38 Forest Rd, Utica, NY 13501

Update...Property is back on the market after the prior contract was unable to proceed due to buyer financing...38 Forest Rd, New Hartford is a solid ranch in a great location offering space, functionality, and long-term potential. If you’re searching for a home with strong fundamentals and great potential — one you can comfortably move into and personalize over time — this property deserves your attention! With some thoughtful cosmetic updates could elevate value and build equity. The home features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, the spacious primary suite has double closets and Jack-and-Jill bath access. A large open-concept living and dining area provides excellent entertaining space with a working gas fireplace, with built-ins for practical storage. House is mostly hardwood floors throughout, central air conditioning and a whole-house fan for added comfort and seasonal ventilation. The kitchen, although spacious, functional and practical, it is dated and could benefit from some updating, and there is an adjacent bonus room ideal for formal dining, or a home office. Laundry is conveniently located on the first floor. An expansive three-season room offers a working wood-burning fireplace that is also used for grilling, electric service, newer vinyl windows, and direct access to the outdoor area. The partially finished lower-level bonus room adds flexible space for a family room, fitness area, office, playroom, media room, or additional storage. Additional highlights include a one-stall garage with room for a workbench or hobby area, a spacious driveway with parking for two additional vehicles, and a dedicated rear storage area for yard tools and outdoor furniture. The large backyard is tiered, with steps leading to an upper level and multiple usable spaces. The flat area off the three-season room offers immediate outdoor enjoyment, while the upper tier provides opportunity for landscaping, gardening, or expanded outdoor living. A prime Utica house in New Hartford school district — comfortable as-is, with clear upside for future value growth.