Open House Sat, Oct 3rd 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Golf Course
Address
8 Melvin Avenue, Cortland, NY
Price
$ 254,900
Property Attributes
  • MLS#S1717723
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyCORTLAND
  • CityCortland
  • AreaCortland
  • NeighborhoodFloyd J Bentley
  • Zip13045
  • StyleCapeCod
  • Year Built1938
  • Taxes$ 9045
  • Price$ 254,900
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1974
  • Lot Size0.128 Acres
Data Source:
Central New York Information Services (CNYIS)
Property 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.

Price History
9/27/2026 Listed $254,900

General Features

Sewer Connected
Heating Gas
Cooling CentralAir
Utilities CableAvailable,HighSpeedInternetAvailable,SewerConnected,WaterConnected
Possession CloseOfEscrow
Roof Asphalt,Shingle
Appliances Dishwasher,GasCooktop,GasOven,GasRange,GasWaterHeater,Microwave,Refrigerator
Garage Spaces 1.0
Patio/Porch Features Deck,Open,Porch
Architectural Style CapeCod
Construction Materials VinylSiding
School District Cortland
Year Built 1938
Electric CircuitBreakers
Township Not Applicable
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
Accessibility LowThresholdShower
County Cortland
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name Floyd J Bentley
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 10
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Groton Ave to Melvin
City Cortland
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Cortland
MLS Area Cortland-110200
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 5577.0
Year Built Details Existing
Tax Annual Amount 9045.0
Property Condition Resale
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/syr/S1717723
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Cortland
Elementary School District Cortland
Tax Assessed Value 240000
TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount 0.0
Tax Lot 22
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview-tour/syr/S1717723

Interior Features

Interior Amenities CedarClosets,CeilingFans,Den,SeparateFormalDiningRoom,EntranceFoyer,SeparateFormalLivingRoom,Library,Pantry,QuartzCounters,SlidingGlassDoors,Storage,NaturalWoodwork,WindowTreatments
Basement CrawlSpace
Flooring Carpet,Hardwood,Varies
Total Fireplaces 1
Total Stories 1
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Window Features Drapes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Laundry Features MainLevel
Total Bedrooms 3
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities BlacktopDriveway,Deck,Fence
Fencing Partial
Parking Features Detached,Electricity,Garage,GarageDoorOpener
Lot Features CulDeSac,FloodZone,Rectangular,RectangularLot,ResidentialLot
Water Source Connected,Public
Lot Size Area 0.128
Foundation Details Other,SeeRemarks
Building Area Total 1974.0
Lot Dimensions 60X92
Lot Size Acres 0.128
Waterfront Y/N No
Door Features SlidingDoors
Road Frontage Type CityStreet

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 13045

Price
AVG $350K
$250K
Taxes
AVG $7,484
$9,045
Year Built
AVG 1940
1938

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