INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Sharing our family property that is officially on the market!
While the house needs some love, the land and location are where the real opportunity is.
Whether you're an investor, builder, someone looking for land, or someone with a vision for a renovation/rebuild, this property has so much potential.
Sometimes the best opportunities aren't the prettiest ones
- they're the ones where you can see what could be.
If you or someone you know is looking for an investment opportunity here is a jewel in the Adirondack Mountains!
AS IS PROPERTY
14 acres of land in the Adirondack mountains. located minutes from the Ausable River and the historical covered bridge in the beautiful Hamlet of Jay New York. There is a beautiful swimming hole with white water rapids. 13 miles to white face Mountain for skiing in the winter and 23 miles to lake Placid which held the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. The area offers an abundance of activities like camping, hiking, fishing, boating and much much more.
There is a view of white face Mountain from the back property a beautiful place to build a home. There is a house on the property that is in need of extra love and attention.
The house needs minor roof repairs, the fireplace leaks, the kitchen floors need to be replaced, upgrades are needed throughout the home, there is no Septic.
Previous owner used propane and woodstove for heat. There is a workshop in the basement. The basement is the garage that can hold one car. fieldstone basement.
It is being sold as is and all inspections and surveys will be at the buyers expense.
The property also has several sheds for storage or turned into a chicken coop or housing for animals. There is an old cider shed on the property which should contain the old-fashioned cider mill. There are two small sheds in the far back of the property that once were used to boil maple syrup. There may still be some apple trees on the property and plum trees, wild, raspberries, and blackberries and wild grapes.
There is about and one and half acres that is considered “dirty” because of old tires and scrap metal dumped in these areas over the years.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $5.1K (8/26)
$184,888
542 Valley Rd, Jay, NY 12941
2beds
1,176sqft
Unknown
Built in 1961
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Several sheds for storageFieldstone basementWorkshop in the basement
What the owner loves about this home
What I love about this property is that it gives you beautiful breathtaking views of the Adirondack mountains around. It is in a quiet setting. There is unlimited potential for this land. This is the perfect place to come and unwind, relax and enjoy what nature has to offer.
- 35 days
- 2,197
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Listed by:
Property Owner (802) 528-6879
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, Propane / Butane, Wood / Pellet
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range / Oven
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
Lot
- Size: 14 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 152800273113100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Unknown
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Jay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,400
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,599/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $184,888-2.7%$157/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $189,999-5%$162/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,999-23.1%$170/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,999+133.4%$221/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2004 | Sold | $111,400$95/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $191,400 +4% |
| 2024 | -- | $184,000 +19.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $153,400 +4.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $146,400 +18% |
| 2021 | -- | $124,100 -0.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $125,100 |
| 2019 | -- | $125,100 |
| 2018 | -- | $125,100 |
| 2017 | $3,353 | $125,100 -8.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2015 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $136,300 -2% |
| 2011 | -- | $139,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $139,100 +3.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $134,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $134,500 +6.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $126,130 +7.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $116,930 +18.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $98,830 +8.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $91,120 +11.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $81,890 |
| 2002 | -- | $81,890 +0.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $81,320 |
Find assessor info on the county website



