Adorable c.1900 New York Home For Sale on 2.88 Acres $197K
OHU50K Notes $197,000
Realtor Comments
Classic folk/cottage style 3 bed 2 bath house with charming traditional details. Steep front gable with decorative trim. Just under 3 ACRE lot in the village of Earlville. Newer oversized 2 car garage with rear insulated workshop room with upgraded electric ample for running machinery and a woodstove. Garage also has back garage door for efficiency out to the back acerage and deck. Enjoy leisure time on the covered porches. Eat-in country kitchen with formal dining room. First floor laundry and full bath, plus first floor main bedroom with full bath and closet. 2 Bedrooms upstairs, or 1 bedroom with other room for storage or office. Large living room with glass door to the back deck and pellet stove! Mostly level and rolling back yard where you can enjoy living in the village as well as having scenic land for recreation, gardening and space! Partially open and some wooded areas. Attic area has potential for more living space. 11 year old Gas furnace. Storybook inspired living with this village farmhouse and classic Americana look. Municpal Electric. Home available for closing/occupancy as of July 1 2026. 2.5 acres in the back is a separate tax parcel various potential!
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- Build date 1900
41 S Main St, Earlville, NY 13332 $197,000
- Contact Realtor: Catherine Mcdevitt
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Pros
Low cost of living and housing
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The cost of living is about 20% lower than the New York state average.
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Median home value is around $86,000, which is extremely cheap compared with most of New York.
This makes Earlville attractive for:
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retirees
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first-time homebuyers
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people leaving expensive cities.
Quiet rural lifestyle
Earlville is a very small community with fewer than 1,000 residents.
Benefits of this include:
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little traffic
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peaceful countryside
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tight-knit community where neighbors know each other.
Relatively safe compared with many places
Crime statistics show the village is safer than about 65% of U.S. cities.
Many small towns in upstate New York have relatively low violent-crime rates.
Good environment for remote work
A relatively high share of residents work from home, reflecting the area’s suitability for telecommuters and home-based businesses.
This can make the town appealing if you don’t rely on a local job market.
Rural scenery and outdoor recreation
Living in the countryside means access to:
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farmland and rolling hills
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fishing, hunting, and hiking
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quiet natural landscapes typical of central New York.
Cons
Extremely small town
One of the biggest drawbacks is size.
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Population roughly 750–1,150 people depending on estimates.
This means:
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few restaurants
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very limited shopping
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little nightlife or entertainment.
Declining population
The village has lost residents in recent years, dropping about 7% over five years.
Population decline can lead to:
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fewer businesses
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limited economic growth.
Limited job market
The local economy is small.
Most jobs are in:
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education
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healthcare
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public administration.
People often commute to nearby towns or cities for work.
Few amenities and public transportation
The village has very limited amenities within walking distance, and essentially no public transit system.
Residents generally need a car for:
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groceries
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healthcare
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major shopping.
Lower incomes than many areas
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Median household income is around $64,500, which is lower than the New York state average.
Rural areas in upstate New York often have fewer high-paying jobs.
