James Noyes House

The James Noyes House is a colonial residence in Newbury, Massachusetts, built with wood frame construction rising two and a half stories. The structure has five bays and features a prominent central chimney at its center.

The house was originally built around 1646, making it one of the few remaining structures from that early period of settlement. Sometime in the 1800s it gained a cross-gable addition, followed later by another addition of one and a half stories.

The house displays design choices from the Federal period that reflect how early settlers in New England preferred to build their homes. These preferences are visible in the exterior architecture and the way the structure is organized.

The property is a private residence and not open to the public for visits. You can appreciate the historical features from the street while respecting the privacy of the current occupants.

This building belongs to a rare group of First Period structures in Eastern Massachusetts that date between 1620 and 1659. These early wooden buildings have largely disappeared, which makes this example especially valuable to visit and observe.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.79750,-70.86278

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45