Life and Homes Capital Region June 2018 by Stephen Lisi

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Reality Check For Sellers

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If it’s a seller’s market, why are seller’s dealing with sticker shock? A reported 61% of today’s sellers have never sold a home before and the cost is catching many by surprise.

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It seems logical at first blush - buyers should be the ones putting out the money, not sellers. Not so, say the folks at Zillow® and Thumbtack, “Selling a house in 2018 can cost you more than $18,000.” Let’s take a quick look at how they arrived at that number. 78 percent of home sellers make at least one home improvement before putting their house on the market, according to Thumbtack. Sellers who hire professional help spend $4,985 on average to cover many basic seller prep projects like painting, staging, carpet cleaning, lawn care and gardening and local moving costs. Obviously, labor costs will vary, depending on where you live. Home sellers are also responsible for agent commissions and transfer or sales taxes, which are two of the largest closing costs. Nationally, sellers spend $13,357 on average for both costs. However, since they are percentages of a home’s sale price, again, the final cost will vary. “Even in the hottest housing markets in the country, selling a home takes time and costs money,” says Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow’s chief marketing officer. “From decluttering and staging to pre-inspections, agents and homeowners often spend months behind the scenes prepping a home – well before it’s listed on the market. If you’re planning to sell this year, try to take some time to research what costs you may be responsible for and how they could affect your profit or even budget for your next house.”

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“Fix it to sell” is a common expression in the real estate industry. Take time to research what items need attention and which can be left alone, then proceed accordingly. In the end, making the right improvements can ultimately help sell your home faster and at a higher value.

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Make Your Home A Safe Haven

newsShorts Think knob-and-tube wiring, overloaded panels or cracked foundations. • Lead paint. Older houses (pre-1978) may have base coats of lead paint beneath the newer ones. Lead can

We think of our homes as our haven from the world. In it, we house the people and things that we treasure most. In time, we might also undertake to expand or modify our homes to better suit our needs through different life stages.

cause harmful effects if ingested or inhaled as

Perhaps a previous owner has done the same.

and the second leading cause of lung cancer

Remodeling a house can provide significant advantages and serve as an opportunity to make things better, especially if your home is getting on in years. It’s also a good time to identify potential problems in order to ensure safety, comfort and performance. Here are five things to consider when remodeling: • What’s behind the walls? Do you know what type of insulation exists or its current condition? It’s worthwhile to find out. Some older homes contain outdated materials that could be harmful. In basements and bathrooms, in attics and in areas where there’s been some moisture penetration, it’s not

dust. Be careful to avoid raising dust if scraping or sanding old walls or molding. Test for (and seal) exposed areas of lead paint. • Educate yourself about air quality. Radon is a particular concern. It’s a radioactive gas that naturally accumulates in some houses— after smoking. Use a radon long-term detector to measure the level of radon in your home to determine if you need to reduce it. •Pay close attention to combustion appliances. furnace, gas stove or water heater, can release pollutants such as carbon monoxide—a colorless maintained and inspected at least once a year. Install carbon monoxide detectors. There’s no place like home, so doing all that you

can compromise air quality and be the source of

the McGillivrays,” a full-time real estate investor,

potential health issues. When upgrading, opt for

contractor, author and educator. (NAPS)

protection and is an excellent sound-absorbing material. • Consider a professional home inspection. The goal is to help identify any potential hazards within your home. These can take many forms.

Seeing Red?

mind necessary to enjoy it to its fullest.

HGTV series “Income Property” and “Moving

’n’ Sound because it resists moisture, adds fire

You can get further information from NADCA’s free “Homeowner’s Guide to Air Duct Cleaning” at www.BreathingClean.com. (NAPS)

comfortable place will give you the peace of

insulating materials that should be removed. This

product such as Rockwool Comfortbatt or Safe

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) has a rule of thumb: “If your air ducts look dirty, they probably are,” and that dirty HVAC systems should be inspected by a reputable, certified HVAC professional. That can not only help you breathe easier, it could save you money. When an HVAC system is clean, it doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain the temperature you desire. As a result, less energy is used, leading to improved cost effectiveness.

can to ensure that it’s a safe, healthy and

uncommon to discover moldy fiberglass or other

Professional builders often favor a stone wool

While dirty ducts don’t necessarily mean unhealthy air, they can contribute to health issues, especially for people with respiratory health conditions, autoimmune disorders or allergies.

and odorless gas. Ensure appliances are well

-Author Scott McGillivray is the host of the hit

an insulation with an inorganic composition.

