About This Home

This 7-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 32 Elm Street in Potsdam, NY is listed for $249,000 ($64 per sqft). Built in 1900, the home offers 3,864 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1900
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
3 full
1900
Listing Description

Prominently positioned at 32 Elm Street in the heart of Potsdam, this substantial property offers an unusual combination of architectural character, income potential and flexibility. Equally suited to residential or professional use, the main house offers approximately 2,864 square feet, with generous rooms, high ceilings, original moldings and doors, two staircases and a covered porch.

Previously used as a student rental and now vacant, the first floor includes two adjoining living rooms, a kitchen, laundry and half bath, with four to five bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. The layout works well as a primary residence while also offering the space and configuration for offices, professional services or a live/work arrangement.

An attached rear apartment provides the added benefit of existing rental income. Approximately 1,000 square feet, the apartment is currently rented and has its own private entrance with no interior access to the main house. Completely renovated to the studs in 1995, it features in-floor heat, updated plumbing and electrical, a full bath on the first floor and two bedrooms upstairs.

Beyond the apartment renovation, improvements to the property include a high-efficiency natural gas furnace, updated electrical with added circuitry, replacement windows and a fire suppression system. The location further supports commercial possibilities with 217 feet of combined frontage along Elm Street/NY-11B, Lawrence Avenue/US-11 and Leroy St

reet, the prominent corner setting offers excellent visibility and convenient access, along with a wraparound paved drive and ample off-street parking. Whether envisioned as a residence with rental income, an investment property, business location or a combination of uses, 32 Elm Street offers uncommon flexibility in a central Potsdam location.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,332/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$180
Interest$1,079
Insurance$73

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

32 Elm Street

Potsdam, NY 13676

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Sprinkler System

Exterior Features

Covered porchOutdoor lightsPorch

Property Details

Flooring

VinylTileCarpet

Construction

Vinyl siding Wood siding

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

Driveway

Questions & Answers

This 7-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 32 Elm Street is listed at $249,000 ($64/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,332 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1900, 2 stories. Interior Features: Sprinkler System. Exterior Features: Covered porch, Outdoor lights, Porch.

This property is listed by Lisa O'Brien.

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Lisa O'Brien

Agent at O'Brien Properties, LLC

Listed by O'Brien Properties, LLC · Broker phone: 3152445746 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 52362· Source: St. Lawrence Board of Realtors· 250 days on PropertySimple

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32 Elm Street, Potsdam, NY 13676

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