Looking for a well-maintained home with flexibility, versatility, and room to grow? Welcome to 70 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY! Originally built as a single-family home and later converted into a duplex, this unique property offers the opportunity to enjoy its current layout or explore converting it back into one spacious single-family residence. Ideal for multi-generational living, extended family, or those simply looking for extra space! The home currently features two separate living areas with a combined 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 quality kitchens. The larger unit offers 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an enclosed three-season front porch, while the second unit features 1 bedroom, a full bathroom, and its own kitchen. Both bathrooms have been recently remodeled with attractive tile tub surrounds and flooring. Beautiful hardwood floors in excellent condition, double-pane windows, vinyl siding, and an overall well-maintained interior add to the home's appeal. The partially finished basement provides additional living space, shared laundry facilities, and utility space. Major improvements include a new architectural shingle roof on the house (2025), garage roof (2024), and new furnace and central air conditioning (2024). The property features one electric, gas, and water meter, along with a single furnace and hot water heater. Outside, enjoy a generously sized lot, partially fenced backyard, fire pit, blacktop driveway, and detached single-stall garage with additional workshop space. Conveniently located approximately one mile from Riverside Center and two miles from Wynn Hospital and downtown Utica. Move-in ready with plenty of possibilities! Enjoy the separate living spaces as they are, or explore reconfiguring the layout into a spacious single-family home. With major improvements already completed, you can focus on making the home your own with simple cosmetic updates like fresh paint and flooring. Why settle for an ordinary home when you can have one that offers flexibility for today's needs and tomorrow's possibilities? Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
4,560 sq ftLot Size
$134Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Zachary Ludemann Perini• North Star Real Estate & Property Management
Listing by Alliance RE Specialists, (315) 532-0793
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Thomas R Proctor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
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About North
Utica
North Utica, located between Downtown Utica and the Town of Marcy, is a residential and commercial Utica neighborhood with a Mohawk River edge and a corridor of big-box retail. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Genesee Street and Herkimer Road junction, where plazas, diners, and service storefronts set a steady, errands-and-coffee rhythm. Adirondack Bank Center anchors the area’s event calendar with hockey nights and touring shows. Utica Zoo and the trails of Roscoe Conkling Park add a wooded counterpoint to the main-road bustle. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and compact capes, with newer apartment communities near the arterial roads. Commuter routes follow NY-12 and I-90, keeping the geography oriented to the valley and river.
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Offer insights
70 Riverside Dr · $249,900
$258K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $258K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 37 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace
Separate formal dining room
Eat-in kitchen
Workshop
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms, including one on the main level
Kitchen
Electric oven, electric range, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Flooring
Carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Blacktop driveway
Home design
One-story home
Parking
Detached garage with one space
Construction
Vinyl siding
Architectural shingle roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Connected electricity, public water, and sewer
HOA & community
Trails and paths
Electricity and solar
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Versatility, income potential, and an opportunity to build equity! Welcome to 70 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY 13502! Originally built as a single-family home and later converted into a duplex, this well-maintained property offers an excellent opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, or those seeking multi-generational living. The property features two separate living units: a spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit with an enclosed three-season front porch, and a 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit. Both units feature quality kitchens and recently remodeled bathrooms with attractive tile tub surrounds and tile flooring. The home has been well cared for overall, with beautiful hardwood floors in excellent condition, double-pane windows, vinyl siding, and a partially finished basement featuring a large bonus living room. Both units have access to the basement and shared laundry facilities. Major improvements have already been completed, including a new architectural shingle roof on the house (2025), garage roof (2024), and new furnace and central air conditioning (2024). The property has one electric meter, one gas meter, one water meter, and shared mechanical systems, including a single furnace and hot water heater. Outside, enjoy a generously sized lot with a partially fenced backyard, fire pit, blacktop driveway, and a detached single-stall garage with additional workshop space. Conveniently located approximately one mile from Riverside Center and two miles from Wynn Hospital and downtown Utica. Move-in ready with additional upside! Investors will appreciate the opportunity to build equity through relatively simple cosmetic improvements, including fresh paint and flooring in the larger unit. Whether you're considering traditional long-term rentals, mid-term or short-term rental opportunities, or multi-generational living, this property offers plenty of flexibility. Tired of paying rent? Consider house hacking! Live in one unit while renting the other to help offset your monthly housing expenses and build equity in a property of your own. Don't miss this well-maintained, versatile property in a convenient Utica location. Schedule your private showing today!
CNYIS #S1724609
Oct 23, 2026
Listed
$249,900
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 20, 2012
Sold
$90,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,893
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2025
$1,893 (+9.3%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2024
$1,732 (+46.2%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2023
$1,184 (−26.5%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2022
$1,611 (+0.8%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2021
$1,597 (+3.7%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2020
$1,541 (+1.3%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2019
$1,520 (−26.3%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2018
$2,064 (+2.3%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2017
$2,018 (−27.0%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2016
$2,763 (+39.1%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2015
$1,986 (+37.1%)
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
2014
$1,449
$9,100 + $42,900
$52,000
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
114 ft.
Lot size
4,560 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,859
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,859
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oneida County
APN
301600A30701300010190000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Utica, NY • 13502
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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47
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Utica. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 70 Riverside Dr
$249,486
$414 under list price of $250K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $229K to $285K.