Circa 1872 Second empire home with a mansard roof built by John Df Shee (Vice President of the Langdon coal company) behind where the Langdon Mansion once stood and where Samuel Clemens would frequent. This home has unlimited possibilities with over 9,000 Sq Ft. five beautiful fireplaces, one black tiger marble and two white marble. Original staircase and woodwork throughout, stunning 50k updated kitchen, 56K on a new roof in 2022 with vision this home can be restored to its original grandeur. Perfect Air B&B, offices or apartments. Currently two separate apartments out back.
For sale
$169,000
218 W 1st St, Elmira, NY 14901
11beds
9,062sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$19/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful fireplacesNew roofOriginal staircaseUpdated kitchenMansard roof
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2025 at 09:25am
Listing by:
Howard Hanna Elmira 607-733-2700,
Keith C. Gustin 607-739-7899
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1592558
Originating MLS: Elmira Corning Regional Association Of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Steam
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Den, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,062
- Total interior livable area: 9,062 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Shared Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible for Hearing-Impairment
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 86 x 170
- Features: Rectangular, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 07040008901900020110000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Elmira
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $19/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $82,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,783
- Date on market: 3/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Rehab Financing
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