$501,000
Clifton Park, NY 12148
MLS# 202616204
Status: Closed
2 beds | 2 baths

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Property Description
Step inside a truly one of a kind passive solar home, where every detail was thoughtfully designed by renowned local architect/engineer Bruce Brownell, to offer self-regulating energy efficiency & a harmonious connection with nature. Solar glazing (windows) along the southern wall fills the home with natural light & allows it to absorb heat, creating a warm & inviting atmosphere throughout the unique, multi-level open layout. Additionally, reflective insulation panels along the rafters can be adjusted seasonally to enhance comfort year-round. The cedar-built sanctuary features a bedroom & full bathroom on the main level, an upper level primary suite with soaking tub, & two loft spaces; perfect for a home office, creative endeavors, guest accommodations, or quiet retreats. The true heart of this architectural dream is the gallery level lounge, where walls of picture windows invite in natural light and frame stunning garden views. The adjoining elevated deck creates a seamless connection to the outdoors, offering a serene, restorative escape. In this home, every room feels like a destination, perfect for relaxation & conversation. Recent improvements including high-end appliances, updated electrical, & a new boiler, provide comfort & peace of mind while preserving the home's distinctive character. Just beyond the kitchen, on the garden level patio, you'll discover an organically designed landscape, adorned with stone walls, echoing town history and the original Garnsey property next door. The established gardens are a true highlight & any gardeners dream, offering a rich variety of edible berries, fruit trees, vegetables, & wildflowers. Mature flowering magnolia trees enhance the landscape, while private walking trails through the 6+ acre property invite you to explore & unwind. Whimsical, sustainable, & unlike anything else on the market, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to fall in love with a home that is as inspiring as it is functional.
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Contract Information
Original List Price: 420000
List Price/SqFt: 295.15
Sold Price/SqFt: 352.07
List Price/Acres: 67632.85
Sold Price/Acres: 80676.33
Status: Closed
Current Price: $501,000
Sold Price: $501,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-01
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location
City/Town (Mail): Rexford
Street Number: 16
Street Name: Garnsey
Street Suffix: Road
County: Saratoga
State/Province: NY
Postal Code: 12148
Geo Lat: 42.868169
Geo Lon: -73.881153
Property Detail
Rooms Total: 7
Bathrooms Half: 0
Garage Spaces: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 1423
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Parking Y/N: Yes
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Living Area: 1423
Total Finished Area: 1423
Fireplaces Total: 2
Lot Size Acres: 6.21
Waterfront Y/N: No
Enhanced Accessible Y/N: No
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Year Built: 1979
Parcel, Tax, HOA
New Construction Y/N: No
Parcel Number: 412400 269.-2-63
Tax Annual Amount: 6991.3
Tax Section: 269.00
Total Taxes Description: Estimated
Tax Block: 2
Tax Lot: 63.000
School District: Shenendehowa
High School: Shenendehowa
Association Y/N: No
Directions & Remarks
Directions: West on Rt 146 in Clifton Park. Right on Garnsey Road. House is on the left.
Public Remarks: Step inside a truly one of a kind passive solar home, where every detail was thoughtfully designed by renowned local architect/engineer Bruce Brownell, to offer self-regulating energy efficiency & a harmonious connection with nature. Solar glazing (windows) along the southern wall fills the home with natural light & allows it to absorb heat, creating a warm & inviting atmosphere throughout the unique, multi-level open layout. Additionally, reflective insulation panels along the rafters can be adjusted seasonally to enhance comfort year-round.
The cedar-built sanctuary features a bedroom & full bathroom on the main level, an upper level primary suite with soaking tub, & two loft spaces; perfect for a home office, creative endeavors, guest accommodations, or quiet retreats. The true heart of this architectural dream is the gallery level lounge, where walls of picture windows invite in natural light and frame stunning garden views. The adjoining elevated deck creates a seamless connection to the outdoors, offering a serene, restorative escape. In this home, every room feels like a destination, perfect for relaxation & conversation. Recent improvements including high-end appliances, updated electrical, & a new boiler, provide comfort & peace of mind while preserving the home's distinctive character.
Just beyond the kitchen, on the garden level patio, you'll discover an organically designed landscape, adorned with stone walls, echoing town history and the original Garnsey property next door. The established gardens are a true highlight & any gardeners dream, offering a rich variety of edible berries, fruit trees, vegetables, & wildflowers. Mature flowering magnolia trees enhance the landscape, while private walking trails through the 6+ acre property invite you to explore & unwind.
Whimsical, sustainable, & unlike anything else on the market, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to fall in love with a home that is as inspiring as it is functional.
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Architectural Style
Custom: 1
Attic Features
Storage: 1
Cooling
Other: 1
Basement
None: 1
Bath Levels
Full Bath 1: 2nd
Full Bath 2: 4th
Dining Room Type
Dining Area: 1
In Kitchen: 1
Construction Materials
Cedar: 1
Door Features
Sliding Doors: 1
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Photo Owner: Photographer
Possession
At Closing: 1
Exterior Features
Garden: 1
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning Stove: 1
Flooring
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Showing Requirements
Lockbox: 1
Showing Service: 1
Sign on Property: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
View
Garden: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Spring: 1
Heating
Hot Water: 1
Passive Solar: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Kitchen Features
Modern Kitchen: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Parking Features
Parking Total: 6
Attached: 1
Driveway: 1
Garage: 1
Off Street: 1
Paved: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Levels
Three Or More: 1
Rooms
Primary Bath: 1
Primary Bath Level: Fourth
Full Bathroom: 1
Full Bathroom Level: Second
Bedroom: 1
Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Fourth
Other Room: 1
Other Room Level: Second
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: Second
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Third
Loft: 1
Loft Level: Fifth
Window Features
Insulated Windows: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Triple Pane Windows: 1
Wood Frames: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-06-09
Under Contract Date: 2026-05-05
Sold Date: 2026-06-09
Sold Price: $501,000
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Custom
Attic Features: Storage
Basement: None
Construction Materials: Cedar
Cooling: Other
Dining Room Type: Dining Area; In Kitchen
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Exterior Features: Garden
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Flooring: Hardwood; Tile; Wood
Heating: Hot Water; Passive Solar; Wood Stove
Kitchen Features: Modern Kitchen
Laundry Features: Main Level
Levels: Three Or More
Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage; Off Street; Paved
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch
Possession: At Closing
Roof: Asphalt; Shingle
Rooms: Primary Bath; Full Bathroom; Bedroom; Primary Bedroom; Other Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Loft
Sewer: Septic Tank
Showing Requirements: Lockbox; Showing Service; Sign on Property
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
View: Garden; Trees/Woods
Water Source: Public; Spring
Window Features: Insulated Windows; Skylight(s); Triple Pane Windows; Wood Frames
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Kitchen | First | Garden Level Kitchen |
| Family Room | Second | Main level from entry |
| Full Bathroom | Second | Main level from entry |
| Bedroom | Second | Main level from entry |
| Other | Second | Greenhouse Room |
| Living Room | Third | |
| Primary Bedroom | Fourth | |
| Primary Bathroom | Fourth | |
| Loft | Fifth |
Listing Courtesy of Vera Cohen Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Anja Schuessler
518-728-9123 | 518theresnoplacelikehome@gmail.com
518-728-9123 | 518theresnoplacelikehome@gmail.com

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