131 Taylor Rd , Richfield Springs, NY 13439(Otsego County)

The home is 1689ft2 cape, built in 1949. It has 9 rooms and an open floor plan with a eat-in kitchen and living room. There is a full bath on each floor. At one end is a wood-paneled and heated sun room. Two large bedrooms are at the other end. Upstairs are 4 more bedrooms, plus the second bath.

The basement is dry and high ceilinged and could be used for a variety of purposes. The laundry is there. There are oak floors in the living room, newer carpet in the bedrooms, and linoleum elsewhere, except in the sun room where there is a laminate floor. Water is from drilled well (no sulfur) and drinking water is enhanced by a reverse osmosis system. Heat is an updated hydronic system using either electric or the outdoor wood furnace. There is a wood-burning fireplace in the living room which is now equipped with propane logs (they can be removed should you wish to return to wood heat). And there is propane heat in the basement. Electric is on breakers with a modern entrance. Most of the windows are modern double-pane replacement windows.

One bedroom is used for an exercise room and has locked foam squares over the floor. These squares also cover most of the basement. Another bedroom is used for home schooling. A third bedroom just had a new oak floor installed. The roof is steel, and in good shape. Off the front is a large new covered porch, built to take full advantage of those views.

Wood shake siding was planned for the front of the home and is halfway completed. Shingles to finish the job are included. The rest of the siding is the original hardboard. It is in need of repair in a few places.

Behind the home is a 20-24x70 barn. One end is an oversized single car garage and the other has a chicken coop. In between are storage areas and 3 box stalls for horses. A loft occupies 40 of this space. The barn could use some sprucing up, but is in good physical shape as it is. In the yard is a small shed recently used for piggies. The lot is a bit cluttered with possessions. Not to worry: a contract is in place for them to be removed come spring.

Low taxes, $2300; low price, $189000; big value. Once you complete the cosmetics here, you will find yourself owning a $3-400,000 home.