c.1875 New York Fixer Upper For Sale Under $35K

Large home situated on the Northside of Jamestown being offered at a low price for a quick sale. Priced to sell!

If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

• Contact Realtor: Taylor Bennett
  Brokered by Keller Williams Realty

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The Pros

• Exceptional Real Estate Value: Housing costs in Jamestown are among the lowest in the state and country. Median home prices typically hover around $85,000–$115,000, offering remarkable affordability for first-time buyers, investors, or those seeking historic homes with original craftsmanship.

• National Cultural Attractions: As Lucille Ball’s hometown, Jamestown punches far above its weight class in arts and entertainment. It is home to the National Comedy Center—a state-of-the-art, interactive national museum—alongside the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, drawing visitors nationwide and powering local downtown vibrancy.

• Proximity to Chautauqua Lake & Outdoor Recreation: Located just minutes from Chautauqua Lake, residents enjoy immediate access to summer boating, kayaking, fishing, and lakeside dining. It is also close to the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution, offering summer lectures, concerts, and arts programming.

• Four-Season Natural Beauty: Nestled in the rolling hills of southwestern New York, the area offers vibrant autumn foliage, winter snowsports (close to resorts like Peek’n Peak for skiing and tubing), and mild summer temperatures.

• Compact, Small-Town Layout: Traffic within town is virtually non-existent, making daily errands, school drop-offs, and local travel quick and stress-free.

The Cons

• Heavy Winter Snowfall (“Lake-Effect”): Positioned downwind of Lake Erie, Jamestown experiences severe, prolonged winters with heavy lake-effect snow, freezing rain, and gray skies stretching from late November through April.

• High New York State Tax Overhead: Even with low property purchase prices, New York State carries significant tax burdens, including higher state income taxes and property tax rates relative to home values compared to non-NYS markets.

• Post-Industrial Economic Transitions: The decline of legacy manufacturing created ongoing economic challenges, including a narrower local corporate job market and household income levels below state averages. High-paying professional careers often require remote work or commutes.

• Neighborhood-Specific Disparities: Relative to its size, Jamestown reports property crime rates that sit above national averages, concentrated primarily in specific older central neighborhoods compared to quieter outer residential streets.

• Distance to Major Metros: While Erie, PA is about a 45-minute drive, reaching major international airports and large metro amenities requires traveling 1.5 hours to Buffalo or roughly 2.5 hours to Pittsburgh or Cleveland.