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A historic Long Island home that was gifted to a freed slave has listed for $700,000, The Post has learned.

Located in Southold, an hour from the Hamptons, the property was originally built back in 1663 as just a single room.

Daniel Goldsmith, a local farmer, gifted the property to the Freeman family in 1809, according to local historian, Amy Folk.

The first of the Freeman family in the area was Kedar Derby and his wife, Chloe, who were enslaved and brought to Southold in 1780. They then had three children, Chloe, Bloom and Maltby.

Maltby was later sold to Goldsmith until he saved enough money to buy his freedom.

At 30 years old, Maltby was gifted the property, located at 150 Bay Water Ave., where he expanded the room into a three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence.


  The home spans 2,100 square feet. Douglas Elliman The home spans 2,100 square feet. Douglas Elliman

  The backyard. Douglas Elliman The backyard. Douglas Elliman

  The living area. Douglas Elliman The living area. Douglas Elliman

  A view of the dining space. Douglas Elliman A view of the dining space. Douglas Elliman

A man named Albert, the grandson of Maltby, inherited the house and later sold it to a Robert Overton by 1873 — and moved to Southampton.

Now described as a “fixer-upper” due to its current state, the property is situated on an acre of land.

“Charming antique fixer upper/project home,” the listing notes, adding, “bring your contractor.”


  The kitchen. Douglas Elliman The kitchen. Douglas Elliman

  One of three bedrooms. Douglas Elliman One of three bedrooms. Douglas Elliman

The home has been owned by 80-year-old Joan Greitz since 1983. But the property has remained uninhabited for a number of years.

Features include two fireplaces, a barn, a basement and a shed.

The beach is only a few minutes away on foot, and a winery is down the block.


  Another bedroom. Douglas Elliman Another bedroom. Douglas Elliman

  A bathroom. Douglas Elliman A bathroom. Douglas Elliman


  A shed. Douglas Elliman A shed. Douglas Elliman

  An archival photo of the home. Douglas Elliman An archival photo of the home. Douglas Elliman

“This property is part of Southold Park district which allows special privileges at several nearby beaches,” the listing adds.

“It is rare to find a property that is both rich in history and also a blank slate for your perfect oasis half a mile from the beach,” Paul Loeb, of Douglas Elliman — who holds the listing — told The Post.

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