*Multiple offer deadline Monday 1PM* Welcome to your personal slice of upstate paradise. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch is perfectly positioned on a sprawling 2.16-acre lot, offering the ideal balance of peace, privacy, and proximity to Saratoga Springs and downtown Ballston Spa. The horseshoe driveway offers easy in-and-out access and ample parking for guests, perfect for entertaining & daily living. It leads to a lovingly maintained home that serves as a true oasis for nature lovers, gardening enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a slower pace of life without giving up modern comforts. Interior Highlights: Step inside and be immediately welcomed by a warm, light-filled interior. At the heart of the home is a spacious gourmet kitchen designed with the home chef in mind. Featuring ample counter space, modern appliances, and room for entertaining, it's a space that inspires both everyday meals and special gatherings. The open-concept living and dining areas are flooded with natural light and provide serene views of the pond, offering a calm, picturesque setting for morning coffee or evening reflection. The primary suite offers a true retreat with generous closet space and a spa-inspired en suite bathroom, providing comfort and tranquility at the end of each day. Outdoor Features: This property truly shines outside. The lush, landscaped grounds are a gardener's dream, complete with established flower and vegetable gardens that invite your green thumb to flourish. Enjoy quiet walks around the peaceful pond, relax on your front porch surrounded by nature, or explore the possibilities of sustainable living with your very own chicken coop - chickens not included! A single-car garage offers practical storage space, and the expansive lot provides privacy while still being just minutes from area amenities. Less than 15 minutes to Saratoga Springs Close to SPAC, the famed Saratoga Race Track, and local shopping, *Multiple offer deadline Monday 1PM*
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
2.16 acresLot Size
$258Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listing by Susan Lansley• Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
West Malta, located between the Saratoga Lake shoreline and the Route 9 corridor, is a residential and semi-rural Malta neighborhood with wooded backroads and pockets of open fields. The neighborhood reads as a mix of newer subdivisions and older farm-era parcels, with long driveways and wide skies. Character concentrates around the Route 9 and Round Lake Road area, where traffic, trailheads, and everyday errands converge. Community pillars nearby include the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, and the Saratoga Farmers Market. Kayak launches and shoreline pull-offs shape warm-weather routines along Saratoga Lake. Golf greens and low-rise commercial strips keep the landscape active without feeling urban.
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Market insights
261 Old Post Rd · $339,000
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 10 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.8%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$339,000
Median sale price in this area is $498,365. (47% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Total: 6
Parking Features: Off Street, Stone, Circular Driveway, Detached, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Bath Levels: Full Bath 1: 1st
Bath Levels: Full Bath 2: 1st
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Full Bathroom
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Mud Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Irrigation Equipment
Sale and tax history for 261 Old Post Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Global MLS #202527745
Oct 20, 2025
Pending
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Oct 14, 2025
Listed
$339,000
$258/sq ft
Global MLS #201916209
Dec 13, 2019
Sold
$227,000
$172/sq ft
Oct 1, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2019
Price Changed
$235,000
$179/sq ft
Jul 11, 2019
Relisted
—
May 31, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 8, 2019
Listed
$245,000
$186/sq ft
+36
Minutes from Saratoga Springs! Come home to this completely renovated 2 bed home with a to-die-for-kitchen, soaring cathedral ceilings & an open floor plan! The master bedroom is a modern hideaway & a place of sophistication & serenity. Step out of bed & through the back door onto your expansive covered deck-a refuge to read, relax with family or gaze down at the barely rippling water of your own private pond with dock. The kitchen is stunning, versatile & functional-a playground for flavors, textures & recipe innovation. The cozy 3 season sun porch is the perfect summer sanctuary! Home features an easy flowing floor plan where congregating, dining, & cooking are easy & guests are always a part of the conversation. Inquire today to get into your new home! Estate, SOLD AS IS. Dock, Excellent Condition, Custom Kitchen Feature
Global MLS #201322834
Oct 18, 2013
Sold
$65,000
$49/sq ft
Sep 25, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2013
Listed
$119,900
$91/sq ft
+13
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,959 (−0.4%)
$70,600 + $250,400
$321,000
2024
$4,981 (+4.5%)
$70,600 + $241,400
$312,000
2023
$4,764 (+9.7%)
$70,600 + $210,400
$281,000
2022
$4,341 (−0.7%)
$70,600 + $163,400
$234,000
2021
$4,372 (−0.1%)
$70,600 + $146,400
$217,000
2020
$4,378 (+1.8%)
$70,600 + $146,400
$217,000
2019
$4,300 (+511.5%)
$70,600 + $144,400
$215,000
2018
$703 (−1.1%)
$70,600 + $144,400
$215,000
2017
$711 (−78.0%)
$70,600 + $129,400
$200,000
2016
$3,228 (+64.8%)
$70,600 + $129,400
$200,000
2015
$1,959 (+39.9%)
$55,600 + $94,400
$150,000
2014
$1,400
$55,600 + $34,400
$90,000
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
455 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.16 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,316
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,316
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Saratoga County
APN
414089A20400000010170000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ballston Spa, NY • 12020
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Ballston Spa. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 261 Old Post Rd
$361,772
$23K over list price of $339K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $297K to $380K.