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1648 W Water Street, Elmira, NY 14905

$179,900
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BEDS6 BATHS2 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET3,360 MLS#R1699311
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLElmira

Property Description

Step back in time and discover the incredible history of this one-of-a-kind farmhouse, lovingly passed down through five generations of the same family. Originally the centerpiece of a 62-acre tobacco farm, this circa 1829 home is filled with timeless character and endless possibilities for its next chapter. Offering over 3,300 square feet, the home features 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, grand front staircase and rear staircase, a private library/den, first-floor family room or 7th bedroom, convenient first-floor laundry, pocket doors, expansive eat-in kitchen with over 40 cabinets & 14 drawers, and a decorative wood-burning fireplace (not used in recent years). Outside, you'll find an original smokehouse, vinyl siding, a 2.5-car garage, and a large chain-link fenced yard. Have a seat on the covered wrap-around front porch and imagine the stories these walls could tell.This historic treasure is ready for someone with vision to restore it to its former glory. Priced below assessed value, with updates needed in mind, it presents a rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of local history while building equity. If you've been searching for a home with unmatched character, generous living space, rich heritage, and room to make it your own, this is the one. The sellers have dedicated months of hard work preparing this home for sale. Having done all they can, the property is being sold as is.

1648 W Water Street | MLS# R1699311

This single family home located at 1648 W Water Street, Elmira, NY 14905 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $179,900. This property was built in 1827 and has 6 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 partial baths with 3360 sq. ft. W Water Street is located within the Elmira school district. Search Elmira real estate on lsimme.mjpeterson.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Partial
Garage: 2
Heating: Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water
Home Style: Farmhouse
Lot Size: 0.63 Acres
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $7,342
Year Built: 1827

Amenities

Den
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Entrance Foyer
Eat-in Kitchen
Blacktop Driveway
Fence

Feature Descriptions

Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Fencing: Partial
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Varies
Laundry: Main Level
Lot: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Lot Dimensions: 156X176
Parcel#: 073089-098-010-0003-007-000-0000
Parking: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Parking Notes: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Patio/Porch: Covered, Porch
Sewer: Connected
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water: Connected, Public

Local Schools

School District: Elmira

Listed By / Shown By

Listing By

Agency Name: Howard Hanna Elmira
Agency Phone: (607) 733-2700

Shown By

Agent Name: Lisa Simme
Agent Phone: (716) 912-8401
Agency Title: MJ Peterson Real Estate

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$ 1,064.68 per month $400.38 Principal & Interest $611.83 Property Tax $52.47 Homeowner's Insurance

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