c.1928 New York Craftsman Bungalow Under $90K

OHU50K Notes $89,900

c.1928 New York Craftsman Bungalow. Beautiful home with hardwood floors, spacious kitchen and nice back deck with a grassy lawn.

Yard featured at 26 Ohio St, Jamestown, NY, 14701

Realtor Comments

Welcome to 26 Ohio Street, a classic home filled with timeless character and endless potential. Offering over 1,900 square feet of living space, 4 spacious bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms, this property presents an incredible opportunity for an owner-occupant looking to build equity or an investor searching for their next project. From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate the beautiful original woodwork, wide trim, solid wood doors, and the charm that simply can’t be replicated in today’s construction. The first floor offers a functional layout featuring a spacious living room filled with natural light, a formal dining room perfect for entertaining, a convenient half bathroom, and a generously sized kitchen with ample cabinet and countertop space ready for your personal updates. Upstairs, you’ll find four well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering good closet space and plenty of natural light, along with a full bathroom. One of the home’s standout features is the walk-up attic, providing exceptional storage today with exciting potential to be transformed into additional finished living space in the future. Original hardwood floors can be found throughout much of the home and offer the opportunity to restore their natural beauty. Updated windows throughout allow sunlight to pour into every room while helping improve efficiency. Outside, the property offers a detached garage, manageable yard, and classic curb appeal that serves as the perfect canvas for someone looking to restore this home’s original charm. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and major roadways, this home combines location, character, and opportunity in one package. Whether you’re looking for your next renovation project, an investment opportunity, or a home where you can add your own style and build equity over time, 26 Ohio Street offers the space, character, and potential to make your vision a reality. Showings begin immediately and offers will be reviewed as they are received.

3 beds
1 bath
1,643 sqft
5,998 sqft lot
Build date 1928

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26 Ohio St, Jamestown, NY 14701 $89,900

Contact Realtor: Sean Mattrey
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Pros of Jamestown, NY

Extremely affordable housing. The Census puts the median value of owner-occupied homes at only $87,700, with median gross rent of $759. That’s unusually inexpensive for New York State.
Great potential for buyers on a budget. If you’re willing to buy an older home and do some work, Jamestown can offer a lot more house for your money than most of New York.
Excellent outdoor recreation. The city is close to Chautauqua Lake, and there are numerous parks and trails. McCrea Point Park & Public Boat Launch and Audubon Community Nature Center are good examples.
Decent healthcare for a small city. UPMC Chautauqua provides a substantial local hospital and specialty-care presence.
Surprisingly good local food scene. There are independent restaurants and cafés downtown, including Labyrinth Press Company and The Pub.
Very short commutes. The Census reports an average commute of only 15.2 minutes.
More amenities than the tiny Kentucky towns you’ve asked about. Jamestown has grocery stores, restaurants, parks, healthcare, schools, shopping, libraries and cultural institutions without being a large metro.
Some genuine cultural character. The city has historic architecture, museums, the Lucille Ball connection, and a recognizable downtown.
Reasonably well positioned. Buffalo is about 1½ hours away, while Pittsburgh and Cleveland are roughly 2½ hours away.
Internet infrastructure is improving. The city says community fiber is coming online in 2026, potentially making the city more attractive to remote workers.
Beautiful fall scenery. If you like autumn colors, forests and snowy winters, southwestern New York has plenty of them.

Cons of Jamestown, NY

Population decline. Jamestown had about 31,146 residents in 2010, 28,712 in 2020, and an estimated 27,663 in 2025. That’s a long-term decline of roughly 11% since 2010.
Job market isn’t especially strong. Niche rates jobs B-, and median household income is only $43,523.
High poverty. About 25.3% of residents are below the poverty line, which is a major concern.
Crime is a significant drawback. Niche currently gives Jamestown a D for crime and safety. The city’s own data does show improvement: calls for service fell 9.7% from 2023 to 2024, but public-safety issues remain an important consideration.
Some housing stock needs serious work. Cheap houses aren’t necessarily bargains. The city’s housing plan notes increasing property condemnations related to poor conditions, lack of utilities and other problems.
Winters are serious. Snow, ice, gray skies and cold temperatures can be a big adjustment. This is definitely not a mild-weather location.
Limited high-paying careers. Healthcare, education, government, manufacturing and services provide employment, but you’re not getting the career opportunities of Buffalo, Rochester or Pittsburgh.
Shopping is adequate rather than exciting. You can handle everyday needs locally, but you’ll probably head toward larger cities for certain shopping and entertainment.
Educational attainment is relatively low. Only about 21.3% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared with roughly 36% nationally.
It feels like a declining Rust Belt city in places. There are attractive neighborhoods and revitalization efforts, but also vacant buildings, older infrastructure and struggling commercial areas.