Act fast to see this year round home on the waterfront. It is a combination of totally renovated cabin plus a new, 2 story addition. It offers 3 bedrooms, including a first floor ensuite, 2 and 1/2 bathrooms, large dining area off the living room and kitchen and a full laundry room on the first floor. Sit at the firepit and enjoy the water and in inclement weather, there is a nice covered porch to relax on. The area for a garage is excavated and ready to be built. The detached garage must be 600 sq. ft. or under, but there is plenty of room for parking. A shed for storage and a kayak stand plus a nice dock with slip add to the value.
Act fast to look at this year round home on the water. The property consists of 1.3 acres and 100' of shoreline on the channel. Totally redone in 2016, the house has a great room. and a brand new addition was completed which contains a master ensuite, laundry room and a half bath plus foyer on the first floor. On the second floor are two generous bedrooms, another full bath and a den. A stone fireplace with insert and wood finishes make this totally Adirondack home warm and inviting in all seasons. A 600 sq. ft garage area has been excavated and awaits your specific design. There is a 5' X 28' covered porch, a firepit and large dock at the water. Some furnishings included .
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,696
$258,700 + $256,000
$514,700
2025
$6,696 (+1.0%)
$258,700 + $256,000
$514,700
2024
$6,629 (+9.5%)
$258,700 + $256,000
$514,700
2023
$6,054 (+5.1%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2022
$5,761 (−0.6%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2021
$5,797 (−1.1%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2020
$5,863 (+1.3%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2019
$5,786 (−0.6%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2018
$5,819 (+1.5%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2017
$5,731 (+0.9%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2016
$5,679 (+1.1%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2015
$5,617 (+10.5%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2014
$5,084
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
Tax history for 491 South Shore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,696
$258,700 + $256,000
$514,700
2025
$6,696 (+1.0%)
$258,700 + $256,000
$514,700
2024
$6,629 (+9.5%)
$258,700 + $256,000
$514,700
2023
$6,054 (+5.1%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2022
$5,761 (−0.6%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2021
$5,797 (−1.1%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2020
$5,863 (+1.3%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2019
$5,786 (−0.6%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2018
$5,819 (+1.5%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2017
$5,731 (+0.9%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2016
$5,679 (+1.1%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2015
$5,617 (+10.5%)
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
2014
$5,084
$258,700 + $248,000
$506,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Den, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living/Dining Room, Bedroom on Main Level, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Asphalt, Metal
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dirt Driveway
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.3
Lot Size Acres: 1.3
Lot Size Dimensions: 160X400
Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Other
Waterfront Features: Channel
Frontage Length: 90
Frontage Length Remarks: 90
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $533,368
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,790
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,122
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Herkimer County
APN: 215400A04204500010370000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Town Of Webb School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Climate risks
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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 87° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$975,000 – $1.18M
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