First period houses in Massachusetts (1660–1679)

This article attempts to list the oldest houses built in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, from 1660 to 1679.

These are known as First Period houses of the early to mid–second generation as they were built by the children of the first settlers in the Massachusetts Bay colony.

[1][2] During this time, buildings in New England were increasingly designed and built by regionally trained carpenters and were only occasionally influenced by new immigrant craftsmen.

While many existing homes are thought to have been built between 1660 and 1679, scientifically proving their age is another matter.

The rest of the examples are approximate (indicated with a "circa" or "c.") and based on architectural studies and historical records.