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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $70,000 on Sep 9, 2015

261 RIVER RD

SCHROON LAKE, NY 12870
2
Beds
1
Baths
900 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Sep 9, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,600 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$129,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.128 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyESSEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1977
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.View - River
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 416 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Schroon Lake Central SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Schroon Lake Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12870These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.41%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,578
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,171
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,294
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

261 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Schroon Lake 12870

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Schroon Lake 12870.

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.07 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 261 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSchroon Lake 12870Essex County
Living areabigger than900 ft²20% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac43% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than197048% of homes48% of homes

About 261 River Rd

When did 261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY last sell?

261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY last sold on Sep 9, 2015 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY?

261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY built?

261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY?

261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY is assigned to Schroon Lake Central School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Schroon Lake Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY compare to other homes in Schroon Lake 12870?

Among the 1,768 homes in Schroon Lake 12870, it is bigger than 20% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 1.07 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1970 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 River Rd, Schroon Lake, NY was $1,600. The county assessed it at $129,000.

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