Tucked away on a quiet back road, this two-bedroom fixer-upper offers endless potential on three bucolic acres. Just minutes from the Taconic State Parkway and Lake Taconic State Park, it's the perfect location for a weekend retreat or full-time country living. The home features a partially finished basement and plenty of space to reimagine and renovate to your style. With some vision and updates, this cottage can become your ideal country getaway. Property sold AS IS. Please note that flood factor on Zillow and Realtor.com is incorrect. Property is not in a flood zone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Joel Craig• Coldwell Banker Village Green
Contact: 845-679-2255
Bought with Unrepresented Buyer• Buyer Representation Office
Tucked away on a quiet back road, this two-bedroom fixer-upper offers endless potential on three bucolic acres. Just minutes from the Taconic State Parkway and Lake Taconic State Park, it's the perfect location for a weekend retreat or full-time country living. The home features a partially finished basement and plenty of space to reimagine and renovate to your style. With some vision and updates, this cottage can become your ideal country getaway. Property sold AS IS. Please note that flood factor on Zillow and Realtor.com is incorrect. Property is not in a flood zone.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,256
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2025
$3,256 (−5.3%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2024
$3,437 (−2.1%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2023
$3,509 (+4.1%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2022
$3,371 (−0.2%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2021
$3,379 (−5.6%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2020
$3,580 (+2.6%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2019
$3,489 (+0.7%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2018
$3,463 (+1.9%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2017
$3,400 (−4.6%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2016
$3,564 (−29.7%)
$58,000 + $100,940
$158,940
2015
$5,072 (+42.4%)
$58,000 + $100,940
$158,940
2014
$3,562
$58,000 + $100,940
$158,940
Tax history for 42 E Pond Lilly Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,256
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2025
$3,256 (−5.3%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2024
$3,437 (−2.1%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2023
$3,509 (+4.1%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2022
$3,371 (−0.2%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2021
$3,379 (−5.6%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2020
$3,580 (+2.6%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2019
$3,489 (+0.7%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2018
$3,463 (+1.9%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2017
$3,400 (−4.6%)
$52,000 + $116,000
$168,000
2016
$3,564 (−29.7%)
$58,000 + $100,940
$158,940
2015
$5,072 (+42.4%)
$58,000 + $100,940
$158,940
2014
$3,562
$58,000 + $100,940
$158,940
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Columbia County
APN
103400A19500000010410000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport YN: No
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement YN: Yes
Attic: Crawl,Partial,Pull Stairs
Rooms Total: 8
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Frame
Waterfront YN: No
Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area (Sq. Ft.): 1600.00
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Source: Municipality
Tax Annual Amount: $3,381
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Cesspool
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Germantown Elementary School
Elementary School District: Germantown
Middle Or Junior School: Germantown Junior-Senior High School
Middle Or Junior School District: Germantown
High School: Germantown Junior-Senior High School
High School District: Germantown
Location Information
Directions: County Route 8 to East Pond Lilly Rd. Property is on left side.
County Or Parish: Columbia County
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Columbia County
APN: 103400A19500000010410000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Germantown Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 11.1mi
3/10
Germantown Junior/Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 11.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ancram, NY • 12502
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$274,000 – $331,000
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