8 Long Island Homes Built In The 1800s For Sale

Older homes are known for their character and charm. Now, of course many of them have been updated with modern touches, but if you're looking for a piece of history, we've found eight Long Island homes for sale that were built in the 1800s. All of the information and photos are courtesy of our friends at realtor.com.

675 Orchard St., Orient

This beautifully preserved farmhouse in Orient was built in 1860. It includes four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and an updated kitchen. It's listed for $1.27 million. Find more information and photos here.

100 Concourse East, Brightwaters

This 6-bed, 4-bath colonial in Brightwaters was built around 1818. It features a large eat-in kitchen that leads out to a brick patio with a fireplace. It's listed for $1.35 million. View more photos and info here.

50 Oyster Bay Road, Jericho

This 3-bed, 2-bath Jericho home was built in 1879. In fact, it was first Jericho Public School. The school had two entrances, one for boys and one for girls, according to a Syosset Jericho Tribune article. The home is listed for $650,000. Find more photos and info here.

1257 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Head

This 6-bed, 5-bath home in Glen Head was actually built in the 1700s- 1788 to be exact, just 12 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed. The home, which sits on two acres, was expanded and restored in 1983. It has a main house, a guest house and a 3-car garage. It will cost you, though. It's listed for $1.25 million. Find more photos and info here.

7 Forte Dr., Old Westbury

The Old Westbury home is the former home of Helene and Alan Fortunoff of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry and Silverware. The home, which was built in 1863, sits on more than two acres. It has eight bedrooms, seven and a half baths, a movie theater and eight fireplaces. It's listed for $2.8 million. Find more photos and info here.

275 Foxhurst Road, Oceanside

This 4-bed, 3-bath home in Oceanside was built in 1878. It features a large eat-in kitchen and a three-season room on the first and second floors. It could be turned into a mother-daughter with the proper permits. it's listed for $449,990. Find more photos and info here.

168 South Country Road, Bellport

This 4-bed, 2-bath Greek Revival home in Bellport Village was built in 1857. It's the former home of Capt. Jacob Bell, for whom Bellport is named. The cedar clapboard sided home has been meticulously restored, updated and maintained over the years. It's listed for $899,000. Find more photos and info here.

405 West Neck Road, Lloyd Harbor

This majestic 7-bed, 5-bath Victorian home built in 1830 is nestled on 2.1 acres in Lloyd Harbor. Sunshine pours into its gracious formal rooms and there's a large great room with a fireplace. It's listed for $1.55 million. Find more photos and info here.