$253,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

261 Smith Rd Salem, NY 12865

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,102 Sq Ft
0.66 Acres

Recently Sold

$120 Per Sq Ft

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to your dream home at 261 Smith Road, Salem, NY! This charming property offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, ensuring ample space for family and guests. The highlight is the versatile in-law suite, perfect for extended family or guests. Enjoy the convenience of a 2-car detached garage and a carport, providing plenty of parking and storage options. Nestled on a level country lot, this home offers peace and privacy while being close to local amenities. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity! Quick drive to VT, Saratoga Springs & the ADK region.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jolene Thomas

PennyDot Realty License #10401350958 Listed on: 06/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole McLenithan

Nicole McLenithan Real Estate License #10491213597

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,827

Year Built

  • Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Meadow

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Asphalt

Interior Spaces

  • 2,102 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Washer and Dryer

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Salem Elementary School
  • Salem High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel Tank
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 20.004 / 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 534800 200.-1-20.4

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,827

Year Built

Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Directions: From Salem: State Route 22 to County Route 30 to Smith Road. House is on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2102.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Financial Details Full Market Assessment: 220000
  • Financial Details General Taxes: 2362.0
  • General Taxes Description: Actual
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 2465.0
  • School Taxes Description: Actual
  • Financial Details Tax Assessed Value: 187000.0
  • Village Taxes Description: Actual
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.66
  • New Construction: No
  • Parking Features Parking Total: 10.0
  • Full Bathroom Level: First
  • Other Room Level: First
  • Sale Detail Buyer Zip Code: 12144
  • Sale Detail Seller Contribution: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View:Hills: Yes
  • View:Meadow2: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Laminate
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, 1 Family + In-Law, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 2102.0
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Bedroom Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Utility Room Level: First
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 1: 1st
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 2: 1st
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Bathroom: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Country Kitchen: Yes
  • Attic Features:Hatch: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Other Structures: Other, Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Pressure Treated Deck, Side Porch, Front Porch
  • View: Meadow, Mountain(s), Hills
  • Waterfront: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other58: Yes
  • Lot Features:Road Frontage: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cleared: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Pressure Treated Deck: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Side Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Driveway
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Property Detail:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Property Detail:Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Carport: Yes
  • Other Structures:Garage(s): Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Oil: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Parcel Tax HOA:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Salem

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level, Road Frontage, Cleared, Landscaped
  • Parcel #: 534800 200.-1-20.4
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28749.6

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4827.0
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Lot: 20.004
  • Tax Tract: 200.00

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Salem
  • HighSchool: Salem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2020
Sold by
Fifield Laurie
Bought by
Fifield Ryan and Fifield Alicia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1995
Sold by
Lindendoll Craig W and Lindendoll Deborah J
Bought by
Fifield Richard J and Fifield Laurie
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Land Contract $58,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $56,570 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $253,000 0.0% $120 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $253,105 -- $120 / Sq Ft
Source: Global MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $3,432 $187,000 $26,200 $160,800
2023 $3,161 $187,000 $26,200 $160,800
2022 $3,036 $187,000 $26,200 $160,800
2021 $2,829 $81,600 $7,700 $73,900
2020 $2,383 $81,600 $7,700 $73,900
2019 $2,350 $81,600 $7,700 $73,900
2018 $2,350 $81,600 $7,700 $73,900
2017 $2,279 $81,600 $7,700 $73,900
2016 $2,311 $81,600 $7,700 $73,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 202518732

Global MLS

APN: 534800-200-000-0001-020-004-0000