Tucked away on a nearly half-acre lot just minutes from the village of Old Forge and McCauley Mountain, this sweet little cottage offers the perfect Adirondack escape with room to dream. Set on a gently sloping parcel surrounded by abundant deer and other wildlife, it's a peaceful setting where you can truly unwind and enjoy the area's natural beauty. The cozy cottage features a woodstove for warmth and ambiance, a well-built deck for relaxing or entertaining, and a shed for additional storage. Whether you're looking for a simple getaway to enjoy just as it is, or envisioning a future build, this property offers flexibility and opportunity. With no existing well or septic system, you have a clean slate to design and create your ideal home with minimal limitations. A rare chance to own a sweet Adirondack retreat with the potential to make it entirely your own--all in a location that keeps you close to everything Old Forge has to offer.
For sale
$145,000
291 Joy Tract Rd, Old Forge, NY 13420
0beds
0baths
520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.47 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy cottageShed for additional storageNearly half-acre lotGently sloping parcel
- 7 days
- 1,052
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Timm Associates Sothebys International Realty 315-369-3951,
Heather Timm Keen
Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 206956
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Oven
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum
- Windows: Single Pane Windows
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 520
- Total interior livable area: 520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 520
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Site, Unpaved
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped Down, Wooded
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Other
- Parcel number: 041.66654
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: None, Other
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Old Forge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,877
- Annual tax amount: $286
- Date on market: 9/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$997/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000-6.5%$279/sqft |
Source:  ACVMLS #206956 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listing removed | $155,000$298/sqft |
Source: ACVMLS #206956 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $155,000-6.6%$298/sqft |
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| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $166,000$319/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2024 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2023 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2022 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2021 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2020 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2019 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2018 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2017 | $769 | $68,900 |
| 2016 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2015 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $68,900 -18% |
| 2011 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $84,000 +71.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $48,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $48,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $48,900 |
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