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$218,938$234 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $212,000 on Dec 11, 2025

6887 STATE ROUTE 281

PREBLE, NY 13141
3
Beds
1
Baths
936 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.
1.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$219K
$197K low$241K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$212,000 · Dec 11, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,562 (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.$102,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$102,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,516

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.1.36
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 240 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.

M
Homer Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.7 mi
E
Homer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 7.1 mi
H
Homer High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.6 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

6887 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Cortland County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Cortland County
  • Newer than 73% 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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$82K$508K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$218,938
CheaperTypical $204,928Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,495 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size1.36 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 6887 State Route 281 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreble 13141Cortland County
Estimated valuepricier than$218,93861% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23491% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²18% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.36 ac58% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197073% of homes64% of homes

About 6887 State Route 281

How much is 6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY is $218,938 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $197,113 to $240,763. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY last sell?

6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY last sold on Dec 11, 2025 for $212,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY?

6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 1.36-acre lot.

When was 6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY built?

6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY?

6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY is assigned to Homer Junior High School (middle), rated B; Homer Elementary School (elementary); Homer High School (high), rated B. All sit in Homer Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY compare to other homes in Preble 13141?

Among the 345 homes in Preble 13141, it is worth more than 61% of them ($218,938 against a typical $204,928), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($234 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 18% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,495 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (1.36 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1970 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Cortland County, it is worth more than 60% 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 6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 6887 State Route 281, Preble, NY was $4,562. The county assessed it at $102,000.

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