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$131,494$181 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $125,000 on Jan 30, 2024

3996 RURAL AVE

CORTLAND, NY 13045
3
Beds
1
Baths
728 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$131K
$116K low$147K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Jan 30, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,213 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$100,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,846

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
CountyCortland
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 84 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
McGraw Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.9 mi
M
McGraw Secondary SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.2 mi

District: McGraw Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 13045These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.89%
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.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,776
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.260 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,254
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,736
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

3996 Rural Ave 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 86% of homes in Cortland 13045
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Cortland County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Cortland 13045
  • Older than 65% of homes in Cortland 13045

What homes are worth in Cortland 13045

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

This home
$71K$486K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Cortland 13045.

How it measures up in Cortland 13045

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cortland 13045.

Estimated value$131,494
CheaperTypical $189,734Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 3996 Rural Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCortland 13045Cortland County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,49414% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18184% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than728 ft²2% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac55% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than192035% of homes35% of homes

About 3996 Rural Ave

How much is 3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY is $131,494 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $116,217 to $146,771. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY last sell?

3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY last sold on Jan 30, 2024 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY?

3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 728 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY built?

3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY?

3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY is assigned to McGraw Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; McGraw Secondary School (middle), rated C-. All sit in McGraw Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY compare to other homes in Cortland 13045?

Among the 8,475 homes in Cortland 13045, it is worth more than 14% of them ($131,494 against a typical $189,734), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($181 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 2% of them (728 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1920 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Cortland County, it is worth more than 20% 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 3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3996 Rural Ave, Cortland, NY was $2,213. The county assessed it at $100,000.

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