Unlock the potential of this charming cottage on beautiful Crystal Lake! Completely gutted and ready for your vision, this property offers a rare opportunity to create the lake retreat you've always dreamed of. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a year-round escape, the possibilities are endless.
Enjoy convenient lake access for boating, fishing, swimming, and making memories on the water. A full basement provides excellent storage or the potential for additional usable space. Bring your ideas, your contractor, and your imagination to transform this blank canvas into the perfect lakeside retreat.
Opportunities like this don't come along often--customize every detail and make Crystal Lake your own!
Property includes tax map #'s 135.6-1-21 and 135.6-1-20 (0 Allendale Road)
Active
$149,900
16 Lake Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147
3beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.78 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful crystal lakeCharming cottage
- 19 days |
- 579 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Country Views Realty, Inc. 518-966-0200,
Tracy Boomhower 518-495-9464
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20264209
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: None, Other
- Basement: Block,Concrete,Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 768
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Basement
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 135.6121 135.6120
- Zoning: Single Residenc
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Block, Combination, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
Location
- Region: Rensselaerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $79,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,274
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,909/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900-14.3%$195/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202622523 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Listing removed | $175,000$228/sqft |
Source:  HVCRMLS #20252583 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $175,000-12.5%$228/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20252583 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900+29.8%$260/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202520597 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Coldwell Banker Village Green Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2021 | Price change | $154,000-3.8%$201/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20210952 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $160,000$208/sqft |
Source:  Columbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS #136693 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2021 | Pending sale | $160,000$208/sqft |
Source:  Columbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS #136693 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $160,000$208/sqft |
Source: Columbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS #136693 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2024 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2023 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2022 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2021 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2020 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2017 | $3,475 | $66,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $66,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $66,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12147
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Middleburgh Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 7.8 mi
- 5/10Middleburgh High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 8.1 mi
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