Skaneateles waterfront cottage with lots of privacy and easy access to the lake. This private setting features a viewing deck for beautiful sunsets. This home is surrounded by gardens. One bedroom, one loft, year round home with a wood burning stove and mini split. Induction range, new quartz countertops and stainless steel kitchen sink. Natural gas is available on the road. Selling "As Is". Seller will convey survey revised 9/20/2020.
Listing by Howard Hanna Real Estate, (315) 685-0111
See all
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 2487 E Lake Rd
Date
Event
Price
CNYIS #S1618778
Aug 11, 2025
Sold
$999,990
$1,330/sq ft
Jul 2, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 29, 2025
Listed
$1,500,000
$1,995/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 2012
Sold
$225,000
$299/sq ft
CNYIS #S249942
Jun 19, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 7, 2012
Sold
$225,000
$299/sq ft
Mar 31, 2011
Listed
$249,000
$331/sq ft
Want affordable waterfront on the East side of Skaneateles Lake then look no further. Existing cottage has been neglected - SOLD AS IS. You can rebuild in the footprint of the old foundation which looks to be in good shape. Property has gentle slope to Lake & is bordered on the northern boundary by a stream, enjoy the soothing sounds of water. Only 4 miles down East Lake Road with year-round access. Drawings in office for renovations to building, includes 2nd story year-round home - Town passed Approval for variance in 98. Lots of opportunity for this property.
Public Records
Dec 11, 2009
Sold
$150,617
$200/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 25, 1997
Sold
$128,000
$170/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,278
$690,000 + $83,500
$773,500
2025
$10,278 (−4.4%)
$690,000 + $83,500
$773,500
2024
$10,752 (+67.2%)
$690,000 + $83,500
$773,500
2023
$6,432 (−5.4%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2022
$6,798 (+4.7%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2021
$6,492 (+3.3%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2020
$6,282 (−0.2%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2019
$6,297 (+0.6%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2018
$6,258 (+5.3%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2017
$5,942 (+3.8%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2016
$5,724 (+9.6%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2015
$5,224 (−0.3%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2014
$5,238
$220,000 + $5,000
$225,000
Tax history for 2487 E Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,278
$690,000 + $83,500
$773,500
2025
$10,278 (−4.4%)
$690,000 + $83,500
$773,500
2024
$10,752 (+67.2%)
$690,000 + $83,500
$773,500
2023
$6,432 (−5.4%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2022
$6,798 (+4.7%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2021
$6,492 (+3.3%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2020
$6,282 (−0.2%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2019
$6,297 (+0.6%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2018
$6,258 (+5.3%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2017
$5,942 (+3.8%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2016
$5,724 (+9.6%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2015
$5,224 (−0.3%)
$220,000 + $25,000
$245,000
2014
$5,238
$220,000 + $5,000
$225,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
752
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Onondaga County
APN
315200A00200000010130000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Room Types: Bedroom, Loft, Living Room
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Walk-Out Access
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Range, Oven, Refrigerator, See Remarks
Interior Features
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Flooring: Hardwood, Varies
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Separate/Formal Living Room, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Sliding Glass Door(s), Bedroom on Main Level, Loft