and there’s a cistern fed by springs.
Barto, PARealtor.com
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9. 85 Hoskins Rd, Simsbury, CT
Price: $375,000
Year built: 1750
Kilbourn homestead: This affordable five-bedroom home features two staircases, wide-board floors, and cast-iron radiators.
As the price tag indicates, the 2,848-square-foot house needs extensive updating. There are three fireplaces, including one in the kitchen, and many built-ins. A glass-enclosed sunroom would be the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee.
There’s also a large barn and a two-bedroom guesthouse that need some work. The 2-acre property is being sold as is.
Simsbury, CTRealtor.com
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10. 29 E King St, Abbottstown, PA
Price: $279,900
Year built: 1753
Frederick Wolf Home: This three-bedroom domicile features wide-board floors and exposed-beam ceilings.
Modernizations throughout the 1,882 square feet of space made way for a spacious kitchen. And an updated bathroom features a glass shower stall. You can enjoy views of the backyard from the second-floor deck or ground-level patio.
The modestly priced property also features numerous fruit trees, along with a two-story garage.
Abbottstown, PARealtor.com
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