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$186,280$148 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

656 JAMES ST

UTICA, NY 13501
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,260 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$186K
$149K low$224K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,366 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$50,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,300

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.Cape Cod
CountyONEIDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 130 ft²

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

E
Christopher Columbus Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Thomas R Proctor High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Senator James H Donovan Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Utica City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 13501These 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.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,660
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,507 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,176
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,901
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

656 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 more than 89% of homes in Cornhill
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Cornhill
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Cornhill
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Oneida County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Cornhill

What homes are worth in Utica 13501

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

This home
$71K$455K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Utica 13501.

How it measures up in Utica 13501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Utica 13501.

Estimated value$186,280
CheaperTypical $198,442Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,946 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 656 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCornhillUtica 13501Oneida County
Estimated valuepricier than$186,28089% of homes43% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14895% of homes64% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²11% of homes14% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac69% of homes43% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than195594% of homes85% of homes56% of homes

About 656 James St

How much is 656 James St, Utica, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 656 James St, Utica, NY is $186,280 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $148,763 to $223,797. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 656 James St, Utica, NY last sell?

656 James St, Utica, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 656 James St, Utica, NY?

656 James St, Utica, NY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 656 James St, Utica, NY built?

656 James St, Utica, NY was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 656 James St, Utica, NY?

656 James St, Utica, NY is assigned to Christopher Columbus Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Thomas R Proctor High School (high), rated C-; Senator James H Donovan Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Utica City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 656 James St, Utica, NY compare to other homes in Utica 13501?

Among the 9,229 homes in Utica 13501, it is worth more than 43% of them ($186,280 against a typical $198,442), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($148 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,946 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1955 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Oneida County, it is worth more than 32% 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 656 James St, Utica, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 656 James St, Utica, NY was $1,366. The county assessed it at $50,800.

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