Beautiful c.1860 New York Second Empire $135K

OHU50K Notes $135,000

Beautiful c.1860 New York Second Empire. Gorgeous home with five bedrooms and a half acre. The rooms are spacious and the old house architecture stands out in every corner.

Yard featured at 451 Park Ave, Waverly, NY, 14892

Realtor Comments

Rare opportunity to restore a distinguished Second Empire residence offering over 3700 sq ft of living space. This magnificent two story home was built in 1860 and features hallmark period details including a dramatic mansard roof, elegant front spiral staircase and wide plank wood floors throughout. The generous, flexible floor plan provides massive rooms with tall windows that allow exceptional natural light. This house requires some attention, and is perfect for a buyer, carpenter or designer that appreciates original craftmanship with historic charm. The first floor offers a family room, living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, walk in pantry, full bath and an option for a first floor bedroom. There are two staircases that lead upstairs and there you will find four very large bedrooms, a walk in linen closet and another full bath. The walk up attic offers yet another floor for storage space. Enjoy the summer on the front porch or relax on the side screen porch.

5 bed
2 bath
Build date 1860

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451 Park Ave, Waverly, NY — $135,000

Contact Realtor: Carrie Henry
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Pros

Affordable housing

Home prices are generally lower than the New York state average, making Waverly one of the more affordable places to buy a home in New York.

Small-town community

Residents often describe Waverly as friendly and close-knit.
Community events, youth sports, and local festivals contribute to a strong sense of community.

Access to healthcare

Waverly is just across the state line from Guthrie‘s main campus in Sayre, Pennsylvania, providing convenient access to a regional hospital and specialty care.

Outdoor recreation

The area offers:
- Fishing in the Susquehanna River
- Hiking and camping nearby
- Hunting
- Access to the Finger Lakes region within about an hour

Convenient location

Near:
- Sayre, PA (5 minutes)
- Elmira, NY (about 30 minutes)
- Binghamton, NY (about 45–60 minutes)
- Ithaca, NY (about 1 hour)

This gives residents access to more jobs, shopping, and entertainment while living in a smaller community.

Lower traffic

Commuting is generally easy, with little congestion compared with larger metropolitan areas.

Cons

Limited local job market

While there are opportunities in healthcare, education, and manufacturing, many residents commute to nearby communities for work.

Economic challenges

Like many Southern Tier communities, Waverly has experienced:
- Slower population growth
- Manufacturing job losses over past decades
- Some vacant commercial properties

Property taxes