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1648 W Water Street

Elmira, NY 14905
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Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

SqFt3,360

Sqft

Acres0.63

Acre(Lot)

Step back in time and discover the incredible history of this one-of-a-kind farmhouse, lovingly passed down through five generations of the same family. Originally the centerpiece of a 62-acre tobacco farm, this circa 1829 home is filled with timeless character and endless possibilities for its next chapter. Offering over 3,300 square feet, the home features 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, grand front staircase and rear staircase, a private library/den, first-floor family room or 7th bedroom, convenient first-floor laundry, pocket doors, expansive eat-in kitchen with over 40 cabinets & 14 drawers, and a decorative wood-burning fireplace (not used in recent years). Outside, you'll find an original smokehouse, vinyl siding, a 2.5-car garage, and a large chain-link fenced yard. Have a seat on the co vered wrap-around front porch and imagine the stories these walls could tell.This historic treasure is ready for someone with vision to restore it to its former glory. Priced below assessed value, with updates needed in mind, it presents a rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of local history while building equity. If you've been searching for a home with unmatched character, generous living space, rich heritage, and room to make it your own, this is the one. The sellers have dedicated months of hard work preparing this home for sale. Having done all they can, the property is being sold as is.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $179,900

AD Id : 88267847

MLS Id : R1699311

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 0.63 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,360

Year Built : 1827

Garage : 2

County : Chemung

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 6

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 11 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partial
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Varies
  • Interior Features

    Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1827 Building Area Total: 3360 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 156X176 Main Square Feet: 0.63 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.63 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $179900 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 073089-098-010-0003-007-000-0000 Annual Tax: $7342

  • Parking Information

    Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Utility Information

    Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Location Information

    Direction: From Elmira, West on Church Street to the point of Church & Water. Turn left on Water from the point. Home on left. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/26/2026 @ 15:07

MLS: R1699311 LISTED BY: Sue Larson, Howard Hanna Elmira 607-733-2700 SOURCE: Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS)

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