Edward Oakes House

The Edward Oakes House, located at 5 Sylvia Road in Medford, Massachusetts, is a remarkable historic house built around 1728, likely by Edward Oakes himself. This 2+1⁄2-story timber-frame structure features a distinctive gambrel roof, wood shingle siding, and a brick foundation, making it one of the oldest surviving wood-frame houses in the area. Its unique architectural style, including a rear leanto section that gives it a saltbox appearance, sets it apart from other homes of its time. The house was recognized for its historical significance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, making it a noteworthy destination for tourists and researchers interested in early American architecture.