Great opportunity to own acreage at an affordable price in Saratoga Schools! Country setting less than 15 Minutes to Downtown Saratoga Springs, this 4 bed 1.5 bath home on a 5+ acre lot offers a large open concept, spacious master bedroom, and 26X20 garage for all of the hobbyists. Enjoy cookouts and entertaining in the big and beautiful back yard. Home also features a large basement great for storage, newer mechanicals, and wood stove for sufficient heating. Do not miss the opportunity to make this yours! Very Good Condition
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
5.25 acresLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listing by Shayna Goodson• Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Enjoy the stars without the city lights on your 5 acres at the foot of Adirondack Park. Or go enjoy those city lights in charming Saratoga Springs. Award winning schools. Spacious ranch lay-out with huge walk-out basement. Detached garage is truly a man cave. This home is a steal. Needs paint/flooring today, maybe some upgrades down the road. Make it fabulous! Or leave as is and enjoy your rustic place on your land near Sacandaga, snowmobiling, hiking, more. New Roof, Well, Leach fields. Hurry! Very Good Condition
Global MLS #25106749
Jul 15, 2005
Sold
$143,000
$89/sq ft
May 7, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 2005
Listed
$139,900
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,863 (−4.6%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2024
$3,002 (+0.1%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2023
$2,999 (+6.3%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2022
$2,822 (+3.7%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2021
$2,722 (+195.2%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2020
$922 (−65.3%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2019
$2,653 (+227.7%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2018
$810 (+2.1%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2017
$793 (−44.5%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2016
$1,429 (−31.4%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2015
$2,083 (−0.9%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2014
$2,102
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
Tax history for 156 Lake Desolation Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,863 (−4.6%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2024
$3,002 (+0.1%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2023
$2,999 (+6.3%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2022
$2,822 (+3.7%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2021
$2,722 (+195.2%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2020
$922 (−65.3%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2019
$2,653 (+227.7%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2018
$810 (+2.1%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2017
$793 (−44.5%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2016
$1,429 (−31.4%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2015
$2,083 (−0.9%)
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
2014
$2,102
$70,600 + $71,400
$142,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
200 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Saratoga County
APN
413400A14900000010580000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Total: 6
Parking Features: Off Street, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Full Bathroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 2
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 1,600
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5.25
Lot Size Square Feet: 228,690
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,535
Tax Annual Amount: $2,535
Financial Details: General Taxes: $780
Financial Details: School Taxes: $1,755
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Wood, Wood Stove
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
School Information
School District: Saratoga Springs
Location Information
Directions: Middle Grove Rd to Lake Desolation rd, House on left
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Saratoga County
APN: 413400A14900000010580000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
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Schools
Greenfield Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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Maple Avenue Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi
8/10
Saratoga Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
8/10
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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 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% 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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Estimated sale price
$310,000 – $375,000
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