"The Preservationist’s Calling: A Historic 1920 Victorian Awaiting Its Renaissance

This 1,676-square-foot traditional Victorian-style residence, originally constructed in 1920, is located at 105 Mark Ave on the Southside of Syracuse, New York. Featuring classic early-20th-century architectural lines, a grand layout, and substantial vertical framing, the property represents an ideal project for historic preservationists, general contractors, or sweat-equity buyers.

The interior layout preserves high-character period craftsmanship, beginning with a fully enclosed front porch assembly that establishes a traditional street presence. The main level floor plan is configured with a central living room separated by classic glass-paned French doors, a spacious formal dining room, and a dedicated first-floor study structurally suited for a professional home office. True to the estate-style designs of its era, the home features a dual-staircase infrastructure providing two independent access routes to the upper residential levels, which accommodate three bedrooms and one bathroom.

The home is being sold strictly in its current as-is condition without any warranties or representations. Because the property requires a comprehensive structural and mechanical overhaul across all major trades, it has been enrolled in a localized housing revitalization program.

📋 Property Specifications

💰 Price: $30,000

📍 Address: 105 Mark Ave, Syracuse, NY 13205

📐 Interior Size: 1,676 sqft

🛏️ Bedrooms: 3

🛁 Bathrooms: 1 to 2 Baths (per localized tracking records)

🏗️ Year Built: 1920

🛠️ Condition: Fixer-Upper / Complete Renovation Required

🏛️ Program Rules & Financial Qualification Requirements

This property is offered through the Homeownership Choice Program. To prevent investor flipping and encourage neighborhood stabilization, the sale is governed by strict regulatory guardrails:

👤 Occupancy Restriction: The final deed restricts usage to owner-occupants. The purchaser must commit to living in the home as their primary residence, OR a licensed contractor must completely renovate the structure and resell it exclusively to an end-user who will owner-occupy the property.

🔨 Estimated Renovation Scope: Professional assessments estimate that comprehensive renovation costs will meet or exceed $129,000 to $130,000 to remediate utility systems and bring the property to modern municipal building codes.

💵 Strict Proof of Funds (POF): To be considered, the buyer must submit verified bank liquid asset statements or certified lending guarantees showing a minimum of $160,000 in available capital. This ensures the buyer has the combined financial capacity to cover both the acquisition price and the subsequent renovation costs

Key Architectural Features Explained

🪵 Glass-Paned French Doors: A striking interior detail that separates the primary parlor from adjacent formal dining spaces, allowing natural light to flow through the main level while preserving zone privacy.

🔄 Dual-Staircase Infrastructure: The structural blueprint features two separate stairways leading to the upper residential tier—a formal front staircase for residents and guests, and a secondary service staircase tucked away near the utility zones.

🏠 Year-Round Enclosed Front Porch: The exterior footprint features a fully enclosed front porch room, protecting the formal entryway from harsh Upstate New York winter weather while acting as an energy-saving thermal buffer.

💼 Main-Floor Dedicated Office: Positioned entirely on the first level, this bonus flex room isolates work or administrative spaces from the main upper bedrooms, establishing an ideal footprint for modern remote professional operations.