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197 Cedar, Ossining, NY 10562

$308,750

Last sold 08/22/2016 after 115 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,688

    Sqft ($115/Sqft)

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About 197 Cedar

Property type House
Year built 1795
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4.94 Acre
Property description
Create your own story! Historic and literary landmark is waiting for the right person to write its latest chapter. This stone colonial on almost 5 landscaped acres originally built in 1795 and thoroughly renovated in 1921 by the same architect who designed the Oval Office for Franklin Roosevelt. Since 1961, this estate was owned by John Cheever, the Pulitzer Prize winning American writer. Charm and historic details throughout. Large living room on first floor; large library on second floor, both with wideboard floors and fireplaces. Large master suite with dressing room and bath, connected directly to contemporary style writing studio (built 1981) with skylight , and wood burning stove. 3 additional bedrooms, 2 additional baths, full walk up attic. Two full length front porches, stone patios, extensive stone terracing and perennial plantings. Stream with small waterfall and ponds. Property is sold as-is and will require substantial repair and renovation. Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Below Ground,
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joseph Kuhl
Listing Office - J. Philip Real Estate, LLC.
Source: OneKey MLS mls logo
MLS#H4619215 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Hot Water, Oil
Levels/Style Three Or More, Colonial
MLS # H4619215
SubType Single Family Residence
Status Closed
SqFt 2688
Type Residential
Lot Size (SqFt) 215186
Lot Size (Acres) 4.94
Property Tax 22736
Tax Assessed Value 34200
Year Built 1795
Property Condition Actual
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# of Full Baths 3
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 9
Appliances Oil Water Heater
Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining, First Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Pantry
Exterior
Construction Frame, Stone
Parking Driveway
Patio/Porch Patio, Porch
Lot Features Sloped, Views
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Trash Collection Public
Water Source Well
Location
View Water
County Westchester County
Waterfront Water Access
Middle School Anne M Dorner Middle School
High School District Ossining
High School Ossining High School
APN 4289-080-015-00000-000-0019-000-0-1
Directions Route 9A North To Cedar Lane Exit. First Driveway On Left Immediately After Exiting, Look For Stone Pillars.
Lot/ Land Details
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Nov 2024
    mls logo MLS # H4619215
  • Nov 16, 2024 Sold
    $308,750 (-4.4%)
  • Apr 29, 2016 Listed
    $323,000 (-28.2%)
  • Oct 2016
    mls logo MLS # 4619215
  • Oct 6, 2016 Sold
    —
  • Aug 23, 2016 Contract
    —
  • Jul 19, 2016 Price Change
    $323,000 (-5.0%)
  • Apr 30, 2016 Listed
    $340,000 (+5.3%)
  • Jun 2014
    mls logo MLS # 4420339
  • Jun 19, 2014 Listed
    $450,000 (-14.3%)
  • Jun 19, 2014 Listed
    $525,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $1,907 -91.5%
    $595,900
  • 2009
    $22,398
    —
  • 197 Cedar
    $308K
  • —
  • 10562
    $550K +4% y/y
  • Ossining
    $465K -6% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
197-b Cedar Ln, Ossining, NY 10562 $788,000 3/2 2,304 0.01
197-a Cedar Ln, Ossining, NY 10562 $910,000 2/2 2,316 0.03
199 Cedar Ln, Ossining, NY 10562 $887,000 5/2 2,385 0.05
203 Cedar Ln, Ossining, NY 10562 $898,000 4/3 2,152 0.06
227 Cedar Ln, Ossining, NY 10562 $806,000 2/1 690 0.1
221 Cedar Ln, Ossining, NY 10562 $938,000 2/2 1,916 0.1
198 Cedar Ln, Ossining, NY 10562 $2,137,000 6/5 4,518 0.13
189 Cedar Ln, Ossining, NY 10562 $675,000 2/2 1,412 0.13

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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