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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,607 sqft$155/sqft
279 Ben Culver Rd, Chester, NY 12817
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.57 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$155/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Authentic log home with stone fireplace and exposed log beams built originally in the 50's and recently brought up to date with the addition of a dinning room and large master bedroom. Meticulously maintained with an open concept. Large bathroom with laundry. Located on 5.5 acres - this property offers a landscaped yard, above ground pool with new deck and gazebo, your own ATV or snowmobile trails that connect you directly to the snowmobile trail system. The heated (diesel) garage (dream) is 22'...Authentic log home with stone fireplace and exposed log beams built originally in the 50's and recently brought up to date with the addition of a dinning room and large master bedroom. Meticulously maintained with an open concept. Large bathroom with laundry. Located on 5.5 acres - this property offers a landscaped yard, above ground pool with new deck and gazebo, your own ATV or snowmobile trails that connect you directly to the snowmobile trail system. The heated (diesel) garage (dream) is 22' x 40' - 14' ceilings - built for the handy person or the storage of vehicles and/or toys. 5 mins to Loon Lake or Schroon Lake beach or boat launch. 15 mins to Gore. 20 mins to Lake George. This home is a must see -will not last! Excellent Condition
  • Listed by: Barbara Kearney 518.494.2012 carolmonroe95@gmail.com • Najer Realty
  • Listed by: Carol Monroe 518.494.2012 carolmonroe95@gmail.com • Najer Realty
Listing closed: 12/10/2020 12:00 AM • Source: GLOBAL MLS, MLS#: 202029351

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$255,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

96.8%

Chester, NY

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Location

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Property Information for 279 Ben Culver Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,115 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Architectural Style: Log
  • Zoning: Single Residence
  • Waterfront: No
  • Parking Total: 6.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 5.57 AC / 242,629 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Chestertown
  • Directions: From the Town of Chestertown, head north crossing over from Main Street to Landon Hill Road and go approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Ben Culver Road. This home is the first home on the right.
  • City: Chester
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12817
  • County Or Parish: Warren
  • Latitude: 43.69
  • Longitude: -73.82
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Parcel Number: 522400 69-1-37
  • Tax Tract: 69
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,115.00
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: 4.00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Workshop in Garage, Paved, Detached, Driveway, Heated Garage
School Information
  • School District: North Warren
  • High School: North Warren Central
  • Elementary School: North Warren Central
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Road Frontage, Other, Cleared
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 300x700x300x700
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1107.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 500.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.57
  • Lot Size Area: 5.57
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 242629.2
Building Information
  • Building Area Total: 1607.0
  • Living Area: 1107.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: See Remarks, Dug Well
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Drapes
  • Pool: Above Ground
  • Patio And Porch Features: Pressure Treated Deck, Deck
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding, Equipment Buillding
  • Exterior Features: Drive-Paved, Garden
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Roof: Metal
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Electric: Generator Hookup, Manual Generator
  • Basement: Bilco Doors, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial, Slab, Unfinished
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Cooling: None
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Attic Features : Hatch: Yes
  • Attic Features : Part: Yes
  • Attic Features : Storage: Yes
  • Dining Room Type : Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Type : Great Room: Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Full Bathroom
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.00
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features : Country Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Features : Working Only Kitchen: Yes
Room 1
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 2
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 3
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 4
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 5
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Kitchen: True

Property History for 279 Ben Culver Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2020

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202029351

$249,000
Dec 7, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #686673272

$249,000
Dec 4, 2020

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202029351

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2020

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202029351

$249,000
12/07/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #686673272

$249,000
12/04/2020

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202029351

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Public Records for 279 Ben Culver Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,000Additions$251,000Total$308,000
Tax Record2024$3,485 ($290 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,107 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,107 SqFtStories1Lot Size242,629 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated2010ZoningADPAACountyWARRENAPN522400 69.-1-37Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 Ben Culver Road

This home is within North Warren Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
North Warren Central School
PublicPK to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 279 Ben Culver Road, Chester, NY 12817
$249,000
2
1,607
242,629
2
1
1,098
152,460
924
23,087
$45,000
2
840
43,560
$290,000
3
2,128
609,840
896
43,560

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