http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...alse,-N,-AOTSE

$184,900

Oneonta, NY

Chris Tsao wrote:
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$184,900

Oneonta, NY

'Historic' often = 'Money Pit'. Obviously has been updated inside, but
was it just cosmetic, or have the HVAC and plumbing actually been
updated as well? And unless they did a really careful job patching the
old walls, doesn't look like much insulation. I notice they do not show
the roof or foundation in closeup, either. Could be a hell of a deal,
caused merely by the local economy there going south, but I suspect
there is a reason the price is so low. While I don't care for the tiny
rooms in older houses like that, I do love the interior woodwork a lot
of them had, like those stairs, and that striped floor.

--
aem sends...

On Jan 24, 8:12*am, Chris Tsao wrote:
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$184,900

Oneonta, NY

What exactly makes this a mansion as opposed to a large house?
Around here, NJ, we'd call it a large house.

On Jan 24, 7:12*am, Chris Tsao wrote:
http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...t&PRGNAME=MLSP....

$184,900

Oneonta, NY

Two years ago it might have listed for 1,849,000 the way the photos
look, but I dont know the area or comparisons.

On Jan 24, 8:48*am, wrote:
On Jan 24, 8:12*am, Chris Tsao wrote:

http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...t&PRGNAME=MLSP...

$184,900

Oneonta, NY

What exactly makes this a mansion as opposed to a large house?
Around here, NJ, we'd call it a large house.

Is 16 rooms a mansion or a large house, or it's arbitrary or it
depends on how many square feet it is? It's advertised as a mansion, I
guess it's not, I will get to the bottom of this later.

On Jan 24, 7:47*am, aemeijers wrote:
Chris Tsao wrote:
http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...t&PRGNAME=MLSP...

$184,900

Oneonta, NY

'Historic' often = 'Money Pit'. Obviously has been updated inside, but
was it just cosmetic, or have the HVAC and plumbing actually been
updated as well? And unless they did a really careful job patching the
old walls, doesn't look like much insulation. I notice they do not show
the roof or foundation in closeup, either. Could be a hell of a deal,
caused merely by the local economy there going south, but I suspect
there is a reason the price is so low. *While I don't care for the tiny
rooms in older houses like that, I do love the interior woodwork a lot
of them had, like those stairs, and that striped floor.

--
aem sends...

Also in NY, property taxes are extremely high. No clue in listing.

On Jan 24, 9:09*am, Frank wrote:
On Jan 24, 7:47*am, aemeijers wrote:





Chris Tsao wrote:
http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...t&PRGNAME=MLSP...

$184,900

Oneonta, NY

'Historic' often = 'Money Pit'. Obviously has been updated inside, but
was it just cosmetic, or have the HVAC and plumbing actually been
updated as well? And unless they did a really careful job patching the
old walls, doesn't look like much insulation. I notice they do not show
the roof or foundation in closeup, either. Could be a hell of a deal,
caused merely by the local economy there going south, but I suspect
there is a reason the price is so low. *While I don't care for the tiny
rooms in older houses like that, I do love the interior woodwork a lot
of them had, like those stairs, and that striped floor.

--
aem sends...

Also in NY, property taxes are extremely high. *No clue in listing.- Hide quoted text -

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If the area is anything like my house in nearby Scoharie County, it
should not be more than $2,000 for that land.

On Jan 24, 9:09*am, Frank wrote:
On Jan 24, 7:47*am, aemeijers wrote:





Chris Tsao wrote:
http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...t&PRGNAME=MLSP...

$184,900

Oneonta, NY

'Historic' often = 'Money Pit'. Obviously has been updated inside, but
was it just cosmetic, or have the HVAC and plumbing actually been
updated as well? And unless they did a really careful job patching the
old walls, doesn't look like much insulation. I notice they do not show
the roof or foundation in closeup, either. Could be a hell of a deal,
caused merely by the local economy there going south, but I suspect
there is a reason the price is so low. *While I don't care for the tiny
rooms in older houses like that, I do love the interior woodwork a lot
of them had, like those stairs, and that striped floor.

--
aem sends...

Also in NY, property taxes are extremely high. *No clue in listing.- Hide quoted text -

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Property taxes aren't exremely high in all of NY state. The area
where this house is located, in rural upstate NY, shouldn't have high
taxes. If you want to see high property taxes, come here to NJ. I'm
paying $10K on a 3 bedroom/ 2 1/2 bath 3100 sq ft house. I'll bet
the taxes on this "mansion" are less than half that, probably more
like a third.

"ransley" wrote in message
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On Jan 24, 7:12 am, Chris Tsao wrote:
http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...t&PRGNAME=MLSP...

$184,900

Oneonta, NY

Two years ago it might have listed for 1,849,000 the way the photos
look, but I dont know the area or comparisons.

