$212,000
$18K PRICE DROP

459 W Water St Elmira, NY 14905

Estimated payment $1,592/month

Total Views 12,656
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,322 Sq Ft
$91 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Country Kitchen

About This Home

THIS IS THE ONE! This circa 1930 Colonial is spacious, and gives off a very airy feel! It has been well cared for and the sellers have carefully chosen fixtures and paint colors to compliment this beautiful home. The hardwood flooring is just lovely! This home has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Here is a list of updates since 2021: Kitchen remodeled in 2023 (butcher block countertops, new refrigerator, LVP flooring, painted cabinets, new sink, fixtures). The steam boiler was replaced in 2021. New hot water heater in 2023. Back deck replaced in 2024. Main water line from house to street was replaced in June 2025. The whole house has been repainted since 2021 from top to bottom. It even has great light fixtures! You won't want to miss this gem! Book your showing today!

Listing Agent

Sherene A. Spencer

Listing by Warren Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (607) 857-0949 License #10401234915 Listed on: 06/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68x227
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,322 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 070400-099-006-0004-005-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,600

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Attribution Contact: (607) 857-0949
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: Main Thoroughfare
  • Directions: From the corner of Walnut Street and W. Water Street, head East toward the center of Elmira and its the 3rd house on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Varies
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen, Pull Down Attic Stairs
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Acres: 0.3594
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Shake Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Fully Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, Driveway, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Elmira

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 070400-099-006-0004-005-000-0000
  • Lot Dimensions: 68X227
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15656.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5600.0
  • Tax Lot: 5

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Range of Values:

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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 $5,351 $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2023 $5,341 $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2022 $2,479 $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2021 $2,443 $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2020 $1,947 $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2019 $4,172 $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2018 $4,172 $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2017 $1,880 $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2016 $1,867 $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2015 -- $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
2014 -- $70,000 $9,400 $60,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $212,000 -3.6% $91 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $220,000 -4.3% $95 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $230,000 +79.7% $99 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Sold $128,000 +12.3% $55 / Sq Ft
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2020 07/27/20 For Sale $114,000 -- $49 / Sq Ft
Source: Elmira-Corning Regional Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $128,000 None Available
Deed $59,000 Peter H Baker
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $125,681 FHA
Previous Owner $14,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $101,460 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Elmira-Corning Regional Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1618923

APN: 070400-099-006-0004-005-000-0000