Charm and modern elegance describe this fantastic 1,974 sq ft Cape Cod style home. Located on a tree-lined, quiet cul de sac in the City of Cortland featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and central air. You’ll appreciate the updates that have been made. The bright, updated kitchen includes Quartz countertops and gorgeous tile backsplash, coffee bar/pantry. Stunning hardwood floors throughout lead you to the library to enjoy your favorite book in front of the cozy, gas fireplace. Or, after a long day, relax in the comfortable TV room. The bathroom downstairs has been upgraded from a half to a full bath with walk-in shower and natural wood staircase takes you to the three bedrooms and upstairs full bathroom with tub. The primary bedroom has an entire wall dedicated to a cedar closet and there’s ample storage space within the eaves. Bedroom built-ins have been refinished and shelving added. Sliding glass doors off the TV room open to the quiet, back deck where there’s room to gather around your fire pit. A footbridge at the end of the street allows you to take in nature from the Cortland Water Works. The detached garage has been resided, a decorative window added and has an automatic door opener. Located between Syracuse and Ithaca and an easy commute to SUNY Cortland, Cornell University and several area golf clubs. Easy access to I-81 to Binghamton and Syracuse. Short distance to shopping and downtown Cortland.
Property Details
Price:
$254,900
MLS #:
S1717723
Status:
Pending
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Floyd J Bentley
Neighborhood:
cortland110200
Listed Date:
Sep 27, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,974
Total Sq Ft:
1,974
Lot Size:
5,577 sqft / 0.13 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1938
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Schools
School District:
Cortland
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Varies
Heating
Gas
Interior Features
Cedar Closets, Ceiling Fans, Den, Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Library, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Sliding Glass Doors, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments
Laundry Features
Main Level
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Accessibility Features
Low Threshold Shower
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Blacktop Driveway, Deck, Fence
Fencing
Partial
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
Cul De Sac, Flood Zone, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Parking Features
Detached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Open, Porch
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Window Features
Drapes
Financial
Taxes
$9,045
Map
Community
- Address8 Melvin Avenue Cortland NY
- SubdivisionFloyd J Bentley
- CityCortland
- CountyCortland
- Zip Code13045
Subdivisions in Cortland
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cortland as of Oct 20, 2026
41
Single Family Listed
73
Avg DOM
118
Avg $ / SqFt
$207,071
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Floyd J Bentley subdivision, 8 Melvin Avenue Cortland NY is a Single Family for sale in Cortland, NY, 13045. It is listed for $254,900 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,974 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1938. The current price per square foot is $129. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cortland is $118. The average listing price for Single Family in Cortland is $207,071.
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Cortland, NY

