Last Sold Price
2 beds688 sqft$385/sqft
4897 Nichols Rd, Hector, NY 14818

Description

Very charming two bedroom cottage with inviting screened-in porch. Fantastic 97ft of lake frontage. Newer septic! Cottage includes dock and Shamel boat lift. Portable electric heat runs. So much potential ini this very homey cottage!Very charming two bedroom cottage with inviting screened-in porch. Fantastic 97ft of lake frontage. Newer septic! Cottage includes dock and Shamel boat lift. Portable electric heat runs. So much potential ini this very homey cottage!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/15/2008 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 4897 Nichols Road

Status
MLS #
EC214338
Days on Market
151
Taxes
$4,965 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
3.20 AC / 139,392 SF
Subdivision Comm Complex
NONE
Styles Of Residence
Cottage
On Waterfront
Yes
Parking Description
No Garage
Zoning Code
Residentia

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$245,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

Hector, NY

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Location

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Building Information for 4897 Nichols Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size3.20 AC / 139,392 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,761 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,347

Property Taxes

$414

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4897 Nichols Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School District: Watkins Glen
  • High School District: Watkins Glen
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Watkins Glen
  • Human YN: No
Parking
  • Garage YN: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Hector Township-710220
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,965.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 688.0
  • Num Of Acres: 3.2
  • Lot Size Area: 3.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 22.00-1-12
  • Road Frontage: Private Road
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Assessed Value: $190,000
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Fuses
  • Sewer Description: Septic Tank
  • Water Supply: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dock, See Remarks
  • Foundation Description: Pillar Post Pier, Slab
  • Other Structures: Sheds, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch
  • Roof Description: Shingle
  • Waterfront Name: Seneca (East)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Free Standing Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Floor Description: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Heating: Electric, None
  • Heating YN: No
  • Interior Features: Window Treatments
  • Sq Ft Total: 688.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Num Of Rooms: 4
  • Window Features: Drapes
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom5
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Other
Room 3
  • Room Type: Other
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom4
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 4897 Nichols Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1255887887

$265,000
Aug 15, 2008

Sold

WNYREIS #EC214338

$265,000
Aug 15, 2008

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #EC214338

$265,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1255887887

$265,000
08/15/2008

Sold

WNYREIS #EC214338

$265,000
08/15/2008

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #EC214338

$265,000

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

Public Records for 4897 Nichols Road

Taxable ValueLand$212,000Additions$162,000Total$374,000
Tax Record2025$3,746 ($312 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt688 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt688 SqFtStories1Lot Size142,006 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1920Zoning01 - NOT ZONECountySCHUYLERAPN442689 22.00-4-52

Schools near 4897 Nichols Road

This home is within Watkins Glen Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 4897 Nichols Road, Hector, NY 14818
$265,000
2
688
139,392
$238,000
2
768
108,900
3
2,039
34,412
3
1,490
17,860
2
2,212
134,165
3
1
1,659
18,731

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