4/2 c.1920 New York Duplex W/ Original Features $199,900

$199,900

New York duplex for sale! Maintained long-term by a single family, the secondary upper living area remains unused and ready for your future vision. The versatile footprint includes a full basement complete with laundry and a flexible finished bonus room—perfect for a quiet workspace, hobby studio, or ample structured storage.

Realtor Comments

Well-maintained two-unit residential property in the Village of Westfield, ideal for owner-occupants or investors. Each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The first-floor unit offers a comfortable layout with beautiful hardwood floors, radiant floors in bathroom, an enclosed front porch, a large living room with a beautiful fireplace, and original pocket doors. The second-floor unit provides additional living space and classic character with its 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout. Additional features outside include a detached garage with ample storage above and an extra shed. Conveniently located close to all that Westfield has to offer, including its charm, local stores, and village amenities. This property offers comfortable living spaces, valuable storage, and excellent rental potential.

4bd
2ba
1,888sqft
0.52 acre
Circa 1920

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275 E Main St, Westfield, NY 14787

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-Contact Realtor: Lora Reed

Brokered by Howard Hanna – Chautauqua – Holt Real Estate, Inc.

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Pros

1. Affordable Housing & Cost of Living

Budget-Friendly Real Estate: Median home values typically sit in the $180,000 to $195,000 range, making homeownership far more accessible than national or New York State averages.
Historic Architecture: Buyers can find impressive Victorian, Greek Revival, and brick homes built during the 19th and early 20th centuries at very competitive price points.

2. Wine Country & Coastal Recreation

Lake Erie Access: Minutes from Barcelona Harbor, featuring a historic lighthouse, boat launch, fishing piers, and beaches along Lake Erie.
Chautauqua Lake & Wine Trail: Located directly along the Chautauqua-Erie Wine Trail, surrounded by grape vineyards, local wineries, and a short 15-minute drive to Chautauqua Lake for boating and summer events.

3. Chautauqua Institution Proximity

Located just ~10 to 15 minutes north of the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution, offering summer-long cultural programming, live symphonies, theater, lectures, and educational workshops.

4. Historic & Walkable Village Center

Features a cozy downtown center anchored by Moore Park, historic storefronts, local antique shops, cafes, and community traditions like the Farmers’ Market and annual festivals.

Cons

1. Heavy Snowfall & Lake-Effect Winters

Snowbelt Location: Being directly adjacent to Lake Erie puts Westfield right in the heart of Western New York’s snowbelt. Winters bring heavy lake-effect snow, freezing winds, and high winter heating bills.

2. High New York Property Taxes

Tax Rates relative to Home Value: Like much of Chautauqua County and New York State, property and school tax rates are high relative to home prices, which adds noticeable overhead to monthly mortgage payments.

3. Limited In-Town Shopping & Employment

Economic Scale: The local economy revolves primarily around agriculture, local small businesses, and seasonal tourism. Major corporate employers are limited.
Car Dependent: Daily necessities are available, but major big-box shopping (Target, major malls) and broader employment hubs require driving 25–30 minutes to Dunkirk/Fredonia, Jamestown, or across state lines to Erie, PA.

4. Seasonal Tourism Fluctuations

Summer months bring bustling traffic, full harbors, and tourists, whereas late fall and winter can feel very quiet with some seasonal businesses closing for the colder months.