Property Attributes
- MLS#334971
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Pending
- CountyTioga
- CityNewark Valley
- AreaNewark Valley
- Zip13811
- Style
- Year Built1903
- Taxes$ 2889
- Price$ 250,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2320
Data Source:
Greater Binghamton Association of REALTORS®
Property Description
This Newark Valley historic Queen Anne Style building was built in 1903 and bought by Gilbert Purple in 1911 and is know as The Purple house. Around 1930 Gilbert expanded the 2 story house specifically for the 'THE NORTHERN TIOGA TELEPHONE COMPANY' HEAD QUARTERS and used as his residence and and the NTTC business offices. Customers would come to pay their phone bills and if need Gilbert would repair their phone in the spacious 3 story garage where he kept his vehicles and on the second floor he repaired and serviced the customer from the workshop, Home features natural hardwood floors and trim. The foyer welcomes you with warm hardwood trim and stair case to the 2nd floor. Back entrance where customers would stop in to pay their bills as ask for service is a 2nd stair case. Features include 4 bdrms, 1 1'2 bathrooms. 2nd floor sitting rm. Formal dinning rm and living rm off the kitchen on the first floor. Also, off the kitchen is a bonus rm currently called the " Music Room".
| Elementary School |
|---|
| Nathan T. Hall Elementary School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Listed $250,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Cable Available |
| Township | Newark Valley |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Ownership | OWNER |
| County | Tioga |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Status | Pending |
| Directions | Route 38 to Newark Valley to Waters Street to Maple. |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-07-31T11:22:48.710-00:00 |
| High School District | Newark Valley |
| MLS Area | Area 08 |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Elementary School | Nathan T. Hall |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2889 |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/gbar/334971 |
| Standard Status | Pending |
| Middle/Junior School District | Newark Valley |
| Elementary School District | Newark Valley |
| Tax Assessed Value | 82000 |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/gbar/334971 |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1903 |
| City | Newark Valley |
| PostalCity | Newark Valley |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Appliances | Electric Water Heater,Free-Standing Range,Refrigerator,Range Hood |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Enclosed,Porch |
| Architectural Style | Three Story |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Cooling | None |
| Stories Count | 3 |
| Levels | Three Or More |
| Other Structures | Shed(s) |
| Pool Features | Above Ground |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
|---|---|
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Tile |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2320 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Window Features | Storm Window(s) |
| Laundry Features | Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Level |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 0.44 |
| Water Source | Public |
| Exterior Amenities | Landscaping,Mature Trees/Landscape,Pool,Shed,Storm Windows/Doors |
| Parking Features | Attached,Driveway,Electricity,Garage,One Car Garage,Oversized |
| Foundation Details | Basement |
| Lot Dimensions | 163'x118' |
| Inclusions | CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR,MIRRORS-Perm affixed,SHELVING-Builtin/affixed,SMOKE DETECTORS,WINDOW TREATMENTS-SOME |
| Door Features | Storm Door(s) |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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