Last Sold Price
3 beds1,048 sqft$429/sqft
178 River Rd, Jay, NY 12941

Description

River Bend Cottage is a quintessential cozy ADK waterfront cottage. Offering 3 beds/2 baths on .80 acres with approx 250' of river frontage on the West Branch of the Ausable River. Open concept LR/DR/Kit with vaulted ceilings & beautiful large windows facing the river. Screened in porch to sit & watch & listen to the river as it meanders by. Home is offered turn key/fully furnished with everything you need to move right in & start enjoying all the numerous activities our area offers. 1 car detached...River Bend Cottage is a quintessential cozy ADK waterfront cottage. Offering 3 beds/2 baths on .80 acres with approx 250' of river frontage on the West Branch of the Ausable River. Open concept LR/DR/Kit with vaulted ceilings & beautiful large windows facing the river. Screened in porch to sit & watch & listen to the river as it meanders by. Home is offered turn key/fully furnished with everything you need to move right in & start enjoying all the numerous activities our area offers. 1 car detached garage. Property offers so much potential & even more beautiful water & mountain views with some additional select tree cutting/pruning & landscaping. 10 minutes to Whiteface Mtn for skiing, 30 minutes to Lake Placid, High Peak Hiking & Lake Champlain. For a small annual fee of $55 - join the HOA for access to over 8 miles of ski/snowshoe/hike/bike trails, tennis/pickleball courts & Lake Eaton picnic & recreation area. A must see !
LISTING CLOSED: 09/28/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michelle Mabee-Loughren • B.A. Straight Real Estate
    P: (845) 988-7613 C: (845) 988-7613 gmloughren@gmail.com

Property Details for 178 River Road

Status
MLS #
177011
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$4,224 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1965
Lot Size
0.80 AC / 34,848 SF
Architectural Style
Cabin, Cottage, Adirondack
Subdivision Name
Ausable Acres
View
Mountain(s), River, Trees/Woods, Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
River Front
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Residential

Location

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Sold By Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.

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Building Information for 178 River Road

Stories-Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.80 AC / 34,848 SF

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$2,639 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,287

Property Taxes

$352

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 178 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From NYS Rt 86 in Jay turn onto Ausable Drive for 2.6 miles. Make a left onto Sawmill Dr to end for 1.6 miles. Make a right onto River Rd then make a left to stay on River Rd. Follow River Rd to # 178 on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.437857
  • Longitude: -73.743418
  • MLS Area Major: Jay, Wilmington
  • MLS Area Minor: Jay, Wilmington
  • Senior Community: No
  • Township: Jay
  • Water Body Name: Ausable West Branch
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7.79-1-2.000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,224.01
School Information
  • High School District: Ausable Valley
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Deck, Driveway, Unpaved
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Many Trees, Views, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8
  • Lot Size Area: 0.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 34848.0
  • Road Frontage Type: Unimproved
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1048.0
  • Building Area Total: 1048.0
  • Living Area: 1048.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1965
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Electric, Wood Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Total Rooms: 14
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Room Information
Room 2
  • Description: 6'10" X 4'10"
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Description: 11 X 9
Room 4
  • Type: Great Room
Room 6
  • Type: Game Room
Room 7
  • Description: 11' 8 " X 7'
  • Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Description: 11 X 8
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Description: 19 X 13
  • Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Description: 7 X 13
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 11
  • Type: Office
Room 12
  • Description: 6 X 7
  • Type: Kitchen

Property History for 178 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 28, 2022

Sold

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #177011

$450,000
Sep 16, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1499263788

$445,000
Aug 21, 2022

Pending

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #177011

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/28/2022

Sold

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #177011

$450,000
09/16/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1499263788

$445,000
08/21/2022

Pending

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #177011

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Public Records for 178 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$316,300Additions$184,000Total$500,300
Tax Record2025$10,326 ($861 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,048 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,848 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1975Zoning02 - SINGLE RCountyESSEXAPN152800 7.79-1-2.000

Schools near 178 River Road

This home is within Ausable Valley Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ausable Forks Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Ausable Valley Middle School
Public7 to 8

Ausable Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Keesville Primary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 178 River Road, Jay, NY 12941
$450,000
3
1,048
34,848
1
1
1,080
34,848
$340,000
4
2,734
30,492
$448,300
3
2
1,925
34,848
$16,000
39,204
$4,500
30,492

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