634 Mertens Ave, Syracuse, NY, 13203
About This Home
Warm, inviting, and beautifully maintained, this move-in-ready home offers over 1,800 square feet of comfortable living space in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. Step inside to a bright and welcoming living room with built-in corner cabinets & bookshelves, centered around a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect space to relax and gather. A freshly painted kitchen features newer appliances, abundant cabinetry, and ample storage, making both everyday living and entertaining a breeze. Rich hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the home. The first floor has a good sized bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious, sun-filled bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing plenty of room for family or guests. The lower level offers exceptional additional living space, complete with a second fireplace, bar area, pantry, laundry space, and an additional bathroom—ideal for entertaining, recreation, or creating your own private retreat. What adds to this beauty is a freshly painted interior, new front porch and a recently replaced back deck perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing. The backyard is a true retreat, featuring a variety of fruit trees, including grapes, cherry, blueberry, strawberry, mulberry and apple trees, along with other established plantings that provide beautiful seasonal blooms, shade, and the enjoyment of homegrown fruit throughout the year. A full attic is a bonus! Recent updates include a new deck (2025), first floor bathroom vanity (2024), new storm door (2024), new porch (2023), microwave, stove & kitchen sink (2023), bedrooms painted (2023 and 2026), refrigerator & hot water tank (2022), garage ceiling insulation (2022), new furnace and whole house humidifier (2021), and more! Combining charm, functionality, and generous living space, this wonderful Sedgwick home is ready for its next chapter. The wet bar in the basement needs to be hooked up-sellers never used it. Laundry can be moved back to the second floor, if desired! AND, it is much bigger that it appears from outside. Per previous owner, total Square Footage listed in the County record is incorrect-the correct Sq Ft is 1824.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1946
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Cedar,Copper Plumbing
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Dry Bar,Entrance Foyer,Eat-in Kitchen,Separate/Formal Living Room,Pantry,Storage,Natural Woodwork,Bedroom on Main Level,Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Laminate,Varies,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 31150001300000180040000000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck,Open,Porch
- Exterior features: Awning(s),Blacktop Driveway,Deck,Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Lot size: 8,132 sqft
- Features: Near Public Transit,Rectangular,Rectangular Lot,Residential Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 57 x 141
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached,Garage,Driveway,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Onondaga 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 | $1,465 | $17,580 |
| Home Insurance * | $212 | $2,544 |
| Property Taxes | $536 | $6,432 |
| Electricity | $301 | $3,617 |
| Total | $2,514 | $30,168 |
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
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Contingent | $289,900 |
| 2026-07-19 | Price change | $289,900 |
| 2026-07-10 | Pending sale | $299,000 |
| 2026-07-07 | Contingent | $299,000 |
| 2026-06-15 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2026-06-06 | Listed for sale | $319,000 |
| 2015-04-20 | Sold | $149,100 |
| 2014-12-10 | Price change | $154,900 |
| 2014-11-13 | Price change | $157,900 |
| 2014-09-15 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
| 2002-11-21 | Sold | $119,000 |
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