Last Sold Price
4 beds2,198 sqft$455/sqft
948 Friends Lake Rd, Chester, NY 12817

Description

An absolutely PERFECT Adk retreat - this year-round log home is set on 12+ secluded acres of direct waterfront (822') property on Friends Lake. Plenty of room to host friends & family w/4 BRs, 4 BTHs, finished basement & spacious living area. 1st floor features living room w/great stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings opening up to 2nd floor loft, dining area, eat-in kitchen & mudroom + sliding glass door leading to wrap-around porch overlooking the lake! 1st floor master w/ensuite bath plus 2nd bedroom...An absolutely PERFECT Adk retreat - this year-round log home is set on 12+ secluded acres of direct waterfront (822') property on Friends Lake. Plenty of room to host friends & family w/4 BRs, 4 BTHs, finished basement & spacious living area. 1st floor features living room w/great stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings opening up to 2nd floor loft, dining area, eat-in kitchen & mudroom + sliding glass door leading to wrap-around porch overlooking the lake! 1st floor master w/ensuite bath plus 2nd bedroom w/ensuite. Upstairs you'll find cozy loft area w/lake views in addition to large bedroom w/ensuite. Basement is great for entertaining w/another stone fireplace, wet bar & pool table! Head outside to find patio & picnic area w/fire pit leading to your dock! Just 20 minutes to Gore for skiers! Dock, Very Good Condition, Custom Kitchen Feature
LISTING CLOSED: 04/01/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Scott P Varley • KW Platform
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Property Details for 948 Friends Lake Road

Status
MLS #
202112282
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$12,895 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2004
Lot Size
12.61 AC / 549,291 SF
Waterfront Features
Beach Front, Lake Front
View
River, Lake, Water
Architectural Style
Log
Body of Water Name
Friends Lake
Waterfront
Yes
Parking Total
10.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$775,000

Avg days on market

70

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Chester, NY

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Location

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Building Information for 948 Friends Lake Road

Stories-Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size12.61 AC / 549,291 SF

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$6,155 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,080

Property Taxes

$1,075

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 948 Friends Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Chestertown
  • Directions: From I87, take exit 23, turn left on Diamond Point Rd, turn onto Rt.9N, turn left on NY-28S, turn right on Friends Lake Rd
  • City: Chester
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12817
  • County Or Parish: Warren
  • Latitude: 43.64
  • Longitude: -73.85
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Parcel Number: 522400 120.6-1-13
  • Tax Tract: 120.6
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,895.00
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Stone, Detached, Driveway
School Information
  • School District: North Warren
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Secluded, Level, Sloped, Views, Wooded, Cleared, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Waterfront
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 549,292 sqft
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2198.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.61
  • Lot Size Area: 12.61
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 549291.6
Building Information
  • Living Area: 2198.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: See Remarks, Drilled Well
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, W/D Connections
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Paddle Fan, Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Roof: Metal
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Carpet
  • Electric: Automatic Generator
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
  • Construction Materials: Drywall, Log
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Attic Features : No Attic Access: Yes
  • Dining Room Type : Formal Dining Room: Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Mud Room, Loft, Game Room, Laundry
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.00
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features : Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Features : Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features : Modern Kitchen: Yes
Room 1
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 2
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 3
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 4
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 5
  • RoomType: Primary Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 6
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Basement
Room 7
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: Basement
Room 8
  • RoomType: Mud Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 9
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 10
  • RoomType: Game Room
  • RoomLevel: Basement
Room 11
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomLevel: Basement
Room 12
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 13
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Kitchen: True

Property History for 948 Friends Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 1, 2021

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202112282

$999,500
Mar 31, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #696629743

$999,500
Mar 31, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458743198

$999,500

-0.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2021

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202112282

$999,500
03/31/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #696629743

$999,500
03/31/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458743198

$999,500

-0.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 948 Friends Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$623,000Additions$650,000Total$1,273,000
Tax Record2025$13,362 ($1,114 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,407 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,198 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,209 SqFtStories1Lot Size549,292 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004Year Renovated2010ZoningADPAACountyWARRENAPN522400 120.6-1-13

Schools near 948 Friends Lake 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

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: 948 Friends Lake Road, Chester, NY 12817
$999,500
4
2,198
549,291
3
2
1,728
606,791
$450,000
4
1,720
93,654
$260,000
3
1,040
170,755
3
2
1,152
65,340
4
3,894
277,477

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