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Address
1940 Valley Drive # 42, Syracuse, NY
Price
$ 475,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#S1709725
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyONONDAGA
- CitySyracuse
- AreaSyracuse City
- NeighborhoodWebster Mile Square
- Zip13207
- StyleFarmhouse,HistoricAntique
- Year Built1840
- Taxes$ 6056
- Price$ 475,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage4138
- Lot Size3.61 Acres
Data Source:
Central New York Information Services (CNYIS)
Property Description
A piece of Syracuse history, ready for its next chapter. Built in 1840, the Oliver Bostwick House at 1940-1942 Valley Dr is a remarkable cobblestone estate offering 4,188 square feet of living space on 3.61 acres overlooking Webster Pond. Constructed with locally sourced fieldstone and walls approximately two feet thick, this nearly 200-year-old home is a rare example of the craftsmanship & character of another era. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a half bath, two living rooms, 2 woodburning fireplaces, a dedicated office, first-floor laundry, full basement and two screened front porches. A separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath in-law house with its own utilities provides tremendous flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, home office or studio space. Outside is where this property becomes truly extraordinary. An approximately 100' x 40' barn with stone foundation offers incredible storage, workshop and hobby possibilities, with significant structural improvements and a newer roof (2106). A separate 20' x 20' smokehouse/outbuilding, previously used as part of the owners' maple syrup production, adds even more character and utility. The 3.61 acre setting includes open lawn, wooded areas, extensive fenced garden space and a backdrop of Forever Wild land, creating a setting that feels remarkably private while remaining within the City of Syracuse. Originally part of a much larger working farm, the property has evolved through generations, including ties to local Prohibition era bootlegging history. Today, it offers an opportunity rarely found: preserve an extraordinary historic residence, create a multigenerational estate, garden, make maple syrup/honey, utilize the massive barn, or simply enjoy acreage and nature overlooking Webster Pond. 1940-1942 Valley Drive is more than a home. It is nearly two centuries of Syracuse history with room for its next owner to write the next chapter. Will it be yours?!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed $475,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Heating | Gas,ForcedAir,MultipleHeatingUnits |
| Utilities | CableAvailable,ElectricityConnected,HighSpeedInternetAvailable,SewerConnected,WaterConnected |
| Possession | CloseOfEscrow |
| Roof | Asphalt,Architectural,Pitched,Shingle |
| Appliances | GasOven,GasRange,GasWaterHeater,Refrigerator |
| Garage Spaces | 0.0 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Open,Porch,Screened |
| Architectural Style | Farmhouse,HistoricAntique |
| Construction Materials | Frame,Other,Stone,SeeRemarks,CopperPlumbing,PexPlumbing |
| School District | Syracuse |
| Year Built | 1840 |
| Electric | CircuitBreakers |
| View | Water |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Township | Not Applicable |
| Levels | Two |
| Unit Number | 42 |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Waterfront Features | Pond |
| Community Features | TrailsPaths |
| County | Onondaga |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Energy Efficient | Hvac |
| Subdivision Name | Webster Mile Square |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Barns,Outbuilding,Other,Sheds,Storage |
| Total Rooms | 23 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Rt 175 to Valley Dr |
| City | Syracuse |
| Body of Water | Webster Pond |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Syracuse |
| MLS Area | Syracuse City-311500 |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 85551.0 |
| Year Built Details | Existing |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6056.0 |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/syr/S1709725 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | Syracuse |
| Elementary School District | Syracuse |
| Tax Assessed Value | 149000 |
| TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount | 0.0 |
| Tax Lot | 5 |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview-tour/syr/S1709725 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | CeilingFans,Den,EntranceFoyer,SeparateFormalLivingRoom,HomeOffice,CountryKitchen,LivingDiningRoom,Other,SeeRemarks,Storage,WalkInPantry,NaturalWoodwork,ConvertibleBedroom,InLawFloorplan,ProgrammableT |
|---|---|
| Basement | Full |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Other,Resilient,SeeRemarks,Varies,Vinyl |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | StormWindows,WoodFrames |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | MainLevel |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 2 |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | GravelDriveway,Porch,PrivateYard,SeeRemarks |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Electricity,NoGarage,Storage,WorkshopInGarage,Driveway,Other |
| Lot Features | Other,NearPublicTransit,Rectangular,RectangularLot,ResidentialLot,SeeRemarks |
| Water Source | Connected,Public |
| Lot Size Area | 3.61 |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
| Building Area Total | 4138.0 |
| Lot Dimensions | 285X300 |
| Lot Size Acres | 3.61 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Road Frontage Type | CityStreet |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 13207
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