Welcome to your dream countryside escape! Nestled on 28 acres of picturesque farm land, this 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers 1,892 square feet of warm, inviting living space filled with natural light. Whether you're looking for a peaceful homestead, a hobby farm, or simply enjoying wide-open space, you won't want to miss this one. This property features a massive barn ready for animals, equipment, or workshop dreams.
The landscape is adorned with a stately tulip tree, lavender trees, and a long row of peony bushes.
Enjoy the sun-drenched sunroom, an expansive deck for relaxing or entertaining, and a unique wrap around driveway that adds both charm and convenience. Just down the road, you'll find access to the old railbed trail stretching from Cato to Fair Haven-a perfect route for long walks, peaceful bike rides, or exploring nature.
Inside, you'll find a cozy office perfect for working from home, plus an upstairs bedroom that could be transformed into a bonus room tailored to your needs. Open-flow layout connecting the kitchen, dining, and living areas.
Located in the highly regarded Cato-Meridian School District, this property combines rural beauty with functional living-offering a lifestyle that's as inspiring as it is comfortable.
All items in the barn will convey, excluding the horse tack, generator, and "Knightowl Arabians" sign. The tree swing, one porch swing, and wrought iron table with 6 chairs will also convey. The large dining room hutch and corner living room hutch is negotiable for purchase.
Please note a small back section of the barn roof has collapsed. The seller will remove the fallen roof and close up the barn wall at that point, prior to closing.
There is an easement deeded with the house for use of the neighbors pond to provide water to any farm animals. There is a pump system already in place ready to go.
Neighboring land to the east of the house is conservation land.
Closed
$365,000
11939 Watkins Rd, Cato, NY 13033
4beds
1,892sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
28.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$2,317 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 02, 2025 at 06:33am
Listed by:
Cassidy Wilcken 315-252-4848,
Howard Hanna Real Estate
Bought with:
Cassidy Wilcken, 10401389973
Howard Hanna Real Estate
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: S1599978
Originating MLS: Syracuse

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Varies
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Partial,Walk-Up Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,892
- Total interior livable area: 1,892 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Circular Driveway, Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway
Lot
- Size: 28.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 289 x 2260
- Features: Agricultural, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 05328903900000010320020000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Other, See Remarks, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Cato
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan