About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 8 Melvin Avenue in Cortland, NY is listed for $254,900 ($129 per sqft). Built in 1938, the home offers 1,974 sqft of living space on a 0.13 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1938
  • 0.13 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
2 full
1-car garage
1938

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Charm and modern elegance describe this fantastic 1,974 sq ft Cape Cod style home. Located on a tree-lined, quiet cul de sac in the City of Cortland featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and central air. You'll appreciate the updates that have been made.

The bright, updated kitchen includes Quartz countertops and gorgeous tile backsplash, coffee bar/pantry. Stunning hardwood floors throughout lead you to the library to enjoy your favorite book in front of the cozy, gas fireplace. Or, after a long day, relax in the comfortable TV room.

The bathroom downstairs has been upgraded from a half to a full bath with walk-in shower and natural wood staircase takes you to the three bedrooms and upstairs full bathroom with tub. The primary bedroom has an entire wall dedicated to a cedar closet and there's ample storage space within the eaves.

Bedroom built-ins have been refinished and shelving added. Sliding glass doors off the TV room open to the quiet, back deck where there's room to gather around your fire pit. A footbridge at the end of the street allows you to take in nature from the Cortland Water Works.

The detached garage has been resided, a decorative window added and has an automatic door opener. Located between Syracuse and Ithaca and an easy commute to SUNY Cortland, Cornell University and several area golf clubs. Easy access to I-81 to Binghamton and Syracuse. Short distance to shopping and downtown Cortland.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,363/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$184
Interest$1,105
Insurance$74

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

8 Melvin Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045

Floyd J Bentley

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

CedarClosetsCeilingFansDenSeparateFormalDiningRoomEntranceFoyerSeparateFormalLivingRoomLibraryPantryQuartzCountersSlidingGlassDoorsStorageNaturalWoodworkWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

BlacktopDrivewayDeckFence

Property Details

Flooring

VariesHardwoodCarpet

Construction

VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

DeckPorch

Parking

GarageOpen

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherGasCooktopGasOvenGasRangeGasWaterHeaterMicrowaveRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 8 Melvin Avenue is listed at $254,900 ($129/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,363 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1938, 0.13 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: CedarClosets, CeilingFans, Den. Exterior Features: BlacktopDriveway, Deck, Fence.

This property is listed by Tracy Koenig.

TK

Tracy Koenig

License 10401247553

Agent at Yaman Real Estate

Listed by Yaman Real Estate · Broker phone: (607) 753-9644 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# S1717723· Source: New York State Alliance of MLSs, LLC· 34 days on PropertySimple

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8 Melvin Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045

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