Classic early 20th-century home located in the heart of Syracuse’s beloved Westcott neighborhood—just steps from Syracuse University and the vibrant energy of Westcott Street. This four-bedroom charmer offers generous space, solid bones, and original details, including hardwood floors (ready for a refresh), all brimming with potential.
The main-level open floor plan features abundant natural light and generously sized rooms, including a welcoming living room with a bay window, a spacious dining area, and a kitchen ready for modern updates. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom are also located on this level.
Upstairs, you’ll find two additional spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom. Glass doors off the kitchen open onto a full deck—perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors.
While the home could benefit from some TLC, it presents an ideal opportunity for investors seeking strong income potential or hands-on DIY enthusiasts eager to infuse their personal style into a historic property full of character.
Enjoy the neighborhood’s bohemian vibe, with its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and easy access to Syracuse University and downtown Syracuse.
The main-level open floor plan features abundant natural light and generously sized rooms, including a welcoming living room with a bay window, a spacious dining area, and a kitchen ready for modern updates. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom are also located on this level.
Upstairs, you’ll find two additional spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom. Glass doors off the kitchen open onto a full deck—perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors.
While the home could benefit from some TLC, it presents an ideal opportunity for investors seeking strong income potential or hands-on DIY enthusiasts eager to infuse their personal style into a historic property full of character.
Enjoy the neighborhood’s bohemian vibe, with its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and easy access to Syracuse University and downtown Syracuse.
Property Details
Price:
$179,900
MLS #:
S1667437
Status:
Pending
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
University Neighborhood
Neighborhood:
syracusecity311500
Listed Date:
Mar 19, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,079
Total Sq Ft:
2,079
Lot Size:
6,250 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1937
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Schools
School District:
Syracuse
Interior
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Window Units
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Heating
Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Eat In Kitchen, Separate Formal Living Room, Kitchen Island, Bedroom On Main Level
Laundry Features
In Basement
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Architectural Style
Historic Antique
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Blacktop Driveway, Deck
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Parking Features
Attached, Garage
Patio And Porch Features
Deck
Financial
Taxes
$3,017
Map
Community
- Address538 Cumberland Avenue Syracuse NY
- CitySyracuse
- CountyOnondaga
- Zip Code13210
Subdivisions in Syracuse
- Ac Culbert
- Ackerman Farm
- Anderson
- Ardmore
- Arlington Tr
- Austin Tr
- Avondale Tr
- B
- Bellevue Estate
- Bellevue Farms
- Bellevue Hills
- Bender-Lindenmayer
- Benjamin F Green
- Berkeley Park
- Bissell & Hunt
- Bradford Hills
- Brighten
- Brighton
- Burnet Park
- Burnet Park Ext
- Calthrop
- Carldon
- Center Armory
- Changing Seasons Tr Sec 4
- City/Syracuse
- Clark & Denison Add
- Colvin
- Colvin Crest
- Colvin Farm
- Colvin Terrace
- Comstock Commons
- County/Onondaga
- Court Street Heghts Tract
- Court Street Heights
- Cowles
- Cowles Tr
- Cowles Track
- Cowles Tract
- Craddock Park
- Curtis Prop
- Curtis Tr
- Delong
- Depuy Tr
- Devonshire
- Dillaye
- Dillaye Tr
- Downtown
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- Eastwood Heights
- Eastwood Heights Tr
- Elmwood
- Fairview
- Fairview Tr
- Far Westside
- First Ward
- Fitch & Putnam
- Fitch & Putnam Tr
- FRANKLIN SQUARE
- Geddes
- Genesee Manor Sec D
- Genesee Manor Tract
- George H Gilbert
- Germania Park
- Germania Pk
- Gilbert
- Gilbert Amd
- Graves Tr
- Harper Tr
- Hessler
- Highland Park
- Highlands/Syracuse
- Homecroft
- Hood Tr
- Huntley
- James Street Heights
- James Street Terrace
- Jones & Clark
- Kellogg
- Kenwood
- King
- Kirk
- Kirk Park
- Kirk Tr
- Kirkpatrick
- Kline Tr
- Lakefront
- Lancaster Heights
- Lavonia
- Lee-Bush
- Lincoln Hill
- Lincoln Park
- Logan
- Loomis Tr
- Lynnhurst
- Mather Williams
- Meadowbrook
- Meadowbrrok
- Melrose Park
- Mill Pond
- N F Graves
- N F Graves Farm
- Near Eastside
- Near Northeast
- Near Westside
- Nine
- North Valley
- Northside
- Oak Rdg
- Onodaga Reservation
- Onondaga Hlnds
- Outer Comstock
- Outer Lyncourt
- Overlook Velasko Tr
- Palmer
- Palmer Tr
- Palmer Tract
- Pardee
- Parkside
- Parkway Terrace
- Pennocks Add
- Peter Knaul Tr
- Pierson
- Plum Court
- Plum Court Condo
- Prospect Hill
- Putnam Tr
- Quackenbush
- Reed
- Reed Tract
- REGIONAL/STADIUM AREA
- Riegel
- Riegel Tr
- Robinson Tr
- Rosenbloom
- Sackett
- Sackett Farm
- Sackett Tr
- Salina
- Salt Spgs Heights
- Salt Spgs Reservation
- Salt Springs
- Saunders Tract
- Scottholm
- Scottholm Estates
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- Sherman Park Add
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- Solvay
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- Stolp Add
- Strathmore
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- Subdivision D
- Syracuse
- Syracuse – Northside
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- T M Wood Flr Sub #5
- TIPP HILL
- Tipperary Hill
- Town/Geddes
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- Van Heusen & Matson
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- Van Schoick
- Van Schoick Tr
- Village/Geddes
- Village/Salina
- Walnut Grove
- Warner
- Washington Square
- Webster Mile Square
- Welch & Webster Tr
- West Side
- Westcott
- Westminster
- Westminster Tr
- Westminter Tr
- William Brown Smith
- Xavier Woods
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Syracuse as of Apr 22, 2026
239
Single Family Listed
99
Avg DOM
118
Avg $ / SqFt
$205,180
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 538 Cumberland Avenue Syracuse NY is a Single Family for sale in Syracuse, NY, 13210. It is listed for $179,900 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,079 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1937. The current price per square foot is $87. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Syracuse is $118. The average listing price for Single Family in Syracuse is $205,180. To schedule a showing of MLS#s1667437 at 538 Cumberland Avenue in Syracuse, NY, contact your Concrete Jungle Realty agent at 3472420937.
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