Through normal occupation, houses pick up an awful lot of contaminants and air pollutants, such as dander, dust and chemicals. These get pulled into the HVAC system and recirculated five to seven times a day, on average. Over time, this causes a buildup of contaminants in the ductwork.

What To Do

About Ducts If your home is like most, it’s got a dirty little secret: your air ducts. If your home is like most, it’s got a dirty little secret: your air ducts.

Seeing a red door on somebody’s home can have different meanings, depending on where you are - In Scotland it is customary for homeowners to paint their front door red when they have finished paying their mortgage, while in the United States, during colonial times, it meant that weary travelers could stop safely at that house for a much needed rest.

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Hard Water Proves

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formation on the interior surfaces of those pipes and that provides a perfect home for bacteria.

Researchers at the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University found bacteria may grow in pipes filled with both hard scale and soft scale at the same rate. This is important new information because some forms of water conditioning produce this soft scale. The only solution is to remove both hard and soft scale in the pipes with a salt-based water softener.

Hard water, which contains high levels of calcium and magnesium, can be found in nearly 90 percent of American homes. These minerals cause scaling, a buildup that clogs waterlines and plumbing forcing appliances to work harder and operate less efficiently. The scale may also harbor bacteria. The only way to truly remove the hard and soft scale from household water systems is with salt-based water softeners.

Hard water you use to wash your fresh fruits and vegetables may actually contain more bacteria, and the problem isn’t only in the kitchen. When you take a hot shower the steam you are inhaling can also contain the same microbial contamination that is in the rest of your plumbing, exposing you to bacteria such as Legionella, which can cause Legionnaire’s disease.

The environmental and cost benefits of salt-based water softening are significant. Hard water scaling can cause your showerhead to lose up to 75 percent of its flow rate in just 18 months. Hard water also interacts negatively with soap, reducing its cleaning power. Soft water is up to 12 times more effective at cleaning dishes than increasing the amount of detergent used. According to the Water Quality Research Foundation for washing machines, the most important factor in removing stains from clothing was water softness. Reduction of water hardness was up to 100 times more effective at stain removal than increasing the detergent dose or washing with hotter water. In fact, soft water can reduce soap use by as much as half. Hard water can also reduce the efficiency of water heaters and increase electricity costs by as much as 48 percent, according to the Battelle Memorial Institute. Hard water scaling doesn’t just harm your appliances and wallet, it can harm your health as well. The piping used in home plumbing, whether it is copper or PVC, has very smooth interior surfaces that don’t permit bacteria to settle and grow. However, hard water results in scale

A salt-based water softener is the most functional and cost-effective means of removing hardness minerals. It is a time-tested, highly reliable tool to improve health and to lower maintenance costs for home appliances like dishwashers and washing machine. It also reduces the need for detergents and high-water temperatures, leading to a smaller household carbon footprint. (BPT)

Create An Outdoor Oasis With a

Personalized Shed The backyard. It’s your oasis. Your happy place. Your second living room. It’s the place to go not only for “me” time — but quality time with friends and family. The backyard. It’s your oasis. Your happy place. Your second living room. It’s the place to go not only for “me” time — but quality time with friends and family. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association wants to help you make your backyard the best backyard it can be. Think sheds. No, not your grandparents’ tattered shed filled with a dusty mower and 30-year-old

