Last Sold Price
3 beds1,237 sqft$122/sqft
38 John Fountain Rd, Jay, NY 12941

Description

This Warm and Charming Home hard wood floors, 3bedrooms ,1 bath, large living Rm, is ready for occupancy, for a home or Vacation rental, location near the Jay Covered Bridge. Where Your guests or family could enjoy the warm sunshine or walk right out on to the River Bank to fish. Its setting is irreplaceable resting high on the bank of the river directly overlooking the water, creating a unique opportunity that cannot be reproduced today. Set just a short walk to either the Village Green for a Summer...This Warm and Charming Home hard wood floors, 3bedrooms ,1 bath, large living Rm, is ready for occupancy, for a home or Vacation rental, location near the Jay Covered Bridge. Where Your guests or family could enjoy the warm sunshine or walk right out on to the River Bank to fish. Its setting is irreplaceable resting high on the bank of the river directly overlooking the water, creating a unique opportunity that cannot be reproduced today. Set just a short walk to either the Village Green for a Summer Concert or to the Jay Covered Bridge and Park Area, minutes to Whiteface Mt., Lake Placid, hiking trails
LISTING CLOSED: 09/23/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Amy Shalton • B.A. Straight Real Estate
    P: (518) 569-6997 C: (518) 569-6997 myshalton@gmail.com

Property Details for 38 John Fountain Road

Status
MLS #
176725
Days on Market
11
Taxes
$1,809 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Architectural Style
Adirondack, Old Style
View
Mountain(s), Neighborhood, River, Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
River Front
Has Waterfront
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$185,000

Avg days on market

71

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

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Location

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Building Information for 38 John Fountain Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Payment Calculator

$918 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$768

Property Taxes

$151

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 John Fountain Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: NYS Rt. 9 to Glen Rd to John Fountain Rd. on the right, to home sign lot.
  • Latitude: 44.373276
  • Longitude: -73.724357
  • MLS Area Major: Jay, Wilmington
  • MLS Area Minor: Jay, Wilmington
  • Senior Community: No
  • Township: Jay
  • Water Body Name: Ausable East Branch
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 27.10-4-15.000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,808.75
School Information
  • High School District: Ausable Valley
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Views, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1237.0
  • Building Area Total: 1237.0
  • Living Area: 1237.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Metal
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Property Power Amperage: 100
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Partial, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Total Rooms: 14
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Den
Room 2
  • Description: 10'11"X11'2"
  • Type: Bedroom 3
Room 3
  • Description: 14'X 15,'
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Type: Utility Room
Room 5
  • Description: 15'3"X15'2"
  • Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Type: Game Room
Room 7
  • Description: 21'3"X 18'
Room 10
  • Description: 11' 8" X 11'8
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 11
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 12
  • Description: 10'10"X9''7'
  • Type: Bedroom 2

Property History for 38 John Fountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 23, 2022

Sold

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #176725

$151,000
Sep 21, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1498826342

$151,000

+4.4% / yr

Jul 20, 2022

Pending

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #176725

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/23/2022

Sold

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #176725

$151,000
09/21/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1498826342

$151,000

+4.4% / yr

07/20/2022

Pending

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #176725

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 38 John Fountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$35,400Additions$134,700Total$170,100
Tax Record2025$3,436 ($286 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,237 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,237 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1985Zoning02 - SINGLE RCountyESSEXAPN152800 27.10-4-15.000

Schools near 38 John Fountain 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: 38 John Fountain Road, Jay, NY 12941
$151,000
3
1,237
8,712
5
2
2,360
21,780
$140,000
3
1,344
11,761
1
1
768
4,356
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