Enjoy year round lakefront living in this beautifully freshly painted 2 bedroom cottage on scenic Mombasha Lake in Monroe, available for immediate occupancy. This charming waterfront retreat has been meticulously renovated and features an updated kitchen, updated full bath, new thermal windows throughout, and a spacious composite deck overlooking the lake. Filled with natural light, the inviting living room offers stunning panoramic water views in every season. The generously sized kitchen provides ample counter space and a breakfast bar, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A full walk-out basement includes laundry facilities and additional storage, while the attic offers convenient extra space. Set on picturesque 328 acre Mombasha Lake, the property provides direct access for kayaking, fishing, and enjoying abundant wildlife. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to the Appalachian Trail and Harriman State Park. Experience the best of the Hudson Valley with nearby wineries, breweries, farmers markets, and farm-to-table dining. Conveniently located just minutes from the NYS Thruway, public transportation, and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, this exceptional rental combines peaceful waterfront living with easy access to shopping, recreation, and commuting. Move right in and enjoy the serenity and beauty of lakefront living.
Amenities
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Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Patio
Community amenities
Extra Storage
Unique amenities
Public Transportation
Listing by Brenda B Wiley• Howard Hanna Rand Realty
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Composition
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 780
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 780
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LT 5 PT LT 6 SEC 1 LAMORE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,640
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 3
School Tax District: MONRE-WDBURY
Municipality Name: MONROE TOWN
Acres: 0.1983
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 72
Zoning Code: SR-10
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Lake
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Commercial
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,640 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Orange County
APN: 334089A03900000030020000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 28, 2026
Sale and tax history for 86 W Mombasha Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ONEKEY #1010183
Aug 1, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,500
$3/sq ft
Jul 25, 2026
Price Changed
$2,500
$3/sq ft
Jun 19, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,600
$3/sq ft
ONEKEY #H6286295
Mar 16, 2024
Rental Removed
$2,500
$3/sq ft
Feb 18, 2024
Price Changed
$2,500
$3/sq ft
Jan 31, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,300
$3/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 2022
Sold
$260,000
$333/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6147350
Nov 19, 2021
Sold
$260,000
$333/sq ft
Nov 13, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 15, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2021
Listed
$259,000
$332/sq ft
Fantastic two bedroom lake front cottage on Mombasha Lake in Monroe, NY! Carefully and thoughtfully updated with new kitchen and large composite, no-maintenance deck; new thermal windows throughout. Flooded with natural light, the living room has panoramic views year round. Spacious kitchen offers plenty of counter space and breakfast bar. Updated full bath. Move-in condition, the home is ready to be enjoyed! Perfect for a weekend/country retreat or low maintenance full-time home. Mombasha Lake is a 328 acre reservoir providing habitat for various kinds of fish, birds and wildlife. Explore all it has to offer from your kayak directly from your front yard. Hike the nearby Appalachian Trail and Harriman State Park. Enjoy visiting the Hudson Valley's wineries, breweries and farm to table dining. Attic provides storage. Full walk-out basement contains mechanics, laundry and storage. Minutes to NYS thruway, public transportation and nearby Woodbury Commons Premium Outlet Center. Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,
HGMLS #4428678
Oct 20, 2014
Sold
$119,500
$153/sq ft
Sep 15, 2014
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2014
Listed
$119,500
$153/sq ft
Batter up. .. this is a home run! Monroe lakefront home. Come make it your own with a little updating. Great starter, retirement or gateway home with good access to NYC and Northern N. J. Train access to NYC in nearby Tuxedo. Beautiful year round views of Mombasha Lake.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H4428678
Oct 20, 2014
Sold
$119,500
$153/sq ft
Aug 3, 2014
Listed
$119,500
$153/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 2006
Sold
$279,900
$359/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 23, 2002
Sold
$150,000
$192/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,759
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2025
$6,759 (+2.7%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2024
$6,579 (+2.4%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2023
$6,424 (+7.2%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2022
$5,993 (−0.3%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2021
$6,008 (+17.0%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2020
$5,137 (−1.6%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2019
$5,222 (+6.9%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2018
$4,887 (+1.4%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2017
$4,818 (−15.9%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2016
$5,730 (+22.3%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2015
$4,685 (−12.8%)
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
2014
$5,372
$10,600 + $16,000
$26,600
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
-/10
Sapphire Elementary School
Public, PreK-1 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Monroe Woodbury Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Monroe Woodbury High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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Public facts and zoning for 86 W Mombasha Rd
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
780
Stories
1
Lot Size
8,640 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1920
Year Renovated
1946
County
Orange County
APN
334089A03900000030020000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 28, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Listing provided courtesy of: Howard Hanna Rand Realty
Listing agent: Brenda B Wiley (9145229474)
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