benny.estate
For SaleMLS # R16993110 days on market

1648 Water Street

Elmira, NY 14905 · Chemung County

Price

$179,900

Bed / Bath

6 bd · 2.5 ba

Interior

3,360 sqft

Lot

27,443 sqft lot

Built

1827

Garage

2-car

About this home

Step back in time and discover the incredible history of this one-of-a-kind farmhouse, lovingly passed down through five generations of the same family. Originally the centerpiece of a 62-acre tobacco farm, this circa 1829 home is filled with timeless character and endless possibilities for its next chapter. Offering over 3,300 square feet, the home features 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, grand front staircase and rear staircase, a private library/den, first-floor family room or 7th bedroom, convenient first-floor laundry, pocket doors, expansive eat-in kitchen with over 40 cabinets & 14 drawers, and a decorative wood-burning fireplace (not used in recent years). Outside, you'll find an original smokehouse, vinyl siding, a 2.5-car garage, and a large chain-link fenced yard. Have a seat on the covered wrap-around front porch and imagine the stories these walls could tell.This historic treasure is ready for someone with vision to restore it to its former glory. Priced below assessed value, with updates needed in mind, it presents a rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of local history while building equity. If you've been searching for a home with unmatched character, generous living space, rich heritage, and room to make it your own, this is the one. The sellers have dedicated months of hard work preparing this home for sale. Having done all they can, the property is being sold as is.

Interior features

  • Den
  • Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Eat In Kitchen

Exterior features

  • Blacktop Driveway
  • Fence

Appliances

  • Double Oven
  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Mechanical

Heating

Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water

Schools

District

Elmira

Tax & finance

Annual taxes

$7,342

Financing

Cash · Conventional

Location

Elmira, NY 14905 · Chemung County

MLS Attribution

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Elmira. Listing agent: Sue Larson. Data last updated 7/21/2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; should be independently verified. © NYS Alliance of MLSs.