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1940 Valley Drive #42

Syracuse, NY 13207
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Bed 6

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Bath 4

Bath

SqFt4,138

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Acres3.61

Acres(Lot)

A piece of Syracuse history, ready for its next chapter. Built in 1840, the Oliver Bostwick House at 1940-1942 Valley Dr is a remarkable cobblestone estate offering 4,188 square feet of living space on 3.61 acres overlooking Webster Pond. Constructed with locally sourced fieldstone and walls approximately two feet thick, this nearly 200-year-old home is a rare example of the craftsmanship & character of another era. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a half bath, two living rooms, 2 woodburning fireplaces, a dedicated office, first-floor laundry, full basement and two screened front porches. A separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath in-law house with its own utilities provides tremendous flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, home office or studio space. Outside is whe re this property becomes truly extraordinary. An approximately 100' x 40' barn with stone foundation offers incredible storage, workshop and hobby possibilities, with significant structural improvements and a newer roof (2106). A separate 20' x 20' smokehouse/outbuilding, previously used as part of the owners' maple syrup production, adds even more character and utility. The 3.61 acre setting includes open lawn, wooded areas, extensive fenced garden space and a backdrop of Forever Wild land, creating a setting that feels remarkably private while remaining within the City of Syracuse. Originally part of a much larger working farm, the property has evolved through generations, including ties to local Prohibition era bootlegging history. Today, it offers an opportunity rarely found: preserve an extraordinary historic residence, create a multigenerational estate, garden, make maple syrup/honey, utilize the massive barn, or simply enjoy acreage and nature overlooking Webster Pond. 1940-1942 Valley Drive is more than a home. It is nearly two centuries of Syracuse history with room for its next owner to write the next chapter. Will it be yours?!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $475,000

AD Id : 91121986

MLS Id : S1709725

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 3.61 Acres

Living Area Size : 4,138

Tax Amount : 6056.00

Year Built : 1840

County : Onondaga

Subdivision: Kings Heights

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 6

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 23 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full
  • Flooring Information

    Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Varies, Vinyl
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Other, See Remarks, Storage, Natural Woodwork, In-Law Floorplan Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator Laundry Features: Main Level Window Features: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1840 Building Area Total: 4138 Construction Materials: Frame, Other, Stone, See Remarks Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened Private Pool: No Water front Features: Pond View: Water
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Private Yard

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 285X300 Main Square Feet: 3.61 Acres Lot Size Acres: 3.61 Lot Size Square Feet: 85551 Lot Description: Other, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, See Remarks

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Webster Mile Square Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 186

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $475000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 311500-065-001-0001-005-000-0000 Tax Lot: 5 Annual Tax: $6056

  • Parking Information

    No Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Driveway, Other

  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Location Information

    Direction: Rt 175 to Valley Dr WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/13/2026 @ 13:01

MLS: S1709725 LISTED BY: Brian Murphy, Acropolis Realty Group LLC 315-396-0493 SOURCE: Central New York Information Services

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