1940 Valley Drive #42, Syracuse, NY 13207
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Bridgeway Realty
Listed by: brian d murphy, megan dermody
Office: acropolis realty group llc.
MLS#:S1709725
Source:NY_GENRIS
Price summary
- Price:$475,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$114.79
About this home
A piece of Syracuse history, ready for its next chapter. Built in 1840, the Oliver Bostwick House at 1940-1942 Valley Dr is a remarkable cobblestone estate offering 4,188 square feet of living space on 3.61 acres overlooking Webster Pond. Constructed with locally sourced fieldstone and walls approximately two feet thick, this nearly 200-year-old home is a rare example of the craftsmanship & character of another era.
The main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a half bath, two living rooms, 2 woodburning fireplaces, a dedicated office, first-floor laundry, full basement and two screened front porches. A separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath in-law house with its own utilities provides tremendous flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, home office or studio space.
Outside is where this property becomes truly extraordinary. An approximately 100' x 40' barn with stone foundation offers incredible storage, workshop and hobby possibilities, with significant structural improvements and a newer roof (2106). A separate 20' x 20' smokehouse/outbuilding, previously used as part of the owners' maple syrup production, adds even more character and utility.
The 3.61 acre setting includes open lawn, wooded areas, extensive fenced garden space and a backdrop of Forever Wild land, creating a setting that feels remarkably private while remaining within the City of Syracuse.
Originally part of a much larger working farm, the property has evolved through generations, including ties to local Prohibition era bootlegging history. Today, it offers an opportunity rarely found: preserve an extraordinary historic residence, create a multigenerational estate, garden, make maple syrup/honey, utilize the massive barn, or simply enjoy acreage and nature overlooking Webster Pond.
1940-1942 Valley Drive is more than a home. It is nearly two centuries of Syracuse history with room for its next owner to write the next chapter. Will it be yours?!...
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Home facts
- Year built:1840
- Subdivision & Development:Webster Mile Square
- Listing ID #:S1709725
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 11, 2026 at 03:19 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:23
- Flooring:Hardwood, Resilient, Varies, Vinyl
- Dining Description:Living Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Country Kitchen, Refrigerator, Walk In Pantry
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full
- Living area:4,138 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air, Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Pitched, Shingle
- Year built:1840
- Building area:4,138 sq. ft.
- Lot area:3.61 Acres
- Lot Features:Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Residential Lot
- Architectural Style:Farmhouse, Historic Antique
- Construction Materials:Copper Plumbing, Frame, Stone
- Exterior Features:Open, Porch, Screened
- Foundation Description:Stone
- Levels:2 Stories
Utilities
- Water:Connected, Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Connected, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$475,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$114.79
- Tax amount:$6,056
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry features:Main Level
- Amenities:Storage, int_feat_Den, int_feat_Workshop
Parking
- Parking description:Driveway, No Garage, Storage
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