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A piece of Syracuse history, ready for its next chapter. Built in 1840, the Oliver Bostwick House at 1940-1942 Valley Dr is a remarkable cobblestone estate offering 4,188 square feet of living space on 3.61 acres overlooking Webster Pond. Constructed with locally sourced fieldstone and walls approximately two feet thick, this nearly 200-year-old home is a rare example of the craftsmanship & character of another era. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a half bath, two living rooms, 2 woodburning fireplaces, a dedicated office, first-floor laundry, full basement and two screened front porches. A separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath in-law house with its own utilities provides tremendous flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, home office or studio space. Outside is where this property becomes truly extraordinary. An approximately 100' x 40' barn with stone foundation offers incredible storage, workshop and hobby possibilities, with significant structural improvements and a newer roof (2106). A separate 20' x 20' smokehouse/outbuilding, previously used as part of the owners' maple syrup production, adds even more character and utility. The 3.61 acre setting includes open lawn, wooded areas, extensive fenced garden space and a backdrop of Forever Wild land, creating a setting that feels remarkably private while remaining within the City of Syracuse. Originally part of a much larger working farm, the property has evolved through generations, including ties to local Prohibition era bootlegging history. Today, it offers an opportunity rarely found: preserve an extraordinary historic residence, create a multigenerational estate, garden, make maple syrup/honey, utilize the massive barn, or simply enjoy acreage and nature overlooking Webster Pond. 1940-1942 Valley Drive is more than a home. It is nearly two centuries of Syracuse history with room for its next owner to write the next chapter. Will it be yours?!
| DAYS ON MARKET | 14 | LAST UPDATED | 9/21/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Webster Mile Square | YEAR BUILT | 1840 |
| COMMUNITY | Syracuse City-311500 | COUNTY | Onondaga |
| STATUS | Conditional | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Ceiling Fan(s) |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator |
| AREA | Syracuse City-311500 |
| BARN/EQUESTRIAN | Yes |
| BASEMENT | Full, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Frame, Other, See Remarks, Stone |
| EXTERIOR | Private Yard |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| HEAT | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| HOA DUES | Single Family Residence |
| INTERIOR | Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Natural Woodwork, Other, Pantry, See Remarks, Storage |
| LOT | 3.61 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Near Public Transit, Other, Rectangular Lot, See Remarks |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 285X300 |
| PARKING | No Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Driveway, Other |
| STORIES | 2 |
| STYLE | Farmhouse, Historic Antique |
| SUBDIVISION | Webster Mile Square |
| TAXES | 6056 |
| UTILITIES | Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Water |
| WATER | Public |
| WATER ACCESS | Webster Pond |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION | Pond |
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