$325,000
$50K PRICE DROP

56 Howland Rd Spencer, NY 14883

Estimated payment $2,224/month

Total Views 10,446
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,328 Sq Ft
$140 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

Nestled on over two serene acres, this rustic yet refined home offers a perfect blend of charm, comfort, and modern convenience. Thoughtfully updated throughout, it retains its inviting character with features like a cozy wood-burning fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors.

The heart of the home is a beautifully renovated kitchen and baths, while flexible living spaces abound. Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, while the main level offers a fifth bedroom—currently serving as a TV room—making single-level living a breeze.

The fully finished lower level expands your options with a walk-out guest suite, complete with its own kitchenette—ideal for hosting guests or accommodating multi-generational living.

Step outside into a natural wonderland. Mature trees, lush gardens, and a tranquil pond create a magical outdoor setting. Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch, entertaining friends, or simply soaking in the quiet beauty of the countryside, this home offers a truly special escape from the everyday.

Listing Agent

Hallie Magden

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc Brokerage Phone: 607-227-2139 License #30MA0946188 Listed on: 04/25/2025

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,324

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 2.63 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 333x375
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Rural Setting
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,328 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School
  • Spencer-Van Etten Middle School
  • Spencer-Van Etten High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Section 29 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 502200-029-000-0001-004-021-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,324

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.63
  • Lot Size: 333X375
  • Subdivision Name: Section 29
  • Directions: Route 96B south, right onto S Danby Road, left onto Howland Road.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Attribution Contact: 607-227-2139
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies
  • Interior Amenities: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Separate/Formal Living Room, Guest Accommodations, Natural Woodwork, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Living Area: 2328.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Bedroom, Guest Quarters, Laundry, Living Room
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Rural Lot
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gravel Driveway, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Heating: Electric, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Spencer-Van Etten Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Spencer-Van Etten
  • High School: Spencer-Van Etten High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Spencer-Van Etten Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 114563.0
  • Parcel #: 502200-029-000-0001-004-021-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5324.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $5,315 $220,000 $17,000 $203,000
2023 $5,031 $194,000 $17,000 $177,000
2022 $5,136 $185,000 $17,000 $168,000
2021 $4,972 $170,000 $17,000 $153,000
2020 $4,955 $170,000 $17,000 $153,000
2019 $3,906 $170,000 $17,000 $153,000
2018 $5,110 $170,000 $17,000 $153,000
2017 $4,157 $170,000 $17,000 $153,000
2016 $3,965 $170,000 $17,000 $153,000
2015 -- $170,000 $17,000 $153,000
2014 -- $170,000 $11,600 $158,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $325,000 -7.1% $140 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $350,000 -6.7% $150 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $375,000 +200.0% $161 / Sq Ft
11/20/2019 11/20/19 Sold $125,000 +25.0% $54 / Sq Ft
10/21/2019 10/21/19 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2019 08/29/19 For Sale $100,000 -- $43 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Foreclosure Deed $174,421 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $118,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $285,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1601912

APN: 502200-029-000-0001-004-021-0000