paint brushes. We’re talking highly personalized sheds. Intimate covered spaces that keep the sun’s rays out but bring the summer in. Outdoor sheds come in all shapes and sizes and can be personalized to fit within all types of lifestyles. From fun-filled tapsheds where friends gather for a margarita and grilled salmon to an intimate she shed stocked with wine and cheese or even a hobby shed for the family to play board games while munching on braised ribs and root beer, sheds can do it all. Building a personalized shed can be a daunting task. Consider these five tips to help you create your ideal outdoor oasis just in time for summer: 1. Have a plan: Are you starting from scratch or cleaning out an existing old shed? What’s the theme? What’s the budget? What’s the goal? How much room do you have to work with? Before you start building your shed, make sure you have a plan in place. You may be eager to jump right in but it’s much easier to follow a well-laid plan than to make decisions on the fly. 2. Stick to a theme: A craft shed, a relaxation shed, a party shed — there are so many options when it comes to creating your perfect shed. Choose one theme and tailor all decisions around your theme of choice. For example, if you decide to go with a relaxation shed, choose calming colors and peaceful decorations. 3. Utilize your resources: Your shed is a part of your outdoor space and you should utilize all the free beauty that nature has to offer when it comes to decorating your shed. Build your shed under your favorite tree to offer natural shade or decorate your shed with dried flowers or vines. 4. Less is more: When designing an outdoor shed, it is easy to go overboard. Remember to keep it simple and that you want to have enough room to entertain guests and to hang out in your shed. Keeping things minimal will also ensure you stay within your budget. 5. Remember the exterior: One easy way to customize your shed is with a coat of paint. Choose a paint color that goes with your theme. Then invite friends and family over for a day of painting fun in the sun. For more tips on making the most of your backyard, visit www.hpba.org. (BPT)

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2187 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid • $1,699,000

134 Beech Trail, Indian Lake • $1,195,000

790 Deerland Road, Long Lake • $289,000

105 Tower Hill, Indian Lake • $259,000

Enjoy sitting on your front porch overlooking Long Lake with Owl’s Head Mountain in the backdrop here! This Classic Adirondack Colonial also has beautiful lake and mountain views from the Living room, Kitchen, bedrooms, family room, and upstairs deck. The 80 feet of waterfront has a deck and dock for your direct waterfront enjoyment. The house boasts 4 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, bright Kitchen with Island, large Living room, large Dining room, and a large Family room, There are possibilities upstairs of expansion for an inlaw apartment.

Beautiful Eastern Mountain views from this Custom built Log home in the Central Adirondacks!! The Amazing vaulted living room, open kitchen and dining room, and large master bedroom open up to a large wrap around deck to relax and enjoy vast year round views. A total of 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths, and a large loft area for additional sleeping and family space, a full walk out basement with overhead door for storing all your toys all on a large 2 acre landscaped lot with a beautiful fire pit for evening campfires. Make this your Adirondack Getaway!

This well established 38 year old turn key business by design includes a complete reservation system with over 8700 customers, 60% return rate, is highly ranked on Trip Advisor and offers many opportunities for future growth and development. Your guests will enjoy this exceptionally well maintained property consisting of 4 buildings, 2 with 19 Vacation rental units, office, managers apartment, 2 Lakefront Cottages, a 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom with living rooms and kitchens, 158 feet of direct lakefront with docks on Lake .

This custom built and professionally decorated Post and Beam Lakefront Masterpiece was built with all the amenities and details. Offering a two and half story great room with floor to ceiling glass and direct water views, a floor to ceiling two sided wood burning fireplace, large dining area, custom kitchen, first floor master ensuite with a fireplace and screened porch, four additional bedrooms with balconies, two full baths, loft sleeping and gaming area, full finished lower level, two levels of waterfront decks.

38 Chestnut Ridge, Queensbury • $419,000

337-349 Adirondack Lake Road, Indian Lake • $525,000

118 Forest Road, Indian Lake • $285,000

Welcome to East Bay at Adirondack Lake in Indian Lake, NY! With a lakefront home and guest cottage for family gatherings, the two properties total 2.08 Acres. Each exceptionally maintained home, one 3 bedroom, 2 bath with Fireplace, Woodstove, Laundry, the other 2 bedroom, 1 bath with Woodstove, include all the amenities and furnishings needed to make for a comfortable experience, just bring a change of clothes and your toothbrush. You will also find beautifully landscaped and wooded grounds, waterfront dock.

