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$250,333$166 / 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 93How 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

6738 STATE ROUTE 281

PREBLE, NY 13141
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,512 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$250K
$232K low$268K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$130 (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.$121,200 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,689

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.Ranch
CountyCortland
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 220 ft²

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

M
Homer Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.4 mi
E
Homer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 6.9 mi
H
Homer High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi

District: Homer Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 13141These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.756
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,682
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,577
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

6738 State Route 281 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 75% of homes in Cortland County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Cortland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Preble 13141
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Preble 13141

What homes are worth in Preble 13141

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

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$93K$553K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Preble 13141.

How it measures up in Preble 13141

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Preble 13141.

Estimated value$250,333
CheaperTypical $227,260Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$166
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,479 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 6738 State Route 281 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreble 13141Cortland County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,33363% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16655% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²52% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac12% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than196567% of homes59% of homes

About 6738 State Route 281

How much is 6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY is $250,333 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $232,398 to $268,268. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY?

6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY built?

6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY?

6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY is assigned to Homer Junior High School (middle), rated C; Homer Elementary School (elementary); Homer High School (high), rated A. All sit in Homer Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY compare to other homes in Preble 13141?

Among the 345 homes in Preble 13141, it is worth more than 63% of them ($250,333 against a typical $227,260), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($166 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,479 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1965 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Cortland County, it is worth more than 75% 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 6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 6738 State Route 281, Preble, NY was $130. The county assessed it at $121,200.

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