Step into the possibilities of this circa-1895 Victorian farmhouse with Italianate architectural influences, prominently situated in the heart of Cairo's Main Street district. Rich with original character, this diamond in the rough offers the scale, architectural details, and location to create something truly special.
Inside, original hardwood floors await restoration to their natural gleam, while the home's generous rooms and period proportions provide an inviting canvas for a thoughtful cosmetic transformation. The property will require updating throughout, along with roof repair, offering an opportunity to blend historic character with a fresh, modern vision.
Out back, discover one of the property's most special features: a rare Village backyard overlooking the Shingle Kill Creek, creating an unexpected connection to nature right in the center of town. A detached two-car garage adds valuable storage, workshop, or parking space.
And the location is hard to beat. Cairo continues to evolve as a destination for food, shopping, recreation, and community. From this property, enjoy convenient access to Red Star Café, Better Days Bookstore, Julia's Local, the Town Park, and the growing collection of businesses and amenities throughout the hamlet.
For the buyer who appreciates historic architecture and sees the potential in restoration, this is an opportunity to reimagine a distinctive 1895 home while preserving the character that makes it so compelling. The property has been winterized, mechanical systems are unknown, sold as-is.
Active
$185,000
571 Main Street, Cairo, NY 12413
3beds
1,688sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$110/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rich with original characterDetached two-car garageOriginal hardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Century 21 New West 518-943-2620,
Natasha Witka 518-331-1081
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20265420
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil, Other
Appliances
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Professional Suite
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Partial,Sump Pump,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,688
- Total interior livable area: 1,688 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,688
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Neighborhood, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Water
- Waterfront features: Creek
- Body of water: Shingle Kill Creek
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Views
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 101.0563
- Zoning: 01
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Italianate
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cairo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $110/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $67,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,015
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,472/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+203.3%$110/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 12/8/1999 | Sold | $61,000$36/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2024 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2023 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2017 | $2,245 | $67,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $67,500 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,700 +4.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $60,700 |
| 2000 | -- | $60,700 |
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