59 Backwoods Road is everything you’d ever want in a home and more! Situated on 11 acres, this home was custom-built in 2008 and has already undergone many updates and renovations. As you turn down the driveway, the home is tucked away from the road, providing privacy and serenity amongst the trees. The new stamped concrete patio leads to the front door of the home, where you will find the formal entryway. To your left is the spacious kitchen, with a beautiful island, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in butler’s pantry, and direct access to the screened in side porch. Perfect for enjoying your morning coffee! The formal dining room is steps away and open to the living room, which has a wall of windows, a new wood stove insert in the fireplace, and an open view to the upstairs. This level is also comprised of a bedroom with a full closet system, a full bathroom, a mudroom/side entryway. Hardwood floors can be found throughout this level. There is also access to the attached two-car garage with built-in storage shelves and plenty of space to keep all of your gardening tools! As you head to the lowest level, this space has been completely redone and finished! The space is fully insulated, new mini split HVAC unit, new walls, new flooring, and a new full bathroom can all be found on this level, along with what is currently used as a bedroom and living room with a kitchenette. This is a great guest space, office space or utilize it however meets your needs! There is a beautiful glass door with a stone patio steps away from this space as well. Adjacent to this living space is a workshop complete with built-in storage, a built-in workbench, and your utilities. As you head back upstairs to the upper level, you will find a completely renovated space! This area has been all redone with brand-new walls, ceilings, lighting, flooring, and a brand-new primary suite featuring an attached full bathroom with a separate soaker tub, glass shower door, and brand-new dresser vanity sink. The upstairs level is completed by a designated laundry room with open shelving for storage, a hall linen closet, another full bathroom, and two additional nice sized bedrooms with closet systems. All of the improvements and renovations don’t stop on the inside! Outside the owners have added drainage and re-graded for proper water disbursement along with adding retaining walls, the roof is brand new with new insulation throughout. There is a brand-new leach field in place, and the property has been entirely landscaped. The 11 acres is comprised of beautiful forest with a 25-ish maple tree sugar bush including sap lines that produced maple syrup last year. There is a ton of perennial flowers that bloom throughout the spring and summer, and a beautiful garden area. The lawn has been hydro seeded, and everything has been meticulously maintained. There’s also a trail leading through the woods for hiking and outside enjoyment! At the top of the hill, there is a landing currently utilized by the owners as a parking place for their camper with access to power. The top of the hill also includes a path leading down to the home. The property features a generator with a transfer switch, conveniently located in the lowest level, making utilization of the generator seamless. Properties like this do not come around often, so schedule your private showing of this stunning home today! * Taxes do not reflect the STAR exemption, and total square footage does not include the utility room or finished garage. For additional photos click here -> https://photos. app. goo.gl/m8seGe9jnv9ajnP36
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
11 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Brittany Matott• County Seat Realty
Bought with Haley Billings• Nikki Coates & Associates LLC
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Market trends in 13625, NY
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
85.0%
+2.6% MoM
Median sale price
$120K
$55K MoM
Avg. days on market
188d
5 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 59 Backwoods Rd
Date
Event
Price
SLCMLS #51745
Oct 3, 2025
Sold
$505,000
$194/sq ft
Aug 13, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 7, 2025
Listed
$499,999
$192/sq ft
SLCMLS #45863
Sep 10, 2021
Sold
$375,000
$144/sq ft
Aug 11, 2021
Listed
$375,000
$144/sq ft
+44
Beautiful location on quiet road with lawn, woods. garden space and ability to take walks in the woods. Sense of privacy, short walk to view water and fantastic updates in this owner's tenure! 2 story living room has wall of windows plus windows in ceiling area making you feel like you are inside and outside at same time (in tune with nature). Watch rain and snow fall (outdoor light highlight these things). Lovely dining room off kitchen has same views. Attractive Kitchen has snack bar, dining area and custom tile work. Screened in porch off the kitchen is ideal for three season use. Main floor also has guest room, full bath, mudroom with built in shelving. Foyer at main entrance is not only a welcoming area but has been transformed into an art gallery! Also notice the interesting railings on stairs to 2nd floor! Part of 2nd fl hall looks down into living room and straight out to nature's beauty. Three bedrooms plus 2 full baths are here. All bedrooms are good sized and windows let in lot of light. Primary Bdrm has whirlpool tub and separate shower. From main floor go to walkout lower level which has three separate areas. Middle is now an artist's studio with EVERYTHING new from light system to ceilings to walls--very special. Natural light is abundant plus the special artificial light. Owners have done an enormous amount of work to make sure the ceiling of that area will always hold the huge stone fireplace above. NEW trusses were put in so that one could almost drive a car in the living room!(Don't try it!) Additionally the seller has regraded land coming towards house and has pictures of all the work done to assure that no water can get into basement. There are two+ other rooms on lower level. One is used for exercise room; other is workshop plus utility room. Would be easy to convert both into more bedrooms or for other uses. There are ground level windows to these rooms and studio. Located near Higley Flow (Raquetter River), this VERY attractive, spacious home offers unique features to please MANY, many types of buyers. COME! Pictures don't do it justice! Schedule appointment and get a sense of peace here.
