Looking for your own getaway in the Finger Lakes? This property offers endless potential—whether you envision it as a seasonal hunting camp or the perfect building site for your new home. Nestled in the rolling hills outside of Watkins Glen, you’ll enjoy the peace and privacy of country living while still being just minutes from Watkins Glen State Park with its famous waterfalls and trails, Seneca Lake for boating, fishing, and lakeside dining, the renowned Seneca Lake Wine Trail with award-winning wineries and breweries, downtown Watkins Glen’s shops and restaurants, and the world-famous Watkins Glen International Raceway. The property consists of a manufactured steel-frame structure with an addition. The addition creates extra living space with a cathedral ceiling and banks of windows that bring in natural light and frame relaxing views of the surrounding landscape and abundant wildlife. This property is being sold as-is, offering a blank canvas to create your vision. Whether you’re looking for a rustic retreat or a place to design your dream home, 4175 Preemption Road delivers opportunity in the sought-after Finger Lakes Region.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Vivian Schamel• Keller Williams Realty Southern Tier & Finger Lakes
•607-795-2900 (broker)
•allisondrihmi@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Vivian Schamel• Keller Williams Realty Southern Tier & Finger Lakes
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Market trends in 14891, NY
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
103.9%
7.7% MoM
Median sale price
$271K
$270K MoM
Avg. days on market
15d
69 days MoM
Recently sold homes
7
4 MoM
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Sale history for 4175 Pre-emption Rd
Date
Event
Price
UNYREIS #R1633612
Dec 12, 2025
Sold
$62,000
$141/sq ft
Sep 29, 2025
Pending
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Aug 26, 2025
Listed
$68,000
$155/sq ft
UNYREIS #EC273089
Jan 11, 2024
Sold
$58,000
$132/sq ft
Nov 7, 2023
Listed
$49,900
$113/sq ft
Looking for that affordable recreational property or rural home site? Check out this nice seasonal camp on 3 acres, consisting of an older single section mobile home with a nice stick build addition, plus 2 sheds. This property also offers 100 amp service and a septic holding tank. This property is very close to many amenities, such as State Forest, Lands, Seneca / Lamoka / Waneta Lakes, Watkins Glen, and many more. This property will need your cleaning, repairs, finishing touches, as it has not been used for a few years, so here is your opportunity to own a special place in the Finger Lakes!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$812
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2025
$812 (−1.1%)
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2024
$821 (+2.1%)
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2023
$804 (+2.8%)
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2022
$782 (+2.6%)
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2021
$762 (−2.0%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2020
$777 (+0.3%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2019
$775 (−2.7%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2018
$796 (+10.6%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2017
$720 (−1.9%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2016
$734 (+3.9%)
$24,000 + $7,000
$31,000
2015
$706 (+0.4%)
$24,000 + $7,000
$31,000
2014
$703
$23,000 + $5,500
$28,500
Tax history for 4175 Pre-emption Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$812
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2025
$812 (−1.1%)
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2024
$821 (+2.1%)
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2023
$804 (+2.8%)
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2022
$782 (+2.6%)
$28,000 + $14,000
$42,000
2021
$762 (−2.0%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2020
$777 (+0.3%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2019
$775 (−2.7%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2018
$796 (+10.6%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2017
$720 (−1.9%)
$26,000 + $9,000
$35,000
2016
$734 (+3.9%)
$24,000 + $7,000
$31,000
2015
$706 (+0.4%)
$24,000 + $7,000
$31,000
2014
$703
$23,000 + $5,500
$28,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
240
Year built
1970
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Schuyler County
APN
443400A04100000010050000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Room Types: Bedroom
Equipment
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Varies, Vinyl
Other Features: Galley Kitchen, Other, See Remarks, Bedroom on Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Existing
Construction Details: See Remarks
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: See Remarks
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3
Lot Size Acres: 3
Lot Size Dimensions: 269X453
Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $42,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,474
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Holding Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: See Remarks, Forced Air, Space Heater
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Trails/Paths
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 240
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Schuyler County
APN: 443400A04100000010050000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Watkins Glen Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 7.6mi
6/10
Watkins Glen Central High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
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