Watertown single-family value-add opportunity—3 bed, 1 bath priced for quick repositioning. Property needs finishing work but solid bones make this a prime BRRRR candidate or fix-and-flip play. Investor-friendly terms, motivated seller ready to close. Ideal for disciplined operators seeking to add significant equity through renovation and resale or cash flow.
Active
$78,999
517 Jefferson St, Watertown, NY 13601
3beds
1,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
2,269 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$48/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 days |
- 254 |
- 15 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
North Star Real Estate & Property Management 315-777-4365,
Joseph Murtha 315-777-4365
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: S1695364
Originating MLS: Jefferson-Lewis Board
Originating MLS: Jefferson-Lewis BoardFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Country Kitchen, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Other, See Remarks
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,656
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway
Lot
- Size: 2,269 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 54 x 42
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 22180000600000042110000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, See Remarks
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $48/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,900
- Annual tax amount: $231
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,544/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $78,999+690%$48/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Sold | $10,000+104.1%$6/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2018 | Sold | $4,900-18.3%$3/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #S1122386 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2018 | Pending sale | $6,000$4/sqft |
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| 8/30/2018 | Price change | $6,000-25%$4/sqft |
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| 8/24/2018 | Price change | $8,000-5.9%$5/sqft |
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| 7/24/2018 | Price change | $8,500-15%$5/sqft |
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| 6/24/2018 | Price change | $10,000-11.1%$6/sqft |
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| 6/15/2018 | Price change | $11,250-10%$7/sqft |
Source: Cooperative Real Estate North Country Specialists #S1122386 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2018 | Price change | $12,500-16.1%$8/sqft |
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| 5/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $14,900+645%$9/sqft |
Source: Cooperative Real Estate North Country Specialists #S1122386 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2018 | Sold | $2,000-86.7%$1/sqft |
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| 5/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $15,000-34.8%$9/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2011 | Sold | $23,000+7%$14/sqft |
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| 11/21/1997 | Sold | $21,500$13/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $7,900 |
| 2024 | -- | $7,900 |
| 2023 | -- | $7,900 |
| 2022 | -- | $7,900 |
| 2021 | -- | $7,900 |
| 2020 | -- | $7,900 |
| 2019 | -- | $7,900 -69.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2017 | $1,192 | $26,100 |
| 2016 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $26,100 +20.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $21,600 +35% |
| 2005 | -- | $16,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $16,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $16,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $16,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $16,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $16,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 13601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Knickerbocker SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Case Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Watertown Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Watertown
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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