498 Main Street
Sterling, NY 13156 · Cayuga County
Price
$599,000
Bed / Bath
4 bd · 2.5 ba
Interior
3,200 sqft
Lot
1.17 ac
Built
1880
Garage
2-car
↓ Reduced from $625,000
About this home
WELCOME! 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 KRAFTMAID 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!
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
Exterior features
- Blacktop Driveway
- Deck
Appliances
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Propane Water Heater
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Water Softener Owned
Mechanical
Heating
Ductless, Propane, Solar, Zoned, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
Ductless, Zoned, Central Air
Schools
District
Red Creek
Elementary
Margaret W Cuyler Elementary
Middle
Red Creek Middle
High School
Red Creek High
Tax & finance
Annual taxes
$8,224
Financing
Cash · Conventional · FHA · VaLoan
MLS Attribution
Listing courtesy of Hunt Real Estate ERA. Listing agent: Teri L Beckwith. Data last updated 7/13/2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; should be independently verified. © NYS Alliance of MLSs.
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