This classic Adirondack cottage in the historic community of Wanakena has a beautiful wooded setting and great views, large dock and a boat house, and glass porch overlooking the waterfront. The Oswegatchie River is navigable by boat into Cranberry Lake, the third largest Lake in the Adirondack Park. With approx. 80% of the shoreline forever wild, this two bedroom cozy cottage is a great base camp from which to boat, hike and enjoy all that the region has to offer.
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Market trends in 13695, NY
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
93.5%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$373K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
25d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 279 S Shore Rd
Date
Event
Price
SLCMLS #39113
Aug 9, 2018
Sold
$135,000
$222/sq ft
Jun 29, 2017
Listed
$139,000
$229/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,328
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2025
$3,328 (+2.1%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2024
$3,261 (+0.1%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2023
$3,257 (−0.8%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2022
$3,283 (+2.5%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2021
$3,204 (−7.2%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2020
$3,451 (+14.3%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2019
$3,020 (+0.3%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2018
$3,010 (+1.7%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2017
$2,961 (+0.9%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2016
$2,936 (−0.6%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2015
$2,955 (+3.5%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2014
$2,856
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
Tax history for 279 S Shore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,328
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2025
$3,328 (+2.1%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2024
$3,261 (+0.1%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2023
$3,257 (−0.8%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2022
$3,283 (+2.5%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2021
$3,204 (−7.2%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2020
$3,451 (+14.3%)
$100,300 + $36,500
$136,800
2019
$3,020 (+0.3%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2018
$3,010 (+1.7%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2017
$2,961 (+0.9%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2016
$2,936 (−0.6%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2015
$2,955 (+3.5%)
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
2014
$2,856
$67,800 + $25,400
$93,200
*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
—
Stories
1
Lot width
151 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
560
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Lawrence County
APN
403600A22506500020150000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Waterfront
Frontage Length: 150
Water Body Name: Oswegatchie River
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 155 x123 x 150 x 102
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Zoning Description: APA and Town
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,935
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Location
Schools Information
School District: Clifton-Fine Central School District
Location Information
Directions: Two and one half hours from Syracuse, and one and one half hours from Watertown. Take Route 3 to the Wanakena Road, turn towards Wanakena and cross bridge to S. Shore Road. Property on left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 560
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1975
County: St. Lawrence County
APN: 403600A22506500020150000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clifton Fine Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 7.2mi
5/10
Clifton Fine Junior Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wanakena, NY • 13695
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in
June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.