7129 NYS Route 9, Loon Lake $449,000

Location, Location, Location! Chestnut Ridge Contemporary Post and Beam Beauty! 3 Levels of Living with 3068 Square Feet, Open Great room with Vaulted Beam Ceiling and amazing Glass Window Wall, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Huge Bonus Room, Walk out finished Basement to large Deck, All completely updated, NEW Kitchen, Amazing Bathrooms, NEW Wood Flooring,NEW Ceramic Tile, NEW Light Fixtures throughout, NEW Interior Doors, NEW Paint - inside and out. Updated ENERGY Efficient Geothermal heating and cooling.

Welcome to your log cabin in the woods. Nestled on a private 2.3 Acre lot, this getaway offers year round living in the heart of the Adirondacks! Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, fishing and swimming at Lake Snow, hiking and snowmobiling on nearby trails, or just listening to the birds on your screened porch & wrap around deck. The cabin offers a large great room with a vaulted ceiling & wood stove, nice kitchen with an island, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, fully insulated basement and an attached garage. Schedule your showing!

Welcome to Loon Lake in the Adirondacks! This Beautiful Year Round 6 bedroom 4 bath Home with Private Deeded Lake and Dock Rights is the place to be! Built in 2009, you will not be disappointed with all the amenities offered to make life enjoyable and easy. Exceptionally maintained and includes a large Trex wrap around deck overlooking landscaped grounds, filtered lake views, oversized 3 car garage with workshop and bonus room, walk out finished basement and much much more. Schedule a showing today.

9133 NYS Route 22, Granville • $249,900

861 County Route 47 Argyle • $249,000

154 Griffin Road, Indian Lake $159,000

3755 Main Street Warrensburg • $149,900

Welcome to beautiful Washington County! Bring your horses and enjoy 27+ acres here. The original owners are offering this impeccably maintained property that includes a 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 bath Cape Home with beautiful wood floors, large living room, 1st floor master and laundry, 2 more large bedrooms, attached garage. Updates include newer siding, doors, windows, furnace, roof, septic field and outside there is a 24 x 32 Pole barn with water and electric, 2 horse stalls and room for your tractor storage.

Welcome to the Adirondacks and Indian Lake! This cozy camp on 2.28 acres along with deeded access to the shore of Indian Lake offers peace and quiet on a secluded property with filtered lake views. Four separate parcels are offered for one low price...keep the cozy camp with room to expand or build your dream second home. The great room offers a two sided wood burning rock fireplace and a beautiful window wall to watch the wildlife and see the filtered view of the lake. Minutes to the Town of Indian Lake!

Attention Investors, Retail and Professional Business owners! Here is your opportunity to live and work at the same location! This property is zoned Residential with Commercial Use (Res w/Comuse), most recently home of a successful Retail Establishment for 17 years at an excellent location on a highly visible and high traffic Main Street, minutes to Lake George and Gore Mountain, also considered the gateway to the Adirondacks! Multiple uses are possible, excellent storefront display windows, paved off street parking.

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230 Moyer Street, CANAJOHARIE

31 Maple Ave., GLOVERSVILLE

169 Cliff Street, CANAJOHARIE

11 Spring Street, FORT PLAIN

Great home in the Village of Palatine Bridge with many nice features – hardwood floors, natural woodwork, large yard and above ground pool to enjoy or relax on the open front porch watching the horses and buggies go by. Three bedrooms on 2nd floor and a full bath. Another bedroom on 3rd floor. Close to school, shopping, Arkell Museum, I-90. Asking $124,900

This is a very nice Bungalow Style Home. It has a working kitchen with tiled backsplash. New stove, refrigerator, microwave and new tip-in tip-out windows. There is a good size dining room and large living room with a fireplace/pellet insert (included 3+ tons of pellets). Full bath, one bedroom and office/den on 1st floor. Two bedrooms upstairs. Asking $89,900

Well maintained home on a quiet street. Large two car garage with large loft area. Brand new roof two years old, replaced from the rafters up. One bedroom on first floor, three bedrooms on the second floor. Full bath on first floor. You are located 5 minutes from the local hospital and 10 minutes to downtown Gloversville and the shops located on the arterial. Asking $62,000

