4555 Highway 79

Hector, NY 14818

$185,000
Price
3
Beds
1,860 Sq. Ft.
$99 / Sq. Ft.
1,860
Sq. Ft.
$99
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Farmhouse in need of some TLC on over 1-1/2 acres Only five miles to the Village of Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake. Easy commute to Ithaca. Plenty of living space with three bedrooms and full bath on the second floor. A closed in porch as well as an attached carport and a 36 x 24 detached garage/ workshop. Huge private yard is like living in a park. Two tier deck overlooking the back yard, second tier is private from the main bedroom. Two driveways for plenty of parking. Property is now rented, please...Farmhouse in need of some TLC on over 1-1/2 acres Only five miles to the Village of Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake. Easy commute to Ithaca. Plenty of living space with three bedrooms and full bath on the second floor. A closed in porch as well as an attached carport and a 36 x 24 detached garage/ workshop. Huge private yard is like living in a park. Two tier deck overlooking the back yard, second tier is private from the main bedroom. Two driveways for plenty of parking. Property is now rented, please allow 24 to 48 hours' notice for all showing requests.
  1. Listed by John Franzese • Franzese Real Estate
    P: (607)-210-6100 C: (607)-481-1272 realsalesjgf@gmail.com

Property Details for 4555 Highway 79

Subdivision Comm Complex
NONE
Styles Of Residence
Farmhouse
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
Attached, Carport, Garage, Workshop In Garage
Zoning Code
Res1
LISTING UPDATED: 11/08/2025 09:22 AM

Property Details for 4555 Highway 79

StatusActive
MLS #EC276506
Days on Market509
Taxes$3,850 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1890
Lot Size1.52 AC / 66,211 SF
CountySchuyler County

Location

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Building Information for 4555 Highway 79

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size1.52 AC / 66,211 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,222 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$902

Property Taxes

$321

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4555 Highway 79

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School District: Watkins Glen
  • High School District: Watkins Glen
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Watkins Glen
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: 3.00
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Hector-442689
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,850.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1860.0
  • Num Of Acres: 1.52
  • Lot Size Area: 1.52
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 45.15-1-8
  • Road Frontage: Main Thoroughfare
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Assessed Value: $187,300
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer Description: Septic Tank
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available
  • Water Supply: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Roof Description: Metal, Shingle
  • Waterfront Name: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Floor Description: Carpet, Laminate, Varies, Vinyl
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen
  • Sq Ft Total: 1860.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 0
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
Room 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Other
Room 4
  • Room Type: Other
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom4
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0

Property History for 4555 Highway 79

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2025

Price Change

WNYREIS #EC276506

$199,000—
Nov 22, 2024

Price Change

WNYREIS #EC276506

$219,900—
Sep 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #EC276506

$229,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2025

Price Change

WNYREIS #EC276506

$199,000
11/22/2024

Price Change

WNYREIS #EC276506

$219,900
09/17/2024

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #EC276506

$229,900

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Public Records for 4555 Highway 79

Taxable ValueLand$33,000Additions$115,000Total$148,000
Tax Record2024$3,070 ($256 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,860 SqFtStories2Lot Size66,211 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Zoning01 - NOT ZONECountySCHUYLERAPN442689 45.15-1-8

Schools near 4555 Highway 79

This home is within Watkins Glen Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Watkins Glen Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Watkins Glen Central High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Watkins Glen Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Watkins Glen Central High School
Public7 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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More information about 4555 Highway 79, Hector, NY 14818

4555 Highway 79 is a single family home for sale in Hector, NY 14818. This property was listed for sale on September 17, 2024 by Franzese Real Estate, it's currently listed at $185,000. This listing's school district is Watkins Glen Central School District. Nearby schools include Watkins Glen Elementary School and Watkins Glen Central High School. 4555 Highway 79 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,860 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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