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$129,642$170 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1297 STATE ROUTE 96

WATERLOO, NY 13165
2
Beds
1
Baths
764 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$130K
$118K low$141K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$129,642
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$103,714

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,202 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$66,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$108,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountySENECA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Waterloo High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Waterloo Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Skoi-Yase School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.8 mi

District: Waterloo Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 13165These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,925
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.137 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,542
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,808
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1297 State Route 96 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Seneca County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Waterloo 13165
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Waterloo 13165

What homes are worth in Waterloo 13165

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$71K$399K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Waterloo 13165.

How it measures up in Waterloo 13165

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterloo 13165.

Estimated value$129,642
CheaperTypical $164,626Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area764 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,506 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 1297 State Route 96 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterloo 13165Seneca County
Estimated valuepricier than$129,64224% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17088% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than764 ft²5% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac43% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than194042% of homes43% of homes

About 1297 State Route 96

How much is 1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY is $129,642 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $118,265 to $141,019. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY last sell?

1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY?

1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 764 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY built?

1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY?

1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY is assigned to Waterloo High School (high), rated C-; Waterloo Middle School (middle), rated C+; Skoi-Yase School (elementary). All sit in Waterloo Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY compare to other homes in Waterloo 13165?

Among the 3,349 homes in Waterloo 13165, it is worth more than 24% of them ($129,642 against a typical $164,626), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($170 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 5% of them (764 ft² against a typical 1,506 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1940 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Seneca County, it is worth more than 16% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1297 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY was $2,202. The county assessed it at $66,400.

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