Escape to the beauty of country living with this charming 1890 farmhouse set on approximately 61.7 scenic acres in the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville School District, just minutes from the Village of St. Johnsville. Ideal for a hobby farm, homestead, horse property, hunting retreat, or peaceful rural lifestyle. The property features approximately 18 acres of productive hay fields with no history of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, along with nearly 40 acres of woods filled with hickory, maple, and oak. Enjoy excellent deer and turkey hunting, valley views from the upper fields, and a large looped driveway with a solid stone base for easy trailer and equipment access. Established landscaping includes fragrant lilacs surrounding the home for privacy, along with apple trees, pear trees, grapes, wild blackberries, and rhubarb plants. A grape-covered pergola creates a peaceful shaded area to relax and enjoy the setting. Built in 2020, the barn includes two 10x10 stalls with rubber mats, a tack/feed room, cross ties, and additional space with potential for future enclosure. Fence posts for high tensile fencing are already on-site. A detached two-bay garage offers additional storage and workspace. The 4-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 1,560 square feet of living space with enclosed porches and country charm. Features include whole-house water filtration, water softener, and spring water piped to the kitchen sink and shared exterior water hook up. A unique opportunity to own acreage with views, woods, fields, and endless potential in Montgomery County.
Two car garage, three apple orchards, fruit trees, timber value, property has never been logged. Year-round fresh water spring. The perfect country spot for a small gentleman's farm. Centrally located in Upstate New York. One hour to Albany, Utica, the Adirondacks or Catskill Mountains. Half hour to Historic Cooperstown.
CNYIS #S1155926
Mar 19, 2019
Sold
$149,350
$96/sq ft
Oct 22, 2018
Listed
$159,000
$102/sq ft
DESCRIPTION This well maintained move in ready home boasts four bedrooms, kitchen, den, living room, two enclosed porches, one bath. Refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer plus one extra refrigerator and one extra freezer in the cellar. This home is surrounded by 61 beautiful acres with perennial gardens, wild berries, crab apples and an apple orchard and two sheds for your outdoor equipment. Also has a two stall garage. A definite must see! Call Sindi Boyer @ 315-867-9672 for a showing.
Global MLS #201617924
Jan 1, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2017
Price Changed
$199,900
$128/sq ft
Apr 4, 2017
Price Changed
$215,000
$138/sq ft
Apr 4, 2017
Relisted
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Mar 1, 2017
Listing Removed
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Feb 20, 2017
Price Changed
$210,000
$135/sq ft
Nov 16, 2016
Price Changed
$215,000
$138/sq ft
Aug 26, 2016
Listed
$225,000
$144/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,038
$58,600 + $95,300
$153,900
2025
$5,038 (+6.8%)
$58,600 + $95,300
$153,900
2024
$4,716 (−0.8%)
$58,600 + $95,300
$153,900
2023
$4,754 (+6.5%)
$58,600 + $95,300
$153,900
2022
$4,465 (−4.1%)
$54,600 + $95,500
$150,100
2021
$4,656 (−2.5%)
$54,600 + $95,500
$150,100
2020
$4,777 (−0.1%)
$54,600 + $95,500
$150,100
2019
$4,782 (+0.5%)
$54,600 + $95,500
$150,100
2018
$4,758 (−5.3%)
$54,600 + $95,500
$150,100
2017
$5,026 (+27.9%)
$54,600 + $95,500
$150,100
2016
$3,931 (−2.5%)
$54,600 + $95,500
$150,100
2015
$4,033 (−1.8%)
$54,600 + $95,500
$150,100
2014
$4,109
$54,600 + $95,500
$150,100
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
2 ft.
Lot depth
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Lot size
61.7 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,560
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1890
Style
Vacant Land
County
Montgomery County
APN
273089A00800000030310000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
Fort Plain, NY • 13339
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Fort Plain. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1123 River Rd
$343,775
$6,225 under list price of $350K
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