Step into the timeless charm of 118 Middle Road, an Old Style Adirondack retreat set on 49.30 private acres in picturesque Essex, NY. With 4,365 square feet of living space, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers room to gather, unwind, and savor every season in the mountains. From the moment you enter, rich wood details, generous windows, and an easy flow of space invite you in. Sunlight filters across wide-plank floors, dancing on exposed beams and framing tranquil views of meadow, forest, and sky. Three fireplaces anchor the living spaces--each one casting a warm glow on winter evenings and setting the scene for quiet moments with a book or lively evenings with friends. The expansive main living areas are designed for connection, yet provide intimate corners for reflection and creativity. The kitchen and dining spaces feel both welcoming and practical, ideal for everything from casual breakfasts to holiday gatherings. Upstairs, the bedrooms offer peaceful retreats, with soft natural light, leafy vistas, and a sense of calm that only comes from being surrounded by nature. Outside, the property unfolds in all directions: rolling fields, mature trees, and Adirondack air that feels crisp and clean with every breath. Wander your own trails, watch the seasons shift across the landscape, or simply sit and listen to the quiet. This is a place where nights are dark enough for stargazing and mornings begin with birdsong. 118 Middle Road is more than a house--it's a substantial, soulful homestead in the heart of the Adirondacks, ready to be shaped by its next steward.
For sale
$1,099,000
118 Middle Rd, Essex, NY 12936
3beds
4,365sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
49.3 Acres Lot
$1,057,100 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rich wood detailsRolling fieldsExposed beamsMature treesGenerous windows
- 20 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
NY Living Realty 518-963-8181,
Richard Yeager
Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 208509
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Heating
- Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Oil, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Storage, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partial,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,365
- Total interior livable area: 4,365 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,365
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 49.3 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 49.1117.200
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Old Style
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well Drilled
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $252/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $809,100
- Annual tax amount: $11,906
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$1,057,100
$1.00M - $1.11M
$3,547/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000+69.6%$252/sqft |
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| 1/20/2017 | Listing removed | $648,000$148/sqft |
Source: Select Sotheby's International Realty #153908 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $648,000-6.8%$148/sqft |
Source: Select Sotheby's International Realty #153908 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2015 | Price change | $695,000-4.1%$159/sqft |
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| 7/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $725,000+559.1%$166/sqft |
Source: Select Sotheby's International Realty #153908 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/1999 | Sold | $110,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $809,100 +7.6% |
| 2024 | -- | $751,900 +8% |
| 2023 | -- | $696,200 +10% |
| 2022 | -- | $632,900 +21.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $521,800 -14.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $608,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $608,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $608,000 |
| 2017 | $12,935 | $608,000 -5.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $644,000 +12.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $574,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $574,300 +0.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $570,300 -1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $579,000 -13.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $669,060 -3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $691,950 |
| 2009 | -- | $691,950 |
| 2008 | -- | $691,950 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $678,385 +49% |
| 2006 | -- | $455,400 +80.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $252,900 +12% |
| 2004 | -- | $225,720 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $212,940 +109% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $101,900 |
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