Welcome Home to 224 Liberty Street in Oswego, New York
If you’ve been searching for homes for sale in Oswego, NY that combine classic charm with modern updates, 224 Liberty Street deserves a spot at the top of your list. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial sits on a generous corner lot in one of Oswego’s most convenient neighborhoods — just minutes from SUNY Oswego, the Oswego River, and the shores of Lake Ontario.
Built in 1905, this home holds onto the character today’s buyers love — hardwood floors, a welcoming covered front porch, and a layout that feels both bright and lived-in — while delivering the kind of major-system updates that take the guesswork out of buying an older home.
At a Glance — 224 Liberty Street, Oswego, NY 13126
- Price: $174,900
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1 Full / 1 Half
- Square Feet: 1,100
- Lot Size: 0.25 acres (corner lot, 55 × 200)
- Year Built: 1905
- Style: Colonial, 2 stories
- School District: Oswego City School District
- Annual Taxes: $2,504
- MLS#: R1681782
Delayed Negotiations: Offers due Tuesday, June 2nd at 12:00 PM
What Makes This Oswego Home Stand Out
Major Updates Already Done for You
This isn’t a project house. The current owner has handled many of the big-ticket items most buyers worry about:
- New roof over the porches — fresh weather protection where it matters most
- New siding — fresh curb appeal and weather protection
- Almost all new windows — energy efficiency you’ll feel right away
- Updated PEX plumbing — modern, reliable, low-maintenance
- Energy-efficient insulation upgrades including spray foam and blown-in insulation — built for Oswego winters
- Furnace (approximately 10 years old) equipped for central A/C — just add the outside unit
- Hot water heater approximately 10 years old
A Layout That Works for Real Life
Inside, the eat-in kitchen flows into the family room, making it easy to cook, gather, and entertain without feeling cut off from the action. Hardwood floors run through most of the home, with tile and carpet in select spaces. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a full bath give everyone their own space. A first-floor half bath adds the kind of everyday convenience that makes a home work harder.
Outdoor Space You’ll Actually Use
The covered front porch is the kind of spot where mornings start with coffee and evenings end with neighbors waving as they walk by. The corner lot gives you more breathing room than a typical city parcel, and the double-wide blacktop driveway means parking is never a puzzle.
Location, Location, Location — Why Liberty Street?
One of the strongest selling points of 224 Liberty Street is where it sits on the map:
- Less than 2 miles to SUNY Oswego — ideal for faculty, staff, graduate students, or investors looking for proximity to campus
- Less than 2 miles to the Oswego River — fishing, marinas, and riverside walks
- Less than 2 miles to Lake Ontario — beaches, sunsets, and one of the Great Lakes literally at your doorstep
- Walking distance to local shopping, parks, restaurants, and downtown Oswego
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer in Oswego, an owner-occupant looking for a move-in-ready home, or an investor seeking a rental property near SUNY Oswego, Fitzpatrick or Nine Mile Clean Energy Plants, the location works in your favor.
Who This Home Is Perfect For
- First-time buyers who want updates already done and a manageable lot
- SUNY Oswego faculty, staff, or grad students who’d rather own than rent
- Clean energy plant employees and contractors working at the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant or Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station — a manageable commute to Scriba
- Outage support crews needing temporary or long-term housing near the plants
- Investors looking for a turnkey rental near campus, the nuclear plants, and the lakefront
- Downsizers wanting a single-floor primary living option with bedrooms tucked upstairs for guests
- Lake Ontario lovers who want year-round access without the waterfront price tag
The Numbers
- List Price: $174,900
- Town/County Tax: $546
- City Tax: $892
- School Tax: $1,066
- Total Annual Taxes: $2,504
- Financing Accepted: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions — 224 Liberty Street, Oswego NY
224 Liberty Street is less than 2 miles from the SUNY Oswego campus, making it one of the most convenient locations in Oswego for faculty, staff, students, and investors looking for proximity to the university.
The property is less than 2 miles from Lake Ontario, with easy access to beaches, marinas, waterfront dining, and lakeside recreation.
Recent updates include new roofing over the porches, new vinyl siding, almost all new windows, updated PEX plumbing, and energy-efficient spray foam and blown-in insulation. The furnace and hot water heater are both approximately 10 years old, and the furnace is already equipped for central A/C (only the outside unit is needed).
The home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms — a full bath on the second floor and a half bath on the first floor — across 1,100 square feet of living space.
The home is in the Oswego City School District. Students attend Leighton Elementary, Oswego Middle School, and Oswego High School.
Total annual taxes are $2,504, which includes town/county tax ($546), city tax ($892), and school tax ($1,066).
The seller will consider Cash, Conventional, FHA, and VA financing.
This listing has delayed negotiations. All offers are due Tuesday, June 2nd at 12:00 PM. Offers must be submitted through https://bit.ly/PURCHASEOFFER and include a pre-approval letter from a local lender or proof of funds.
There is no garage, but the property features a double-wide blacktop driveway with plenty of off-street parking.
Yes. With new roofing over the porches, new siding, almost all new windows, updated PEX plumbing, and modern insulation upgrades, 224 Liberty Street is move-in ready. The furnace and hot water heater are approximately 10 years old. All appliances are included in as-is condition.
Yes — with its location less than 2 miles from SUNY Oswego, recent major updates, and proximity to Lake Ontario and downtown Oswego, the home is well-suited for investors seeking a turnkey rental near the university. Content
Yes. The home offers a convenient commute to both the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant and the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station in Scriba, NY. With its move-in-ready condition and updated mechanicals, it’s a strong fit for plant employees, contractors, and outage support crews looking to live close to work — and a smart investment property for landlords renting to plant workers.
For More Information
Listed By: Lalla Fitzpatrick — Associate Real Estate Broker RE/MAX Plus | 2171 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
lallafitzpatrick@lallafitzpatrick.com
Serving Monroe, Ontario, and Wayne Counties — and beyond, including Oswego County.
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