Step into the possibilities of this circa-1895 Victorian farmhouse with Italianate architectural influences, prominently situated in the heart of Cairo’s Main Street district. Rich with original character, this diamond in the rough offers the scale, architectural details, and location to create something truly special. Inside, original hardwood floors await restoration to their natural gleam, while the home’s generous rooms and period proportions provide an inviting canvas for a thoughtful cosmetic transformation. The property will require updating throughout, along with roof repair, offering an opportunity to blend historic character with a fresh, modern vision. Out back, discover one of the property’s most special features: a rare Village backyard overlooking the Shingle Kill Creek, creating an unexpected connection to nature right in the center of town. A detached two-car garage adds valuable storage, workshop, or parking space. And the location is hard to beat. Cairo continues to evolve as a destination for food, shopping, recreation, and community. From this property, enjoy convenient access to Red Star Café, Better Days Bookstore, Julia’s Local, the Town Park, and the growing collection of businesses and amenities throughout the hamlet. For the buyer who appreciates historic architecture and sees the potential in restoration, this is an opportunity to reimagine a distinctive 1895 home while preserving the character that makes it so compelling. The property has been winterized, mechanical systems are unknown, sold as-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$110Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Natasha Witka• Century 21 New West Properties
Step into the possibilities of this circa-1895 Victorian farmhouse with Italianate architectural influences, prominently situated in the heart of Cairo's Main Street district. Rich with original character, this diamond in the rough offers the scale, architectural details, and location to create something truly special. Inside, original hardwood floors await restoration to their natural gleam, while the home's generous rooms and period proportions provide an inviting canvas for a thoughtful cosmetic transformation. The property will require updating throughout, along with roof repair, offering an opportunity to blend historic character with a fresh, modern vision. Out back, discover one of the property's most special features: a rare Village backyard overlooking the Shingle Kill Creek, creating an unexpected connection to nature right in the center of town. A detached two-car garage adds valuable storage, workshop, or parking space. And the location is hard to beat. Cairo continues to evolve as a destination for food, shopping, recreation, and community. From this property, enjoy convenient access to Red Star Café, Better Days Bookstore, Julia's Local, the Town Park, and the growing collection of businesses and amenities throughout the hamlet. For the buyer who appreciates historic architecture and sees the potential in restoration, this is an opportunity to reimagine a distinctive 1895 home while preserving the character that makes it so compelling. The property has been winterized, mechanical systems are unknown, sold as-is.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1051545
Sep 16, 2026
Listed
$185,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 8, 1999
Sold
$61,000
$36/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 1993
Sold
$60,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,766 (+7.1%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2024
$2,584 (+194.0%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2023
$879 (−69.1%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2022
$2,842 (+1.4%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2021
$2,804 (+37.7%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2020
$2,036 (+2.3%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2019
$1,990 (+0.2%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2018
$1,987 (−16.3%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2017
$2,372 (+3.2%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2016
$2,299 (−31.1%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2015
$3,336 (+53.6%)
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
2014
$2,172
$10,900 + $56,600
$67,500
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,688
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,688
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Greene County
APN
192400A10100500060030000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cairo, NY • 12413
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 571 Main St
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