In Gibbstown, a relic from far before the birth of America traded hands at a steep discount — and questions remains as to whether it will remain.
The Nothnagle Log Home in Greenwich, New Jersey , considered the oldest house in North America still in its original position, was sold in 2023 for $135,000, far below its initial $2.9 million asking price.What’s believed to be the oldest home in North America , a New Jersey relic from the 1600s, quietly sold in a 2023 deal — and for a shocking fraction of its original asking price, no less.
“As a piece of history, it is worth every penny that we asked for it, but that’s just not reasonable now,” Rink The historic cabin isn’t the only structure on the lot. A two-story Colonial home, added in the 1730s, expanded the living space to 1,800 square feet. Despite its historical significance, efforts to have the property acquired by local or even international organizations have previously fallen flat. “My husband and I endlessly tried everything. We contacted Sweden, Finland, the US, the county, the township, the area colleges,” said Rink.
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