719 Lake Desolation Rd

Providence, NY 12850

$116,180
Last Sold Price
8,712 / 0.2
Lot Size / Acres
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1
Closed 8/1/22
Closed 8/1/22
Cottage
02 Lake Desolation From Driveway
03 Cottage from Lake Desolation Road
04 Lake Desolation Ice Fishing and Skati
05 Front of Cottage, Enclosed Porch and
06 Driveway Side of House
07 Rear of Cottage, Lake Desolation in B
08 Electric Service
08 Out House
09 Antique Plumbing
09 Driveway from Lake Desolation
10 Lake Desolation From Roadside
11 Front of Cottage
12 Rear of Cottage
13 Rear and Side, Rook over Kitchen, 2nd
14 Side, Front
15 Cinderblock Piers, Front-Side
16 Piers Below Kitchen
17 Piers, Front
18 A View of the Under-Carriage
19 Piers Front to rear
20 Piers, Side
21 From Rear-Entry Door, Living Room, in
22 From Living Room to rear Entry
23 Enclosed Porch
24 Enclosed Porch
25 Lake Desolation From Porch
26 Lake Desolation From Porch
27 Enclosed Porch, Doorway into Living R
28 Enclosed Porch
29 Fuse Box
30 Power Switch
31 Non-Functioning Kitchen
33 Kitchen
34 Lake Desolation View From Kitchen
35 Living Room From Kitchen
36 Living Room Ceiling
37 Stairway to Loft
38 To Loft
39 Loft
40 Loft
41 Loft
42 Stairway From Loft to Living Room
43 Lake Desolation From Driveway
44 Lake Desolation
45 Lake Desolation
46 Lake Desolation from Road
47 Lake Desolation Road North, From Shor
48 Lake Desolation From Shore
49 Driveway From Lake Desolation Road
50 Cottage From Shoreline

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.
  1. Listed by John J O'Donnell • Timberland Realty
    P: (518)-538-3373 C: (518)-538-3373 jodonnell@timberlandrealty.net

Property Details for 719 Lake Desolation Road

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
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2024 10:29 PM

Property Details for 719 Lake Desolation Road

StatusClosed
MLS #202216613
Days on Market36
Taxes$1,416 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size0.20 AC
CountySaratoga County
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Listing Courtesy of Timberland Realty

Sold By Timberland Realty

Add your commute

Building Information for 719 Lake Desolation Road

Lot Size0.20 AC

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

$703 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$585

Property Taxes

$118

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 719 Lake Desolation Road

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

—
Apr 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202216613

$129,180—
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

—
04/27/2022

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202216613

$129,180

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

Public Records for 719 Lake Desolation Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,800Additions$36,800Total$57,600
Tax Record2024$1,465 ($122 / 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
Joseph Henry Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Galway Junior Senior High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Joseph Henry Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Galway Junior Senior High School
Public6 to 12

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.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of Timberland Realty

©2026 Global Multiple Listing Service, Inc. The data relating to real estate on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the GMLS. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s), GMLS shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon these data. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing.