c.1886 Affordable New York Home For Sale $59,900
$59,900
Handsome three-bedroom, 1.5-bath, affordable New York home for sale with a detached garage. The 1,280-sf home offers a formal dining room, basement and a newly painted exterior.
Realtor Comments
Welcome to 1240 Prendergast located in the second block down from the Lakeview Cemetary. This section of Prendergast has a grass median. There is a covered front porch with an entrance into the dining room. The first floor consists of a bright living room, dining room, half bathroom and a spacious kitchen. The kitchen has new cabinets, countertop and a new dishwasher. There is wood flooring in the kitchen and the living room and dining room have vinyl flooring for easy cleaning. The dining room is located between the kitchen and living room with the stairs to the second floor off the dining room. On the second floor are three bright bedrooms, two with closets, and a full bathroom with a laundry room. The back porch off the driveway has an entrance into the kitchen. The shared driveway has newer blacktop and provides off street parking with a single car garage for storage. New electric line from the house to the garage. Appliances included. Heat is electric with a gas heater in the dining room. Hot water heater is approximately two years old. The basement is a stone foundation and does get wet with heavy rainfall but is controlled with the basement drain. Outside of the house has been recently painted. There are sidewalks out front and a small back yard between the house and the garage. This is a great option!
- 3bed
- 1.5bath
- Circa 1886
1240 Prendergast Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701 $59,900
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Pros
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Very affordable cost of living
Housing is budget-friendly—median home prices range from ~$66K to ~$108K, and rent hovers around $700–$850/month, which is 25–40% below the national average -
Outdoor recreation & natural beauty
Close access to Chautauqua Lake, Allegheny State Park, rivers, trails, and ski resorts. Great for boating, hiking, fishing, skiing, and seasonal fun -
Close-knit, walkable community
Small-city charm with short commutes (~10–15 min), a walkable downtown, and friendly neighborhoods . -
Rich cultural scene
Birthplace of Lucille Ball, home to the National Comedy Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, local theaters, festivals, breweries, and music venues -
Low utility costs and public transit
Electric co-ops keep power bills low, and CARTS bus system provides basic transit -
Regional connectivity
Day-trip proximity to Buffalo, Erie, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Toronto; Buffalo’s airport is accessible for broader travel
⚠️ Cons
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High crime and drug issues
Property and violent crime rates are substantially above national averages. Drug activity is a consistent concern“I hate how large the drug epidemic is… I know at least 5 people who sell meth and heroin”
“Per capita… highest crime rates in America” -
Challenging job market and low incomes
Unemployment (~6.8–8%), median household income ~ $35–36 K (well below national), and many jobs are lower-wage -
Harsh winters
Significant snowfall and cold temperatures—snow tires are essential -
Limited nightlife and entertainment
Few late-night venues; nightlife is modest, with more vibrant options an hour away in Buffalo or Erie -
Economic hardship & blight
Around 25–28% of residents live below the poverty line; some urban blight and struggling infrastructure -
Limited diversity and food options
Less varied cultural and culinary choices—some describe it as “rednecky but friendly”
