Vintage Brick Home with Beautiful gardens & setting Close to Village & Lake invites you to relax & enjoy this 4 bedrooms, 3 baths w/ tall ceilings and beautiful woodwork meticulously maintained. You will love entertaining on the Porches, cooking in the updated kitchen overlooking the country side , warming around the family room wood burning fireplace, the original Plank flooring, Crystal Chandeliers & large dinning room and double parlors to enjoy with family & friends. Many updates include New efficient propane boiler with Wi -Fi , updated insulation, wood trim & Stucco siding on back of house , Pet fence, & the antique mirror Valued at $2100 that stays with the house. Please note there is a small airport for commuting to New York, New Jersey etc. across the street. A real Treasure.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1.31 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Linda Roche• Howard Hanna Real Estate
•315-685-0111 (broker)
•davidsimmons@howardhanna.com (broker)
Bought with Molly Elliott• Howard Hanna Real Estate
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway CNY Realty, (315) 685-7011
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Sale history for 2985 Benson Rd
Date
Event
Price
CNYIS #S1246505
Jul 24, 2020
Sold
$616,000
$160/sq ft
Jul 22, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2020
Price Changed
$639,500
$167/sq ft
Jan 16, 2020
Listed
$654,900
$171/sq ft
CNYIS #S1195579
Jan 15, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jan 7, 2020
Price Changed
$654,900
$171/sq ft
Sep 27, 2019
Price Changed
$677,777
$177/sq ft
Aug 6, 2019
Price Changed
$699,000
$182/sq ft
May 23, 2019
Listed
$739,500
$193/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 12, 2011
Sold
$575,000
$150/sq ft
CNYIS #S253615
Oct 14, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 12, 2011
Sold
$575,000
$150/sq ft
May 23, 2011
Listed
$595,000
$155/sq ft
Come visit one of the most loved and charming 4 bedroom brick vintage homes in Skaneateles offering large old trees along with one of the most beautiful landscaped gardens and settings close to the Village and lake that you will ever find. A home to spend off the special holidays and moments. .. a true treasure! Although the tax records show the house built in 1900, it is reported that it was built in 1859 with the first reported sale in 1866.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,121
$103,400 + $836,600
$940,000
2025
$11,121 (−7.7%)
$103,400 + $836,600
$940,000
2024
$12,050 (+0.3%)
$55,900 + $469,100
$525,000
2023
$12,018 (−1.0%)
$55,900 + $469,100
$525,000
2022
$12,143 (+0.6%)
$55,900 + $469,100
$525,000
2021
$12,077 (−3.9%)
$55,900 + $469,100
$525,000
2020
$12,572 (+5.0%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2019
$11,977 (+4.0%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2018
$11,519 (−44.0%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2017
$20,563 (+70.5%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2016
$12,061 (−0.3%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2015
$12,098 (−0.3%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2014
$12,129
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
Tax history for 2985 Benson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,121
$103,400 + $836,600
$940,000
2025
$11,121 (−7.7%)
$103,400 + $836,600
$940,000
2024
$12,050 (+0.3%)
$55,900 + $469,100
$525,000
2023
$12,018 (−1.0%)
$55,900 + $469,100
$525,000
2022
$12,143 (+0.6%)
$55,900 + $469,100
$525,000
2021
$12,077 (−3.9%)
$55,900 + $469,100
$525,000
2020
$12,572 (+5.0%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2019
$11,977 (+4.0%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2018
$11,519 (−44.0%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2017
$20,563 (+70.5%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2016
$12,061 (−0.3%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2015
$12,098 (−0.3%)
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
2014
$12,129
$55,900 + $504,100
$560,000
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.31 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
4,064
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Onondaga County
APN
315089A05100000010080000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Workshop in Garage, Paver Block
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Room Types: Great Room, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Den, Entry Foyer, Family Room
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial
Laundry Information
Features: Upper Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Great Room, Home Office, Country Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Natural Woodwork, Bath In Primary Bedroom