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$50,778$30 / 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 75How 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
Last sold for $50,000 on Jul 29, 2026

98 JAMES ST

HOMER, NY 13077
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,704 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$51K
$38K low$64K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Jul 29, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,514 (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.$91,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,015

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.0.26
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 48 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Homer High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Homer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.5 mi
M
Homer Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Homer Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 13077These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,785
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.90 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,024
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,585
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.49%

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How this home compares

98 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Homer 13077
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Homer 13077
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Homer 13077

What homes are worth in Homer 13077

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

This home
$101K$574K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Homer 13077.

How it measures up in Homer 13077

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Homer 13077.

Estimated value$50,778
CheaperTypical $219,045Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$30
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 98 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHomer 13077Cortland County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,778almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²60% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac22% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than194844% of homes45% of homes

About 98 James St

How much is 98 James St, Homer, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 98 James St, Homer, NY is $50,778 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $37,984 to $63,572. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 98 James St, Homer, NY last sell?

98 James St, Homer, NY last sold on Jul 29, 2026 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 98 James St, Homer, NY?

98 James St, Homer, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 98 James St, Homer, NY built?

98 James St, Homer, NY was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 98 James St, Homer, NY?

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

How does 98 James St, Homer, NY compare to other homes in Homer 13077?

Among the 2,561 homes in Homer 13077, it is worth more than almost none of them ($50,778 against a typical $219,045), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($30 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1948 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Cortland County, it is worth more than almost no 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 98 James St, Homer, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 98 James St, Homer, NY was $3,514. The county assessed it at $91,800.

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