Historic House Listings

Nice staircase and light fixtures! C. 1880. Over an acre in New York. $124,900

April 12, 2026

This house has so much potential! I love the staircase and the vintage light fixtures! Wish they showed inside the pretty outbuildings! The house was built in 1880. It is located on 1.25 acres in Bridgewater, New York. The house features a covered front porch, wood floors, wood floors, unpainted woodwork, pretty staircase, vintage light fixtures, fretwork, pocket doors, wainscoting, exposed beams and a claw foot tub. There are two detached buildings on the property. Three bedrooms, one bathroom and 2,296 square feet. $124,900

Contact Linda M. Williams with Keller Williams Upstate NY: 607-431-2540

From the Zillow listing:

 

Own a piece of history with this circa 1880 home, brimming with the original charm and architecture located on a side street in a small town of Central New York. Step back in time with this gem, ready to be restored to its former glory. Rich with character, this historic home offers soaring ceilings, original woodwork, original velvet curtains over the pocket doors in the pantry and timeless craftsmanship rarely found today. A true blank canvas, this property invites visionaries, preservationists and dreamers to breathe new life into its strong bones. With the right vision, this home can be transformed into a stunning historic showpiece, a true one-of-a-kind residence or high-value resale. This is a rare chance to add significant equity while preserving classic charm. The roof and foundation have already been updated and the furnace has been faithfully maintained. The oversized yard is full of shade trees and perennials that suit the era of the home. The carriage barn is completely updated with concrete floor and cables to keep it solid, give it a coat of paint and it will be practically new! Stepping into this home is like stepping into a time capsule!

 

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