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$428,500

4 beds2,912 sq ft0.42 acres

2396 County Highway 31Cooperstown, NY 13326

Homes, condos and townhomes · MLS 11873011 · Listed 99 days ago (Jul 23, 2026)

23 mi straight line to Royal Mountain Ski Area (local ski area) · Ski access details

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About this property

Step back in time without sacrificing modern comfort in this meticulously renovated 1860 home formerly known as the Seward house and situated near the "corners" in the hamlet of East Springfield. Standing tall on a fenced and level .42 acres, this 2,912-sq ft 2-story structure was erected with locally quarried cut and dressed large limestone blocks and set on bedrock for lasting endurance. A three-story addition completed in 1998 expanded the living space while complementing the home's original architecture. The first floor features a multi-windowed living room with new wide-plank pine floors, original deep-set 6-over-6 windows, an eat-in kitchen with ample cabinetry, a formal dining room, and a spacious family room with a Vermont Castings wood stove and half bath. A convenient first-floor laundry room is tucked behind the original door at the bottom landing of the original and wide staircase to the 2nd floor whose former use as a select school, a meeting house and a ballroom was known as Seward's Hall. The owners' 1998 renovation/restoration retains its impressive 10-foot ceilings, original wainscoting, and deep-set windows but now includes three bedrooms, a full bath and built-in shelves. At the end of the bright commodious hallway you will find adjacent original doors: one to the 1998 portion of the house where the primary bedroom has a full and updated bath, the other opening to a wide and carpeted staircase up to the top floor where you will be pleasantly surprised to find a well insulated, carpeted, finished space with 2 dormers and 5 windows, called bonus rooms, awaiting. The original 1825 post-and-lintel blacksmith shop has been transformed into an insulated two-car garage with electric heat, automatic and insulated steel doors, custom period-style windows, and additional loft storage. A separate 320-square-foot workshop with electricity, lighting, workbench, and attached firewood storage provides excellent space for hobbies or projects. Major improvements include 200 amp service, new wiring and plumbing throughout (1998), spray foam insulation to original house (1998), architectural shingle roof on the house and garage (2025-2026), 2 Hormann garage doors (2025), a 1,500-gallon septic tank (2023), exterior staining and painting of house, garage and shop(2025), updated kitchen and bathroom faucets and a new primary bath vanity (2026). Springfield Township residents enjoy exclusive access to Springfield Landing on pristine Otsego Lake, offering a private beach, swimming, docking facilities, and canoe/kayak storage. 4 miles down East Lake Road is Glimmerglass State Park with a beach, hiking trails, campsites, cross-country skiing and NY's oldest covered bridge which leads to Hyde Hall Mansion. Another 6-mile scenic drive along the lake leads you to the Village of Cooperstown where you can visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Fenimore Art Museum and attend performances at the world-renowned Glimmerglass Festival. The house is strategically located near Scenic Route 20, a straight-as-an-arrow 1-hour drive to Albany. Historic homes of this quality are increasingly rare. Combining authentic history, generous living space, aesthetic updates, and an idyllic country setting near Cooperstown, this exceptional limestone home is truly one of a kind.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Ski access and nearby skiing

Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.

Nearby ski areas with straight-line distance
Ski areaTypeStraight-line distanceMeasured to
Royal Mountain Ski AreaNY · homes near itLocal ski area23 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)
Plattekill MountainNY · homes near itAlpine resort38 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)
Lapland Lake Cross Country Ski CenterNY · homes near itNordic center38 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)
Maple Ski RidgeNY · homes near itLocal ski area40 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)
Windham Mountain ClubNY · homes near itAlpine resort46 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)

Also nearby: Bearpen Mountain Sports (nordic center, 42 mi).

Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 7:28 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.

Ski access claims

The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.

Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Ryan Burns of Stack-Page Properties.

Features for skiers

  • Fireplace (mentioned in description)

How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim

Facts

List price
$428,500
Status
For sale
Property type
Homes, condos and townhomes
Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Interior area
2,912 sq ft
Lot size
0.42 acres
Year built
1860
Stories
3
Garage spaces
2
County
Otsego County
MLS number
11873011
Annual property tax
$3,660

Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.

Features

Appliances

  • Washer
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Flooring

  • Hardwood
  • Carpet

Heating

  • Forced Air
  • Oil

Roof

  • Asphalt

Water

  • Well

Sewer

  • Septic Tank

Location

Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Cooperstown.

Price and status history

    Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.

    Estimate a monthly payment

    $85,700
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    Estimated monthly payment

    $2,597 per month

    Principal and interest$2,167
    Property tax$305
    Homeowners insurance$125
    Loan amount$342,800
    Total interest over the term$437,223

    An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.

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    Questions to ask before you buy

    Good questions for any home near the slopes.

    1. How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
    2. Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
    3. Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
    4. Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
    5. What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
    6. For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.

    Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget

    Guides and next steps

    Listing courtesy of Stack-Page Properties. Listing agent: Ryan Burns. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

    Listing updated Jul 24, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.