OWNER WANTS IT GONE!!! Village building lot; previous home was burned down. Village has given owner and next owner a variance to building a home on this property, but the foundation of the new home has to be similar in size to the previous home, which was a two family two story home. There is a garage still on property. Asking $5,500

This is an older home with a GREAT layout. Convenient location – walking distance to schools and stores. Home has one bedroom and ½ bath on 1st floor and two bedrooms and one full bath on 2nd floor. A little TLC of flooring and paint would make this a nice home. Asking $27,900

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3409 State Route 80, FORT PLAIN

Don’t judge the size of this home from the outside. There is plenty of space in this solid built home. This home is built on solid concrete piers in a full basement. There are three bedrooms on the first floor and the second is floor is finished, but is wide open. It makes a nice family/game room or can be converted to one or two additional bedrooms. THIS HOME IS CERTIFIED NOT TO BE IN A FLOOD ZONE. There is a full bathroom on the first floor and a half bath in the basement. Asking $90,000

The renovations of this beautiful farmhouse include, but don’t stop with the new kitchen, bathrooms, wiring, windows and refinished hardwood floors. Home has four bedrooms on second floor with a full bath. One half bath on first floor. Features include a horse barn with two renovated stalls, hay storage and acres of grazing. The views are outstanding and the old orchard setting is fabulous. The property is fronted by the Qtsquago Creek which is annually stocked. Asking $159,900

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$134,900

Adorable ranch Forest Park elementary, hardwood floors throughout, large fenced yard w/shed, open kitchen/dining area, finished area/laundry in the basement.

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383 Delaware Ave Delmar, NY 12054

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2419 Eighth Avenue, WATERVLIET

$139,950

Nice family home with plenty of space. Fenced, private yard. Slider oﬀ dining area leads to covered patio.

214 S First ST Box 741 Fulton, NY 13069

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710 Second Avenue, TROY

$5,900 Opportunity to use your imagination. Legal 2 family shell to rebuild or rehab with 2 car garage in convenient location property. Unsafe for entry due to roof issue.

237 Crandall Road, GRAFTON

$61,000 Privacy abounds, cute home with 4 bedrooms and spacious kitchen. Located on 7 + acres with outbuildings, great for aspiring farmer or outdoor enthusiast. Just oﬀ Route 2 makes for an easy commute.

809 Sleepy Hollow Road, ATHENS

$149,000

Wildlife surrounds this adorable home that has been updated throughout. New appliances, carpet, windows, and more. Finish the other half of the walk out basement for additional living space w/bath.

85 Oneida Avenue, BRUNSWICK

$114,500

One level living w/hardwood flooring, living room with picture window and a basement that can be finished for additional living space. Just a few quiet blocks oﬀ Route 7 for easy commute.

511 County Rt 111, COEYMANS

$131,900

Income property w/Rural living. 3 units include 2 family side-byside home and mobile home on 6 acres, plus 2 car garage with additional storage.

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1932 State Hwy 29A, Town of Johnstown 1-acre lot comes with a MILLION DOLLAR view of mountain ranges. Heading towards Caroga Lake & close to all of Fulton County’s 44 lakes & year-round outdoor activities. Survey on ﬁle. $19,999

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110 Joann Way, Town of Florida

2018 can be the year you buy your dream home! Come take a look at this 2-year young, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Colonial on the outskirts of Amsterdam & just minutes to I-90. NEW PRICE….$289,900

96 Saratoga Bvd, Town of Johnstown

New on the market, wonderful well built raised ranch that just had a little face lift! So very spacious with lots of natural light and plenty of living space. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, clean and modern, move right in. $179,900

425 Warren Rd., Town of Mayfield

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Great raised ranch in a desirable neighborhood, close to the city line. Very spacious, with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Large kitchen & living room and family room in lower level. Take a look for yourself. $139,900

With room for the kids, the pets, livestock and entertaining friends & family, this could be the perfect home for you! 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath main house sits on over 20 acres. 1500 sq. ft outbuilding. $250,000

