Newcomb, John, House
Also known as: Wellfleet Oysterman House
Why it's listed
No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.
Key facts
| Address | Address restricted by the NPS (common for archaeological sites and some private homes) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Listed | September 15, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88001457 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Literature, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Acreage | 3 |
| Coordinates | 41.96470, -70.00640 (Wikidata) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 88001457.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6250330
- This listing as JSON
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