Contemporary Ranch on 3.35 Acres with Wraparound Deck and Pool – Cortland, NY – $339,000

Property Overview

Welcome to a contemporary ranch offering 1,752 square feet of living space on 3.35 acres in the Homer Central School District area of Cortland, New York. Built in 1994, this one-level home combines an open floor plan, soaring cathedral ceilings, natural woodwork, hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and expansive countryside views.

The great room creates a spacious central gathering area, while the main level includes two bedrooms and a primary suite with generous closet space, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. The home also features a kitchen island, breakfast bar, living/dining area, ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, and multiple fireplaces.

The full walkout lower level expands the usable space and is partially finished for recreation and entertainment. It includes a half bath, wood stove, storage, and direct access to a covered patio area. Outside, the property offers usable acreage, an above-ground pool, a beautiful rear patio, a broad front wraparound deck, gravel driveway, private yard, and detached two-car garage.

Address note: Following a recent subdivision, the property is transitioning from the former/searchable address of 5165 Forbes Road to the newly assigned address of 2127 Maxfield Road, where the driveway access is located.

Interior Features

The main level is designed around an open floor plan with a dramatic great room, cathedral ceilings, natural woodwork, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar and island, while the living/dining area provides flexible everyday and entertaining space.

• Two main-level bedrooms
• Primary suite with large private bath
• Soaking tub and walk-in shower
• Kitchen island and breakfast bar
• Cathedral ceilings
• Natural woodwork
• Hardwood and ceramic tile flooring
• Three fireplaces
• Main-level laundry
• Built-in range and oven
• Dishwasher and refrigerator
• Ceiling fans
• Partially furnished

Walkout Lower Level

The full, partially finished lower level provides substantial additional usable space. A wood stove, half bath, storage areas, and direct access to the covered patio create a flexible setting for recreation, hobbies, entertaining, or workshop use.

Exterior & Outdoor Features

The 3.35-acre parcel provides a combination of open, usable land and rural surroundings. Outdoor features include an above-ground pool, rear patio, covered patio access from the lower level, and an expansive wraparound deck spanning the front of the home. The detached two-car garage provides additional parking and storage space.

• 3.35-acre rectangular lot
• Private yard
• Above-ground pool
• Rear patio
• Wraparound front deck
• Gravel driveway
• Detached two-car garage
• Owned propane tank

Construction, Heating & Utilities

The home features contemporary ranch architecture, wood siding, a poured foundation, and an asphalt, metal, and shingle roof configuration. Heating is provided by propane and baseboard systems. Property utilities include a private well and septic tank, with electricity, cable availability, and high-speed internet availability listed for the property.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Cortland County is a largely rural county in Central New York positioned between the larger regional centers of Ithaca, Binghamton, and Syracuse. The county had an estimated population of approximately 46,246 in the 2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. The region combines rural land, agricultural areas, established communities, outdoor recreation, and access to the broader Central New York transportation network.

Safety & Crime

Crime statistics should be viewed according to the geography they measure rather than treated as property-specific information. For the City of Cortland, 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data compiled from municipal reporting shows 39 reported violent crimes and 508 property crimes. The corresponding reported rates were 226.8 violent crimes and 2,954 property crimes per 100,000 residents. The city-level figures do not describe crime conditions at this individual property.

Schools & Education

The property is associated in the listing record with the Homer Central School District area. Homer Central School District operates Homer Elementary School, Homer Intermediate School, Homer Junior High School, and Homer Senior High School. School proximity does not by itself establish enrollment assignment, so buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with the district.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare services in the Cortland area include Guthrie Cortland Medical Center at 134 Homer Avenue in Cortland. New York State’s current healthcare directory identifies the facility as a hospital serving the local area. Additional outpatient, primary-care, specialty, pharmacy, and urgent-care services are available throughout the broader Cortland community.

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the following series uses the same geography and metric throughout: median home value for ZIP Code 13045, based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey five-year estimates. The series increased from $131,700 in 2020 to $167,500 in 2024, a total increase of approximately 27.2% over the period. These historical figures describe the broader ZIP-code housing stock and are not a valuation of this property.

More recent market information from Zillow reports a typical Cortland County home value of $210,017 as of August 31, 2026, with a 6.5% year-over-year change. Zillow also reported a median county sale price of $223,833 for July 2026. These metrics use different methodologies and geography from the historical ZIP-code series above and are therefore presented separately.

Transportation & Access

Cortland County is served by Interstate 81, providing north-south regional access through Central New York. The county identifies Cortland Exit 11 as a primary Interstate 81 approach to Cortland. Local and regional transportation resources also include Centro bus service, ADA paratransit, specialized transportation, taxi services, walking and bicycling resources, and trip-planning assistance through Way2Go Cortland.

Ithaca Tompkins International Airport provides commercial air service for the wider Finger Lakes region, with its passenger terminal located in Ithaca.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Cortland provides access to everyday shopping and services, including grocery, pharmacy, household goods, fuel, banking, dining, and home-related services. The Cortland Supercenter at 819 Bennie Road includes grocery shopping and an on-site pharmacy, along with additional retail and service offerings.

Parks & Recreation

The Cortland area offers year-round outdoor and indoor recreation. Local resources include parks, swimming facilities, golf, hiking, fishing, camping, winter skiing, snowmobiling, skating, museums, sports facilities, and community recreation programs. The City of Cortland also maintains information about recreation opportunities and local community facilities.

Utilities & Connectivity

This property is specifically listed with a private well and septic tank, along with electricity, cable availability, and high-speed internet availability. These property-level details should be distinguished from municipal utility systems serving other parts of the area.

At the broader county level, public water systems include municipal systems in Cortland and Cortlandville. Cortland County has also been pursuing broadband infrastructure expansion through a ConnectALL funding initiative, with implementation contingent on funding awards and project development.

Development & Planning

Cortland County maintains an active planning process covering referrals such as subdivisions, site-plan reviews, special permits, area and use variances, and zoning changes. The county’s 2026 Planning Board schedule includes regular review meetings throughout the year. Public planning materials should be consulted for the latest status of any project that may affect a particular parcel or surrounding area.

Current county planning materials also include a broadband infrastructure initiative intended to expand high-speed internet access in underserved areas, with any network construction dependent on the outcome of the applicable funding process.

Property Summary