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Save This Old House – c.1890 Fixer Upper in Syracuse NY $5K

Posted on February 15, 2021February 14, 2021 by [email protected]

109 Kellogg St, Syracuse NY 13204. $5,000

Save This Old House – c.1890 Fixer Upper in Syracuse NY $5K

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Save this old house. I doubt this home will find new owners any time soon. The rear had a fire, windows are boarded up, and general neglect have left this home with a high cost to repair. Add to that the high crime neighborhood and high taxes, and its future is dim. That is a shame, because this home has some beautiful original elements.

*8 bedrooms
*2baths
*2,674 sq ft
*5,940 sq ft lot
*Build date 1890
*Google Map
*Property Listing
*Realtor: Greater Syracuse Land Bank

Save This Old House – c.1890 Fixer Upper in Syracuse NY $5K

Large 2-family home in the NWS Neighborhood. 1st floor unit has 2 bedrooms and can easily be 3. Upstairs unit has 3 bedrooms and possible additional 2 or 3 bedrooms on third floor. Home has some fire damage and partially missing exterior wall in rear. Has driveway and plenty of parking behind home. Approximate renovation cost is $106k, buyer will need to show proof of funds in the amount of $111k, if buyer is contractor they will need to show $40k. Potential package with other nearby LB homes.

1 thought on “Save This Old House – c.1890 Fixer Upper in Syracuse NY $5K”

Ilan Freedman says:

February 16, 2021 at 6:34 am

The staircase needs new balusters, the windows need replacement, and the kitchen needs new appliances.

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