SLCMLS #32670
Jul 16, 2015
Sold
$290,000
$112/sq ft
Jun 14, 2014
Listed
$305,000
$117/sq ft
+15
Looking for a great home in a peaceful setting? Look no further, as this home as all of that and much, much more. Built in 2008-09, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is situated on 11 acres of beautiful forest. Follow one of the trails and it leads to your private waterfall! Carefully chosen location and building materials, make this home a delight to come home to and hard to leave. Located in the award winning Colton Pierponnt school district (Silver medal in US News & World report school ratings), it is a custom craftsman style home with Adirondack covered walk way and cedar posts. Features include hardwood oak floors to handmade and hand-rubbed kitchen cabinets. Stainless steel Whirlpool kitchen appliances. The kitchen is a cooks dream with it's double wall ovens (regular and convection), and vented stainless range hood. Lots of counter to cook and open to dining room and greatroom for entertaining. You will enjoy entertaining in the dining room which has the feel of eating outdoors. This home is bright and spacious! The greatroom has vaulted ceiling, with wall of windows that looks out into the forest. Beautiful fireplace invites you to snuggle and just relax and watch the nature channel in your own back yard. The second floor hall way looks out over the living room, continuing the open, spacious feeling in this home. Three bedrooms located up stairs, as is the laundry room. Masterbath has jacuzzi brand jetted tub, as well as shower. This home has much more to offer with it's screened in porch off the kitchen, which opens to a deck over looking side and back yards. Walk out basement is ready to finish, same sq. ft. as first floor. Possible familyroom/entertainment room, two additional bedrooms and bath. Make an appointment today to see this truly unique and beautiful home.
Public Records
May 16, 2008
Sold
$33,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,534
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2025
$8,534 (+7.5%)
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2024
$7,935 (+1.4%)
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2023
$7,823 (+1.2%)
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2022
$7,728 (+6.0%)
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2021
$7,292
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2020
$7,289 (+4.0%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2019
$7,006 (−35.3%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2018
$10,821 (+60.2%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2017
$6,753 (+1.1%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2016
$6,680 (+9.4%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2015
$6,106 (+38.5%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2014
$4,410
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
Tax history for 59 Backwoods Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,534
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2025
$8,534 (+7.5%)
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2024
$7,935 (+1.4%)
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2023
$7,823 (+1.2%)
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2022
$7,728 (+6.0%)
$22,300 + $241,700
$264,000
2021
$7,292
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2020
$7,289 (+4.0%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2019
$7,006 (−35.3%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2018
$10,821 (+60.2%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2017
$6,753 (+1.1%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2016
$6,680 (+9.4%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2015
$6,106 (+38.5%)
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
2014
$4,410
$22,300 + $221,700
$244,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.7
Lot width
460 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,185
Year built
2008
Style
Vacant Land
County
St. Lawrence County
APN
402800A12000100070090000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Electric Oven, Dryer, Washer, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 12
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Patio
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,185
Below Grade Finished Area: 415
# of Stories Total: 3
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 460
Lot Size : 11 acres of land
Lot Size Acres: 11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,072.46
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Colton-Pierrepont Central School District
Location Information
Directions: From Canton take State Highway 68 towards Colton turn onto golf Road and then bear left to cottage Road. Follow cottage around the water then bear right and take your first right onto Backwoods Road. The home will be on the left-hand side.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,185
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 11 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Lawrence County
APN: 402800A12000100070090000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Colton Pierrepont Central School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
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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
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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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