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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,840 sqft$160/sqft
2985 Benson Rd, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.31 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$160/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Vintage Brick Home with Beautiful gardens & setting Close to Village & Lake invites you to relax & enjoy this 4 bedrooms, 3 baths w/ tall ceilings and beautiful woodwork meticulously maintained. You will love entertaining on the Porches, cooking in the updated kitchen overlooking the country side ,warming around the family room wood burning fireplace, the original Plank flooring, Crystal Chandeliers & large dinning room and double parlors to enjoy with family & friends. Many updates include New efficient...Vintage Brick Home with Beautiful gardens & setting Close to Village & Lake invites you to relax & enjoy this 4 bedrooms, 3 baths w/ tall ceilings and beautiful woodwork meticulously maintained. You will love entertaining on the Porches, cooking in the updated kitchen overlooking the country side ,warming around the family room wood burning fireplace, the original Plank flooring, Crystal Chandeliers & large dinning room and double parlors to enjoy with family & friends. Many updates include New efficient propane boiler with Wi -Fi , updated insulation, wood trim & Stucco siding on back of house , Pet fence, & the antique mirror Valued at $2100 that stays with the house. Please note there is a small airport for commuting to New York, New Jersey etc. across the street. A real Treasure.
  • Listed by: Linda Roche 315.685.0111 lindaroche@howardhanna.com • Howard Hanna Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/24/2020 12:00 AM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: S1246505

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$977,500

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

Skaneateles, NY

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3,104
Square Feet
2.08
Acres
$1,050,000 | 3 West Austin Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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Square Feet
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$1,850,000 | 149 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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Square Feet
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$575,000 | 16 Onondaga Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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Square Feet
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$1,575,000 | 49 Academy Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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Square Feet
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$675,000 | 193 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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Sold 11/18/24

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Square Feet
0.17
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$789,000 | 1390 Foxfield Drive, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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Square Feet
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Acres
$760,000 | 3785 Highland Avenue, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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Square Feet
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Property Information for 2985 Benson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,982 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Styles Of Residence: Historic Antique, Two Story
  • On Waterfront: No
  • Parking Description: Detached, Garage, Workshop In Garage, Paver Block
  • Nearest Cross Street: W Lake Rd
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 1.31 AC / 57,064 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School Name: Waterman Elementary
  • Elementary School District: Skaneateles
  • High School Name: Skaneateles High
  • High School District: Skaneateles
  • Middle School Name: Skaneateles Middle
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Skaneateles
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: 2.00
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Skaneateles-315089
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,982.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3840.0
  • Land Features: Agricultural, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 1.31
  • Lot Size Area: 1.31
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 57064.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 315089-051-000-0001-008-000-0000
  • Lot Number: 8
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $560,000
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • ENERGYSTAR: Hvac
  • Sewer Description: Septic Tank
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Supply: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Balcony, Deck, Patio, Propane Tank Leased
  • Fencing: Pet Fence
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Open, Patio, Porch
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Flat, Membrane, Pitched, Rubber
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • HVAC Type: Window Units
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 2
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Floor Description: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
  • Heating: Propane
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Cedar Closets, Den, Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Great Room, Home Office, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Natural Woodwork, Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Sq Ft Total: 3840.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 0
  • Num Of Rooms: 15
  • Window Features: Skylights
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2

Property History for 2985 Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2020

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #S1246505

$616,000
Jul 24, 2020

Sold

Central New York Information Services #S1246505

$616,000
Jul 24, 2020

Sold

WNYREIS #S1246505

$616,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2020

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #S1246505

$616,000
07/24/2020

Sold

Central New York Information Services #S1246505

$616,000
07/24/2020

Sold

WNYREIS #S1246505

$616,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2985 Benson Road

Taxable ValueLand$103,400Additions$836,600Total$940,000
Tax Record2024$12,017 ($1,001 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,064 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,064 SqFtStories2Lot Size57,064 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1985ZoningRFCountyONONDAGAAPN315089 051.-01-08.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2985 Benson Road

This home is within Skaneateles Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Waterman Elementary School
PublicK to 2

State Street Intermediate School
Public3 to 5

Skaneateles Middle School
Public6 to 8

Skaneateles Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2985 Benson Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152
$616,000
4
3,840
57,064
3
2
1,632
251,341
$30,000
910
87,120
5
7
6,274
320,602
3
3
2,989
694,782
4
2,172
318,859

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