Nation's Oldest Log Cabin For Sale In South Jersey

GREENWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ — As long as you're OK with tour groups passing through your home and living with its previous owners, one of the country's oldest log cabins is for you. Doris and Harry Rink have owned this home since 1940, and are prepared to shower the new owners with stories of their time living in this historic home, first built in 1638.

They plan on living in the home with the new owners for the rest of their lives. That's the type of impact this home, which is on the National Register of Historic Sites, has on its owners. Here are some details.

• Address: 406 Swedesboro Rd, Greenwich Township, New Jersey
• Price: $2,900,000
• Square Feet: 1800
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 1 Baths
• Built: 1638

Features: Once in a lifetime opportunity! Nothnagle Log Home built in 1638. It is on the National Register of Historic Sites through the US Department of the Interior. This is the oldest log cabin in the US and the oldest of it's type in the Western Hemisphere. C.A.

Nothnagle Log House is attached to the home of Doris and Harry Rink, who have owned the home since 1940. Incredible artifacts and various furnishings are also included in the sale of this museum-like property. 100-foot redwood trees, a gazebo, shed, machine shop and a 4-car garage are also offered in this 1.3 acre home.

The historic integrity of the home must be preserved, and the owners want it to remain open to guided tours and visitors. A life estate is required where the Rinks will continue their tours and continue to care for their beloved residence.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

To schedule a visit or a tour, contact the Rinks at 856-423-0916.