This beautifully maintained Seneca Lake cottage is the ultimate lakefront escape—fully updated, thoughtfully designed, and just minutes from Watkins Glen and the world-class Seneca Lake Wine Trail. The main home offers open-concept living with sun-drenched interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and sweeping lake views. A modern kitchen with butcher block counters flows effortlessly into the dining and living areas, creating the perfect setting for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Warm wood ceilings and cozy nooks bring rustic charm, while updated baths and finishes provide modern comfort and true move-in ease. Upstairs, the serene primary suite is a peaceful retreat with panoramic lake views, a walk-in closet, and a stylish half bath. Step outside to enjoy expansive decks and a rare flat grassy lawn—ideal for lawn games, evening fires, or simply soaking in the view. Just steps away, the detached guest house offers incredible flexibility with its own full bath, kitchenette, sitting area, and sleeping space—perfect for hosting guests, long-term stays, or creating your own private studio or office. Thoughtful extras like a cargo lift, generous parking, two docks, and a covered boat lift make lake life effortless. Mature landscaping, a dedicated workshop space, and multiple outdoor gathering areas complete the package. With a blend of timeless charm and modern updates, this turnkey property is a rare opportunity to enjoy effortless lakefront living in one of the Finger Lakes' most sought-after locations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$618Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Karen Hollands• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
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Market trends in 14878, NY
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
103.0%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$515K
$114 MoM
Avg. days on market
155d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 4170 Oak Cliff Rd
Date
Event
Price
IBRMLS #R1612226
Jan 16, 2026
Sold
$709,500
$541/sq ft
Nov 3, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 30, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 26, 2025
Relisted
—
Sep 26, 2025
Price Changed
$749,900
$572/sq ft
Sep 19, 2025
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2025
Listed
$775,000
$591/sq ft
UNYREIS #EC260860
Feb 19, 2021
Sold
$313,000
$239/sq ft
Oct 27, 2020
Listed
$299,900
$229/sq ft
Enchanting 1 bedroom open floor plan West side Seneca cottage with 2 bedroom bunk house with balcony and separate bath on 100' of flat beach front. Just a few stairs from the parking area. Private dock as well as a separate boat dock and lift. Elevator lift to lower level. The views are just amazing! Last cottage on the road. Newer updated septic system and updated mechanics. Pump house with separate porch.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,340
$258,800 + $111,200
$370,000
2025
$5,340 (−1.2%)
$258,800 + $111,200
$370,000
2024
$5,404 (+0.6%)
$258,800 + $111,200
$370,000
2023
$5,371 (−1.0%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2022
$5,425 (+0.4%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2021
$5,405 (−1.7%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2020
$5,499 (−21.4%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2019
$7,000 (−3.7%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2018
$7,270 (+31.8%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2017
$5,515 (−23.4%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2016
$7,196 (+14.7%)
$142,400 + $99,600
$242,000
2015
$6,276
$142,400 + $99,600
$242,000
2014
$6,272
$214,900 + $42,900
$257,800
Tax history for 4170 Oak Cliff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,340
$258,800 + $111,200
$370,000
2025
$5,340 (−1.2%)
$258,800 + $111,200
$370,000
2024
$5,404 (+0.6%)
$258,800 + $111,200
$370,000
2023
$5,371 (−1.0%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2022
$5,425 (+0.4%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2021
$5,405 (−1.7%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2020
$5,499 (−21.4%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2019
$7,000 (−3.7%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2018
$7,270 (+31.8%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2017
$5,515 (−23.4%)
$157,000 + $99,000
$256,000
2016
$7,196 (+14.7%)
$142,400 + $99,600
$242,000
2015
$6,276
$142,400 + $99,600
$242,000
2014
$6,272
$214,900 + $42,900
$257,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Turn on Oak Cliff Rd, just before Barnstormer winery. The driveway is gentle gravel slope, follow down, over tracks, at the end will see a house. make hair pin turn to the right, follow narrow drive to the end. House on the left.
Cross Street: NY-14
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Schuyler County
APN: 443289A04300700010090000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 607-351-1823
Around this home
Schools
Watkins Glen Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
Watkins Glen Central High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in 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
$770,000 – $932,000
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