Courtesy: Howard Hanna Elmira
607-733-2700
Charming Early 1900s Two-Story Home on 7 Acres. Nestled in a peaceful country setting, this early 1900s two-story home offers a wonderful opportunity to create your dream property. Situated on 7 acres, the home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,768 sq ft of living space. Centrally located, this property combines rural charm with convenient access to nearby amenities. A covered front porch welcomes you home and adds to the property’s classic charm. With plenty of room to make it your own, this residence is ideal for buyers looking for a home with character and potential. While it does require some TLC, the possibilities are endless for those ready to restore and personalize this unique country retreat.
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty
607-428-0708
More than a home, this hilltop paradise is a place to create, dream, and connect with nature. Tucked away on over 30 enchanting acres, this unique property has been thoughtfully shaped over time by successive creative stewards, each adding their own vision and character, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind retreat where creativity and the natural world exist in harmony. The main home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and is perfectly positioned to capture distant views of the surrounding hills while overlooking the serene pond, where wildlife is often seen throughout the changing seasons. Whether enjoying a quiet morning on the expansive covered deck surrounded by birdsong or gathering with friends beneath the stars, every corner of the property invites relaxation and inspiration. The property features 245 organic and mature blueberry bushes, which you can farm or keep each year for your very own. Scattered throughout the landscape you will find apple and pear trees, open spaces that feel both peaceful and magical, and wooded areas to explore. The charming and whimsical cottage currently operates as a successful Airbnb, offering income potential as a memorable experience for guests seeking a unique escape, as well as providing a private space for guests and family. Adding to the property's appeal is a separate music studio, providing dedicated space for recording, composing, teaching, artistic pursuits, remote work, or a home-based business. Together, the home, cottage, studio, pond, and acreage create a rare opportunity to own a private sanctuary that nurtures creativity, self-expression, and a deeper connection to the land. Whether you're seeking a creative retreat, hobby farm, income-producing property, recreational getaway, or simply a peaceful place to call home, this extraordinary property offers endless possibilities.
Courtesy: Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
607-257-0800
Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath home includes living room, family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, and large dining room with pellet stove; replacement windows throughout. Upstairs has a large landing area, 3 big bedrooms and a bathroom. Full bathroom downstairs. Family room could be a main level bedroom. Home is livable and would take a little work to bring it back to its former glory. Enclosed side porch. Spacious barn/garage for workshop and storage. Large yard with mature trees. Property selling AS-IS.
Courtesy: Smart Focus Realty
607-735-2901
If peace and serenity are what you're looking for, this is it. Set back off the road surrounded by a wooded lot, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home is move in ready yet boasts so much more potential just waiting for it's new owner. The main floorplan flows smoothly from a beautifully updated kitchen to the dining and living room spaces--an open concept layout making entertaining easy. An owner's suite with considerable closet space and an oversized bathroom lie on one side of the home while two additional bedrooms and a bathroom are on the other. Downstairs you will find two rooms already finished--one with built in surround sound just waiting for your favorite movie to be played! There is potential to finish over 1,000 square feet down there including an area already plumbed for a 3rd bathroom! Wake up to sip coffee or tea on the back deck all while listening to the sounds of nature. Or, look up at your brand new metal roof that was just installed in late September, 2025. Total finished square footage on the main floor is 1788 square feet, total finished square footage in the basement area is 596 square feet. Are you ready to book your appointment yet? Listing agent is related to sellers.
Courtesy: Keller Williams Realty Southern Tier & Finger Lakes
607-795-2900
Beautifully restored 4-bed, 2-bath Victorian with 2,852 sq ft of charm and modern updates. Features an upper balcony, three covered porches, two outbuildings, newer metal roof, fresh paint inside and out, refinished hardwood floors, and an updated kitchen with stainless appliances. Spacious rooms and flexible layouts make it ideal for a large family, multi-generational living, or a profitable Airbnb. Set on a .29-acre lot in the quiet village of Van Etten—just minutes to Ithaca, Watkins Glen, and the Finger Lakes Wine Trail, plus close to parks, schools, and outdoor recreation. Move-in ready at just $80/sq ft!
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, homesteaders, or small farmers, this 3-bed, 1.5-bath ranch on over 26 serene acres offers a haven of possibilities. The expansive property includes a 36x48 heated pole barn with a lift and an oversized garage door, perfect for hobbyists or car enthusiasts. Embrace the potential for gardening, livestock, and outdoor pursuits on this private retreat. The picturesque pond and distant views add to the allure, making it the perfect canvas for your rustic lifestyle or small-scale farming dreams.
This is a home with a lot of potential. Could be a large single family home (its current use), or could be several apartments. There is also potential for a business in the rear with a separate entrance, bath and parking, or this could be a mother in law suite or just extra living space. Large rooms with many windows, updated country kitchen with first floor laundry, new flooring. Located on fenced in half acre lot with views of the hills. Utilities are all electric now, but there is oil furnace which hasn't been used in a few years and a pellet stove. Convenient location. More acreage is available for purchase.
Absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking 132 acre retreat with a keen focus on maintaining high eco-friendly standards with solar electric, solar water heating, wind power and composting systems for on- and off-grid living. Two unique homes with a variety of personal touches and attention including stunning gardens, large pond, fire pit, and many hiking trails through the woods span this wooded and meadowed parcel. A portion of this property was once the Tall Timber ski resort in the 1960's. The guest house/utility building has an immense amount of flex space which could be used for a variety of purposes including additional living space, large workshop, small business, or abundant storage. The parcel has several potential building sites with road frontage. This unique property, loved and improved for over 24 years, will welcome its next caretakers.
Van Etten is located in New York. Van Etten, New York has a population of 1,473. Van Etten is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 39.55% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.46%.
The median household income in Van Etten, New York is $52,336. The median household income for the surrounding county is $58,175 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Van Etten is 37.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 38.9 inches per year, with 53.4 inches of snow per year.
