Welcome to this gorgeous contemporary style home, nestled serenely amongst the hills of Homer on just over 2 acres. Located minutes from town, yet offering loads of privacy, this 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home is truly one of a kind. Custom built, with features including an open floor plan and floor to ceiling south facing windows with a passive solar design. Second floor features a nice den (could be a third bedroom if walls were to be added), 2 bedrooms and a beautiful full bath. Detached 2 car garage with a terrific second floor heated with a wood stove. Act fast before this home is sold!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
2.2 acresLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by James Yaman• Yaman Real Estate
•607-753-9644 (broker)
•yaman@yaman.com (broker)
Bought with James Yaman• Yaman Real Estate
•607-753-9644 (broker)
•yaman@yaman.com (broker)
Source:CNYIS #S342046
Redfin Estimate
$311,110
$151K since sold in April 2016$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 57.1% higher than the average sale price ($198K) of 5 comparable homes.
Welcome to this gorgeous contemporary style home, nestled serenely amongst the hills of Homer on just over 2 acres. Located minutes from town, yet offering loads of privacy, this 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home is truly one of a kind. Custom built, with features including an open floor plan and floor to ceiling south facing windows with a passive solar design. Second floor features a nice den (could be a third bedroom if walls were to be added), 2 bedrooms and a beautiful full bath. Detached 2 car garage with a terrific second floor heated with a wood stove. Act fast before this home is sold!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,622
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2025
$5,622 (+5.8%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2024
$5,314 (−3.6%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2023
$5,511 (+4.0%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2022
$5,298 (−0.5%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2021
$5,325 (+1.1%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2020
$5,265 (+0.1%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2019
$5,260 (+121.3%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2018
$2,376 (−53.7%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2017
$5,134 (−0.6%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2016
$5,164 (+12.4%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2015
$4,596 (−34.1%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2014
$6,977
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
Tax history for 5139 Searls Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,622
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2025
$5,622 (+5.8%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2024
$5,314 (−3.6%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2023
$5,511 (+4.0%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2022
$5,298 (−0.5%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2021
$5,325 (+1.1%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2020
$5,265 (+0.1%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2019
$5,260 (+121.3%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2018
$2,376 (−53.7%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2017
$5,134 (−0.6%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2016
$5,164 (+12.4%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2015
$4,596 (−34.1%)
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
2014
$6,977
$21,300 + $118,600
$139,900
*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: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: STEVEN V DOUGLASS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,314
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 786
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: DOUGLASS STEVEN V
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 768
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 95,832
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 4
Municipality Name: HOMER
Acres: 2.2
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,314
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Cortland County
APN: 113089A06700000040012000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Homer Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Homer Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
Homer Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
Cortland, NY • 13045
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$296,000 – $358,000
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