Pristine lakefront cape sited on 1.4± private acres w/ water views. The home is fully updated w/open floor plan designed to optimize live-work-play lifestyles. Main fl features eat-in kitchen w/ exposed beams, and adjoining sunroom serves as informal dining area encased in walls of windows that lend south views of lake & extend to dining rm w/ a fireplace as focal point. The fireplace also elevates the ambiance of the adjacent living rm, where natural light cascades w/o interruption. Off the living rm is the exquisite 1st-fl owner suite w/ updated bath -- an indulgent respite w/ an alcove sitting rm & 2nd wood-burning FP. There’s also direct access to outdoor deck & screened gazebo for morning coffee while taking in the water view. A flex (4th) guest BR doubles as an office/meditation rm w/ an adjacent full bath. A large bonus rm completes 1st fl that can serve as home theater, fitness rm, playrm, artist’s studio, etc. Two guest bedrms & a third full renovated bath comprise upper level. Part finished lower lvl has infrared sauna & 2-car garage access. Exterior highlights incl. mature trees & perennial gardens & expanse of flat lawn (with room for pool) that slopes to lake for swimming/fishing direct from the property. Decking off kitchen for summer grilling & add’l off master gives for access to gazebo. The lake wraps 2 sides of the land. A perfect full-time residence or enviable vacation home — only 90 mins from NYC. Available fully furnished at additional cost.
Available fully furnished at additional cost.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.38 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mark Madonna• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listed by Jeffrey Phillips• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Grace Franjola• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source:Smart MLS #170369392
Redfin Estimate
$918,555
$262K since sold in February 2021$3,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 20.2% higher than the average sale price ($764K) of 6 comparable homes.
REDUCED! Charm & character is what you'll find is in this special home surrounded by lovely grounds w water views in a serene bucolic setting. Lovingly maintained,well appointed amenities,this home offers a fabulous flr plan. The unique fireplace is the hub of the home offering access/warmth in several living spaces. Energy efficient wood burning stove.Wide board flrs in the kitchen/dining area. Kitchen & sunroom offer walls of windows, rooms w views;natural light cascades thru. The master bedrm suite offers a peaceful respite to a long day w its lavish master bath & wonderful sitting rm w fireplace & outdr access. 1st for guest bdrm/full bth. All 3 baths tastefully renovated. Fabulous great rm w builtins.Spacious guest bedrms.2 car garage.
Public Records
Sep 3, 2002
Sold
$450,000
$92/sq ft
Smart MLS #W1007166
May 20, 2002
Listed
$469,900
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,690 (−0.4%)
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2022
$8,723
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2021
$8,723
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2020
$8,723
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2019
$8,723 (+1.5%)
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2018
$8,590 (−2.1%)
$73,500 + $249,660
$323,160
2017
$8,777 (+3.3%)
$73,500 + $249,660
$323,160
2016
$8,496 (+2.3%)
$73,500 + $249,660
$323,160
2014
$8,302
$73,500 + $249,660
$323,160
Tax history for 253 Transylvania Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,690 (−0.4%)
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2022
$8,723
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2021
$8,723
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2020
$8,723
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2019
$8,723 (+1.5%)
$66,170 + $232,860
$299,030
2018
$8,590 (−2.1%)
$73,500 + $249,660
$323,160
2017
$8,777 (+3.3%)
$73,500 + $249,660
$323,160
2016
$8,496 (+2.3%)
$73,500 + $249,660
$323,160
2014
$8,302
$73,500 + $249,660
$323,160
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.