OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2022 for $450K

$650,913

•

1,048

sq ft

178 River Rd, Jay, NY 12941

About this home

River Bend Cottage is a quintessential cozy ADK waterfront cottage. Offering 3 beds/2 baths on . 80 acres with approx 250' of river frontage on the West Branch of the Ausable River. Open concept LR/DR/Kit with vaulted ceilings & beautiful large windows facing the river. Screened in porch to sit & watch & listen to the river as it meanders by. Home is offered turn key/fully furnished with everything you need to move right in & start enjoying all the numerous activities our area offers. 1 car detached garage. Property offers so much potential & even more beautiful water & mountain views with some additional select tree cutting/pruning & landscaping. 10 minutes to Whiteface Mtn for skiing, 30 minutes to Lake Placid, High Peak Hiking & Lake Champlain. For a small annual fee of $55 - join the HOA for access to over 8 miles of ski/snowshoe/hike/bike trails, tennis/pickleball courts & Lake Eaton picnic & recreation area. A must see !!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$621Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listing by Michelle Mabee-Loughren • B.A. Straight Real Estate

Bought with Whit Bissell • Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.

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Redfin Estimate

$650,913

$201K since sold in September 2022$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 96.7% higher than the average sale price ($331K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$399,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,352 sq ft
51 Sequoia Mountain Lane Ln, Jay, NY 12941
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Adirondack Premier Properties
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$245,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,112 sq ft
68 Cedar St, Jay, NY 12941
Listing by B.A. Straight Real Estate
SOLD OCT 15, 2025
$309,744
C
3 beds2 baths960 sq ft
4 Cedar St, Jay, NY 12941
Listing by Ridgeline Realty Group
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$310,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft
87 Spruce Lane Ln, Jay, NY 12941
Listing by B.A. Straight Real Estate
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$397,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths1,152 sq ft
44 Red Fox Dr, Jay, NY 12941
Listing by The Reynolds Group of Lake Placid, LLC
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$325,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
2103 Gillespie Dr, Bloomingdale, NY 12913
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Adirondack Premier Properties

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$2,295/mo

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Market trends in 12941, NY

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

3.6% MoM

Median sale price

$338K

$75 MoM

Avg. days on market

96d

76 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$675,000
4 beds2 baths2,552 sq ft
183 Ridge Top Ln, Jay, NY 12941
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Sale history for 178 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,402 (+2.5%)

$316,300 + $184,000

$500,300

2024

$10,146 (−0.6%)

$304,100 + $177,000

$481,100

2023

$10,204 (+121.9%)

$270,000 + $174,100

$444,100

2022

$4,599 (+8.9%)

$91,500 + $85,000

$176,500

2021

$4,224 (+2.0%)

$91,500 + $58,100

$149,600

2020

$4,143

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2019

$4,139 (+2.1%)

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2018

$4,055 (+2.9%)

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2017

$3,942 (+3.2%)

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2016

$3,821 (+1.4%)

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2015

$3,769 (+2.0%)

$54,300 + $82,400

$136,700

2014

$3,696

$54,300 + $82,400

$136,700

Tax history for 178 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,402 (+2.5%)

$316,300 + $184,000

$500,300

2024

$10,146 (−0.6%)

$304,100 + $177,000

$481,100

2023

$10,204 (+121.9%)

$270,000 + $174,100

$444,100

2022

$4,599 (+8.9%)

$91,500 + $85,000

$176,500

2021

$4,224 (+2.0%)

$91,500 + $58,100

$149,600

2020

$4,143

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2019

$4,139 (+2.1%)

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2018

$4,055 (+2.9%)

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2017

$3,942 (+3.2%)

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2016

$3,821 (+1.4%)

$62,000 + $80,900

$142,900

2015

$3,769 (+2.0%)

$54,300 + $82,400

$136,700

2014

$3,696

$54,300 + $82,400

$136,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.8 Acres

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

1,048

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

152800A00707900010020000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deck, Driveway, Unpaved

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Wood Stove

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 14
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Roof: Asphalt

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1048.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,048
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front
Has View
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Many Trees, Views, Waterfront
Water Body Name: Ausable West Branch
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Road Frontage Type: Unimproved
Lot Size : 0.8
Lot Size Area: 0.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.8
Zoning: Residential

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,224.01

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

HOA Information
Association Amenities: None

Schools Information
High School District: Ausable Valley

Location Information
Directions: From NYS Rt 86 in Jay turn onto Ausable Drive for 2.6 miles. Make a left onto Sawmill Dr to end for 1.6 miles. Make a right onto River Rd then make a left to stay on River Rd. Follow River Rd to # 178 on the right.
Subdivision Name: Ausable Acres

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,048
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Essex County
APN: 152800A00707900010020000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Ausable Forks Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi

5/10

Ausable Valley Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi

2/10

Ausable Valley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi

5/10

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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 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$619,000 – $749,000

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Home values near 178 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 River Rd, Jay, NY 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$464,180
167 River Rd, Jay, NY 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2734 Sq. Ft.	$797,439

Address	Redfin Estimate
179 River Rd, Jay, NY 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$327,303
192 River Rd, Jay, NY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$586,147

Address	Redfin Estimate
150 River Rd, Jay, NY 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1305 Sq. Ft.	$523,159
198 River Rd, Jay, NY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1493 Sq. Ft.	$510,716

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