Custom Built Lake Home situated on 70 ft of Beautiful waterfront. On the Eastern shore of Cayuga lake you will find this Beauty. Built with Knotty pine walls & Ceilings accent the open floor plan. The kitchen has a center island made of stone with a dining area & plenty of Cabinets. The living room is perfect size with a gas fireplace & Balcony's over looking at the lake. Brand new full bath finish the 1st flr. The master bdrm offers it's own balcony to enjoy sunsets in the evening. The Lower floor has 3 built in bunk beds, full bath & washer & dryer. through the sliding doors to the Custom stone break wall, fire pit & patio. All decking & docks are composite . Spray foam insulation & full bath w/ in last year. Maintenance free home . Water, Wineries & Boating can be all yours! Flood insurance required
Listing by Michael DeRosa Exchange, (315) 406-7355
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Sale history for 5979 Lower Lake Rd
Date
Event
Price
CNYIS #S1133769
Oct 16, 2018
Sold
$335,000
$421/sq ft
Aug 28, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 14, 2018
Contingent
—
Jul 25, 2018
Price Changed
$349,900
$440/sq ft
Jul 14, 2018
Listed
$359,900
$453/sq ft
CNYIS #S347033
Dec 14, 2016
Sold
$315,000
$396/sq ft
Oct 14, 2016
Contingent
—
Jul 14, 2016
Listed
$345,000
$434/sq ft
Picture perfect contemporary cottage sited on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. Custom built features of wood interior and open floor plan allows great water views from all windows. Master bedroom floor has office area and private lakeside deck, central air. Lower level with built in bunks, stackable washer/dryer and sliding glass doors leading out to manicured lakeside yard w/ firepit and barbeque, amazing stone breakwall. Composite dock. Public water/sewer, nat. gas and hi speed internet. Amazing sunsets. Enjoy Finger Lake's wineries, restaurants, great boating, fishing, 1hr to Rochester/Syracuse/Ithaca.
IBRMLS #IB304635
Dec 14, 2016
Sold
$315,000
$396/sq ft
Jan 18, 2016
Listed
$345,000
$434/sq ft
CNYIS #S335754
Jan 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 25, 2015
Listed
$379,000
$477/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB302666
Jun 23, 2015
Listed
$379,000
$477/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 1996
Sold
$30,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,143
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2025
$11,143 (+30.4%)
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2024
$8,543 (−0.2%)
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2023
$8,561
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2022
$8,554 (−15.1%)
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2021
$10,070 (+0.4%)
$77,100 + $252,900
$330,000
2020
$10,025 (−2.8%)
$77,100 + $252,900
$330,000
2019
$10,317 (−5.2%)
$77,100 + $252,900
$330,000
2018
$10,881 (+25.6%)
$77,100 + $252,900
$330,000
2017
$8,664 (−0.6%)
$77,100 + $272,900
$350,000
2016
$8,716 (+6.3%)
$77,100 + $197,900
$275,000
2015
$8,196 (−0.6%)
$77,100 + $197,900
$275,000
2014
$8,243
$77,100 + $197,900
$275,000
Tax history for 5979 Lower Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,143
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2025
$11,143 (+30.4%)
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2024
$8,543 (−0.2%)
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2023
$8,561
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2022
$8,554 (−15.1%)
$119,000 + $245,900
$364,900
2021
$10,070 (+0.4%)
$77,100 + $252,900
$330,000
2020
$10,025 (−2.8%)
$77,100 + $252,900
$330,000
2019
$10,317 (−5.2%)
$77,100 + $252,900
$330,000
2018
$10,881 (+25.6%)
$77,100 + $252,900
$330,000
2017
$8,664 (−0.6%)
$77,100 + $272,900
$350,000
2016
$8,716 (+6.3%)
$77,100 + $197,900
$275,000
2015
$8,196 (−0.6%)
$77,100 + $197,900
$275,000
2014
$8,243
$77,100 + $197,900
$275,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
71 ft.
Lot depth
67 ft.
Lot size
4,734 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
832
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cayuga County
APN
052089A11900400010220070000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Room Types: Laundry, Loft, Living Room
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Finished
Laundry Information
Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Kitchen Island, Loft
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Existing
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Gravel Driveway, See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Open, Porch
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Deeded Water Rights
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.1087
Lot Size Acres: 0.1087
Lot Size Dimensions: 70X67
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Cayuga Lake
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Deeded Access, Lake, Water Access
Frontage Length: 70
Frontage Length Remarks: 70
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $275,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,549
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Gas
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 832
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 4,734 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Cayuga County
APN: 052089A11900400010220070000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Andrew J Smith Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
4/10
Union Springs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
Union Springs Middle School High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
Cayuga, NY • 13034
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$572,000 – $692,000
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