CCertihomes
511 Rita Drive, Clay, NY 13212

$225,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,256 sqft Built 19732 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this Lovingly Maintained 4-Level Split in the Heart of North Syracuse, Cherished by the Same Family for 45 Years! This 3-Bedroom, 1.5-Bath Gem offers Timeless Quality, Solid Construction and Endless Potential. Step inside to find a Warm and Inviting Layout featuring a Spacious Living Room complete with Wood Burning Fireplace a Bright Sunlit Kitchen and a Fabulous 3-Season Room that Overlooks the Serene Private Backyard—Perfect for Morning Coffee or Evening Relaxation. The Yard is Beautifully Complemented by a Large Patio, Handy Storage Shed and Mature Landscaping. Meticulously Cared for this Home Boasts Comfort Windows, Low-Maintenance Vinyl Siding, Gutter Guards, Updated Doors, and all Appliances included. With “Great Bones” and a Location that can’t be Beat—just minutes to the Airport, Rte 81, Wegmans, Destiny USA, and North Syracuse Schools including the highly desirable Allen Road Elementary School—you can move right in and make it your Own with your Personal Style and Updates. A Rare find in a Superior Location—don’t miss this Opportunity to Bring your Vision to Life! Offers have been received and seller has set a deadline for highest and best as of Sunday 8/17/25 @ 3PM.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.15% APR.

Your estimated payment
$2,717/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$2,199
Principal + interest$1,444
Property tax + insurance$671
PMI / 2nd mortgage$84
Utilities
$1,014
Heating + cooling$354
Internet + TV + phone$140
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$0
Other (entertainment)
$140
$2,717/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$2,283/mo
Purchase price
$225,000
Down payment
$11,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$213,750
APR
7.15%

Quick facts

Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Style
TwoStory, SplitLevel
Year built
1973
Lot size
0.2266 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Gas, ForcedAir
Cooling
CentralAir
Water
Connected, Public
HOA
Annual tax
$5,016
MLS #
S1630404
County
Onondaga

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)

Home features

Appliances
DryerElectricOvenElectricRangeGasWaterHeaterRefrigeratorWasher
Interior
SeparateFormalDiningRoomSeparateFormalLivingRoomLivingDiningRoomSlidingGlassDoorsNaturalWoodwork
Exterior
AwningsBlacktopDrivewayFencePorchPrivateYardSeeRemarks
Parking
AttachedElectricityGarageWorkshopInGarageGarageDoorOpener
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Varies
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Sewer
Connected

Lot features

Rectangular, RectangularLot, ResidentialLot

Schools

Elementary
Allen Road Elementary
High
Cicero-North Syracuse High

Neighborhood — 13212

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population21,44219,351,094299,088,112
Population Change Since1990-9.00%8.00%20.00%
Population Density1,942395
Male10,2279,381,926147,432,321
Female11,2159,969,168151,655,844
Never Married4,2174,946,39163,775,926
Married9,4857,166,701123,120,365
Separated5861,159,67312,639,686
Widowed1,5401,110,24515,467,586
Divorced1,6831,210,44823,075,029
Number Of House Hold8,7227,102,016111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.452.642.60
Medial Age39.8436.5335.46
Median House Hold Income$48,017$49,847$48,276
Average House Hold Income$57,107$70,032$63,629
P C I$23,314$26,569$24,529
M D I$40,953$42,210$41,133
A T H E$47,719$54,185$50,898
S T R8.00%4.00%
W C J81.32%81.55%77.74%
(Zip) Code
13212

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Listing information last refreshed 8/14/2025. Provided courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway CNY Realty via Buffalo MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.