Outside looks OK as does some of the downstairs , but I wonder about the
upstairs which they show very little of. I wonder if it's because of water
damage related to the flat roof. It looks like a granite foundation which
probably means a wet basement most of the year.I saw no fireplaces or a
chimney for that matter and the kitchen and baths look ancient and I bet the
heating system is as well. The interior woodwork and floors aren't even
average...I live in midcoast Maine which is an area with ALOT of very
beautifull old mansions and homes so maybe I'm spoiled but that ********
would barely pass as average around here and even 2 years ago it wouldn't
bring 200 grand away from the water..JMHO...

wrote:
On Jan 24, 9:09 am, Frank wrote:
On Jan 24, 7:47 am, aemeijers wrote:





Chris Tsao wrote:
http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...t&PRGNAME=MLSP...
$184,900
Oneonta, NY
'Historic' often = 'Money Pit'. Obviously has been updated inside, but
was it just cosmetic, or have the HVAC and plumbing actually been
updated as well? And unless they did a really careful job patching the
old walls, doesn't look like much insulation. I notice they do not show
the roof or foundation in closeup, either. Could be a hell of a deal,
caused merely by the local economy there going south, but I suspect
there is a reason the price is so low. While I don't care for the tiny
rooms in older houses like that, I do love the interior woodwork a lot
of them had, like those stairs, and that striped floor.
--
aem sends...
Also in NY, property taxes are extremely high. No clue in listing.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


Property taxes aren't exremely high in all of NY state. The area
where this house is located, in rural upstate NY, shouldn't have high
taxes. If you want to see high property taxes, come here to NJ. I'm
paying $10K on a 3 bedroom/ 2 1/2 bath 3100 sq ft house. I'll bet
the taxes on this "mansion" are less than half that, probably more
like a third.

I took my comment from friends that lived in Buffalo. Where I live in
DE, property tax is about 1/4 of NJ's and half that of PA whereas local
MD is about the same as DE. Can be a huge factor in affording a house.

On Jan 24, 2:10*pm, "benick" wrote:
"ransley" wrote in message

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On Jan 24, 7:12 am, Chris Tsao wrote:

http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...t&PRGNAME=MLSP...

$184,900

Oneonta, NY

Two years ago it might have listed for 1,849,000 the way the photos
look, but I dont know the area or comparisons.

Outside looks OK as does some of the downstairs , but I wonder about the
upstairs which they show very little of. I wonder if it's because of water
damage related to the flat roof. It looks like a granite foundation which
probably means a wet basement most of the year.I saw no fireplaces or a
chimney for that matter and the kitchen and baths look ancient and I bet the
heating system is as well. The interior woodwork and floors aren't even
average...I live in midcoast Maine which is an area with ALOT of very
beautifull old mansions and homes so maybe I'm spoiled but that ********
would barely pass as average around here and even 2 years ago it wouldn't
bring 200 grand *away from the water..JMHO...

http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...7225,-N,-A,-N0

Sewer Septic System (7 years old, 1000 gal contrete)
Water Well (235 feet deep)
Hot Water Electric
Heat/Cool Type Forced Air Heat, Oil Heating, Pellet Stove
Electric 200 Amps, CB, NYSEG
Gas Propane (Stove use only)

On Jan 24, 8:47*am, aemeijers wrote:
Chris Tsao wrote:
http://www.odbrmls.com/scripts/mgrqi...t&PRGNAME=MLSP...

$184,900

Oneonta, NY

'Historic' often = 'Money Pit'. Obviously has been updated inside, but
was it just cosmetic, or have the HVAC and plumbing actually been
updated as well? And unless they did a really careful job patching the
old walls, doesn't look like much insulation. I notice they do not show
the roof or foundation in closeup, either. Could be a hell of a deal,
caused merely by the local economy there going south, but I suspect
there is a reason the price is so low. *While I don't care for the tiny
rooms in older houses like that, I do love the interior woodwork a lot
of them had, like those stairs, and that striped floor.

--
aem sends...

Hire a good home inspecter to go over the home to check for insulation
issues, flooring , water piping, such as copper, not lead, where does
the water come from, is it well water or city,septic tank, or city
sewerage, roof shingles, how old, and most important, electrical
wireing, such as nob and tube or new wireing. When u find a home
inspector, make sure there is some sort of guarantee that if he said
everything is ok and it turns out to be a big ticket item to fix, what
is he lible for, and 1 more thing, is it an historic house, subject to
the town rules before it will meet with town or city ruleing before u
can do anything with the house. My opinion take the pictures u took
and put them in a scrap book and look for something that u will not be
working, NIGHT & DAY on. Life is to short to devote your entire time
to fix, and u will, belive me because i bought 1 of these fixer
uppers, and thats all i did for 5 years+. Good luck, henry