You've passed it for years on your way to Zoar Valley, now is your first chance to own it in close to 40 years! The Ross Farm circa late 1800's, this is the farm house on 10 acres surrounded by over 2,000 acres of Multiple Use Area Zoar Valley. The house needs some tlc but the 10 wooded acres with 2 outbuildings & the pond out back all on the edge of one of the most spectacular places in WNY assure you that this is a special part of the world. Huge old maple & walnut trees shade the remains of a stone wall from the 1800's in your front yard! Owner may hold paper with a substantial downpayment.
Vacant landProperty Type
1890Year Built
10.69 acresLot Size
$21,012Price/Acres
2 car garageParking
Listing by Harry Weissman• ERA Team VP Real Estate
•716-699-4800 (broker)
•sales@ellicottville.com (broker)
Bought with Kathleen Mason• HUNT Real Estate ERA
•716-652-1234 (broker)
•susan.ballard@huntrealestate.com (broker)
Source:WNYREIS #B394205
Redfin Estimate
$224,619
$95K since sold in August 2019$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 40.7% higher than the average sale price ($160K) of 6 comparable homes.
You've passed it for years on your way to Zoar Valley, now is your first chance to own it in close to 40 years! The Ross Farm circa late 1800's, this is the farm house on 10 acres surrounded by over 2,000 acres of Multiple Use Area Zoar Valley. The house needs some tlc but the 10 wooded acres with 2 outbuildings & the pond out back all on the edge of one of the most spectacular places in WNY assure you that this is a special part of the world. Huge old maple & walnut trees shade the remains of a stone wall from the 1800's in your front yard! Owner may hold paper with a substantial downpayment.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,276 (−1.5%)
$35,700 + $156,200
$191,900
2024
$4,340 (+25.5%)
$35,700 + $156,200
$191,900
2023
$3,460 (−1.9%)
$24,900 + $115,700
$140,600
2022
$3,526 (+0.3%)
$23,300 + $102,200
$125,500
2021
$3,517 (−1.6%)
$22,200 + $91,900
$114,100
2020
$3,573 (+13.9%)
$22,200 + $91,900
$114,100
2019
$3,136 (−2.1%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2018
$3,203 (−4.8%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2017
$3,365 (−2.6%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2016
$3,455 (−2.3%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2015
$3,535 (−0.3%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2014
$3,546
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
Tax history for 9912 Forty Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,276 (−1.5%)
$35,700 + $156,200
$191,900
2024
$4,340 (+25.5%)
$35,700 + $156,200
$191,900
2023
$3,460 (−1.9%)
$24,900 + $115,700
$140,600
2022
$3,526 (+0.3%)
$23,300 + $102,200
$125,500
2021
$3,517 (−1.6%)
$22,200 + $91,900
$114,100
2020
$3,573 (+13.9%)
$22,200 + $91,900
$114,100
2019
$3,136 (−2.1%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2018
$3,203 (−4.8%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2017
$3,365 (−2.6%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2016
$3,455 (−2.3%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2015
$3,535 (−0.3%)
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
2014
$3,546
$18,700 + $68,800
$87,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,504
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 896
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 40 05 08
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 465,656
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: OTTO
Acres: 10.69
Zoning Code: 01
State Use Description: RURAL RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,504
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10.69 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Cattaraugus County
APN: 046800A01700300020030000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cattaraugus Little Valley Primary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 6.5mi
3/10
Cattaraugus Little Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
3/10
Cattaraugus Little Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cattaraugus, NY • 14719
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 2.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$214,000 – $259,000
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