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Last Sold Price
8,712 Lot Size0.2 Acres
719 Lake Desolation Rd, Providence, NY 12850
LandProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size

Description

The Lake Desolation Fishing Cottage is a rustic retreat with lake access and picturesque views, located on 68-acre Lake Desolation in northern Saratoga County, at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Constructed in 1950 and under the care of the current family since 1978, this property offers the opportunity to attain an affordable lakefront retreat only 20 minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs. This property is a 3-season cottage, rustic in appearance and minimal in amenities. Electric service...The Lake Desolation Fishing Cottage is a rustic retreat with lake access and picturesque views, located on 68-acre Lake Desolation in northern Saratoga County, at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Constructed in 1950 and under the care of the current family since 1978, this property offers the opportunity to attain an affordable lakefront retreat only 20 minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs. This property is a 3-season cottage, rustic in appearance and minimal in amenities. Electric service is wired into the cottage, but there is currently no water or septic. This property offers the opportunity to modernize the existing cottage to enhance comfort and longer-term use.
  • Listed by: John J O'Donnell 518.538.3373 jodonnell@timberlandrealty.net • Timberland Realty
Listing closed: 08/01/2022 12:00 AM • Source: GLOBAL MLS, MLS#: 202216613

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$120,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

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Location

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Property Information for 719 Lake Desolation Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,416 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/River Across Rd, Beach Front, Deeded Water Access, Lake Front
  • View: Water, Lake
  • Body of Water Name: Lake Desolation
  • Zoning: Mixed
  • Waterfront: Yes
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Middle Grove
  • Directions: From Saratoga Springs, take Route 9N. Turn left on Middle Grove Rd. and proceed 4.2 miles. Turn right on Lake Desolation Rd. and continue for ~5 miles. Property is #719 Lake Desolation Rd., ~ 0.2 miles past Tinney's Tavern, on the left-hand side.
  • City: Providence
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12850
  • County Or Parish: Saratoga
  • Latitude: 43.13
  • Longitude: -73.97
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Block: 135
  • Parcel Number: 135.7-1-2
  • Tax Tract: .7-1
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,416.00
School Information
  • School District: Galway
  • High School: Galway
  • Elementary School: Joseph Henry
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Type Label: Land
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Road Frontage, Mixed Timber, Mineral Rights Included, Private, Softwood Timber, Views, Hilly
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 * 200
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: Other, Dug Well
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Association Amenities: Beach Access, Lake Access
Interior Features
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
Room Information
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: .00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: .00

Property History for 719 Lake Desolation Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496318549

$116,180
Aug 1, 2022

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202216613

$116,180
Jun 2, 2022

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202216613

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496318549

$116,180
08/01/2022

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202216613

$116,180
06/02/2022

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202216613

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Public Records for 719 Lake Desolation Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,800Additions$36,800Total$57,600
Tax Record2025$1,511 ($126 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt468 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt468 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1950ZoningCONFCountySARATOGAAPN414800 135.7-1-2

Schools near 719 Lake Desolation Road

This home is within Galway Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Joseph Henry Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Galway Junior Senior High School
Public6 to 12

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