Approximately 50 acres of woods, previous fields and open ground create a landscape ready for fresh ideas in Nichols, NY.
Spanning both sides of a rural road just north of the Pennsylvania line, the property carries the unmistakable character of a former farm. Fields once worked and maintained have softened with time, giving way to young growth, brushy edges and scattered openings framed by oak, maple and mixed softwoods. Beneath that natural succession remains a landscape with structure—ground that could be reclaimed, reshaped and put back to work.
The north parcel holds much of the acreage, with an established access road winding well into the property and providing a strong foundation for future improvements. Hardwood stands transition into thicker cover and small woodland openings, creating a varied setting for recreation, habitat work, trails, food plots or renewed agricultural use. With some clearing and thoughtful management, the property has the ingredients to evolve dramatically.
Across the road, the farmhouse offers another opportunity for transformation. The home needs substantial renovation, but its solid bones provide a starting point for someone willing to roll up their sleeves and restore a country home surrounded by acreage. A second house on the north side is considered a teardown, with an existing well and possible septic system that could prove useful depending on future plans and verification.
Reclaim the fields. Open the woods. Restore the farmhouse. Build trails, manage habitat or explore a new direction for the land. Approximately 50 acres, existing access and infrastructure provide the raw materials; imagination and effort can shape what comes next.
Active
$179,900
1615 Barr Rd, Nichols, NY 13812
3beds
3,274sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
50.04 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$55/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 9 days
- 2,472
- 178
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC 217-285-9000,
Timothy G. Kent 585-648-8944,
Heather Leigh Kent 585-202-2031,
Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1720483
Originating MLS: Rochester
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, See Remarks
Cooling
- Other, See Remarks
Features
- Other, See Remarks
- Flooring: Other, See Remarks
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,274
- Total interior livable area: 3,274 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Dirt Driveway
Lot
- Size: 50.04 Acres
- Dimensions: 882 x 2183
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Rural Lot, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 49288916800000030220000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Town/Nichols
Location
- Region: Nichols
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $55/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $50,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,626
- Date on market: 10/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Rehab Financing
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900+2298.7%$55/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $7,500-97.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2012 | Sold | $267,900+262%$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2004 | Sold | $74,000$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2017 | $5,293 | $50,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $50,000 +92.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $26,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $26,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $26,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $26,000 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $25,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $25,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $25,500 +4.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $24,500 +2.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $23,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $23,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $23,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $23,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 13812
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Tioga
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





