Lake living at its finest. Sit on the porch and watch the ducks swim by from this comfortable, cedar ranch home on Roaring Brook Lake. Extremely well maintained house on almost an acre of groomed property. Fruit trees and berry bushes in the front yard - sandy beach and boat dock on the lakefront. Log rafters invoke the old log home it had been before a complete renovation into an energy efficient, year round home. Spend weekends or full time. 1 hour to NYC, 20 minutes to Cold Spring. Additional Information: ParkingFeatures:1 Car Attached,
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listing by Ula Swenson• Robert A. McCaffrey Realty Inc
Bought with Ula Swenson• Robert A. McCaffrey Realty Inc
Source:OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H3206913
Redfin Estimate
$819,315
$319K since sold in June 2015$18K since October
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This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($790K) of 6 comparable homes.
Lake living at its finest. Sit on the porch and watch the ducks swim by from this comfortable, cedar ranch home on Roaring Brook Lake. Extremely well maintained house on almost an acre of groomed property. Fruit trees and berry bushes in the front yard - sandy beach and boat dock on the lakefront. Log rafters invoke the old log home it had been before a complete renovation into an energy efficient, year round home. Spend weekends or full time. 1 hour to NYC, 20 minutes to Cold Spring.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H3206913
Jun 27, 2012
Sold
$380,000
$218/sq ft
Mar 16, 2012
Listed
$399,000
$229/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1987
Sold
$215,000
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,677
$186,300 + $510,600
$696,900
2025
$20,677 (+2.9%)
$186,300 + $510,600
$696,900
2024
$20,090 (+3.5%)
$186,300 + $510,600
$696,900
2023
$19,419 (+5.0%)
$175,700 + $475,200
$650,900
2022
$18,486 (+1.8%)
$102,800 + $463,200
$566,000
2021
$18,158 (+1.9%)
$102,800 + $411,700
$514,500
2020
$17,821 (+1.5%)
$102,800 + $384,700
$487,500
2019
$17,566 (−42.1%)
$102,800 + $370,500
$473,300
2018
$30,320 (+82.8%)
$102,800 + $370,500
$473,300
2017
$16,591 (+16.5%)
$102,800 + $356,700
$459,500
2016
$14,245 (+1.7%)
$102,800 + $338,900
$441,700
2015
$14,008 (−0.3%)
$102,800 + $274,300
$377,100
2014
$14,056 (+3.9%)
$99,800 + $266,300
$366,100
2013
$13,531 (+23.9%)
$102,300 + $275,000
$377,300
2012
$10,922 (−9.9%)
$100,000 + $270,300
$370,300
2011
$12,126 (+294.8%)
$150,600 + $227,300
$377,900
2010
$3,072 (+7.7%)
$150,600 + $251,400
$402,000
2009
$2,852
$150,600 + $287,400
$438,000
Tax history for 178 Lake Shore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,677
$186,300 + $510,600
$696,900
2025
$20,677 (+2.9%)
$186,300 + $510,600
$696,900
2024
$20,090 (+3.5%)
$186,300 + $510,600
$696,900
2023
$19,419 (+5.0%)
$175,700 + $475,200
$650,900
2022
$18,486 (+1.8%)
$102,800 + $463,200
$566,000
2021
$18,158 (+1.9%)
$102,800 + $411,700
$514,500
2020
$17,821 (+1.5%)
$102,800 + $384,700
$487,500
2019
$17,566 (−42.1%)
$102,800 + $370,500
$473,300
2018
$30,320 (+82.8%)
$102,800 + $370,500
$473,300
2017
$16,591 (+16.5%)
$102,800 + $356,700
$459,500
2016
$14,245 (+1.7%)
$102,800 + $338,900
$441,700
2015
$14,008 (−0.3%)
$102,800 + $274,300
$377,100
2014
$14,056 (+3.9%)
$99,800 + $266,300
$366,100
2013
$13,531 (+23.9%)
$102,300 + $275,000
$377,300
2012
$10,922 (−9.9%)
$100,000 + $270,300
$370,300
2011
$12,126 (+294.8%)
$150,600 + $227,300
$377,900
2010
$3,072 (+7.7%)
$150,600 + $251,400
$402,000
2009
$2,852
$150,600 + $287,400
$438,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R3
Low-Density Residence District
The R-3 District is a low-density residentially zoned district. The land included in this district is considered to have substantial environmental constraints that significantly affect the development potential and development pattern of the land. The purpose and intent of the R-3 District is to: Provide for the establishment and control of low-density residential areas located and maintained in accordance with the Master Plan.; Encourage the preservation of the rural character of the community.; Encourage the permanent preservation of open space, agricultural lands and other natural resources.; Maintain the existing rural character and land use pattern of the town.; Encourage development that consumes less open land.; Protect adjacent open space from negative impacts.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOURTH MAP/ROARING BROOK LAKE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,743
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,743
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 325
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,928
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: 1
School Tax District: PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL
Municipality Name: PUTNAM VALLEY
Acres: 0.71
Depth Footage: 214
Front Footage: 156
Zoning Code: R3
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Lake
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,743
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Putnam County
APN: 372800A04100900010130000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Putnam Valley Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 6.5mi
7/10
Putnam Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
6/10
Putnam Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Putnam Valley, NY • 10579
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$779,000 – $943,000
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