$166,000

291 Joy Tract Rd Old Forge, NY 13420

Estimated payment $904/month

-- Bed
-- Bath
520 Sq Ft
$319 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wooded Lot
  • Fire Pit
  • Deck
  • Camp Architecture
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

Tucked away on a nearly half-acre lot just minutes from the village of Old Forge and McCauley Mountain, this sweet little cottage offers the perfect Adirondack escape with room to dream. Set on a gently sloping parcel surrounded by abundant deer and other wildlife, it's a peaceful setting where you can truly unwind and enjoy the area's natural beauty. The cozy cottage features a woodstove for warmth and ambiance, a well-built deck for relaxing or entertaining, and a shed for additional storage. Whether you're looking for a simple getaway to enjoy just as it is, or envisioning a future build, this property offers flexibility and opportunity. With no existing well or septic system, you have a clean slate to design and create your ideal home with minimal limitations. A rare chance to own a sweet Adirondack retreat with the potential to make it entirely your own--all in a location that keeps you close to everything Old Forge has to offer.

Listing Agent

Heather Timm Keen

Timm Associates Sothebys International Realty License #10311210684 Listed on: 04/18/2026

Timm Associates Sothebys International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $286

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 20,473 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Camp Architecture
  • Cabin
  • Fixer Upper
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 520 Sq Ft Home
  • Linoleum Flooring
  • Views of Woods
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven

Parking

  • Unpaved Parking
  • On-Site Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 041.66-6-54

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$286

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0.47 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Directions: From the village, turn east on Gilbert Ave, right on Park Ave, and follow Joy Tract Road up the hill. The property is on the right side of the road before the top of the hill.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 520.0
  • Architectural Style: Camp
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Cabin
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 286.0
  • School Taxes Description: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Has Basement: None
  • Flooring: Linoleum
  • Living Area: 520.0
  • Window Features: Single Pane Windows
  • Basement:None3: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped Down, Wooded
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Metal
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Irregular Lot: Yes
  • Window Features:Single Pane Windows: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sloped Down: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On Site, Unpaved
  • Parking Features:Unpaved: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: None, Other
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Town of Webb UFSD

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20473.2
  • Parcel #: 041.66-6-54
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: ["Short Term Lease"]

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 286.0

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/18/2026 04/18/26 For Sale $166,000 -- $319 / Sq Ft
Source: Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS

Source: Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS

MLS Number: 206956

APN: 215400-041-066-0006-054-000-0000

New York Herkimer County Old Forge 13331

291 Joy Tract Rd, Old Forge, NY

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