Titus-Bunce House
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built around 1820 at 7 Goose Hill Road in Cold Spring Harbor, this frame house sits on a one-acre lot along one of the village's earliest streets. It has a two-story, three-bay main block and a one-and-one-half story side wing, and no outbuildings survive on the property. The original Greek Revival character appears in the projecting cornice with returns, the broad frieze and the molded entrance surround with pilasters and sidelights. In the 1850s the house was updated with Italianate features: large scrollsawn brackets with drop pendants, a bay window on the wing, and molded window surrounds with panelled aprons. It is one of only five Italianate buildings in the Huntington multiple resource area. The house is named for the Titus and Bunce families, who occupied it during the nineteenth century. It is valued as a well-preserved early settlement-period dwelling remodelled in mid-century style, and it keeps much of its rural setting beside undeveloped land.
Significance in brief: It is argued to be a distinguished example of early nineteenth century residential architecture in Cold Spring Harbor, with restrained Greek Revival details from its original construction. It also keeps mid-nineteenth century Italianate additions such as scrollsawn brackets, a bay window and molded window surrounds. It is tied to the agricultural development of Goose Hill Road and to two locally prominent families who lived there.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 85002542, listed September 26, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 7 Goose Hill Rd., Cold Spring Harbor |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Listed | September 26, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002542 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival with mid-nineteenth century Italianate details |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as a private residence in excellent condition, on its original site, with no known threats. The interior is accessible by appointment only. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.87417, -73.45124 (NPS GIS) |
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 85002542.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14707486
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.