Handyman Special / DIY Opportunity in Darien Center!
Handyman special or perfect opportunity for the do-it-yourself buyer! Bring your vision, tools, and creativity to this spacious open ranch and restore it to its full potential. Situated on a generous 102' x 276' lot backing directly to Darien State Park, this property offers an amazing setting and plenty of room to create the home you've been looking for.
The home features maintenance-free aluminum siding with a classic brick front, a blacktop driveway with additional parking, and a 2-car attached garage with automatic opener. Inside, the spacious L-shaped family room features a wood-burning fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to a rear deck overlooking the expansive backyard. There is also a large 24' x 15' living room, eat-in kitchen, and plenty of space to reimagine the interior to suit your needs.
Recent improvements include a new furnace, on-demand hot water heater, and roof replaced in 2020. With the major exterior components already addressed, this property offers an exciting opportunity for a buyer willing to put in the work and bring this home back to life.
Enjoy the peaceful country setting while being just minutes from Darien Lake State Park, hiking, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation. Located in the Pembroke Central School District with low taxes.
Bring your contractor, handyman, or DIY skills and unlock the potential this property has to offer. This is a great opportunity to create equity and make this spacious property your own!
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$149,900
1186 Sumner Rd, Darien Center, NY 14040
3beds
1,134sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.63 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick frontWood-burning fireplaceMaintenance-free aluminum sidingEat-in kitchenSpacious l-shaped family room
- 36 days
- 3,432
- 231
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
MLS Nation Realty LLC 888-657-4968,
Thomas J Mazzone 716-310-3102,
Jill M Dorr 716-310-4269,
MLS Nation Realty LLC
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1704352
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24.00 x 15.00
Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 7.00
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Sliding Glass Door(s), Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,134
- Total interior livable area: 1,134 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Dimensions: 102 x 276
- Features: Agricultural, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1832890060000001027000
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Darien Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $132/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,184
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900+89.7%$132/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/25/2004 | Sold | $79,000$70/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $148,200 |
| 2024 | -- | $148,200 +25% |
| 2023 | -- | $118,600 |
| 2022 | -- | $118,600 |
| 2021 | -- | $118,600 +10% |
| 2020 | -- | $107,800 |
| 2019 | -- | $107,800 |
| 2018 | -- | $107,800 |
| 2017 | $1,431 | $107,800 +5% |
| 2016 | -- | $102,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $102,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $102,700 +5% |
| 2013 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $97,800 +15.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $85,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $85,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,000 +8.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $78,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $78,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $78,500 +0.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $78,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $78,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 14040
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Pembroke
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