With a little bit of cosmetic updating this will be a wonderful home. Very large eat in kitchen, spacious living room and bedroom or den on the main level. 2 bedrooms and full bath on the second level. $64,900

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Exciting business opportunity with this large light manufacturing building located in downtown Gloversville. Well established shoe manufacturing company currently, it has the potential for so many different businesses. $240,000

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I am looking for a forward-thinking entrepreneur that has the vision to see the possibilities this brick 3 story/plus full basement building has to offer. Structurally sound, mechanical systems need complete modernization. See it now at $48,500

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span, it’s hard to predict exactly when they might fail. Rest assured, it will be at the most inconvenient time but, having budgeted for its replacement can ease that pain. Then, there’s the dreaded MAJOR DEFECT! It’s never fun for an inspector to find a major defect. Especially when you know the buyer has been looking for far too long and finally found “their house”. I’ve had that conversation many times and it’s important to remember just about anything can be repaired. Most real estate contracts include protections that allow a buyer to be released from the deal if the house has a major defect. The specifics may differ from region to region but, the idea is the same. If a major defect is identified during the inspection that may carry a significant cost to repair, the buyer can be released from the contract and, in most cases, get their deposit back. It’s important to make sure you understand exactly what your agreeing to prior to making an offer and your real estate agent can guide you through that process. Happy house hunting and I can’t wait to meet you on inspection day.

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Move in ready and spacious home located near The Crossings of Colonie. This 2600 sf home features a gourmet eat in kitchen which flows into the living room ( w wood burning fireplace) offering a nice open floor plan in which everyone can relax and enjoy themselves. Updated bathrooms, hard wood floors, dedicated gas line for outdoor grill/ fireplace, loads of storage and simply well maintained. Home has nice master bedroom, formal dining room, deck overlooking fenced yard. Superb Loudonville locale.

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Superb Albany beauty with all the right elements. Old world charm of coffered ceiling dining room, pocket doors and original wood moldings combined with 2 working fireplaces ( 1 in bedroom ), refinished hard wood floors, some new plumbing and freshly painted throughout. Home has rare double lot (.26 acres ) ready for driveway, covered back porch, lrg front porch. Eat in kitchen w/ walk in pantry, basement with studio/commercial kitchen, partial bath, loads of storage. Spacious entry foyer, walk up attic.

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Great opportunity in the Voorheesville school district. This well maintained home backs up to the Black Creek Nature Preserve and features a great 2 car garage, newer patio, nice fenced yard and back deck overlooking it all. Home has spacious, eat in kitchen, updated first floor bath, good sized laundry room, newer tile flooring and nice mudroom entryway. 2nd floor has good sized bedrooms, full bath. Nice setting minutes to Thatcher Park, Indian Ladder Farms

Halfmoon

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Berne

Gifford Hollow Rd $129,900

Truly stunning 48.5 acres of land situated next to the NYS Partridge Run forest land and preserve. Land is made up of 2 parcels being sold together, with 1800 feet of road frontage and 3 small stocked ponds. Land has amazing views of the surrounding Helderbergs and nice mix of cleared and wooded land. Land goes 3/4 way up the hill in back. Many possibilities exist with this. Survey on file with broker.

Lic. R.E. Salesperson (518) 369-4912

596 Meadowdale Road $189,900

Altamont

Loudonville

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker (518) 669-2633

Perfect opportunity for horse owners just minutes from Exit 10 in Shen schools. This comfortable 2734 sf contemporary sits on a park like 5.6 acre lot and offers amazing privacy. Home features fenced yard, a superb workshop/barn, master bedroom suite with own balcony, and nice back deck overlooking everything.

347 Rowe Road $155,000

Not your every day opportunity lies before you: this is not just a beautiful 10.3 acre parcel of land with a meadow, an old paddock area, 2 small ponds, creek and mix of woods / open space. This parcel comes with an intact 1830â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s built barn that is just waiting for your inspiration. Property has old cabana that could be turned into tiny home structure, barn has so much potential and interesting history. Space to build brand new country estate.