Meticulously maintained year round waterfront home. The upper level is approximately 1400 square feet and is comprised of a fully equipped kitchen open to dining area and living room, plus three nice sized bedrooms sharing the full bath. The lower level offers 650 feet of additional living space which includes a 28 X 22 family room/man cave, a half bath and a utility room complete with a washer and dryer and a work bench. The sliding glass doors in the dining and living rooms offer serene views of Higley Flow. Updates include a 24 X 16 detached one car garage constructed in 2016, paved driveway, new roof, gutters, front deck and stairs, roll out dock system and many others too numerous to mention. Taxes shown does not reflect the Star Exemption. Spectrum (Time Warner) cable TV, internet and phone service is available.
54 Cottage Road, Colton. This well-built 3 bedroom waterfront home was built in 1983 with 10 foot poured concrete walls and foam panel insulation on the lower level. The home features 1200 sq. ft. of living space on the upper level and has approximately 800 sq. ft. of potential living space on the lower walk-out level. The open living area features a living room, dining area and spacious kitchen with quality oak cabinets. The open lower level includes the washer/dryer, a half bath, furnace and other utilities. The popular location on Cottage Road and Higley Flow allows for easy access to all other public roads and is just 12 miles from Potsdam or Canton. The new owner will enjoy a beautiful view of Higley, a sandy beach, access to a large yard across the road for recreating and easy boat access and dockage. The property also features a16x30 ft. boat house that has also been used as a bunk house during the summer season when the outdoor equipment is being used or it could be partially partitioned for a more permanent bunk area. A woodstove in the living area offers an alternative heat source on chilly summer mornings when it is not necessary to use the new hot forced air furnace(propane). Electric heat was originally installed in the home and is still operative. Taxes do not reflect a star exemption.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,295
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2025
$5,295 (+9.1%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2024
$4,854 (+2.2%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2023
$4,751 (+1.9%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2022
$4,664
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2021
$4,663 (+0.2%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2020
$4,653 (+4.0%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2019
$4,473 (+10.4%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2018
$4,051 (+0.3%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2017
$4,040 (+0.9%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2016
$4,005 (+1,789.2%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2015
$212 (+35.9%)
$7,900
2014
$156
$7,900
Tax history for 54 Cottage Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,295
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2025
$5,295 (+9.1%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2024
$4,854 (+2.2%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2023
$4,751 (+1.9%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2022
$4,664
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2021
$4,663 (+0.2%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2020
$4,653 (+4.0%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2019
$4,473 (+10.4%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2018
$4,051 (+0.3%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2017
$4,040 (+0.9%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2016
$4,005 (+1,789.2%)
$58,200 + $120,200
$178,400
2015
$212 (+35.9%)
$7,900
2014
$156
$7,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
72 ft.
Lot depth
169 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Lawrence County
APN
402800A12002300010310010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Paved, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop
School District: Colton-Pierrepont Central School District
Location Information
Directions: Take State Highway # 68 to Colton. At the bottom of the hill take immediate right onto Gulf Road. Proceed approx. 2 miles and turn left onto the Cottage Road. #54
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Lawrence County
APN: 402800A12002300010310010000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Colton Pierrepont Central School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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