From the heart of the Finger Lakes comes the perfect starter home! Perched at the end of a quiet, elevated street with a great view, this 3 bed/1.5 bath Watkins Glen abode beckons the opportunity for family memories. Additionally, this home is walking distance from Seneca lake, Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen International and the restaurants and amenities of the downtown area. Located in the Watkins Glen School District, the home's features include an updated bathroom, front covered patio, swing set for the kids and natural gas/forced air.
Also notable is the fact that the property sits on an oversized lot, with an outbuilding ready to be transformed into an ADU, investment property or garage.
NASCAR, Waterfront dining, boating, fishing, and wine country await!
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Price cut: $29.9K (7/13)
$170,000
143 S Monroe St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3beds
1,447sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet elevated streetFront covered patioGreat viewOversized lotUpdated bathroom
- 247 days |
- 872 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc 607-257-0800,
Kevin Duffey 6072590021
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1649320
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of RealtorsLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Natural Woodwork, Convertible Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Varies
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Egress Windows,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,447
- Total interior livable area: 1,447 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Driveway, No Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Porch, Private Yard, See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 171
- Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit, Residential Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 44240106501300070130000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic/Antique,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing, PEX Plumbing
- Foundation: Poured, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trails/Paths
Location
- Region: Watkins Glen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $159,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,363
- Date on market: 11/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 185 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $170,000-15%$117/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #R1649320 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $199,900-8.7%$138/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1649320 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $218,990+212.8%$151/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1649320 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2009 | Sold | $70,000$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $159,500 |
| 2024 | -- | $159,500 +32.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $120,000 +55.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $77,000 |
| 2017 | $2,447 | $77,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $77,000 -3.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $80,000 +14.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $70,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $70,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $70,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $70,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,100 +62.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $43,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $43,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $43,100 +2.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $42,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $42,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $42,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $42,100 +10.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $38,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $38,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 14891
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Watkins Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Watkins Glen Central High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Watkins Glen Elementary
- District: Watkins Glen
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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