Step back in time and imagine the possibilities offered by this distinctive home, believed to date to approximately 1840. With nearly two centuries of history, the property offers approximately 1,728 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths. Generously sized rooms, a flexible floor plan and original character provide an excellent foundation for restoration, renovation and personalization. Once used as a two family home residence, the property was later converted into a single family home. A former kitchen area on the second floor still contains its original sink, stove and refrigerator, offering a fascinating glimpse into the home's earlier use. The original cistern also remains and has been repurposed as a unique storage space, preserving another piece of the property's history. The home will require updating and repairs, making it an appealing opportunity for buyers who appreciate older properties and are ready to bring new life to a home with a story to tell. Conveniently located in South Utica near shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Walking distance to Bus lines on Genesee and Oneida Street. The property is situated along a well-traveled road and in direct proximity to active railroad tracks. Bring your vision and explore the potential of this unique place of Utica history.
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
3,180 sq ftLot Size
$93Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Theresa Bova• Pine to Palm Realty Group, LLC
Listing by Pine to Palm Realty Group, LLC, (315) 272-7419
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hugh R Jones Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Thomas R Proctor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
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About South
Utica
South Utica, located between Downtown Utica and New Hartford, is a residential and commercial Utica neighborhood with leafy side streets and a strong park-and-parkway feel. Genesee Street near the Roscoe Conkling Park entrance concentrates the neighborhood’s character, with corner eateries, long-running shops, and steady foot traffic. The Munson, the Stanley Theatre, and Utica Coffee Roasting Co. act as cultural pillars that pull the area’s creative energy into daily routines. Housing leans toward early-20th-century colonials and brick multifamilies, with porches and mature trees setting the streetscape. The Olmsted-designed park system shapes weekend rhythms with trails, golf, and open lawns. A short drive north, the Adirondack Bank Center keeps the calendar busy with games and concerts.
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Offer insights
56 Higby Rd · $159,900
$165K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $165K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Den
Entrance foyer
Eat-in kitchen
See remarks
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom (one main-level bathroom)
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Varies
Heating & cooling
Gas forced-air heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Blacktop driveway
Near public transit
Rectangular lot
Home design
2-story dwelling
Resale property
Parking
No garage
Construction
Wood siding
Asphalt roof
Poured foundation
Existing (year built details)
Utilities
Public water connected
Sewer connected
Electricity and solar
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