Peace and tranquility here with this 3 bedroom ranch on 3.79 acres of land very close to SUNY Potsdam College. Set among the tall pine trees is this 3 bedroom ranch home with a detached oversized 2 car garage with generator hookup and another 2 car garage for storage or a woodworking shop. There is a sun filled family room with knotty pine walls, a formal living room with a wood insert and the family room offers a pellet stove. No Village tax and space for activities with this home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
3.79 acresLot Size
$132Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Michael E. Kassian• Kassian Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Janet L Brown• Plumley Real Estate LLC
Three bedroom ranch on a small country road in the Potsdam School District. Property has recently been painted inside and out. Seamless gutters were installed and new flooring was installed May 2018. Fridge, wall oven, cook top stove, dishwasher, washer, and dryer will all stay. Living room has a brick fireplace and the family room has a sandstone fireplace. Tongue & Groove pine walls are in the family room which is sunny and bright and overlooks the backyard. The kitchen and dining room are open and there is plenty of cabinetry. Laundry is on the main floor. Master bedroom has a wall of closets. The basement has plenty of room for a workshop and additional storage. There is also a 2 car detached garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,507
$60,600 + $139,400
$200,000
2025
$5,507 (+30.6%)
$60,600 + $139,400
$200,000
2024
$4,218 (+2.2%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2023
$4,129 (+17.0%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2022
$3,530 (+2.6%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2021
$3,442 (+0.8%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2020
$3,414 (−9.8%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2019
$3,783 (+1.1%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2018
$3,742 (+90.9%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2017
$1,960 (+0.3%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2016
$1,954 (+1.1%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2015
$1,932 (−0.2%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2014
$1,936
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
Tax history for 70 Garfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,507
$60,600 + $139,400
$200,000
2025
$5,507 (+30.6%)
$60,600 + $139,400
$200,000
2024
$4,218 (+2.2%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2023
$4,129 (+17.0%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2022
$3,530 (+2.6%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2021
$3,442 (+0.8%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2020
$3,414 (−9.8%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2019
$3,783 (+1.1%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2018
$3,742 (+90.9%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2017
$1,960 (+0.3%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2016
$1,954 (+1.1%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2015
$1,932 (−0.2%)
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
2014
$1,936
$8,100 + $89,000
$97,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
209 ft.
Lot size
3.56 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,914
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Lawrence County
APN
407489A07600200020590000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Metal
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 2 acres, 100x209, 120x209, 155x209
Lot Size Acres: 3.79
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,638
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Potsdam Central School District
Location Information
Directions: Located just past SUNY Potsdam take left turn on Garfield. House is on the right side number 70
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,914
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1990
County: St. Lawrence County
APN: 407489A07600200020590000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
A A Kingston Middle School
Public 2-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Potsdam Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.2 hours in
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