This Cozy and Romantic Lakeside Cape will meet all of your expectations and more! Just a short walk away from Glorious Lake Oscawana, embrace everything this ideal location has to offer. Bring your boat and jet ski, fish in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy clean, smooth water for swimming. Sunbathe on the gorgeous beaches, BBQ with friends and family in the blissful picnic areas, and experience the time of your life! Walk back home to this sensational property and enter in for a spectacular tour. Begin with a graceful hallway that leads to stunning open floor-plan. The main level encompasses a spacious eat-in-kitchen, a large formal dining area and a charming living room. There is a full bath on this floor and access to a sizable basement with plenty of storage space. The second floor features an elegant master bedroom, a versatile second bedroom and an additional full bath. Enjoy a cheerful deck and an awesome yard with lake views. 39 Seneca Road will completely capture your heart! Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Christine Rowley• RE/MAX Classic Realty
Bought with Suzanne Shilling• J. Philip Real Estate LLC
Source:OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H4833114
Redfin Estimate
$486,838
$159K since sold in July 2021$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 5.4% higher than the average sale price ($462K) of 6 comparable homes.
This home has an open floor plan with many updates throughout. The bedrooms are located on the upper level and are spacious. It is within walking distance of the lake.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This Cozy and Romantic Lakeside Cape will meet all of your expectations and more! Just a short walk away from Glorious Lake Oscawana, embrace everything this ideal location has to offer. Bring your boat and jet ski, fish in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy clean, smooth water for swimming. Sunbathe on the gorgeous beaches, BBQ with friends and family in the blissful picnic areas, and experience the time of your life! Walk back home to this sensational property and enter in for a spectacular tour. Begin with a graceful hallway that leads to stunning open floor-plan. The main level encompasses a spacious eat-in-kitchen, a large formal dining area and a charming living room. There is a full bath on this floor and access to a sizable basement with plenty of storage space. The second floor features an elegant master bedroom, a versatile second bedroom and an additional full bath. Enjoy a cheerful deck and an awesome yard with lake views. 39 Seneca Road will completely capture your heart! Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H4820228
Jul 19, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 16, 2018
Price Changed
$309,000
$207/sq ft
Jun 28, 2018
Price Changed
$319,000
$214/sq ft
May 8, 2018
Listed
$329,000
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 7, 2005
Sold
$400,000
$268/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,263
$97,000 + $266,000
$363,000
2025
$11,263 (+2.5%)
$97,000 + $266,000
$363,000
2024
$10,984 (+3.9%)
$97,000 + $266,000
$363,000
2023
$10,576 (+2.8%)
$91,600 + $247,500
$339,100
2022
$10,284 (+3.2%)
$62,000 + $240,800
$302,800
2021
$9,964 (+2.1%)
$62,000 + $213,300
$275,300
2020
$9,763 (+1.7%)
$62,000 + $198,900
$260,900
2019
$9,597 (+23.2%)
$62,000 + $191,300
$253,300
2018
$7,791 (+4.9%)
$62,000 + $191,300
$253,300
2017
$7,425 (+1.3%)
$62,000 + $177,000
$239,000
2016
$7,332 (+0.8%)
$62,000 + $167,700
$229,700
2015
$7,276 (−17.0%)
$62,000 + $165,400
$227,400
2014
$8,770 (+13.9%)
$61,400 + $163,700
$225,100
2013
$7,701 (−3.7%)
$55,000 + $184,400
$239,400
2012
$7,997 (−14.4%)
$71,600 + $193,700
$265,300
2011
$9,345 (+248.8%)
$73,200 + $203,200
$276,400
2010
$2,680
$73,200 + $220,800
$294,000
2009
$2,679
$73,200 + $241,800
$315,000
Tax history for 39 Seneca Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,263
$97,000 + $266,000
$363,000
2025
$11,263 (+2.5%)
$97,000 + $266,000
$363,000
2024
$10,984 (+3.9%)
$97,000 + $266,000
$363,000
2023
$10,576 (+2.8%)
$91,600 + $247,500
$339,100
2022
$10,284 (+3.2%)
$62,000 + $240,800
$302,800
2021
$9,964 (+2.1%)
$62,000 + $213,300
$275,300
2020
$9,763 (+1.7%)
$62,000 + $198,900
$260,900
2019
$9,597 (+23.2%)
$62,000 + $191,300
$253,300
2018
$7,791 (+4.9%)
$62,000 + $191,300
$253,300
2017
$7,425 (+1.3%)
$62,000 + $177,000
$239,000
2016
$7,332 (+0.8%)
$62,000 + $167,700
$229,700
2015
$7,276 (−17.0%)
$62,000 + $165,400
$227,400
2014
$8,770 (+13.9%)
$61,400 + $163,700
$225,100
2013
$7,701 (−3.7%)
$55,000 + $184,400
$239,400
2012
$7,997 (−14.4%)
$71,600 + $193,700
$265,300
2011
$9,345 (+248.8%)
$73,200 + $203,200
$276,400
2010
$2,680
$73,200 + $220,800
$294,000
2009
$2,679
$73,200 + $241,800
$315,000
*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: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ABELE PARK OSCAWANA LAKE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,491
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 852
# of Stories: 1.7
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,803
Legal Lot Number: 44
Legal Block Number: 1
School Tax District: PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL
Municipality Name: PUTNAM VALLEY
Acres: 0.3169
Depth Footage: 107
Front Footage: 129
Zoning Code: R3
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,491
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Putnam County
APN: 372800A06206300010440000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Putnam Valley Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Putnam Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
Putnam Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 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 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$463,000 – $560,000
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