$375,000
Salem, NY 12865
MLS# 202619123
4 beds | 2 baths

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Property Description
Warm and inviting lakefront retreat on tranquil Scott Lake! Nestled along the shores of a pristine 30-acre spring-fed lake in scenic Washington County, this charming three-season cottage offers the perfect escape for relaxation and recreation. Enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and peaceful days on the water from your own private lake frontage with dock and lakeside deck. Filled with rustic charm, the cottage features a cozy great room with pellet stove and propane heater, a well-equipped kitchen, and a dining room with beautiful waterfront views. The spacious layout includes a primary bedroom with a full bath and private access to the rear deck, plus three additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom, providing ample space for family and guests. Offered mostly furnished, this delightful lake home is ready for immediate enjoyment. The property extends to both sides of the road, providing generous parking and additional space across from the cottage. Ideally located just 35 minutes from Manchester and approximately 45 minutes from both Saratoga Springs and Queensbury, with year-round recreational opportunities nearby, including hiking, boating, and outstanding skiing at several major mountain resorts. A wonderful opportunity to own a classic Adirondack-style lake retreat in a picturesque setting.
Details
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Contract Information
Original List Price: 375000
List Price/SqFt: 166.67
List Price/Acres: 750000
Status: Active
Current Price: $375,000
List Price: $375,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-08
Property Sub Type: Cabin
Location
City/Town (Mail): Salem
Street Number: 568
Street Name: Scotts Lake
Street Suffix: Road
County: Washington
State/Province: NY
Postal Code: 12865
Geo Lat: 43.21606
Geo Lon: -73.356709
Property Detail
Rooms Total: 8
Bathrooms Half: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 2250
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: 2250
Total Finished Area: 2250
Fireplaces Total: 1
Zoning: None
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Waterfront Y/N: Yes
Water Body Name: Scott Lake
Enhanced Accessible Y/N: No
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Year Built: 1960
Parcel, Tax, HOA
New Construction Y/N: No
Parcel Number: 534800 192.1-1-6
Tax Annual Amount: 8136.19
Tax Section: 192.1
Total Taxes Description: Estimated
Tax Block: 1
Tax Lot: 6.
School District: Salem
Elementary School: Salem
High School: Salem
Association Y/N: No
Directions & Remarks
Directions: State Rt 22 to Scott Lake Rd. or County Rt. 30 to Smith Rd. to Scott Lake Rd. or Chamberlin Mills Rd. to Scott Lake Rd.
Public Remarks: Warm and inviting lakefront retreat on tranquil Scott Lake! Nestled along the shores of a pristine 30-acre spring-fed lake in scenic Washington County, this charming three-season cottage offers the perfect escape for relaxation and recreation. Enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and peaceful days on the water from your own private lake frontage with dock and lakeside deck.
Filled with rustic charm, the cottage features a cozy great room with pellet stove and propane heater, a well-equipped kitchen, and a dining room with beautiful waterfront views. The spacious layout includes a primary bedroom with a full bath and private access to the rear deck, plus three additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom, providing ample space for family and guests.
Offered mostly furnished, this delightful lake home is ready for immediate enjoyment. The property extends to both sides of the road, providing generous parking and additional space across from the cottage. Ideally located just 35 minutes from Manchester and approximately 45 minutes from both Saratoga Springs and Queensbury, with year-round recreational opportunities nearby, including hiking, boating, and outstanding skiing at several major mountain resorts. A wonderful opportunity to own a classic Adirondack-style lake retreat in a picturesque setting.
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Electric Water Heater: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Architectural Style
Camp: 1
Cottage: 1
Electric
100 Amp Service: 1
Circuit Breakers: 1
Financial Details
Full Market Assessment: 390411
Tax Assessed Value: 285000
General Taxes: 4012.8
General Taxes Description: Estimated
School Taxes: 4123.39
School Taxes Description: Estimated
Cooling
Wall Unit(s): 1
Basement
Exterior Entry: 1
Pillar/Post/Pier: 1
Unfinished: 1
Bath Levels
Full Bath 1: 1st
Full Bath 2: 1st
Dining Room Type
Dining Area: 1
Lot Features
Cleared: 1
Level: 1
Road Frontage: 1
Sloped: 1
Wooded: 1
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding: 1
Door Features
Atrium Door: 1
Photos - the contractual owner of the photos
Photo Owner: Broker
Possession
At Closing: 1
Exterior Features
Other: 1
Fireplace Features
Living Room: 1
Pellet Stove: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Showing Requirements
Lockbox: 1
Showing Service: 1
Sign on Property: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
View
Lake: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Foundation Details
Pillar/Post/Pier: 1
Type of Well
Drilled: 1
Waterfront Features
Dock: 1
Lake Front: 1
Waterfront: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Electric: 1
Pellet Stove: 1
Propane: 1
Space Heater: 1
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1
Ceramic Tile Bath: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Paddle Fan: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Working Only Kitchen: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Closet: 1
Main Level: 1
Parking Features
Parking Total: 3
Driveway: 1
Off Street: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Rooms
Full Bathroom: 1
Full Bathroom Level: First
Bedroom: 1
Bedroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Great Room: 1
Great Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Loft: 1
Loft Level: Second
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-06-08
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator
Architectural Style: Camp; Cottage
Basement: Exterior Entry; Pillar/Post/Pier; Unfinished
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Dining Room Type: Dining Area
Door Features: Atrium Door
Electric: 100 Amp Service; Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features: Other
Fireplace Features: Living Room; Pellet Stove
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Heating: Baseboard; Pellet Stove; Propane; Space Heater
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceramic Tile Bath; High Speed Internet; Paddle Fan; Walk-In Closet(s)
Kitchen Features: Working Only Kitchen
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Main Level
Levels: Two
Lot Features: Cleared; Level; Road Frontage; Sloped; Wooded
Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Possession: At Closing
Roof: Asphalt; Shingle
Rooms: Full Bathroom; Bedroom; Primary Bedroom; Dining Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Loft
Sewer: Septic Tank
Showing Requirements: Lockbox; Showing Service; Sign on Property
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Utilities: Cable Available
View: Lake
Water Source: Well
Type of Well: Drilled
Waterfront Features: Dock; Lake Front; Waterfront
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Kitchen | First |
| Full Bathroom | First |
| Great Room | First |
| Dining Room | First |
| Bedroom | First |
| Bedroom | First |
| Primary Bedroom | First |
| Bedroom | Second |
| Loft | Second |
Listing Courtesy of Preble Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Kristen M Preble
518-796-3156 | kpreblerealty@gmail.com
518-796-3156 | kpreblerealty@gmail.com
