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259 River Road, Jay, NY 12941

$365,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,179 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 39,204 Status: Active
Current Price: $365,000 List Date: 1/29/2026 Last Modified: 4/28/2026

Description

Rustic Adirondack in Jay NY Welcome to 259 River Street, a charming 3-4 bedroom Adirondack-style home set on 0.9 acres in Jay, New York. Offering 2,179 square feet of living space, this property blends rustic character with generous room to relax, gather, and enjoy all four seasons. Warm wood tones and a classic mountain-home feel, create a cozy, inviting atmosphere, while the flexible floor plan allows for 3 to 4 bedrooms, perfect for guests, a home office, or a bunk room. The spacious layout is ideal for full-time living, a vacation retreat, or a strong rental opportunity. Surrounded by nature and fresh mountain air, the property provides a peaceful setting with easy access to the Ausable River, Whiteface Mountain, hiking, skiing, fishing and all the outdoor adventures the Adirondacks are known for. Conveniently located just minutes from Wilmington and a short drive to Lake Placid. Whether you'er seeking a quiet Upstate escape or a basecamp for adventure, 259 River Street delivers space, character, and location.

More Information MLS# 206499

Contract Information

Short Term Rental Options: Property is not available to host any STR Current Price: $365,000 Original List Price: 380000 List Price: $365,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-28 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 8344.6 Tax Assessed Value: 411.5 Land Tax Annual Amount: 3614.43 Deed Date: 1995-07-03

General Property Information

Seasonal Property YN: No Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0 Lease Term: None Fireplace YN: Yes Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 2 Bathrooms Full: 2 Above Grade Finished Area: 2179 Building Area Total: 2179 Living Area: 2179 Year Built: 1965 Garage YN: 1 Garage Spaces: 3 Lot Size Acres: 0.9

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-01-29 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-28T19:56:34Z Major Change Type: Price Reduced Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-28T19:56:34Z

Appliances

Built-In Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Self Cleaning Oven: 1 Stainless Steel Appliance(s): 1 Washer/Dryer: 1

Architectural Style

Cape Cod: 1

Basement

Block: 1 Walk-Out Access: 1

Construction Materials

Block: 1

Documents Available

Deed: 1 Lead Paint: 1 Property Condition: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Foundation Details

Block: 1 Slab: 1

Heating

Tank Location: Above Ground

Levels

Bi-Level: 1

Listing Terms

1031 Exchange: 1 Cash: 1 Conventional 203(k): 1 FHA: 1

Lot Features

Sloped Up: 1

Other Structures

Garage(s): 1 Kennel/Dog Run: 1

Parking Features

Deck: 1 Workshop in Garage: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Pool Features

None: 1

Road Frontage Type

Public: 1

Road Surface Type

Dirt: 1 Gravel: 1

Roof

Asphalt: 1 Shingle: 1

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Spa Features

None: 1

Utilities

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

View

Mountain(s): 1 River: 1 Trees/Woods: 1

Water Source

Private: 1 Public: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: 1 Lockbox: 1 Show Anytime: 1 Text Listing Agent: 1

Room Types

Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: Second Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 259 Street Name: River Road County: Essex State: NY Postal Code: 12941 MLS Area Major: Jay, Wilmington Township: Jay School District: Ausable Valley Parcel Number: 17.23-1-2.000 Directions: From the four corners in Wilmington, continue on Rt. 86 to Ausable Acres entrance, go 2 miles onto Ausable Drive, make left onto Sawmill Road go 2.6 miles and turn left onto Signor Lane to the end and make a right onto River road apx. 1/2 mile on right, look for double mailbox.

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 2

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Gas Range; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Cape Cod Basement: Block; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Block Documents Available: Deed; Lead Paint; Property Condition Fencing: None Foundation Details: Block; Slab Levels: Bi-Level Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional 203(k); FHA Lot Features: Sloped Up Other Structures: Garage(s); Kennel/Dog Run Parking Features: Deck; Workshop in Garage Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Wrap Around Pool Features: None Road Frontage Type: Public Road Surface Type: Dirt; Gravel Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Spa Features: None Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Internet Available; Phone Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Mountain(s); River; Trees/Woods Water Source: Private; Public Window Features: Double Pane Windows Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Lockbox; Show Anytime; Text Listing Agent Room Types: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Primary Bedroom Level: Second Length: 24.00 Length: 24.00 Width: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 24 x 14 Bedroom 1 Level: Second Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 10 x 12 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 10 x 10 Dining Room Level: First Length: 26.00 Length: 26.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 26 x 12 Kitchen Level: First Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 16 x 12 Living Room Level: First Length: 40.00 Length: 40.00 Width: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 40 x 14

Documents

Listing Courtesy of Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
IDX
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.