Escape to your own little getaway in the hills. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1805 old school house turned cottage, is conveniently located between the Capital District (Albany, Schenectady) and the beautiful Catskills. A quick commute to the mountain for skiing or spend time at home relaxing on your peaceful 1acre lot enjoying nature and the sounds of your own trickling stream. A short 20 miles to the NYS Thurway. In need of just a little TLC to make it your very own dreamy cottage.
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Market trends in 12023, NY
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
103.8%
0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$350K
$15K MoM
Avg. days on market
20d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
13
1 MoM
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Sale history for 174 Watertrough Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 16, 2021
Sold
$130,000
$135/sq ft
HVCRMLS #135631
Apr 13, 2021
Sold
$115,500
$120/sq ft
Dec 7, 2020
Listed
$130,000
$135/sq ft
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Escape to your own little getaway in the hills. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1805 old school house turned cottage, is conveniently located between the Capital District (Albany, Schenectady) and the beautiful Catskills. A quick commute to the mountain for skiing or spend time at home relaxing on your peaceful 1acre lot enjoying nature and the sounds of your own trickling stream. A short 20 miles to the NYS Thurway. In need of just a little TLC to make it your very own dreamy cottage.
HVCRMLS #20205125
Apr 13, 2021
Sold
$115,500
$120/sq ft
Dec 7, 2020
Listed
$130,000
$135/sq ft
Global MLS #201016274
Nov 6, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2010
Listed
$125,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,832
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2025
$2,832 (+11.7%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2024
$2,536
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2023
$2,534 (+19.4%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2022
$2,122 (−3.5%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2021
$2,200 (−11.3%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2020
$2,480 (+0.5%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2019
$2,467 (+1.2%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2018
$2,439 (+0.6%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2017
$2,425 (−1.6%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2016
$2,465 (−0.5%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2015
$2,476 (−0.4%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2014
$2,486
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
Tax history for 174 Watertrough Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,832
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2025
$2,832 (+11.7%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2024
$2,536
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2023
$2,534 (+19.4%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2022
$2,122 (−3.5%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2021
$2,200 (−11.3%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2020
$2,480 (+0.5%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2019
$2,467 (+1.2%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2018
$2,439 (+0.6%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2017
$2,425 (−1.6%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2016
$2,465 (−0.5%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2015
$2,476 (−0.4%)
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
2014
$2,486
$10,000 + $46,600
$56,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
966
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Albany County
APN
012000A11400000020170000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 966.0
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
Road Frontage Type: Unimproved
Lot Size : 1.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.2
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Zoning Description: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,472
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Other
Location Information
Directions: EXIT 21B, ONTO US-9W N, LEFT ONTO AQUETUCK RD, RIGHT ONTO NY-143, LEFT ONTO INDIAN FILEDS, BACK ONTO NY 143, CONTINUE ONTO CR 1, LEFT ONTO CR 1, RIGHT ONTO CHURCH RD, RIGHT ONTO WATERTROUGHT RD, HOME ON LEFT
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 966
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1800
Year Renovated: —
County: Albany County
APN: 012000A11400000020170000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Servi
Around this home
Schools
Berne Knox Westerlo Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.3mi
8/10
Berne Knox Westerlo Junior Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 14-22% chance 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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berne, NY • 12023
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.4 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$112,000 – $136,000
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