Set on 3.5 private acres just 10 miles outside of Saratoga Springs within the coveted Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District and bucolic Town of Charlton, this spectacular 2014 custom-designed modern farmhouse perfectly pairs grand scale with high-efficiency luxury. Spanning an impressive 7,533 total finished square feet, the estate opens into a breathtaking main level highlighted by a soaring Great Room with 20-foot ceilings and expansive windows allowing unparalleled natural light. The adjacent gourmet kitchen is outfitted with a large center island, a walk-in pantry, seating area, abundant storage and premium Wolf double ovens and cooktop. The main floor hosts three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, laundry room, and a welcoming mud hall, all tied together with elegant hardwood and tile flooring. Overlooking the soaring great room is the mezzanine ready for living and entertaining as well as a fourth bedroom.
The home's versatile layout also includes a second floor 1,260-square-foot finished bonus area perfect for a private home office or media room accessed by a secret door. Below, the bright 1,865-square-foot finished walkout lower level features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, two distinct living areas making it perfect for a seamless recreation area, in-law suite or apartment conversion.
Built for ultimate durability and efficiency, the property features a standing seam metal roof, natural wood siding, spray foam insulation, a two-field geothermal HVAC system, on demand hot water and whole house generator.
Outside, the landscaped grounds feature a composite deck, a screened porch, and a private side porch, completed by a tree-lined horseshoe driveway and an oversized two-car garage with a 220v EV charger.
Pending
$1,425,000
488 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
6beds
5,668sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2014
3.56 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Secret doorComposite deckFourth bedroomLaundry roomBreathtaking main levelPrivate side porchLarge center island
- 28 days |
- 1,668 |
- 101 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Venture Fox Realty Group LLC 518-290-1070,
Andrew J Bodden 518-573-3945
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202617923
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Foyer
- Level: First
Game room
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Basement
Mud room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air, Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Cork, Hardwood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Egress Window, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Garden Window(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Heated,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,668
- Total interior livable area: 5,668 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,668
- Finished area below ground: 1,865
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Composite Deck, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Gas Grill
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3.56 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 412200 237.186
- Zoning description: Rural
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Air Purifier, Grinder Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ballston Spa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,056,539
- Annual tax amount: $19,936
- Date on market: 5/24/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,455/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2026 | Pending sale | $1,425,000$251/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202617923 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000$251/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202617923 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $538,835 |
| 2023 | -- | $538,835 -10.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $599,544 |
| 2021 | -- | $599,544 |
| 2020 | -- | $599,544 -9.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $661,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $661,700 |
| 2017 | $20,726 +1450.4% | $661,700 |
| 2016 | $1,337 +469.7% | $661,700 +135.9% |
| 2015 | $235 | $280,500 +479.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $48,400 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $49,140 |
| 2009 | -- | $49,140 |
| 2008 | -- | $49,140 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12020
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Charlton Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10Richard H O Rourke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 9/10Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Charlton Heights
- High: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS
Source: Global MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New York
- Saratoga County
- Ballston Spa
- 12020
- 488 Charlton Road
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