Historic Houses in Medfield - By the Numbers

Medfield's "Peak House"

Ever wonder just how many antique homes there are in Medfield, Massachusetts?

Here's a look by the numbers:

Single Family Homes
1900 - 1930: 109
1850-1899: 89
1800 - 1849: 43
1750 - 1799: 26
1700 - 1749: 4
Before 1700: 8

Having been settled in 1649 and incorporated as a town in 1651, Medfield has a number of very old homes. It is also home to two house museums: the Peak House on Main Street built circa 1711 and the Dwight-Derby House on Frairy Street built circa 1651.

With the exception of the two house museums there are eight homes still standing known to have been built in the 1600s. The oldest private home in Medfield, according to public record, is 72 Elm Street which was built in 1652. In second place is 7 Philip Street built in 1657. And in place is 86 Philip Street.  The other homes built before 1700 include 589 and 661 Main Street and 70, 230 and 260 North Street.

Multi-Family Homes
1900 - 1930: 20
1850-1899: 27
1800 - 1849: 17
1750 - 1799: 0
1700 - 1749: 4
Before 1700: 0


Medfield has four buildings currently being used as multi-family homes that were built before 1750.  Tied in first place are 215 South Street and 22 High Street which were both built circa 1700. In second place is 11 Pleasant Street built in 1725. And in third place is 353-355 Main Street which was built in 1742.

Please note: This information is taken from public record. Public record dates are often at variance with year built dates on record with local or state historical commissions.