2007-01-03 13:36:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Aside from searching the historical records, you might be able to find archaeological clues. I was renovating a very old house in my home town, and found newspapers stuffed in the walls for insulation from 1859. You might also use dendrochronology on the wood.
2007-01-03 13:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by Pseudo Obscure 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the registry of deeds. Many states or counties have one. The deed will trace the house back to the original owners. You can also try your local town hall. Go to the tax assessors office. They have books with the lot & plot for every house or parcel of land. That information is usually available for public view. If all else fails call a real estate agent in your town. They'll point you in the right direction.
2007-01-03 22:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the search on the house will give you a good idea, often times actually you can track it down to the year. Looking at the kind of construction, perhaps in the attic or basement where you can see open beams, etc. could give you a good idea, but it sounds like you have already narrowed it down a lot.
Good Luck!
2007-01-03 23:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by Joy K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if your town or city has a historic commission. When I bought a trinity row house in Philadelphia that was built in 1850 I went to them and found more amazing details than all my own detective work could have unearthed. Try it - they have amazing records that you can access.
2007-01-03 22:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The abstract will give you all the information about the home.
Go to your local records department and get a copy of it.
2007-01-03 21:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see how well built it is
what kind of beams and nails
check probate maybe
2007-01-03 21:38:32 · answer #6 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