The house is named for ELIZABETH TRIPP (KENYON) BABCOCK (1809-1881). Elizabeth (Betsy) married Ethan Babcock (1789-1836) in 1827 The house is an excellent example of a 1.5 story Georgian style cottage. It features a large center chimney with several fireplaces, center entrance opening directly into a stairwell, front façade with windows centered on either side. The home 2 bed, 1.5 bath home is cozy and spacious all in one. Even with many updates the owners have meticulously restored many authentic features of this gem! The almost 1 acre of land is a masterpiece of gardens, plants and trees. There are several outbuildings and a gazebo to enjoy all of the beauty from. The exact origin of the house is yet to be determined. A dendrochronology study of selected timbers was done in March 2018, which identified several timbers cut in 1689 and others cut throughout the 1700s, and as late as 1797. The probable explanation for this is that the house was originally constructed 1689/1690 and underwent several major renovations/restorations throughout the 1700s. A major renovation/restoration took place with Betsy’s house in 2008-12, and it was then that we discovered and identified many of the clues enabling us to narrow the range of the origins of the house. That renovation included new insulated roof panels, sills, siding, complete second floor renovation, utility upgrading, wall insulation, and many cosmetic and appliance upgrades. Only a short walk or bike ride to the beach
Single-familyProperty Type
1856Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$408Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Grant• Keller Williams Coastal
Listed by Jose Da Silva• Keller Williams Coastal
Bought with Christopher Grant• Keller Williams Coastal
Bought with Christopher Grant• Keller Williams Coastal
Right in the middle of the Village - Circa 1685 Betsy Babcock House. Delightful and cute residential with commercial opportunity. New ISDS, New furnace, kithcen, etc. One acre for expansion possibility!
RIS #1203580
Feb 15, 2019
Sold
$385,000
$235/sq ft
Jan 5, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 23, 2018
Relisted
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Sep 13, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2018
Listed
$385,000
$235/sq ft
RIS #547509
Nov 8, 2016
Price Changed
$450,000
$275/sq ft
Dec 28, 2005
Listing Removed
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Aug 1, 2005
Listed
$950,000
$581/sq ft
RIS #712938
Nov 8, 2016
Price Changed
$129,000
$79/sq ft
Jun 30, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jul 4, 1997
Listed
$139,000
$85/sq ft
RIS #1000777
Aug 24, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 5, 2011
Listed
$349,900
$214/sq ft
RIS #301094
Jul 24, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jan 24, 2003
Listed
$329,900
$202/sq ft
RIS #910510
Aug 30, 1999
Sold
$108,000
$66/sq ft
Jul 18, 1999
Listing Removed
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Jun 19, 1999
Listed
$110,000
$67/sq ft
RIS #615661
Feb 28, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 1996
Listed
$179,900
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,942 (+2.6%)
$143,000 + $353,200
$496,200
2024
$2,868 (+0.7%)
$143,000 + $353,200
$496,200
2023
$2,848 (−4.2%)
$143,000 + $353,200
$496,200
2022
$2,974 (−0.1%)
$107,200 + $256,800
$364,000
2021
$2,978 (−0.6%)
$107,200 + $256,800
$364,000
2020
$2,996 (+30.3%)
$107,200 + $256,800
$364,000
2019
$2,300 (−4.2%)
$107,200 + $142,000
$249,200
2018
$2,402 (+0.5%)
$107,200 + $142,000
$249,200
2017
$2,390 (−1.6%)
$107,200 + $142,000
$249,200
2016
$2,428 (+1.0%)
$92,800 + $145,000
$237,800
2015
$2,404 (+2.1%)
$92,800 + $145,000
$237,800
2014
$2,354 (+5.9%)
$92,800 + $145,000
$237,800
2013
$2,223 (+1.7%)
$97,700 + $137,300
$235,000
2012
$2,186
$97,700 + $137,300
$235,000
Tax history for 4029 Old Post Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,942 (+2.6%)
$143,000 + $353,200
$496,200
2024
$2,868 (+0.7%)
$143,000 + $353,200
$496,200
2023
$2,848 (−4.2%)
$143,000 + $353,200
$496,200
2022
$2,974 (−0.1%)
$107,200 + $256,800
$364,000
2021
$2,978 (−0.6%)
$107,200 + $256,800
$364,000
2020
$2,996 (+30.3%)
$107,200 + $256,800
$364,000
2019
$2,300 (−4.2%)
$107,200 + $142,000
$249,200
2018
$2,402 (+0.5%)
$107,200 + $142,000
$249,200
2017
$2,390 (−1.6%)
$107,200 + $142,000
$249,200
2016
$2,428 (+1.0%)
$92,800 + $145,000
$237,800
2015
$2,404 (+2.1%)
$92,800 + $145,000
$237,800
2014
$2,354 (+5.9%)
$92,800 + $145,000
$237,800
2013
$2,223 (+1.7%)
$97,700 + $137,300
$235,000
2012
$2,186
$97,700 + $137,300
$235,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,636
Year built
1856
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
247795
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 6
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Masonry
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer