205 River Road, Jay, NY 12941 (MLS# 205799)

Description

Charming cabin in the Adirondack Mtns. located across the street from AuSable River w/ spectacular views of Whiteface Mountain. Situated a short drive from Whiteface Mountain (15 min.) and Lake Placid (25 min.), the property is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, a single family, or even as a second home for multiple families. This is an ideal spot for skiers with close proximity to the mountain and cross country trails. The heated mudroom allows your winter gear to remain toasty for your next use. In the evenings, make a fire outside, or relax on the screened in porch and stay mosquito free! Enjoy a cozy experience warming up by the wood burning mason fireplace or relax in the jetted tub located in the primary bedroom. Lots of outdoor space for recreating. Yard is completely flat and fit for use. Secured outdoor storage available for your gear. Finished living space spans the ground level, second story, and basement. Bathrooms are located on every level. Enjoy the fireside living room on the ground floor with incredible views of Whiteface. Private seating area in the primary bedroom located on the second floor. Basement space is currently utilized as a bedroom with a half bathroom, closet, and living room. Basement also includes an office area, washer/dryer, and a storage area with shelving. Utilize the optional HOA for access to Lake Eaton, 10 miles of hiking/ski trails, playground, & volleyball, basketball, & tennis/pickleball courts. Direct access to AuSable River within a five minute walk. Property is one of a few properties within the AuSable Acres that is serviced by a private well. As such, property owner is not required to pay for water service from Forever Wild. Property will be sold furnished with the exception of a few personal items. Property currently sleeps eight people (1 king size bed, 2 queen size beds, and 2 twin beds). Additional storage available in attic access in primary bedroom and storage shed.

Contract Information

Short Term Rental Options: Property is available to rent STR with no local restrictions Current Price: $625,000 Original List Price: 625000 List Price: $625,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-14 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 9674.3 Tax Assessed Value: 555600 Land Tax Annual Amount: 3288.49 Deed Date: 2022-03-25

General Property Information

Seasonal Property YN: No Main Level Bedrooms: 2 Main Level Bathrooms: 1 Below Grade Unfinished Area: 100 Lease Term: None Stories Total: 2 Fireplace YN: Yes Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Full: 2 Bathrooms Half: 1 Above Grade Finished Area: 1164 Below Grade Finished Area: 1064 Building Area Total: 2328 Living Area: 2228 Year Built: 1968 Lot Size Acres: 0.9

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-02-05 Back on Market Date: 2026-02-06 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-06T03:07:51Z Major Change Type: Status Change

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Electric Water Heater: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Free-Standing Electric Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer/Dryer: 1

Architectural Style

Chalet: 1

Basement

Finished: 1 Full: 1 Storage Space: 1

Construction Materials

Shake Siding: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Documents Available

Deed: 1 Lead Paint: 1 Property Condition: 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1

Exemptions

No Exemptions: 1

Exterior Features

Fire Pit: 1 Other: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Fireplace Features

Living Room: 1 Masonry: 1 Wood Burning: 1 Wood Burning Stove: 1 Fireplaces Total: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Foundation Details

Block: 1

Heating

Tank Location: Basement Baseboard: 1 Electric: 1 Fireplace(s): 1 Hot Water: 1 Oil: 1 Wood: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Chandelier: 1 Granite Counters: 1 High Ceilings: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Pantry: 1 Soaking Tub: 1

Laundry Features

In Basement: 1

Levels

One and One Half: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Level: 1 Many Trees: 1 Private: 1 Views: 1

Other Equipment

Negotiable: 1

Other Structures

Shed(s): 1 Storage: 1

Parking Features

Driveway: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Enclosed: 1 Porch: 1 Screened: 1 Side Porch: 1

Pets Allowed

Yes: 1

Pool Features

None: 1

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: 1

Road Frontage Type

Public: 1

Road Surface Type

Dirt: 1

Roof

Aluminum: 1 Asphalt: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Spa Features

Bath: 1

Structure Type

House: 1

Utilities

Cable Available: 1 Cable Connected: 1 Electricity Available: 1 Electricity Connected: 1 Internet Available: 1 Internet Connected: 1 Water Available: 1 Water Connected: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1

Water Source

Well: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1 Vinyl Clad Windows: 1

Showing Requirements

24 Hour Notice: 1 Appointment Only: 1 Combination Lock Box: 1 No Sign: 1

Room Types

Basement: 1 Basement Level: Basement Bathroom 2: 1 Bathroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: First Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First Primary Bathroom: 1 Primary Bathroom Level: First Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 205 Street Name: River Road County: Essex State: NY Postal Code: 12941 Subdivision Name: Ausable Acres MLS Area Major: Jay, Wilmington School District: Ausable Valley Parcel Number: 7.79-2-6.000 Zoning: Residential Directions: From Route 86 in Jay, take Ausable Drive and then turn left onto Sawmill Drive. Left onto Signor Lane, right onto River Road. Property will be on your right.

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Exhaust Fan; Free-Standing Electric Range; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Chalet Basement: Finished; Full; Storage Space Construction Materials: Shake Siding; Wood Siding Cooling: None Documents Available: Deed; Lead Paint; Property Condition Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exemptions: No Exemptions Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Other Fencing: None Fireplace Features: Living Room; Masonry; Wood Burning; Wood Burning Stove Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: Baseboard; Electric; Fireplace(s); Hot Water; Oil; Wood Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Chandelier; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; High Speed Internet; Pantry; Soaking Tub Laundry Features: In Basement Levels: One and One Half Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Level; Many Trees; Private; Views Other Equipment: Negotiable Other Structures: Shed(s); Storage Parking Features: Driveway Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Enclosed; Porch; Screened; Side Porch Pets Allowed: Yes Pool Features: None Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: Public Road Surface Type: Dirt Roof: Aluminum; Asphalt Sewer: Septic Tank Spa Features: Bath Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Internet Available; Internet Connected; Water Available; Water Connected View: Mountain(s) Water Source: Well Window Features: Double Pane Windows; Vinyl Clad Windows Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Appointment Only; Combination Lock Box; No Sign Room Types: Basement; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Primary Bedroom Level: Second Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 17.00 Width: 17.00 Dimensions: 16 x 17 Bedroom 2 Level: First Length: 11.00 Length: 11.00 Width: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 11 x 10 Bedroom 3 Level: First Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Dimensions: 12 x 9 Primary Bathroom Level: First Length: 8.00 Length: 8.00 Width: 6.00 Width: 6.00 Dimensions: 8 x 6 Bathroom 2 Level: Second Length: 8.00 Length: 8.00 Width: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 8 x 10 Living Room Level: First Length: 26.00 Length: 26.00 Width: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 26 x 14 Basement Level: Basement Length: 25.00 Length: 25.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 25 x 12 Kitchen Level: First Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Dimensions: 13 x 9 Bedroom 3 Level: Basement Length: 5.00 Length: 5.00 Width: 6.00 Width: 6.00 Dimensions: 5 x 6