Step back in time and imagine the possibilities offered by this distinctive home, believed to date to approximately 1840. With nearly two centuries of history, the property offers approximately 1,728 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths. Generously sized rooms, a flexible floor plan and original character provide an excellent foundation for restoration, renovation and personalization.
Once used as a two family home residence, the property was later converted into a single family home. A former kitchen area on the second floor still contains its original sink, stove and refrigerator, offering a fascinating glimpse into the home’s earlier use. The original cistern also remains and has been repurposed as a unique storage space, preserving another piece of the property’s history.
The home will require updating and repairs, making it an appealing opportunity for buyers who appreciate older properties and are ready to bring new life to a home with a story to tell. Conveniently located in South Utica near shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Walking distance to Bus lines on Genesee and Oneida Street. The property is situated along a well-traveled road and in direct proximity to active railroad tracks. Bring your vision and explore the potential of this unique place of Utica history.
Once used as a two family home residence, the property was later converted into a single family home. A former kitchen area on the second floor still contains its original sink, stove and refrigerator, offering a fascinating glimpse into the home’s earlier use. The original cistern also remains and has been repurposed as a unique storage space, preserving another piece of the property’s history.
The home will require updating and repairs, making it an appealing opportunity for buyers who appreciate older properties and are ready to bring new life to a home with a story to tell. Conveniently located in South Utica near shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Walking distance to Bus lines on Genesee and Oneida Street. The property is situated along a well-traveled road and in direct proximity to active railroad tracks. Bring your vision and explore the potential of this unique place of Utica history.
Property Details
Price:
$159,900
MLS #:
S1711905
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Neighborhood:
uticacity301600
Listed Date:
Sep 3, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,728
Total Sq Ft:
1,728
Lot Size:
3,180 sqft / 0.07 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1840
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Schools
School District:
Utica
Interior
Appliances
Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Window Units
Flooring
Carpet, Other, See Remarks, Varies
Heating
Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Den, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Other, See Remarks
Laundry Features
Main Level
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Architectural Style
Historic Antique, Two Story
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Blacktop Driveway
Lot Features
Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Parking Features
No Garage
Roof
Asphalt
Stories
2
Financial
Taxes
$1,702
Map
Community
- Address56 Higby Road Utica NY
- CityUtica
- CountyOneida
- Zip Code13501
Subdivisions in Utica
- Academy/Southgate Condo
- Adirondack View 4th Allot
- Arthur B Johnson
- Blaikie Heights
- Brinckerhoff Farm
- Brookside Park
- Burton Manor
- Chapel-Hill Sub
- City/Utica
- Cosbys Manor
- Devereux Farm
- East Utica
- Edwaldt Corp
- Edwalt Bldg Corp
- Freeholders Inc
- Fronting Dereld Drive
- Hamilton Farm
- Highland Park 2nd Reallot
- Homecrest
- Hugh R Jones Co Inc
- Hugh R Jones Co Inc-Ridge
- John Hoefler
- Joseph Faass & Charles Fa
- Keyes Manor
- Lansing Park
- Mathews Ave
- Mathews Farm
- Northview Dev
- Oneida County Housing Cor
- Orville Heights
- Parkway Heights
- Perkins Farm
- Seymour Terrace Dev Co Se
- Seymour Terrace Dev Sec C
- Sherman Gardens
- South Genesse Lawns 2nd A
- South Ut
- South Utica
- Sr Lewis
- St Vincent Indust School
- St Vincent Orphan Asylum
- Sunset Terrace
- Thomas A Smith
- Town/Deerfield
- Utica Gardens
- Utica Hlnds
- William J Wells
- Williams & Banas
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Utica as of Sep 11, 2026
166
Single Family Listed
79
Avg DOM
142
Avg $ / SqFt
$224,301
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 56 Higby Road Utica NY is a Single Family for sale in Utica, NY, 13501. It is listed for $159,900 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,728 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1840. The current price per square foot is $93. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Utica is $142. The average listing price for Single Family in Utica is $224,301. To schedule a showing of MLS#s1711905 at 56 Higby Road in Utica, NY, contact your Concrete Jungle Realty agent at 3472420937.
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Utica, NY



