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$104,330$63 / 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 94How 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

438 S JAMES ST

ROME, NY 13440
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,663 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$104K
$98K low$110K 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.$104,330
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$83,464

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,682 (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.$38,600 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,078

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
CountyOneida
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 215 ft²

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

E
Gansevoort Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Lyndon H Strough Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Rome Free AcademyC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Rome City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 13440These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.92%
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.14%
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.38,469
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.343 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,244
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,505
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

438 S James St 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 95% of homes in Oneida County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Oneida County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Oneida County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Rome 13440

What homes are worth in Rome 13440

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

This home
$75K$453K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Rome 13440.

How it measures up in Rome 13440

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rome 13440.

Estimated value$104,330
CheaperTypical $198,975Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,663 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 438 S James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRome 13440Oneida County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,3307% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$636% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,663 ft²59% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac10% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than18898% of homes8% of homes

About 438 S James St

How much is 438 S James St, Rome, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 S James St, Rome, NY is $104,330 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $98,485 to $110,175. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 S James St, Rome, NY last sell?

438 S James St, Rome, NY last sold on Feb 14, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 438 S James St, Rome, NY?

438 S James St, Rome, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,663 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 438 S James St, Rome, NY built?

438 S James St, Rome, NY was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 438 S James St, Rome, NY?

438 S James St, Rome, NY is assigned to Gansevoort Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Lyndon H Strough Middle School (middle), rated D; Rome Free Academy (high), rated C. All sit in Rome City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 S James St, Rome, NY compare to other homes in Rome 13440?

Among the 13,585 homes in Rome 13440, it is worth more than 7% of them ($104,330 against a typical $198,975), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($63 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,663 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1889 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Oneida County, it is worth more than 5% 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 438 S James St, Rome, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 438 S James St, Rome, NY was $3,682. The county assessed it at $38,600.

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