Inside the $102,000 sale of an Oneida County home

Published Dec 24, 2025

A historic house at 221 South Jay Street in Rome has a new owner. The 1,804-square-foot property, built in 1920, was sold on Nov. 14, 2025 for $102,000 which works out to $57 per square foot. The layout of this three-story house consists of three bedrooms and one bath. The property is equipped with forced air heating. Additionally, the house comes with a detached two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 6,970 square feet.

Other houses that have recently been purchased close by include:

· A 1,150-square-foot home at 318 Matthew Street in Rome sold in November 2024 for $150,000, a price per square foot of $130. The home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

· In August 2024, a 1,549-square-foot home at 307 Henry Street in Rome sold for $45,000, a price per square foot of $29. The home has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

· At 311 South George Street in Rome in February 2025, a 2,044-square-foot home was sold for $29,958, a price per square foot of $15. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.