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    159 Madison St, Cortland, NY 13045

    3beds
    1,215sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1945
    7,849 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $165/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Finished basementFirst-floor laundryShed in the backyardEat-in kitchen
    Here's your second chance! Back on the market due to no fault of the seller or the home. Offering the convenience of ranch-style living with the added space of a Cape Cod, this surprisingly spacious home has much more to offer than first meets the eye. The main level features two bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a bright and inviting living room, and an eat-in kitchen with first-floor laundry, providing the ease of everyday living all on one floor. A sliding glass door opens to a covered deck overlooking the backyard. Upstairs, you'll find a third bedroom along with ample storage space. The finished basement adds even more versatility, featuring an additional bedroom and a large rec room ideal for a family room, home office, gym, playroom, or guest accommodations. Outside, the property offers plenty of room for storage with an attached garage with lots of storage, and a shed in the backyard. Combining flexible living spaces, abundant storage, and a convenient location within walking distance to schools, parks, shopping, and restaurants, this well-maintained home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and accessibility.
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    Listed by:

    Acropolis Realty Group LLC 315-396-0493,

    Emily Ehrgott 315-396-0493

    Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: S1692598MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Syracuse

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Gas, Forced Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Sliding Glass Door(s), Storage, Bedroom on Main Level
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
      • Doors: Sliding Doors
      • Basement: Full,Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,215
      • Total interior livable area: 1,215 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Storage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
      • Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 7,849 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 68 x 115
      • Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 11020008604700020020000000
      • Special conditions: Estate

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • Resale
      • Year built: 1945

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Connected
      • Water: Connected, Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Joseph Desisto Lands
      Location
      • Region: Cortland

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $165/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $145,000
      • Annual tax amount: $4,359
      • Date on market: 6/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 19 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Listed for sale$199,900$165/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #S1692598 Report a problem
        6/27/2026Contingent$199,900$165/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #S1692598 Report a problem
        6/22/2026Listed for sale$199,900+170.1%$165/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #S1692598 Report a problem
        8/22/2001Sold$74,000$61/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $145,000
        2024-- $145,000 +72.6%
        2023-- $84,000
        2022-- $84,000
        2021-- $84,000
        2020-- $84,000
        2019-- $84,000
        2018-- $84,000
        2017$3,653 $84,000
        2016-- $84,000
        2015-- $84,000
        2014-- $84,000
        2013-- $84,000
        2012-- $84,000
        2011-- $84,000
        2010-- $84,000
        2009-- $84,000
        2008-- $84,000 +25.6%
        2007-- $66,900
        2006-- $66,900
        2005-- $66,900
        2004-- $66,900
        2003-- $66,900
        2002-- $66,900
        2001-- $66,900
        2000-- $66,900
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
        Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 13045

        Getting around

        43 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        40 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • District: Cortland

        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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