




19 Water St, Cortland, NY, 13045
About This Home
This property features two units- Downstairs has 6 bedrooms and 2 full baths - Upstairs is 3/4 bedrooms and 1 bath - for a total of 10 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Currently vacant for the 2025-2026 school year, but the downstairs, all 6 bedrooms are pre-rented for both semesters of 2026-2027 at $3,800 per student per semester. Excellent turnkey investment opportunity with immediate cash flow. Lockbox is located on the left of the back porch. See Showing Time for code. After 15 years of ownership, the sellers are beginning to sell off their well-maintained student housing portfolio. Each property offers an excellent location close to SUNY Cortland and has a strong, consistent rental history. Units typically rent for $3,800-$4,200 per student per semester, with dependable occupancy year after year. Great opportunity to own a proven income-producing property in a high demand market.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Construction materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Tile,Varies,Vinyl
Heating
- Heating features: Gas,Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,370
- Total interior livable area: 2,370 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 11020008608000020440000000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 4,944 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Rectangular,Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 57 x 86
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel,Two or More Spaces
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Cortland County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $175 | $2,100 |
| Property Taxes | $577 | $6,924 |
| Electricity | $391 | $4,699 |
| Total | $2,735 | $32,820 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Listed for sale | $314,900 |
| 2026-04-01 | Listing removed | $314,900 |
| 2026-03-11 | Price change | $314,900 |
| 2025-08-05 | Price change | $332,900 |
| 2025-06-18 | Listed for sale | $359,900 |
| 2023-06-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-02-02 | Listed for sale | $1,334,000 |
| 1999-04-14 | Sold | $124,000 |
