498 Main St Sterling, NY 13156
Sterling AreaEstimated payment $3,940/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- 1.17 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Sauna
- Colonial Architecture
- 4-minute walk to Phillips Park
About This Home
WELCOME! YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE THE MOMENT YOU ARRIVE BY THE LOVELY SETTING; YOU WILL ALSO APPRECIATE HOW WELL THIS HOME HAS BEEN CARED FOR BY THE OWNERS...THEY HAVE TRULY TAKEN PRIDE IN EVERY DETAIL. FROM THE WRAP AROUND FRONT PORCH YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VIEW.... WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT WITH GUESTS. AS YOU ENTER THE HOME, YOU WILL BE GREETED BY A SPACIOUS FOYER...CONTINUE ON INTO THE PARLOR THAT IS SIMPLY BREATHTAKING WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS WITH CUSTOM INLAY AND A COZY WOODSTOVE FOR THOSE CHILLY NIGHTS. THE HEART OF THE HOME, THE KITCHEN, OFFERS KRAFTMAID SHAKER-STYLE CABINETRY, NEWER APPLIANCES, A BREAKFAST BAR AND GRANITE COUNTERS. JUST AROUND THE CORNER IS AN EXCELLENT PANTRY AND A CLEANING CLOSET ALONG WITH A TWO-PERSON SAUNA AND A HALF BATH FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE. ALSO ON THIS LEVEL IS A HOME OFFICE AND AN AREA TO CONVERSE WITH CLIENTS SHOULD YOU HAVE A HOME BUSINESS, SPA SERVICES OR ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS. THERE ARE TWO STAIRCASES THAT LEAD TO THE SECOND LEVEL - ONE LEADING TO THE STEP DOWN MAIN BEDROOM SUITE, COMPLETE WITH A SITTING AREA THAT DOUBLES AS A 2ND LIVING ROOM, PLENTY OF CLOSET SPACE AND A VAULTED BEAM CEILING. THE BATHROOMS HAVE BEEN FULLY UPDATED WITH ONE ADORNED IN MARBLE AND THE OTHER WITH TASTEFUL CHERRY CABINETRY. ALSO ON THIS LEVEL ARE THREE ADDITIONAL SPACIOUS BEDROOMS ALONG WITH A 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE. THE MECHANICALS OF THE HOME HAVE BEEN UPDATED AND INCLUDE 4 MINI-SPLIT UNITS FOR CONTROLLED ZONED COOLING AND AN UPDATED HIGH EFFICIENCY BOILER. ALSO, THE OWNER HAS ADDED SOLAR PANELS TO ASSURE AFFORDABILITY IN THE FUTURE! STEP OUTSIDE AND YOU WILL APPRECIATE THE LANDSCAPING THAT SURROUNDS, THE PAVED PARKING AND THE MAINTENANCE FREE VINYL SIDING. HAVE NEED FOR A STUDIO OR AN IN-LAW APARTMENT?? THE 24X32 GARAGE HAS A FULL FINISHED 2ND STORY, (PREVIOUSLY USED AS A YOGA STUDIO), HARDWOOD FLOORS AND IS HEATED AND COOLED. THE HOME IS ALSO ZONED RESIDENTIAL WITH COMMERCIAL USE SHOULD YOU HAVE A HOME BUSINESS! A WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR AND AN UPDATED ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLED ROOF COMPLETE THIS AMAZING FIND!
Listing Agent
Listing by Hunt Real Estate ERA License #40BE0846273 Listed on: 06/01/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,224
Year Built
- Built in 1880
Lot Details
- 1.17 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 246x208
- Corner Lot
- Rectangular Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Blown-In Insulation
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,200 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Woodwork
- Vaulted Ceiling
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Sauna
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Marble
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Studio bedroom
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Walk-Up Access
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Heating System
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School
- Red Creek Middle School
- Red Creek High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Propane Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Cottage Farm Prop Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 055601-011-008-0002-001-000-0000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,445 | $399,900 | $39,500 | $360,400 |
| 2024 | $6,104 | $230,000 | $28,500 | $201,500 |
| 2023 | $6,406 | $230,000 | $28,500 | $201,500 |
| 2022 | $3,821 | $225,000 | $28,500 | $196,500 |
| 2021 | $6,101 | $225,000 | $28,500 | $196,500 |
| 2020 | $5,818 | $225,000 | $28,500 | $196,500 |
| 2019 | $673 | $225,000 | $28,500 | $196,500 |
| 2018 | $5,747 | $225,000 | $28,500 | $196,500 |
| 2017 | $2,976 | $225,000 | $28,500 | $196,500 |
| 2016 | $5,544 | $225,000 | $28,500 | $196,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $145,700 | $20,700 | $125,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $145,700 | $20,700 | $125,000 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 07/13/26 | Price Changed | $599,000 | -4.2% | $187 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2026 06/01/26 | For Sale | $625,000 | -- | $195 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $127,500 | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $287,277 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $102,000 | Commercial |
Source: Central New York Information Services
MLS Number: S1685368
APN: 055601-011-008-0002-001-000-0000
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