Coming to the market for the first time in a generation, this four bedroom two bath home is nestled on a secluded lot of approximately nine acres. The home features a formal living room with a wood stove, an enclosed front porch, a large side porch, full basement with a newer high-efficiency furnace, first floor bedroom, and lots of room for your toys! Relax and live in paradise, yet be close to city conveniences and the I-81 corridor. Being sold to settle and estate and conveys as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
163.8 acresLot Size
$126Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Kristopher Buchan• Tompkins Cortland Real Estate
Coming to the market for the first time in a generation, this four bedroom two bath home is nestled on a secluded lot of approximately nine acres. The home features a formal living room with a wood stove, an enclosed front porch, a large side porch, full basement with a newer high-efficiency furnace, first floor bedroom, and lots of room for your toys! Relax and live in paradise, yet be close to city conveniences and the I-81 corridor. Being sold to settle an estate and conveys as is.
CNYIS #S1340911
Sep 23, 2021
Sold
$197,000
$98/sq ft
Jun 6, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2021
Listed
$195,000
$97/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB404552
Sep 23, 2021
Sold
$197,000
$98/sq ft
Jun 1, 2021
Listed
$195,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,630
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
2025
$6,630 (+5.8%)
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
2024
$6,268 (−3.6%)
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
2023
$6,500 (+115.8%)
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
2022
$3,012
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
Tax history for 5231 Foster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,630
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
2025
$6,630 (+5.8%)
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
2024
$6,268 (−3.6%)
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
2023
$6,500 (+115.8%)
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
2022
$3,012
$27,400 + $137,600
$165,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.62 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,016
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cortland County
APN
113089A05500000010262000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Room Types: Bedroom, Laundry, Living Room, Screened Porch
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Laundry Information
Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway, Pool
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch, Screened
Other Structures: Pool House, Shed(s), Storage
Pool and Spa Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 9
Lot Size Acres: 9
Lot Size Dimensions: 625X625
Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Secluded
Road Frontage Type: Main Thoroughfare
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $251,400
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $9,451
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,016
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 8.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Cortland County
APN: 113089A05500000010262000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Homer Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
Homer Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
Homer Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $292,000
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