Affordable year around lake home. Recently tastefully renovated. Use as primary or 2nd home. Lake view plus enjoy your own deeded lake frontage for fishing, swimming, etc. Attractive kitchen with eye pleasing Hickory cabinets & cozy breakfast bar. Hardwood flooring (no carpet). Bathroom has a tiled bath/shower & tiled floor. Other features include ceiling fans, a private back yard deck, front porch deck, walkout basement with spray foam insulation, pellet stove, on demand hot water system & a generator. Excellent Condition
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$328Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Ritch Gregory• Howard Hanna Capital Inc
•518-466-0677 (agent)
•ritchgregory@howardhanna.com (agent)
Bought with Liz Schultheiss• Howard Hanna Capital Inc
This cottage has been fully renovated, it is just like new! Adorable & fresh. It was raised up with a new foundation and 792 sf of storage-walkout level below the finished area. Hardwood floors, hickory cabinets, tiled shower, ceiling fans, breakfast bar, front and rear decks. Enjoy the lake view from the deck and walk across the road to your 15 feet of lake frontage to fish or go boating. Almost everything is new! Lake frontage is 2nd tax #122.19-1-21.2 being sold as one with this home. Superior Condition
Public Records
Jan 7, 2000
Sold
$27,000
$34/sq ft
Global MLS #9733157
Dec 22, 1999
Sold
$27,500
$35/sq ft
Oct 24, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 4, 1997
Listed
$41,100
$52/sq ft
OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! PAYMENT APPROX. $390. PER MONTH. OWNER MAY FINANCE SOME REPAIRS. $5,000 REDUCTION IN PRICE FOR CASH OUT. 40' OF GREAT LAKE FRONTAGE!!! Fair Condition
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,871 (+3.9%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2024
$3,725 (+2.0%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2023
$3,652 (+3.8%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2022
$3,520 (−1.4%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2021
$3,569 (+231.2%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2020
$1,078 (+1.3%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2019
$1,064 (−68.0%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2018
$3,322 (+3.3%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2017
$3,217 (−3.1%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2016
$3,319 (+49.5%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2015
$2,220 (+3.2%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2014
$2,151
$2,300 + $22,800
$25,100
Tax history for 777 Lake Desolation Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,871 (+3.9%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2024
$3,725 (+2.0%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2023
$3,652 (+3.8%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2022
$3,520 (−1.4%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2021
$3,569 (+231.2%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2020
$1,078 (+1.3%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2019
$1,064 (−68.0%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2018
$3,322 (+3.3%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2017
$3,217 (−3.1%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2016
$3,319 (+49.5%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2015
$2,220 (+3.2%)
$21,300 + $123,700
$145,000
2014
$2,151
$2,300 + $22,800
$25,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
792
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Saratoga County
APN
414800A12201900010040000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 1
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: Paddle Fan
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 792
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Lot Size Square Feet: 11,761.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 2 parcels
Lot Features: Level, Views
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,784
Tax Annual Amount: $2,784
Financial Details: General Taxes: $988
Financial Details: School Taxes: $1,796
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Kerosene, Pellet Stove
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Other, See Remarks
Location
School Information
School District: Galway
Location Information
Directions: From City of Saratoga, take Route 9N to a left on Middle Grove Rd, right on Lake Desolation Road (County Route 12). Property on the left past Tinneys
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Saratoga County
APN: 414800A12201900010040000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
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Schools
Joseph Henry Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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Galway Junior Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$247,000 – $299,000
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