Miscellaneous (Residential)Residential
Last sold for $18,000 on Jun 11, 2019
13948 STATE ROUTE 38
STERLING, NY 13156
0
Baths
980 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.
5.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$18,000 · Jun 11, 2019
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$835 (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.$47,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,800
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.44
36
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyCayuga
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
Transaction History(5)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Margaret W Cuyler Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.2 mi
Red Creek Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi
Red Creek High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi
District: Red Creek Central School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 13156These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44
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.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,233
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.69 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,570
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,251
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%
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How this home compares
13948 State Route 38 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.
- Smaller than 88% of homes in Cayuga County
- Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Cayuga County
- Newer than 75% of homes in Cayuga County
How it measures up in Sterling 13156
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterling 13156.
Living area980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 22% of homes nearby
Lot size5.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger
Bigger than 76% of homes nearby
Year built1985
OlderTypical 1968Newer
Newer than 67% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sterling 13156 | Cayuga County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 980 ft² | 22% of homes | 12% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 5.5 ac | 76% of homes | 84% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1985 | 67% of homes | 75% of homes |
About 13948 State Route 38
When did 13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY last sell?
13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY last sold on Jun 11, 2019 for $18,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY?
13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY has 980 square feet of living space and a 5.50-acre lot.
When was 13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY built?
13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.
What schools serve 13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY?
13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY is assigned to Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Red Creek Middle School (middle), rated B-; Red Creek High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Red Creek Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY compare to other homes in Sterling 13156?
Among the 1,227 homes in Sterling 13156, it is bigger than 22% of them (980 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (5.5 ac against a typical 1.3 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1985 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY?
The 2025 property tax bill for 13948 State Route 38, Sterling, NY was $835. The county assessed it at $47,800.
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- 13912 State Route 380.2 mi · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 ft² · Sold Jul 2019
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