Rural homes are scattered across Baldwin’s hilly, forested terrain. The town, located in Chemung County and just east of Elmira, provides a more sedate lifestyle without drifting too far from nearby cities. Baldwin is also close to local outdoor attractions, and the popular Finger Lakes region is just 30 miles away.
Just south of town in Ashland, Newtown Battlefield State Park commemorates the Revolutionary War battle that took place there. Monuments can be found along its 2.7-mile looping trail, which also leads to a scenic overlook for examining the region’s landscape. To the west, Elmira has several public parks providing playgrounds and sports facilities, as well as private golf courses like the Elmira Country Club. To the south, Chemung Speedrome features auto racing from April through August. Extensive trail networks can be found about 30 miles north at Watkins Glen State Park and Eagle Cliff Falls. Seneca Lake, part of the Finger Lakes, is also there for boating and fishing.
The town features some pre-war Nationals and colonials, as well as more modern ranch-style houses. Lot sizes here are larger than in surrounding areas, usually ranging from a half-acre to 10 acres. Homes in Baldwin Town rarely come on the market. According to a Homes.com calculation, which uses a combination of estimate data, the average home value in the community was around $190,000 in late 2025. Buyers can also find homes needing renovations that can sell for under $100,000.
Kids in Baldwin are served by the Elmira City School District, which is in the middle of a $139 million project to improve the facilities at all of its schools. Students may start at Fassett Elementary, which has kindergarten through second grade and gets a B-minus from Niche, before going to Thomas K. Beecher School, which earns a C-minus and covers third through sixth grade. Ernie Davis Academy scores a C-minus and houses seventh and eighth grade, while Broadway Academy teaches ninth grade and doesn’t yet have a Niche score. Elmira High receives a B and offers a specialized finance academy. Elmira College, a small private institution that's the home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies, is about 10 miles to the east.
Interstate 86 is close by, getting commuters to nearby job hubs like Horseheads and Corning. St. Joseph’s Hospital is about 7 miles to the east. Elmira Corning Regional Airport is 19 miles away and has a small number of flights each day from Delta and Allegiant.
Residents can drive to Elmira to get groceries at Aldi and Weis Markets. Downtown also features popular locally owned restaurants like Lib's Supper Club, a banquet-hall-style spot with Italian dishes that’s been open since 1954. Larger shopping centers are just 15 miles away in Big Flats, featuring stores like Sam’s Club, Target and Best Buy. The Arnot Mall is also right off I-86 with over 100 more retailers.
Nearby in downtown Elmira, events happen throughout the year. Alive After Five takes place on Fridays in the summer, transforming local spots into gathering hubs for live music, food and kids' activities. Wednesdays in the summer see the Wisner Market open with local vendors selling fresh produce, art and other crafts. The Elmira Street Painting Festival in June lets locals decorate Main Street while listening to live music and enjoying food vendors. Elmira also celebrates the winter holidays with a parade, a tree lighting and a snow globe experience.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Keith Gustin
Howard Hanna Elmira
(607) 602-2159
150 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Town
$131,399 Price
Kelly McKay
Mountain Valley Realty, Inc
(607) 317-7196
107 Total Sales
2 in Baldwin Town
$120K - $152K Price Range
Jules Costello
Warren Real Estate
(607) 564-4861
306 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Town
$175,000 Price
Pamela Au
Laurel Management, Inc.
(607) 689-9648
48 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Town
$55,000 Price
Timothy Kent
WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (NY)
(217) 407-7033
65 Total Sales
6 in Baldwin Town
$52K - $195K Price Range
Pam Pariso
Keller Williams Realty Southern Tier&Finger Lakes
(607) 317-7581
140 Total Sales
3 in Baldwin Town
$55K - $325K Price Range
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Abby Russell Russell Real Estate Solutions
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Jennifer Silata Howard Hanna Corning Denison
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Welcome home to country living! This charming ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and an oversized 1-car garage tucked on a private 1.7-acre lot. Recent updates include a newer roof, and beautifully refinished floors (2022). Whether relaxing with morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day, you’ll love the choice of a spacious deck or patio overlooking the natural surroundings and private
Abby Russell Russell Real Estate Solutions
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