About this home

Step into the possibilities of this circa-1895 Victorian farmhouse with Italianate architectural influences, prominently situated in the heart of Cairo's Main Street district. Rich with original character, this diamond in the rough offers the scale, architectural details, and location to create something truly special. Inside, original hardwood floors await restoration to their natural gleam, while the home's generous rooms and period proportions provide an inviting canvas for a thoughtful cosmetic transformation. The property will require updating throughout, along with roof repair, offering an opportunity to blend historic character with a fresh, modern vision. Out back, discover one of the property's most special features: a rare Village backyard overlooking the Shingle Kill Creek, creating an unexpected connection to nature right in the center of town. A detached two-car garage adds valuable storage, workshop, or parking space. And the location is hard to beat. Cairo continues to evolve as a destination for food, shopping, recreation, and community. From this property, enjoy convenient access to Red Star Cafe, Better Days Bookstore, Julia's Local, the Town Park, and the growing collection of businesses and amenities throughout the hamlet. For the buyer who appreciates historic architecture and sees the potential in restoration, this is an opportunity to reimagine a distinctive 1895 home while preserving the character that makes it so compelling. The property has been winterized, mechanical systems are unknown, sold as-is.

Facts and features

Schools

• Cairo Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.4 mi

  8

• Cairo Durham Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 4.1 mi

  6

• Cairo Durham High School

  high · 9-12 · 4.1 mi

  4

Price history

• Sep 16, 2026 · Listed$185,000
• Dec 8, 1999 · Sold$61,000
• Dec 27, 1993 · Sold$60,000

Tax history

• 2025$2,766 tax · $67,500 assessed
• 2024$2,524 tax · $67,500 assessed
• 2023$1,321 tax · $67,500 assessed
• 2022$2,779 tax · $67,500 assessed
• 2021$2,804 tax · $67,500 assessed
• 2020$2,031 tax · $67,500 assessed
• 2017$2,372 tax · $67,500 assessed
• 2016$2,298 tax · $67,500 assessed

Home value

$184,700

• Cotality$184,700
• Collateral Analytics$183,000
• Quantarium$191,296

Where it is