A historic home in Orient, known as The Petty Homestead and built in 1716, is on the market for $1.2 million, with annual taxes of $6,032. Named after owner Daniel Petty, who purchased it in 1828, the house features original elements, including hardwood floors and a wood-burning stove. Spanning 1,535 square feet, it includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Noted for its construction by a shipwright, the home has exposed beams and is listed on the Southold Town Register of Historic Landmarks, within Orient’s historic district. The current owner has resided there for nearly 30 years.
A historic residence located in Orient is available for sale at $1.2 million, with annual taxes amounting to $6,032.
Constructed in 1716, this property is recognized as The Petty Homestead. As per a plaque affixed to the exterior of the house—information corroborated by official building records—it was named after Daniel Petty, who acquired the property in 1828, along with his wife, Mehetable King. The plaque details that the house “remained in the Petty family for many years.”
“It is among the oldest homes in Orient,” noted listing agent Janet Markarian from Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty. This house is listed on the Southold Town Register of Historic Landmarks and is situated within Orient’s historic district, which is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property lies within the Oysterponds Union Free School District.
The house encompasses 1,535 square feet. Credit: Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
This dwelling features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, totaling 1,535 square feet. Some of its original attributes, such as hardwood flooring and a wood-burning stove in the living room, have been preserved.
“It was likely constructed by a shipwright, as many early homes were,” Markarian explained. “It almost resembles a ship from the inside, with numerous exposed beams that are seamlessly joined without nails.”
The house was named The Petty Homestead after Daniel Petty, who purchased the property in 1828. Credit: Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
The Petty Homestead has changed hands very few times, with the current owner having lived there for nearly three decades, according to Markarian. Residing in a historic home “calls for a certain level of commitment,” she noted.
“Fundamentally, I consider myself a preservationist, so showcasing historic homes is a passion of mine,” she mentioned. “These properties attract a specific clientele; it’s a niche that resonates with many. However, most visitors to Orient are indeed on the lookout for such unique offerings.”
The house features “a lot of exposed beams that are all joined without nails,” reminiscent of an old ship, according to the listing agent. Credit: Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
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