Beautiful c.1896 New York Home With Carriage House $149K

Do you long for the days of parlors, formal dining rooms, libraries and sitting rooms? If you’re looking for a home with quality hardwoods, pocket doors and rich, exposed woodwork then THIS is the home for you! The EAT IN kitchen is a 1920s style that embraces simplicity and prioritizes storage- so much cupboard space here! The WALK IN PANTRY is a dream with all the shelving and space available- everything stored right in the pantry that you’ll need for your kitchen! The adjacent sitting room (with a half bath) is ideal for a comfortable visit with a friend to share a freshly baked sweet and a hot cup of your favorite beverage. The formal dining room has an VINTAGE WINDOW SEAT and LEADED GLASS windows – from the days when craftsmanship reigned. Enter the front living room – which spans the entire width of this floor- and find built in storage cabinets with glass fronts, a REAL brick fireplace- solid CHESTNUT, pocket doors- leaded glass windows and the perfect, mellow paint colors of this time period. Upstairs you’ll see the HUGE primary bedroom with a walk in closet in the adjacent hall. There are 3 more bedrooms and one even has a sleeping porch! The full bath, on this floor, even has a VANITY AREA! The FULL, WALK UP ATTIC allows for even more space, use for storage or possibly more living space. Panel box has been updated to 200amp service and boiler is zoned. Offer review will be delayed until 7/20 at 10am to give you plenty of time to view.

• 4bed
• 1.5bath
• 2,103sqft
• 0.37acre lot
• Circa 1896

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Contact Realtor: Darlene Maimone

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The Pros

• Affordable Housing Stock: Compared to both the national average and the immediate Rochester suburbs (like Webster or Penfield), Williamson offers highly accessible home prices. The median home value sits around $227,000, making it an attractive destination for buyers looking for more space, larger lots, or historic farmhouses without a massive mortgage.

   

• Proximity to Lake Ontario & Outdoor Recreation: Being a lakeside community provides incredible lifestyle perks. Residents enjoy easy access to boating, fishing, swimming, and lakeside parks. The area is also packed with nature trails, snowmobiling paths, and beautiful rural vistas.

   

• Charming Agricultural Hub: Williamson is steeped in local flavor, famous for its apple orchards, farm stands, local wineries, and seasonal markets. It offers a scenic, peaceful environment with a very self-contained, country feel.

• Strong School District & Small Class Sizes: Williamson Central Schools generally rank well and are highly regarded by locals. Because of the smaller population (just under 7,000 across the town), students benefit from small class sizes, high levels of individual attention, and a close-knit, supportive community atmosphere.

   

• Convenient Route 104 Access: While it feels entirely rural, New York State Route 104 runs right through the town. This offers a direct, low-congestion highway shot to downtown Rochester in about 30 to 35 minutes, making it highly viable for remote or hybrid workers and daily commuters.

The Cons

• The “20-Minute Drive” for Retail: While Williamson has a few great local restaurants, small businesses, and essential services, it has very limited retail options. For major grocery runs (like Wegmans), big-box shopping (Target, Walmart), malls, or specialized healthcare, residents routinely have to drive 15 to 20 minutes west into Webster.

   

• High Upstate New York Property Taxes: While the initial cost of a home is quite low, buyers must contend with New York’s notoriously high property and school tax rates. This ongoing tax burden can sometimes offset a lower monthly mortgage payment, which is an important calculation for budget-conscious buyers.

• Lakeside Winter Weather: Positioned right off Lake Ontario, Williamson gets hit with intense, unpredictable lake-effect snow and biting winter winds. Winters are long (typically stretching from November into April) and require heavy-duty snow management and winter driving confidence.

• Quiet Nightlife and Stagnant Job Market: Beyond local high school sports, community events, and a couple of casual local pubs, there is virtually no nightlife or evening entertainment. Local employment is heavily tied to agriculture, small manufacturing, and education; high-paying corporate or tech career paths require commuting into Monroe County.