571 Main Street, Cairo

$185,000

3 Beds
1½ Baths
1,688 Sqft
.22 Acre
2 Garages

Step into the possibilities of this circa-1895 Victorian farmhouse with Italianate architectural influences, prominently situated in the heart of Cairo's Main Street district. Rich with original character, this diamond in the rough offers the scale, architectural details, and location to create something truly special.
Inside, original hardwood floors await restoration to their natural gleam, while the home's generous rooms and period proportions provide an inviting canvas for a thoughtful cosmetic transformation. The property will require updating throughout, along with roof repair, offering an opportunity to blend historic character with a fresh, modern vision.
Out back, discover one of the property's most special features: a rare Village backyard overlooking the Shingle Kill Creek, creating an unexpected connection to nature right in the center of town. A detached two-car garage adds valuable storage, workshop, or parking space.
And the location is hard to beat. Cairo continues to evolve as a destination for food, shopping, recreation, and community. From this property, enjoy convenient access to Red Star Café, Better Days Bookstore, Julia's Local, the Town Park, and the growing collection of businesses and amenities throughout the hamlet.
For the buyer who appreciates historic architecture and sees the potential in restoration, this is an opportunity to reimagine a distinctive 1895 home while preserving the character that makes it so compelling. The property has been winterized, mechanical systems are unknown, sold as-is.

Essential Information
MLS® #20265420
Price$185,000
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1.50
Full Baths1
Half Baths1
Square Footage1,688
Acres0.22
Year Built1895
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleItalianate
StatusActive
Community Information
Address571 Main Street
AreaCairo
CityCairo
CountyGreene
StateNY
Zip Code12413
Amenities
UtilitiesCable Available
ParkingOn Site
# of Garages2
Is WaterfrontYes
WaterfrontCreek
View

Creek/Stream, Neighborhood, Water

Interior
HeatingHot Water, Oil, Other
StoriesTwo
Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Professional Suite

Exterior
ExteriorVinyl Siding
Exterior FeaturesPrivate Yard
Lot DescriptionViews, Stream On Lot
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
FoundationBrick/Mortar, Stone
District

Cairo-Durham Central School District

Additional Information
Zoning01
Listing Details
AgentNatasha Witka
Listing Courtesy of Century 21 New West
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