WELCOME TO 498 MAIN STREET IN THE SOUGHT AFTER PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF FAIR HAVEN! YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE THE MOMENT YOU ARRIVE BY THE LOVELY SETTING; YOU WILL ALSO APPRECIATE HOW WELL THIS HOME HAS BEEN CARED FOR BY THE OWNERS…THEY HAVE TRULY TAKEN PRIDE IN EVERY DETAIL. FROM THE WRAP AROUND FRONT PORCH YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VIEW…. WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT WITH GUESTS. AS YOU ENTER THE HOME, YOU WILL BE GREETED BY A SPACIOUS FOYER…CONTINUE ON INTO THE PARLOR THAT IS SIMPLY BREATHTAKING WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS WITH CUSTOM INLAY AND A COZY WOODSTOVE FOR THOSE CHILLY NIGHTS. THE HEART OF THE HOME, THE KITCHEN, OFFERS KITCHENAID SHAKER-STYLE CABINETRY, NEWER APPLIANCES, A BREAKFAST BAR AND GRANITE COUNTERS. JUST AROUND THE CORNER IS AN EXCELLENT PANTRY AND A CLEANING CLOSET ALONG WITH A TWO-PERSON SAUNA AND A HALF BATH FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE. ALSO ON THIS LEVEL IS A HOME OFFICE AND AN AREA TO CONVERSE WITH CLIENTS SHOULD YOU HAVE A HOME BUSINESS, SPA SERVICES OR ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS. THERE ARE TWO STAIRCASES THAT LEAD TO THE SECOND LEVEL – ONE LEADING TO THE STEP DOWN MAIN BEDROOM SUITE, COMPLETE WITH A SITTING AREA THAT DOUBLES AS A 2ND LIVING ROOM, PLENTY OF CLOSET SPACE AND A VAULTED BEAM CEILING. THE BATHROOMS HAVE BEEN FULLY UPDATED WITH ONE ADORNED IN MARBLE AND THE OTHER WITH TASTEFUL CHERRY CABINETRY. ALSO ON THIS LEVEL ARE THREE ADDITIONAL SPACIOUS BEDROOMS ALONG WITH A 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE. THE MECHANICALS OF THE HOME HAVE BEEN UPDATED AND INCLUDE 4 MINI-SPLIT UNITS FOR CONTROLLED ZONED COOLING AND AN UPDATED HIGH EFFICIENCY BOILER. ALSO, THE OWNER HAS ADDED SOLAR PANELS TO ASSURE AFFORDABILITY IN THE FUTURE! STEP OUTSIDE AND YOU WILL APPRECIATE THE LANDSCAPING THAT SURROUNDS, THE PAVED PARKING AND THE MAINTENANCE FREE VINYL SIDING. HAVE NEED FOR A STUDIO OR AN IN-LAW APARTMENT?? THE 24X32 GARAGE HAS A FULL FINISHED 2ND STORY, (PREVIOUSLY USED AS A YOGA STUDIO), HARDWOOD FLOORS AND IS HEATED AND COOLED. THE HOME IS ALSO ZONED RESIDENTIAL WITH COMMERCIAL USE SHOULD YOU HAVE A HOME BUSINESS! A WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR AND AN UPDATED ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLED ROOF COMPLETE THIS AMAZING FIND!
Property Details
Price:
$625,000
MLS #:
S1685368
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Cottage Farm Prop
Neighborhood:
fairhavenvillage055601
Listed Date:
Jun 1, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,200
Total Sq Ft:
3,200
Lot Size:
51,100 sqft / 1.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1880
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Schools
School District:
Red Creek
Elementary School:
Margaret W Cuyler Elementary
Middle School:
Red Creek Middle
High School:
Red Creek High
Interior
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Ductless, Zoned, Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Varies
Heating
Ductless, Propane, Solar, Zoned, Baseboard, Hot Water
Interior Features
Attic, Breakfast Bar, Den, Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Separate Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, See Remarks, Sauna, Natural Woodwork, Convertible Bedroom, In Law Floorplan, Bath In Primary Bedroom
Laundry Features
Upper Level
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Blown In Insulation, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Blacktop Driveway, Deck
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Other Structures
Sheds, Storage
Parking Features
Detached, Garage, Storage, Garage Door Opener
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Deck, Porch
Roof
Architectural, Shingle
Stories
2
Window Features
Leaded Glass, Thermal Windows
Financial
Taxes
$8,224
Map
Community
- Address498 Main Street Sterling NY
- SubdivisionCottage Farm Prop
- CitySterling
- CountyCayuga
- Zip Code13156
Subdivisions in Sterling
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Sterling as of Jun 07, 2026
18
Single Family Listed
309
Avg DOM
221
Avg $ / SqFt
$360,983
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Cottage Farm Prop subdivision, 498 Main Street Sterling NY is a Single Family for sale in Sterling, NY, 13156. It is listed for $625,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 3,200 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1880. The current price per square foot is $195. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Sterling is $221. The average listing price for Single Family in Sterling is $360,983. To schedule a showing of MLS#s1685368 at 498 Main Street in Sterling, NY, contact your Concrete Jungle Realty agent at 3472420937.
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