A rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated hillside home with spectacular views of Seneca Lake, just outside the Village of Watkins Glen. Set on a private 1.51 acre lot with a bordering creek and natural barriers providing privacy from neighboring properties, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath rambling ranch offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort and setting.
The heart of the home is the impressive Great Room, featuring vaulted ceilings, handcrafted cherry woodwork, beams and a gas fireplace. Enjoy relaxing at the built-in bar with sink and refrigerator space.
The adjoining kitchen has been partially renovated, including opening a portion of the wall to create an inviting island and better connection to the living/dining area. Additional updates include new flooring in two bedrooms, the kitchen, hall bath and half bath; renovated hall and half baths; a renovated laundry room; freshly painted kitchen cabinetry; shiplap accents in two bedrooms; new can lighting throughout much of the home; and updated window treatments.
Step directly onto the expansive front deck from the Great Room or kitchen and take in the beautiful Seneca Lake views or relax on the screened back patio overlooking the peaceful, park-like grounds and landscaped yard. Outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the 3+ garage spaces and three storage sheds, offering abundant room for vehicles, equipment, hobbies and storage.
Turn-key and ready to enjoy, this home is being offered furnished, with only a few personal items excluded. A detailed list of furniture and furnishings included in the sale is available. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a Finger Lakes getaway or a place to simply unpack and start enjoying the lake lifestyle, this property offers an exceptional opportunity.
A private setting, stunning Seneca Lake views, generous living spaces, numerous updates and the convenience of a furnished, move-in-ready home make this a special Watkins Glen-area property you won't want to miss.
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Price cut: $9.9K (9/16)
$690,000
3265 Reading Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3beds
2,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
1.51 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplacePrivate settingImpressive great roomUpdated window treatmentsHandcrafted cherry woodworkVaulted ceilingsRenovated laundry room
- 40 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Signature Properties 607-796-9817,
Kathy L. Woodruff 607-738-9204
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1707381
Originating MLS: Elmira Corning Regional Association Of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Living Room, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Partially Furnished, Quartz Counters, Skylights, Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Varies
- Windows: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,344
- Total interior livable area: 2,344 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck, Enclosed Porch, Porch, Private Yard, See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Seneca Lake
Lot
- Size: 1.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 190 x 226
- Features: Irregular Lot, Other, Residential Lot, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage, Second Garage
- Parcel number: 44328906400800010090000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Architectural,Membrane,Rubber,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Town/Reading
Location
- Region: Watkins Glen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $279,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,057
- Date on market: 8/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Price change | $690,000-1.4%$294/sqft |
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| 8/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+19.4%$299/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $586,000+3%$250/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Contingent | $569,000$243/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $569,000+244.8%$243/sqft |
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| 8/28/2000 | Sold | $165,000$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $279,800 |
| 2024 | -- | $279,800 +36.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2017 | $4,178 | $205,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $205,000 +2.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $200,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $200,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $200,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $200,200 +0.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $198,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $198,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $198,400 +71.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $115,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $115,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $115,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $115,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $115,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $115,900 |
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