$650,000
OPEN SAT 1PM - 3PM

538 E Lake Rd Penn Yan, NY 14527

Estimated payment $3,914/month

Total Views 1,768
1 Bed
1 Bath
554 Sq Ft
$1,173 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near a lake
  • Cottage
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Waterfront
  • Cooling Available
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

Looking for a true getaway? This little gem on Keuka’s east side is all about easy living and big lake fun! Sunshine pours through the wall of windows, keeping the inside bright and cheerful. The cottage is cute and welcoming, with cozy spaces that make it easy to relax after a day on the water. Step outside to the huge deck where morning coffee, afternoon lounging, and evening sunsets become part of your everyday routine. You’ll love the spacious lakeside patio and deck — a perfect spot to gather with friends or sneak away with a good book. The dock and boat lift are ready to go, so bring your water toys and start enjoying the lake from day one. Simple, low-maintenance, and all about location, this property makes the perfect weekend retreat or seasonal home base. With incredible light, wide-open views, and plenty of outdoor living space, it’s everything you need to dive into Keuka Lake living.

Listing Agent

Jan Corning

Listing by Howard Hanna Lake Group Brokerage Phone: 914-260-4704 License #10301223415 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Howard Hanna Lake Group

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,542

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49x179
  • Waterfront
  • Irregular Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 554 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a lake

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Phelps & Gorham Purchase Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 573089-097-022-0001-009-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,542

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Attribution Contact: 914-260-4704
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Other, Residential Lot, See Remarks
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Water Body Name: Keuka Lake
  • Subdivision Name: Phelps & Gorham Purchase
  • Directions: State Route 54 to G. Fullagar. Make a left onto East Lake Road. House is on right in 0.7 miles. Please park across the street, not along the road,
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Other, See Remarks
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.21
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Spray Foam Insulation, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Penn Yan

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 573089-097-022-0001-009-000-0000
  • Lot Dimensions: 49X179
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4542.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,449 $236,400 $164,800 $71,600
2023 $4,449 $236,400 $164,800 $71,600
2022 $4,969 $195,900 $105,300 $90,600
2021 $4,824 $195,900 $105,300 $90,600
2020 $4,931 $195,900 $105,300 $90,600
2019 $4,770 $195,900 $105,300 $90,600
2018 $4,770 $167,100 $105,300 $61,800
2017 $4,605 $167,100 $105,300 $61,800
2016 $4,604 $167,100 $105,300 $61,800
2015 -- $167,100 $105,300 $61,800
2014 -- $155,900 $112,400 $43,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $650,000 +8.3% $1,173 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $600,000 +0.2% $1,083 / Sq Ft
07/29/2024 07/29/24 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2024 06/28/24 For Sale $599,000 -- $1,081 / Sq Ft
Source: Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $600,000 None Available
Deed $186,000 Steven Barnstead
Deed $186,000 Steven Barnstead
Deed $155,000 Steven Barnstead
Deed $155,000 Steven Barnstead
Warranty Deed $155,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $183,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $195,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $120,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $0 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS)

MLS Number: R1634114

Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS)

APN: 573089-097-022-0001-009-000-0000