$125,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2019

250 Barben Ave Watertown, NY 13601

2 Beds
1 Bath
980 Sq Ft
9,450 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

350 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of July 2025

Cute quaint home in the city of Watertown! Great piece of property for anyone; whether you're looking to downsize or become a first time home buyer, this is great for anyone! Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and almost 1000 sq ft. Nice spacious garage for those cold winters coming up! The basement adds extra storage space or could potentially be a rec area. New furnace was installed this year, along with new appliances. Don't wait, this home won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Smith

Listing by Jason Smith Real Estate License #10311207708 Listed on: 11/14/2018

Jason Smith Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Hall

Listing by North Star Real Estate & Property Management License #10491207887

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,141

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 9,450 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 63

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 980 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Scuttle Attic Hole

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 211
  • Assessor Parcel Number 221800-014-000-0015-211-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,141

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • NY Swis Code: Watertown-City-221800
  • Total Assessed Value: 112900
  • Foundation Description: Block
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Lot Dimension Depth: 150
  • Lot Dimension Front: 63
  • Lot Information: Neighborhood Street
  • Lot Number: 211
  • Nearest Cross Street: Richards Drive
  • Number of Stories: 1.0000
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By Acres: 576302.44
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 127.55
  • Ratio List Price By Acres: 598893.50
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 132.55
  • Regional Board Code: Syracuse
  • School Tax: 1165
  • Styles of Residence: Ranch
  • Sub Board Code: Jefferson-Lewis Board
  • Type of Sale: Normal
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9450
  • Age of Building: 74
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Directions To Property: Take Washington Street to Barben Ave, house is .7 miles down on the right.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Additional Rooms: 1st Floor Bedroom, Basement / Rec Room, Den/Study
  • Attic Description: Scuttle Access
  • Basement Description: Full, Partial
  • Floor Description: Hardwood-Some, Laminate-Some, Wall To Wall Carpet-Some
  • Kitchen Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Dining Description: Formal Dining Room, Solid Surface Counter
  • Number of Bedrooms 1st Floor: 2
  • Number of 1st Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 980

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Vinyl
  • Number of Acres: 0.2169

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Description: Blacktop
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 1.5000

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hvac Type: Radiant
  • Sewer Description: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: Watertown

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 221800-014-000-0015-211-000-0000

Tax Info

  • Total Taxes: 2141

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: Watertown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Milne Melinda
Bought by
Bragger Denise M
Seller's Agent
Noah Taylor
Keller Williams Northern New York
Buyer's Agent
John Stevens
PCS Homes LLC
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
5.13%
Views
130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-39.18%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Outstanding Balance
$164,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$33,004

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2021
Closed on
May 21, 2021
Sold by
Richardson Colleen
Bought by
Milne Melinda A
Seller's Agent
Michael Hall
North Star Real Estate & Property Management
Buyer's Agent
Desiree Roberts
Lake Ontario Realty, LLC
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$150,900
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%
Original Mortgage
$100,300
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1998
Sold by
Story Robert D
Bought by
Lacroix Joy E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $205,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $150,900 None Available
Deed $51,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $164,000 VA
Previous Owner $100,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $205,000 +5.1% $192 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $195,000 +29.2% $183 / Sq Ft
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Sold $150,900 +0.7% $154 / Sq Ft
03/19/2021 03/19/21 For Sale $149,900 +19.9% $153 / Sq Ft
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Sold $125,000 -3.8% $128 / Sq Ft
04/24/2019 04/24/19 Price Changed $129,900 -3.7% $133 / Sq Ft
11/14/2018 11/14/18 For Sale $134,900 -- $138 / Sq Ft
Source: Jefferson-Lewis Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,483 $135,200 $17,900 $117,300
2023 $997 $135,200 $17,900 $117,300
2022 $911 $112,900 $17,900 $95,000
2021 $911 $112,900 $17,900 $95,000
2020 $904 $112,900 $17,900 $95,000
2019 $859 $112,900 $17,900 $95,000
2018 $976 $112,900 $17,900 $95,000
2017 $2,963 $112,900 $17,900 $95,000
2016 $2,963 $112,900 $17,900 $95,000
2015 -- $112,900 $17,900 $95,000
2014 -- $112,900 $17,900 $95,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Jefferson-Lewis Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: S1160363

Jefferson-Lewis Board of REALTORS®

APN: 221800-014-000-0015-211-000-0000