Are you looking for a retreat, that’s at once both removed and still only a quick drive to town? Hoping to find an old farmhouse with wide plank floors (made from wood harvested on the property) and lots of country charm? Situated high on the Rensselaer Plateau, this property has blueberries, raspberries, apple trees, and more. What a great place to hike, mountain bike, snowmobile and hunt – year round fun! Enjoy the low taxes of Berlin and the high quality Averill Park School District. Sold "AS IS". Very Good Condition
Single-familyProperty Type
1815Year Built
25 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listing by Patrick McSharry• McSharry and Associates Realty LLC
•518-330-5599 (agent)
•patrick@mcsharryandassociates.com (agent)
Listing by Julie Sasso• McSharry and Associates Realty LLC
Come home to your very own wilderness retreat! Does the thought of another winter's high heating bills make you shiver ~ no need here. This circa 1800 3-4 bedroom 1.5 bath farmhouse boasts of 25 acres, much of which is wooded and perfect with the efficient woodstove! The location of this charming home is perfect for outdoor activities in all seasons: hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and of course, hunting.(Great low price reflects need for new furnace.) Exterior painting to be completed. Very Good Condition
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,004
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2025
$6,004 (+8.4%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2024
$5,537 (+8.3%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2023
$5,112 (+4.2%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2022
$4,907 (+170.2%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2021
$1,816 (+1.4%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2020
$1,791 (−1.3%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2019
$1,815 (−59.0%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2018
$4,432 (−6.2%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2017
$4,724 (+2.9%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2016
$4,590 (−4.1%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2015
$4,788 (+4.1%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2014
$4,598
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
Tax history for 1166 Bower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,004
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2025
$6,004 (+8.4%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2024
$5,537 (+8.3%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2023
$5,112 (+4.2%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2022
$4,907 (+170.2%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2021
$1,816 (+1.4%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2020
$1,791 (−1.3%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2019
$1,815 (−59.0%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2018
$4,432 (−6.2%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2017
$4,724 (+2.9%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2016
$4,590 (−4.1%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2015
$4,788 (+4.1%)
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
2014
$4,598
$5,600 + $35,100
$40,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
1 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1800
Style
Vacant Land
County
Rensselaer County
APN
382000A16100000010270000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking Total: 8
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Half Bathroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 2
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Porch
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features: Lighting
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 1,440
Construction Materials: Clapboard
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 25
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,089,000
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Secluded, Level, Private, Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,615
Tax Annual Amount: $4,615
Financial Details: General Taxes: $1,745
Financial Details: School Taxes: $2,870
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Wood, Wood Stove
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Other, See Remarks
Location
School Information
School District: Averill Park
Location Information
Directions: From the intersection of Rt. 43 & 66 in Sand Lake, east on Taborton Rd ( toRt 42) for 4.8 miles, turn R on Kipple to L on Bower, house at end.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 25 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1800
Year Renovated: —
County: Rensselaer County
APN: 382000A16100000010270000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026