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  • $179,900

    1648 W Water St, Elmira, NY 14905

    6beds
    3,360sqft
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    Farm, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1827
    0.63 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $54/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Decorative wood-burning fireplaceCovered wrap-around front porchLarge chain-link fenced yardConvenient first-floor laundryVinyl sidingPocket doorsOriginal smokehouse
    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.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Howard Hanna Elmira 607-733-2700,

    Sue Larson 607-731-2831

    Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1699311MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Elmira Corning Regional Association Of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water
      Appliances
      • Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Varies
      • Basement: Partial
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,360
      • Total interior livable area: 3,360 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
      • Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Fence
      • Fencing: Partial
      Lot
      • Size: 0.63 Acres
      • Dimensions: 156 x 176
      • Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Other, Shed(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 07308909801000030070000000
      • Special conditions: Estate

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Farmhouse
      • Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Poured, Stone
      Condition
      • Resale
      • Year built: 1827

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Connected
      • Water: Connected, Public
      • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Elmira

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $54/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $184,500
      • Annual tax amount: $7,342
      • Date on market: 7/21/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 20 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,600/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/4/2026Pending sale$179,900$54/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R1699311 Report a problem
        7/21/2026Listed for sale$179,900$54/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R1699311 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $184,500
        2024-- $184,500
        2023-- $184,500
        2022-- $184,500
        2021-- $184,500
        2020-- $184,500
        2019-- $184,500
        2018-- $184,500
        2017$2,514 $184,500
        2016-- $184,500
        2015-- $184,500
        2014-- $184,500
        2013-- $184,500 +6%
        2012-- $174,000
        2011-- $174,000
        2010-- $174,000
        2009-- $174,000 +32.1%
        2008-- $131,700
        2007-- $131,700
        2006-- $131,700
        2005-- $131,700
        2004-- $131,700
        2003-- $131,700
        2002-- $131,700
        2001-- $131,700
        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: 14905

        Getting around

        41 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        41 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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

        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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