Strathmore Charm with Spectacular Views! Enjoy the timeless appeal of this brick-sided hillside home nestled among mature trees in one of Syracuse’s most beloved neighborhoods. Hardwood floors, a formal dining room, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace add warmth and character throughout. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home features captivating views of the Syracuse skyline, Woodland Reservoir, and the iconic JMA Wireless Dome. A special opportunity to own a home with classic charm and a truly memorable setting. Don’t miss your chance to make this Strathmore gem your own—schedule your showing today!
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bellevue Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
1/10
SYRACUSE STEM AT BLODGETT
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Corcoran High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
1/10
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About
Strathmore
Strathmore, located between Onondaga Park and Brighton Avenue, is a residential and historic Syracuse neighborhood with curving hillside streets and a park-edge setting. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Strathmore Drive and West Colvin Street corridor, where porch-lined blocks meet leafy park approaches and a quieter, lived-in rhythm. Early-20th-century Tudors, Colonials, and brick apartment buildings define the streetscape, with stone walls and mature trees shaping the views. Onondaga Park’s trails and fields set an outdoors-forward backdrop. Nearby, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and the historic Burnet Park Golf Course add weekend-scale landmarks. A short drive north, the Landmark Theatre and the Everson Museum of Art extend the cultural orbit.
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Offer insights
253 Rider Ave · $299,900
$330K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $330K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
104.2%
Most homes are selling 4% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Two fireplaces
Separate dining room
Separate living room
Entrance foyer
Workshop
Primary bedroom with an en-suite bath
Main-level primary bedroom
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Two bathrooms on the main level
Kitchen
Galley kitchen
Dishwasher, electric oven, electric range, disposal, microwave, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood, tile, vinyl, and other flooring
Heating & cooling
Electric, gas, and steam heating
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Blacktop driveway
Near public transit
City street frontage
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Detached garage
Two garage spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Blown-in insulation
Block foundation
Utilities
Cable and high-speed internet available
Connected public water
Connected sewer
Electricity and solar
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With a slate roof and a brick exterior, this hillside Strathmore home is low maintenance. Inside you'll be impressed with beautiful hardwood floors, & original molding and trim details, 2 wood-burning fireplaces w/ classic mantles & a subtle glow of filtered light from surrounding mature trees. With a reverse-layout featuring bedrooms on the 1st floor and living space on the 2nd, you'll be nestled in at night with an unusual quiet in the city -it also stays cool in the summer! The master suite has a fireplace & full bathroom. Upstairs, the living space offers unique water views of the Woodland Reservoir (sunrises are amazing!) and exclusive views of the city! A full walk-out basement could be a fantastic home office. Walk up attic & patio too! This home is full of character and a must see!
Public Records
May 28, 2013
Sold
$104,000
$45/sq ft
CNYIS #S279765
May 22, 2013
Listing Removed
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May 21, 2013
Sold
$104,000
$45/sq ft
Sep 18, 2012
Listed
$115,000
$50/sq ft
A UNIQUE AND CHARMING TRADITIONAL HOME - A DIFFERENT LAYOUT AND DESIGN FOR THOSE WHO WALK OUTSIDE THE NORM. OVER 2300 SQ. FT. - 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, VIEWS THAT ARE WONDERFUL AND PRIVATE. A LOVELY HOME-, EVEN A FIREPLACE IN THE MASTER BEDROOM!.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,628
$24,800 + $87,200
$112,000
2025
$1,628 (+1.1%)
$24,800 + $87,200
$112,000
2024
$1,611 (−2.4%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2023
$1,651 (−3.3%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2022
$1,707 (+2.2%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2021
$1,670 (+291.9%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2020
$426 (−76.0%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2019
$1,777 (−0.4%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2018
$1,784 (−27.1%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2017
$2,446 (+39.0%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2016
$1,759 (+1.9%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2015
$1,726 (−0.9%)
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
2014
$1,741
$24,800 + $83,200
$108,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
120 ft.
Lot depth
115 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,311
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,311
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Onondaga County
APN
311500A08800000150100000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
R1
Single-Unit Residential Zone District
The R1 Zone District is established to provide for residential neighborhoods made up of primarily detached, single-unit homes with green space, street trees, front porches and sidewalks. Complementary uses such as parks, open space, schools, assemblies, minor utilities, and accessory dwelling units and accessory structures may also be allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational / school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
0% 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
Syracuse, NY • 13207
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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76
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49
36
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24
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Feb
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Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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Nov
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Syracuse. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 253 Rider Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $112,000 and $325,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $112K to $325K.