$469,900
$26K PRICE DROP

259 River Rd Jay, NY 12941

Estimated payment $3,250/month

Total Views 2,809
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,179 Sq Ft
$216 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Mountain View
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

Escape to peace and quiet in this stunning all-season home nestled deep in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Surrounded by nature and offering gorgeous river views, this spacious 3-4 bedroom, 2 full bath retreat is the perfect blend of comfort and wilderness living.
Enjoy watching wildlife from your wraparound deck, cook gourmet meals in the fully remodeled kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, and unwind in a beautifully updated interior designed for relaxation and connection to nature.
This home also features a massive 3-bay heated garage with a large workshop, ideal for hobbyists, gear storage, or year-round projects.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway, a year-round residence, or a vacation rental opportunity, this property offers the space, scenery, and serenity you've been dreaming of.
Enjoy all that Ausable Acres has to offer for just $75 per year, including access to miles of scenic walking and cross-country skiing trails, Ausable River entry points, Lake Eaton, and tennis/pickleball court

Listing Agent

Tami Smith

Kavanaugh Realty-Plattsburgh License #40SM1164590 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,345

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,179 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Ausable Acres Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17.23-1-2.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,345

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: River
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Ausable River
  • Subdivision Name: Ausable Acres
  • Directions: Travel South to the Keeseville Exit, turning right to Ausable. Turn left at the light, right onto ausable Drive towards Ausable Acres. Follow the GPS direction or you will get lost. some roads are not named.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2179.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Structure Type: House
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 4730.17
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • School Taxes Description: Estimated
  • Room Types:Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer
  • Has Basement: Concrete, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Up Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2179.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Kennel/Dog Run, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Frame: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace Insert, Wood, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace Insert: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ausable Valley

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39204.0
  • Parcel #: 17.23-1-2.000
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8344.62

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,077 $395,700 $203,600 $192,100
2023 $7,695 $334,900 $132,300 $202,600
2022 $6,695 $275,100 $85,500 $189,600
2021 $6,582 $233,100 $75,000 $158,100
2020 $5,152 $177,100 $46,500 $130,600
2019 $5,130 $177,100 $46,500 $130,600
2018 $5,026 $177,100 $46,500 $130,600
2017 $4,886 $177,100 $46,500 $130,600
2016 $4,374 $174,900 $38,800 $136,100
2015 -- $174,900 $38,800 $136,100
2014 -- $174,900 $38,800 $136,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $469,900 -5.2% $216 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $495,900 -- $228 / Sq Ft
Source: Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $61,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS

MLS Number: 205085

APN: 152800-017-023-0001-002-000-0000

New York Essex County Jay 12941

259 River Rd, Jay, NY

This home is located at 259 River Rd, Jay, NY 12941 and is currently priced at $469,900, approximately $215 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 259 River Rd is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Ausable Valley High School.

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