Don't miss this rustic 1840's Cottage situated on a serene 4.5 acre partially wooded lot with a large spring fed bass pond. It is ideally located in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country, near the headwaters of Cayaga Lake and the Motazuma Wildlife Refuge. It is bordered by 123 acres of the The Finger Lakes Land Trust and is a nature lovers paradise. Just 20 minute West of Skaneateles and 20 minutes north of the Town Aurora and Wells College. This home has been used as a year round camp. it features an open floor plan, spacious living room and a large country kitchen with a pellet stove. At the rear of the house is a huge mudroom/ studio that opens to the rear deck with stunning views of the pond and surrounding fields and hillside. The first floor has a full bath, storage room a side porch as well . The second floor has a large master bedroom, a huge bunk room and a new jack and jill bath. There are beautiful views from every room. Grab your wine glass and fishing pole and the bask in the serenity. Newer roof and septic. upgraded electric and new attic insulation. Interior pictures pending.
1840's rustic cottage on stunning 4.5 acre lot with pond, that have been restocked with native plants by the owner over the last twenty years. It backs up to a 123 acre forever wild land trust composed of forest and wet lands including 1600 ft of creek frontage. Nature lovers paradise. Set up for year round living, updated electric and new septic system. To see interior pictures search 611 Turnpike Rd on YouTube.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,083
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2025
$5,083 (+34.0%)
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2024
$3,795 (−0.6%)
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2023
$3,817 (+0.4%)
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2022
$3,801 (+68.1%)
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2021
$2,260 (+0.7%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2020
$2,244 (−2.9%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2019
$2,311 (−0.2%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2018
$2,316 (+0.9%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2017
$2,296 (−0.8%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2016
$2,314 (+7.2%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2015
$2,158 (−0.6%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2014
$2,172
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
Tax history for 611 Turnpike Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,083
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2025
$5,083 (+34.0%)
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2024
$3,795 (−0.6%)
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2023
$3,817 (+0.4%)
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2022
$3,801 (+68.1%)
$31,000 + $149,000
$180,000
2021
$2,260 (+0.7%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2020
$2,244 (−2.9%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2019
$2,311 (−0.2%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2018
$2,316 (+0.9%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2017
$2,296 (−0.8%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2016
$2,314 (+7.2%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2015
$2,158 (−0.6%)
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
2014
$2,172
$35,500 + $45,400
$80,900
*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
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.5 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,688
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cayuga County
APN
052089A10600000010021120000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Room Types: Laundry, Living Room, Sunroom, Florida Room
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Sump Pump
Room 1 Information
Bedroom 1
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Varies, Vinyl
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry, Natural Woodwork
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Asphalt, Metal
Construction Details: Composite Siding, PEX Plumbing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Gravel Driveway, Propane Tank - Leased
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4.5
Lot Size Acres: 4.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 320X500
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Secluded, Views, Wooded
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Other
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Pond, Water Access
Frontage Length: 400
Frontage Length Remarks: 400
Property Information
Has View
Foundation Details: Stone
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $80,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,229
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,688
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 4.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Cayuga County
APN: 052089A10600000010021120000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Andrew J Smith Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.0mi
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Union Springs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi
8/10
Union Springs Middle School High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$195,000 – $236,000
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