Step back in time as you enter through the doors of this historic cottage known as 'The Clarkson-Knowles Cottage' c. 1835. Exquisitely situated, this original sandstone structure radiates from the main street. As you walk on the original hand-laid wooden floors that have graced this home, you will feel the sense of time as you explore just over 2,000 sq. ft. floor plan. Hand-scraped wooden beams adorn the loft like, sunken kitchen space, which offers an intimate and cozy gathering space for the day. Oozing charm and hard to find vintage features throughout, this home offers its own unique story and legacy that connects the past with the present. The upstairs offers 3 bedrooms with a full bathroom and a half bathroom on the main floor. This home is within walking distance to shopping, dining, and nearby medical facilities. Call today to tour this incredible preserved historic home in the heart of Potsdam, NY!
For sale
Price cut: $14K (7/23)
$235,000
37 Main St, Potsdam, NY 13676
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1834
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
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What's special
Historic cottageVintage featuresHand-scraped wooden beamsHand-laid wooden floorsOriginal sandstone structure
- 122 days
- on Zillow |
- 642 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 23, 2025 at 02:16pm
Listing by:
Palmer Realty 315-742-8100,
Ariane Palmer 315-262-6458
Source: SLCMLS,MLS#: 51048

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom on 1st floor, Breakfast area, Eat-in kitchen, Family Room, Formal dining room, Storage room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Clothes Dryer-Elec, Clothes washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave oven, Refrigerator, Stove-Gas, Water Heater(Gas)
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Natural Woodwork, Open beam ceiling, Tub and separate shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Insulated door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,029
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached garage, Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Frontage length: Main Road: 48'
Lot
- Size: 3,920.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48' x 83'
- Features: Adj Pub/Priv Open Area, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 64.067124
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Hatch Entrance, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Older Home (75+ yrs),Updated/Remodeled,Sold as Is
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1834
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet Access, Natural Gas Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Programmable Thermostat
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Potsdam
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $79,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,071
- Price range: $235K - $235K
- Date on market: 4/2/2025
- Inclusions: Clothes Dryer-Elec, Clothes washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave oven, Refrigerator, Stove-Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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