c.1930 New York Fixer Upper Under $41K
OHU50K Notes $40,280
c.1930 New York Fixer Upper. With some TLC this home would be just lovely. The original wood design is nice to see.
Realtor Comments
Looking for a great opportunity? Look no more! This property has tons of potential and is average in living space size for the neighborhood. It is located close to main roads with easy access to local amenities, such as shopping, banking, schools, and various eateries. Per our TAX/CARD describe the property as a SFR (COLONIAL) built in 1930. It has a GLA of approx. 1540 and has 3 bedrooms and 2baths, FULL/Unfinished basement and 1 -Det Garage. The property is on 7405 sq ft lot *** Seller cannot guarantee access at any given time. Offers may be made sight unseen.
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- Build date 1930
Pros
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Affordable Property / Housing
Portland, NY tends to have lower home prices compared to many other places in New York State.
This makes home ownership more accessible, or allows more space for less money. -
Natural Environment & Outdoor Opportunities
The area has a fair amount of water / shoreline / natural landscape, which is great for people who enjoy outdoors, lakes, etc.
Lower risk from major “natural disasters” — e.g. little or no volcanic hazard, low earthquake risk. -
Low Hurricane / Wildfire / Volcanic Risks
Being inland or in upstate areas, there’s less risk of hurricanes. -
Strong School Teacher Motivation
Some data indicates that teacher motivation (especially in elementary and high schools) is perceived as relatively good in Portland, NY. -
Proximity to Airport
Portland, NY is within 10‑50 miles of an airport, which can help travel convenience. -
Sunny Weather / Pleasant Climate
Some reports say more sunny/drier days relative to surrounding areas, which people tend to like.
Cons
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High Property Taxes
One of the biggest drawbacks noted is that property tax burden is relatively high. That increases housing costs beyond just purchase price. -
High Poverty Rate / Economic Challenges
Poverty rates are relatively elevated in Portland, NY compared to many U.S. places. This can impact community services, local opportunities, etc. -
Low School Performance in Some Subjects
Proficiency rates in reading & language arts and in math at both elementary and high school levels are low compared to many other places. -
Cost of Infant / Child Care
Childcare tends to be expensive. For example, infant or 4‑year old care is costly in the region. -
Government Spending / Tax Burdens
It’s noted that government spending is high, which might translate into more taxes or higher cost for certain services -
Health Risk Indicators
Some data shows a higher incidence rate of cancer. While that doesn’t tell the whole story, it’s a factor some assessments mention.
